Swiss Center of North America

08/26/2026

If you're in the Newark, California area this weekend, be sure to attend the Aelpler Gruppe Swiss Club's Fall Schwingfest! 🤼

It'll be a full day of Swiss spirit, wrestling, and great company - hope you can make it! 🇨🇭

08/19/2026

In 1971, Wisconsin proclaimed a Wilhelm Tell Weekend in honor of the hard work put into the creation of the popular New Glarus play, which "contributed much to the Swiss-American culture of this state." 🏹🍎

You can see what the fuss is all about this weekend at the Wilhelm Tell Festival in New Glarus - catch the play either Saturday or Sunday, August 22-23 at 1:00 PM! 🇨🇭

https://wilhelmtellfestival.org/

08/04/2026

Were you at Volksfest New Glarus this year? 🇨🇭🎉

What an AMAZING weekend! From the perfect weather and incredible crowds to the unforgettable performances by some of the best Swiss musicians on the continent, this year's Volksfest was one for the books. Thanks to New Glarus Männerchor for always putting on an impressive show!

We've got a ton of photos to share with you - see if you can find yourself in the crowd, and we'll see you next year! 🇨🇭❤️

08/04/2026

08/01/2026

Happy Swiss National Day!

Looking for special events? Check out the Swiss Center's list of clubs in Canada and the US to find an event near you. 🎉🇨🇭🎉

https://theswisscenter.org/u-s-swiss-clubs
https://theswisscenter.org/canadian-swiss-clubs

07/27/2026

Celebrate Swiss National Day on Saturday, August 1st with a special dinner with the Swiss Center! 🎉🇨🇭

Guest speaker Master Cheesemaker Steve Stettler from Decatur Dairy will join us to share Swiss stories and experiences, you'll try out our new online digital collections catalog, and enjoy a classic Swiss dinner that includes jaegerschnitzel, schublig, and kalberwurst.

Tickets are are almost gone, get yours today!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/swiss-national-day-dinner-by-the-swiss-center-of-north-america

07/24/2026

A big thank you to Klondike Cheese Company, the creators of Odyssey Brands Feta & Greek Yogurt and Buholzer Brothers semi-soft cheeses, for being a Swiss Center Champion corporate sponsor! 🇨🇭🎉

We're so grateful for your commitment to helping the Swiss Center preserve and share the stories of the Swiss in America and Canada.

Thank you for believing in our mission and for helping keep our Swiss history, culture, and customs accessible for everyone. We truly appreciate your partnership (and your cheese!) ❤️🧀

http://www.klondikecheese.com

07/20/2026

The 2026 Pro Patria pins have arrived! 🇨🇭🎉

For 103 years, Pro Patria has created and distributed the August 1st pin, with proceeds going to support architectural heritage and cultural heritage in Switzerland.

This year's pin uses a Velcro fastener. Velcro was invented by Swiss engineer Georges de Mestral, who was intrigued by the hook and loop mechanism of the burdock burrs that clung to his clothing when on hikes with his dog. The pin is sturdy and reusable, and can be attached to a dog collar or keyring.

A limited amount of pins are available at the Swiss Center for $10, and can be shipped for an added fee.