Dear Editor,

The Heidi Folk Festival board of directors announces the 2020 annual meeting, which is being organized differently in 2020 due to restrictions for meeting face-to-face.

We, as a board, desire to include you, the public, the patrons, and friends of Heidi Fest for input and comments about the Heidi Festival events that occurred in 2019 and 2020. These reflections and comments will aid in planning for the 2021 festival events. These events include the Wine Walk (held in February again, planned for 2021), the Heidi Play performance which was postponed till June 2021, and other events including the Culver’s Share night and the showing of the Heidi movie at the library. Your involvement with the Heidi Folk Festival means a great deal to the board.

This notice is to inform you of the opportunity to share your ideas and provide input about these Heidi Festival events mentioned above. Also, with this announcement, be aware that the child cast members will be auditioning again for next year’s play. More information about this process will be announced soon.

You say, “I want to participate but how will this happen?” There are several options. You can respond to this announcement by sending a note or letter to Heidi Fest at PO Box 861 here in New Glarus, WI 53574. You can respond to the Facebook post on the Heidi Fest’s FB page. You can contact a board member in person by phone or email if you are acquainted with one of us. Please respond before September 30, 2020. The board will be gathering your comments during this time and board members will meet in October, having benefited from your input as planning continues for the 2021 Heidi Fest event calendar.

Please consider this a personal invitation, your feedback is welcomed and important, even with this alternative way of meeting. Please join the “discussion” and respond soon before the September 30th deadline.

Joyce Jensen,

Heidi Folk Festival Board Secretary