Green County 2019 Guide

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It’s all about the Experience

WEGMUELLER THE DAIRY at the FARM

Your hosts: Dan and Ashley Wegmueller

Visit our turn of the century tasting room in America’s Little Switzerland. Downtown New Glarus is in the heart of a vibrant Swiss village with lots of weekend events and unique shopping.

Our tasting room is positioned on top of a hill overlooking 2 acres of vineyards and 600+ acres of State Park land. We have a cozy log cabin feel inside, with two deck areas and plenty of grassy seating outside.We also have a beautiful pavilion which is available for wedding receptions and bigger events up to 200 people. Please contact us to book your party or wedding reception.

Experience life on an active 4th-generation Brown Swiss dairy farm located in the rolling hills of Green County! Feed a baby calf, milk a cow, bond with a horse, or just enjoy the relaxing and peaceful serenity of rural Wisconsin farm life.

SEPT - MAY Mon, and Thurs-Sat 10AM-6PM Sunday 12PM-5PM

SEPT - MAY Wed-Sat 11AM-7PM Sunday 12PM-5PM June - aug Daily 11AM-7PM

W8170 Pilz Road Browntown, WI 608-966-4295 Hawksmillwinery.com

500 First Street New Glarus, WI 608-636-2202 Hawksmillwinehaus.com

June - aug Daily 10AM-6PM

When the Junction Jammers start playing, toes start moving, fingers start tapping, and some are moved to the dance floor. The Junction Jammers are retirees who perform at senior living facilities to brighten lives using, “the power of the polka,” and other old-time songs. They also have a regular ‘gig’ at the Junction House on the second Wednesday of the month. "This is their music, this is what they grew up with, and this is what they danced to,” said Kris McGinnis. “They appreciate what we're doing and there are plenty of rewards more valuable than a paycheck. For us, it’s one of the best things that has happened in our lives.” Members of Junction Jammers include: Kris McGinnis, accordion, spoons, and lots of hootin’ and hollerin’; Deb Thompson, accordion and usually a bag of tricks; Merikay

Pulver, Kris McGinnis, Dianne Whitney, Deb Thompson, and Ernst Saunders. They welcome and encourage anyone who wants to join them. They take June, July and August off from performing because, “Well, we have to golf sometime,” laughed Kris. The group also has a shout out to some of their spouses for being their ‘roadies’ and for moving equipment. The Junction Jammers started a short time after the 100th anniversary of Cheese Days in 2014 when 100 accordion players gathered to play the Cheese Days song. Besides playing at senior living facilities, the Junction Jammers play at schools, St. Johns Church, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Junction Fest,

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and for birthday and anniversary celebrations. In 2018, the Junction Jammers received NBC15 Making a Difference Award. “Not one of us ever imagined that we’d be doing anything like this,” added McGinnis. “But we’re so glad we are.”

Farm Stay Details:

Ellefson, keyboard; Kathy Whitaker, drums; Dianne

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4 bedrooms, 2 baths, sleeps up to 9 - perfect for families or groups. Located less than ve miles from Monroe, WI.

Whitney, accordion; Ted Peterson, banjo; Connie Peterson, auto harp; Gary Pulver, tuba and bass guitar;

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and Ernst Saunders, banjo, guitar,

and teller of jokes. Singers include Gary

JUNCTION JAMMERS