PRESS RELEASE – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEWaelderhaus Celebrates 30 Years of Gingerbread Festival in Kohler
Contact: Jen Balge, Kohler Foundation Email: jen.balge@kohler.com
Waelderhaus Celebrates 30 Years of Gingerbread Festival
Kohler, Wis. (November 2026) – Over the past three decades, the Waelderhaus Gingerbread Festival has grown into a cherished annual tradition for families throughout our community. This holiday season, Waelderhaus proudly celebrates the 30th Annual Gingerbread Festival, welcoming visitors from November 27 through December 30 to enjoy festive displays, live musical performances, and the creativity of local students and community groups.
Join us to celebrate this milestone tradition while experiencing the warmth, creativity, and community that have made the event a seasonal favorite.
Festival Hours & Location
Waelderhaus
1100 West Riverside Drive
Kohler, Wisconsin
Sunday through Friday: 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Closed December 24 and 25
Weekend Musical Performances Saturdays and Sundays at 2:00 p.m.
(Please note there are no tours during performances.)
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, Piano
Visitor Information
Admission is free; no reservations required.
A wheelchair-accessible ramp will be available throughout the festival.
Complimentary guided tours of the Waelderhaus are offered daily at 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m., except on holidays and during musical performances. For more details, visit kohlerfoundation.org.
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The Waelderhaus, an Austrian-style house museum, is operated by Kohler Foundation—a non-profit, private foundation dedicated to supporting the arts, education, and art preservation initiatives in the state of Wisconsin.
