Kohler’s Waelderhaus Gingerbread Festival Starts Nov. 27
The 30th annual Waelderhaus Gingerbread Festival is scheduled for Nov. 27 through Dec. 30 at 1100 West Riverside Drive in the Village of Kohler. Admission is free, and visitors do not need reservations. The festival will be closed Dec. 24 and 25.
People considering a gingerbread entry should note two separate deadlines: interest forms are due Nov. 13, while entry information is due when creations are dropped off Monday, Nov. 23.
Hours, access and weekend music
Festival hours are Sunday through Friday from 1 to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. A wheelchair-accessible ramp will be available. Musical performances are scheduled for select Saturdays and Sundays and begin at 2 p.m.
The lineup lists the Golden Chordaliers on Nov. 28, VOX: Vocal Harmony on Nov. 29, Concordia Singing Society on Dec. 5, Plymouth High School Junge Kameraden on Dec. 6, South High School Singers on Dec. 12 and Kohler High School Madrigals on Dec. 13.
December performances are scheduled for the Oostburg High School Jazz Band on Dec. 19, Random Lake High School Chamber Singers on Dec. 20, a Holiday Sing-A-Long with Lakeshore Chorale on Dec. 26 and Max Becker on piano on Dec. 27. The performances are free and open to the public.
Considering a gingerbread entry?
Individuals and groups interested in submitting a creation should send an interest form by Nov. 13. Entry information is due with the creation drop-off on Monday, Nov. 23. The contest is open to Sheboygan County schools, families, community groups and other organizations.
For full festival details and entry information, visit the Kohler Foundation’s Gingerbread Festival page.
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