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It was perfect weather for the New Glarus Family Fest, held on Sunday, September 10. The festival was organized by members of Grace Church of New Glarus 10 years ago. Their goal was to do something special for the people of New Glarus and the area communities. The outcome was a festival planned especially to provide an afternoon of enjoyment for every age and each family member. The most unusual factor about the New Glarus Family Festival would be that EVERYTHING WOULD BE FREE and no offerings received at the festival! 

Over the years, the cost for the festival has risen in recent years to about $40,000, which the members of Grace Church have enthusiastically donated to make it possible. In recent years the Bible Church of New Glarus has partnered with Grace Church and contributed as well. Also, last year and this year some businesses and individuals have requested to contribute financially.

This year's headliner entertainment was Zach Williams & Band. Zach's song Chain Breaker hit #1 nationally on the Christian charts and also received a lot of secular air time. The Link Union Band returned again this year performing some of their hits, as well as hits from their new genre as Dawson Hollow. AJ the " World's Most Animated Illusionist" entertained the crowd. The Car Show has grown each year also with owners bringing some of the most beautiful, amazing and valuable "treasures" in the area. For more family entertainment there was Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, many games, Giant Slide, Corn Box, Face Painting and other fun children's activities.

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