Swiss Celebration set for next weekend

The Grundy County Swiss Historical Society is holding its annual Swiss Celebration July 28 at the Stoker-Stampfli Farm Museum in Gruetli-Laager.

Activities begin as the gates open at 10 a.m. with historic genealogy displays, demonstrations, hay rides, story telling and entertainment. A tour of the farm and animal viewing will be held, along with a silent auction and homemade quilt raffle. Events also include primitive crafts, cemetery tours and plenty of good food.

Entertainment will be provided by Tony Zraggen’s Swiss Band with Alp Horns, a group that was hugely popular at last years’ event.

There will be plentiful parking, as well as transportation to the farm from the parking lot for individuals needing assistance. The celebration will close at 4 p.m.

Directions to the farm from I-24, Exit 127, take SR 50 NE toward Pelham. Follow SR50 for 11 miles; turn right onto SR 108 E to Gruetli-Laager for 8 miles; turn left onto 20th Avenue at the old post office and follow signs to the Stoker-Stampfli Farm.

For more info, call John at 931-924-3276 or visit www.swisshistorical-society.org.