Join in the 30th year of the Gingerbread Festival at Waelderhaus! 

Celebrate 30 years of holiday joy at the Waelderhaus Gingerbread Festival, featuring imaginative gingerbread creations, live music, and free family-friendly fun.

From November 27 through December 30, the historic Waelderhaus, known as the "house in the woods" in Kohler, will host its 30th Annual Gingerbread Festival. Dozens of creative gingerbread displays will be featured throughout the season, with live holiday music performances offered on select weekends. Admission is free and open to the public.

Visitors can enjoy extended holiday hours, weekly musical performances, and the opportunity to vote for their favorite handmade gingerbread creations crafted by local schools, community groups, and families. Entries receiving the most votes will be awarded prizes that may be donated to a school or eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Guided tours of the Waelderhaus are offered daily at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m. The Waelderhaus is closed on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Please note that the 2:00 p.m. tour is not available on Saturdays and Sundays during scheduled live performances.

Group visits and guided tours are available by appointment on weekday mornings. A wheelchair-accessible ramp will be available throughout the duration of the festival. 
 

Live Music Performances
All performances begin at 2:00 p.m. and are open to the public, free of charge.

November 28
Golden Chordaliers

November 29
VOX: Vocal Harmony

December 5
Concordia Singing Society

December 6
Plymouth High School Junge Kameraden

December 12
South High School Singers

December 13
Kohler High School Madrigals

December 19
Oostburg High School Jazz Band

December 20
Random Lake High School Chamber Singers

December 26
Holiday Sing-A-Long with Lakeshore Chorale

December 27
Max Becker on Piano