Curds 101 I Melt With You History Made Here Swiss Miss Dining Alfresco Picker’s Paradise Family Business The Perfect Pair and more... 2 3 4 In Green County, we believe there’s artistry to living the great life—a way of life built on a proud Swiss heritage, with creativity and precision as hallmarks of all that we do. Our cheesemakers and brewers are artists who pour their personal passion, attention to detail and craftsmanship into every wedge, wheel and block of cheese; and every bottle and keg of beer. From our rich bounty of locally crafted food and beer, to the artistry of barn quilts. Or the art of the landscape—with crops planted in orderly strips echoing the contours of the land to minimize erosion. Dairy cattle grazing the rolling hills. Farmers—artists turning grass into milk. The artistry of local heritage expressed through music, dance, and cuisine. Our legacy, our way of life. From the hands and hearts of our entire community of master artisans to the heart and soul of you and your family. there’s an art to it. PHOTOS AND CREDITS Front cover: Josh and Jessica Mayer at New Glarus Hotel (Brenda Steurer), Dan Wegmueller and Mojito the Brown Swiss (Noreen Rueckert), Kayak on the Sugar River (Brenda Steurer), Swiss Cheese (Bill Wyss), Beer and Cheese (Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board), 100 Accordions Player at the 2014 Cheese Days Festival (Brenda Steurer), 2014 Green County Dairy Queen Kelsey Cramer with Sarah the Cheese Lady (Gary Knowles). This page and opposite: “Field of Happiness”– Sunflowers near Albany (Brenda Steurer), Bikes on the Sugar River Trail (Noreen Rueckert), Alphorn Players (Brenda Steurer), 2015 Green County Fairest of the Fair Whitney Disch (Brenda Steurer), Concerts on the Square (Noreen Rueckert). Back cover: ATV on the Cheese Country Trail (Noreen Rueckert), Alphorn Player George Albright (Gary Knowles), Chef Wave from Dining Room at 209 Main (Noreen Rueckert), Wheels of Cheese (Bill Wyss). DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 608.328.9452Within guide: greencountyedc.com Brenda Steurer, Sue Moen, Jean Kringle, Anthony Wahl, Noreen Rueckert, Kirk Lawlor, Dunnell Kendrick Parker, Zoe Nevil, Gary Knowles, Michele Benesch, Ann Wanless, Mike Hawkey, Brett Cooper, Jeff Hoffelt. 5 COMMUNITIES COUNTY ROAD MAP & BARN QUILTS MAP Albany 18-21 Pull-out insert at back Belleville 22-25 of guide includes road Brodhead 26-31 index, township names, Brooklyn 36-39 barn quilt directory Monroe 40-55 and 140+ barn quilt Monticello 56-59 locations marked for New Glarus 6-17 planning your own Community Map Key 65 driving tour. SPECIAL INTEREST OUTDOORS Ag Ventures 60 Badger State Trail 58 Amish Community Businesses 31 Bed & Breakfast Inns 33 Cadiz Springs Rec Area 46 Calendar of Events 61-64 Cheese Country ATV Trail 50 Cheese Factories/Outlets 65 Lake Belle View 24 Geneaology 65 New Glarus Woods 14 Museums 59 Swimming Pools 65 Pearl Island Corridor 31 Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board 34 Sugar River Trail 20 SOME FUN STUFF INSIDE Curds 101 Dining Alfresco Family Business Godstilla I Melt With You Jean Kringle's Pics Pull on Sunday, Plow on Monday Picker's Paradise Swiss Miss 608.328.9452 • greencountyedc.com 608.328.1838 • greencounty.org No part of the editoral content or photgraphs in this publication may be reprinted or otherwise reproduced without permission. The Green County Visitor Guide is produced by Green County Tourism (Noreen Rueckert, editor): 1016 - 16th Ave., Monroe, WI 53566. Graphic design: Perception Graphics, LLC - perceptiongraphicsllc.com, 608.482.3413. 6 New Glarus New Glarus Chamber swisstown.com 800.527.6838 Salute to Sausage! From Glarus in Try a local favorite: Switzerland to Schublig, Cervalas, New Glarus in Landjaeger and Wisconsin: Swiss Kalberwurst. Historical Village tells the story. Selfie with Swissy things Switzerland an alphorn to taste and do has twenty- player. six cantons, four languages, and one national dish: fondue. 7 8 Fun Facts & Points of Interest Music Fest, Heidi Fest, Fire Fest, Oktober Fest. Let’s get this party started! The New Glarus Chamber (located in the restored railroad depot that doubles as trailhead for the Sugar River Trail) is your one-stop shop for bike rentals, maps, and visitor information. Friendly chamber employees Susie and Mel will tell you where to go (but in a nice way). Our Swiss Roots run deep. Discover yours at the Swiss Center of North America. The butcher, the baker and the Swiss cheese maker – you’ll find them all here. No candlestick maker, but Brenda’s Blumenladen has a great selection of candles. In Switzerland, “everlasting peace” might expire after Grüetzi! That’s the official way to welcome friends in 25 years. Learn why at the Swiss Historical Village. New Glarus. Be careful, you’re gonna polka your eye out! There’s Etched in granite on the “settler’s monument” on the live music at New Glarus Hotel most Friday and