It’s almost time for New Glarus Oktoberfest! The annual festival, coordinated by the New Glarus Chamber of Commerce, will kick off on Thursday, September 26, and run through Sunday, September 29, 2019. New this year is a Tug of War exhibition in Village Park on Saturday and Sunday. Teams from Canada, the Royal Air Force team of England, and the Leo’s of Northern Ireland will all be competing, as well as teams from Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Iowa.

Thursday, September 26: 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., Polka music by the Steve Meisner Band. 8:30 p.m., King and Queen Contest. You cou...