On Saturday, June 25th, the Blues, Brews and Food Truck Festival will be held at Village Park in New Glarus from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

The festival kicks off the evening of Friday, June 24th, with Birddog Blues Band performing at Tofflers Pub & Grill at 8:00 p.m. Saturday's music in Village Park begins with Jay Stulo at Noon, followed by The Chris O'Leary Band at 2:00 p.m. The Jimmys will play at 4:00 p.m., and the Cash Box Kings will perform at 6:00 p.m. New Glarus Fest Haus hosts the Saturday night after-party, featuring Jay Stulo at 8:00 p.m.

The music is free - no admission charge! Bring a blanket or chair, sip some great local beers, and purchase food from a wide range of food trucks as you take in the music. Food trucks that are scheduled to attend include 3 Chief's Frybread, Bob's BBQ Emporium, Brother's Grill, Café Costa Rica, Curd Girl, Jolly Frog, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Pancho's Tacos, Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church and Toast.

Dogs are not allowed in Village Park, and no food or drink carry-ins or coolers are allowed.

Street closures will be as follows:

3rd Avenue between Railroad and 2nd Street from Saturday, June 25th, 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m.

4th Avenue between Railroad and 2nd Street from Friday, June 24th, 8:00 a.m. to Tuesday, June 28th, at 4:00 p.m.

Blues, Brews & Food Trucks is put on by the New Glarus Chamber of Commerce and Voegeli-Jones Productions, and is made possible by the generosity of many local sponsors, including Platinum Sponsors New Glarus Brewing Company and New Glarus Fest Haus.

57th Annual Heidi Play

Since 1965, actors from New Glarus and the surrounding communities have presented Johanna Spyri's classic children's drama, Heidi, for thousands of people over the years. The beloved story of the orphan child Heidi and her gruff (but good-hearted) Alm Uncle will play out on the stage in the air-conditioned New Glarus High School Auditorium, located at 1701 2nd Street. Shows are at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, June 24th; 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 25th; and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 26th. While you wait for the show to begin, you can enjoy traditional Swiss music by local performers.

Sue Moen file photo

On Saturday, June 25th, the Blues, Brews and Food Truck Festival will be held at Village Park in New Glarus.

Ticket prices are $12.00 for adults, children 5-12 are $8.00 and children 4 years of age and under may attend for free.

Heidi has something for everyone and this timeless classic will entertain you, even if you already know the story by heart. To add to the charm, live goats and kittens are used during the production (often stealing every scene they're in!).

All proceeds from Heidi go toward funding the Heidi Folk Festival scholarship program.