grounds of the Swiss Church are the names of the Saturday evenings. Originally established as the New twenty-five families who made the epic journey from Glarus Haus, this property has been a cornerstone of Switzerland and founded the village of New Glarus. the village since 1853. Many of those surnames can still be found in the phone book today. Jodlerklub, Mannerchor, Kinderchor: our Swiss heritage is something to sing about. Cheesemaking began here in 1846 when Swiss immigrants purchased a few dozen dairy cows and On the walls at Puempel’s Olde Tavern are murals herded them from Ohio to New Glarus. that tell stories and a clock that doesn’t tell time. Shops and Hops: great shopping downtown Stay ahwile: lodging options include motel, bed and followed by a brewery experience on the hilltop. breakfast, vacation home rental, and campground. Kalberwurst Dinner Lions BBQ Pedal for Paws March 19 June 24 July 9 Swiss Village opens for season Music Fest Firefest May 1 June 24-26 August 6 Bike Rodeo Heidi Folk Fest Alphorn Man Sprint Triathlon May 14 June 24-26 August 7 Polkafest EMS Run Volksfest June 10-12 June 25 August 7 Beer, Bacon & Cheese Maxwell Street Days Classic Car Show June 11 July 8-9 August 20 These are just some of our events; check the calendar at the back of the guide for more. 9 Map Key page 65. Wilhelm Tell Festival Gathering of Rogues & St. Nicholas Day & Cookie Sale September 2-4 Ruffians Renaissance Faire December 3 Art in the Park October 8-9 Lunch with Santa September 4 December 10 Swiss Village Harvest Fest Grace Church Free Festival October 9 September 11 Tipsy Turkey Pub Crawl Oktoberfest September 23-25 November 26 Kilby Supper Holiday Tree Lighting September 24 December 3 Visit SwissTown.com for updates and details. 10 Here are a few not-to-miss shops: Brenda’s Blumenladen – a fresh mix of giftware, apparel and accessories. Famous makers include Brighton, Vera Bradley, Willow Tree. Brenda’s is the perfect spot for the inspired gardener of all interests – with perennials and annuals, grasses and shrubs, fountains, birdbaths, garden accents and benches. Glarnerladen – antique, vintage, and one-of-a- kind. The owners travel south every winter in pursuit of “new” finds to showcase on their shelves for your HOPS...AND SHOPS! treasure-hunting pleasure. In addition to finding the craft beers you know and New Glarus Primrose Winery – featuring dinner and love, New Glarus has a wealth of specialty stores. dessert wines from Wisconsin-grown fruits – cherries, Many are conveniently located within quick walking apples, cranberries and rhubarb. Stop in their distance in the downtown area. You’ll find apparel tasting room to discover your favorites. and accessories, bridal and formalwear, bath and body products, candles, pottery, European imports, Kinderladen – for those home and garden décor, jewelry and artisan seeking the unique when it creations, plus kitchen gadgets and cookware. comes to quality toys that inspire crafting, learning For the foodie: cured meats, artisan cheese, fudge, and creativity. Fun stuff: ice cream, bakery, beer, wine, maple syrup, jams stomp rockets, fingerprint and sauces, gourmet ingredients and mixes. kits, gyro wheels, princess You n it’s cut from the wheel! know it’s real whe Wisconsin Master Cheesemaker Bruce Workman started with his very own award-winning EDELWEISS CREAMERY cheeses, and invited other local cheesemakers to share their favorites too! * Over 100 varieties of Wisconsin cheese * Cheese tools, cutting boards, fondue pots * Wisconsin beers * Sausages and meats * Local and imported wine Looking for a gift idea? We can help with a creative gift basket for all of the cheese lovers on your list. Edelweiss Cheese Shop Authentic Wisconsin 529 First St., New Glarus, WI Phone 608.636.2155 Daily: 10 am - 5 pm; Winter hours vary edelweisscheeseshop.com 11 gear, Wisconsin-opoly, and throwbacks like Simon – the electronic memory game from the 80’s. Maple Leaf Cheese and Chocolate – under new ownership in 2016 – but with the same tradition of quality in presenting local and imported flavors… wine, fudge, cheese, candies and gourmet treats. Toffler's Pub & Grill ALFRESCO: located in open air Patios, porches and sidewalk cafés… here are a dozen spots to dine outside. Sugar River Pizza Ticino Pizzeria Tofflers Pub & Grill Kennedy’s Ice Cream Hoesly’s Meats – following in the European family & Grill Kristi’s Bistro Pub tradition of the fine craft of sausage making through Ott Haus Pub & Grill Puempel’s Olde Tavern generations: flavored bratwurst, fresh and cured Culver’s sausages, snack sticks and wieners. Maple Leaf Cheese & Chocolate Kleeman’s Bar & Grill Beer Depot at New Glarus Brewing Co. – stock up on Chalet Landhaus Fat Cat Coffee Works 4-packs, 6-packs, and cases to go. (Thursday Night Cookout) 12 Years ago if you said “Swiss Miss” in New marketed the community and its Swiss Glarus, everyone knew you weren’t talking heritage.