First Presbyterian Church, 416 Ash Street, Baraboo, WI 53913, May 4 & 5, 2024
The Welsh Gymanfa Ganu Association of Wisconsin welcomes you to attend the Welsh Weekend for All on May 4 and 5, 2025. Details on the weekend’s events are outlined below.
There is no registration requirement for any of the activities. The only costs to you are the $15 fee to tour the Al Ringling Theater on Saturday, and your meal at the Al Ringling Brewing Company on Saturday night.
Please join in the fun and help celebrate and promote Welsh culture. You don’t need to be Welsh to attend! Our website is: wggaw.org
EISTEDDFOD NOTE: Refer to the promotional materials and eisteddfod guidelines for details about entering the eisteddfod categories: literary, recitation, solo voice, visual art.
CHURCH NOTE: The church is fully accessible and air conditioned. The sanctuary is upstairs, and the fellowship hall is downstairs. If you have mobility concerns, be sure to park near the downstairs entrance at the back of the church. There is an elevator available.
SATURDAY, May 4, 2024
Al Ringling Theater, 136 Fourth Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913
1:00 Gather in the theater lobby. Tour and organ concert. Cost is $15 per person; $12 per person for seniors and if we have a group of 10 or more.
First Presbyterian Church, 416 Ash Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
Noon The church will be open if you want to drop off your Visual Arts entry for the eisteddfod. Please use the lower level entry at the back of the church.
2:30 Tea and treats break in the fellowship hall downstairs. Take time to view and judge the Visual Arts entries for the eisteddfod.
3:00 Eisteddfod performances
4:00 Robert Humphries presentation on “Welsh Settlers on the Baraboo River”
4:45 Chairing of the bard for the Literary competition, and awarding of winners for the Music, Recitation and Visual Arts competitions.
Al Ringling Brewing Company, 623 Broadway Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
6:00 Pub Night. Place your dinner order at the bar – American and Paraguayan cuisine (alringlingbrewing.com)
Welsh singing led by Danny Proud on guitar. Bring your musical instrument and join in. Song sheets will be provided. Questions? Contact Danny at 608-212-3793 or derrproud@att.net.
SUNDAY May 5, 2024
First Presbyterian Church, 416 Ash Street, Baraboo, WI 53913
9:00 Worship Service. Rev. Joseph G. Corbin will preach.
2:30 90th Annual State Gymanfa Ganu
Director: Rev. Joe Corbin, Organist: Ann Lemmenes, Special Music: Christopher Brand, Pipe Major
Te bach (refreshments) to follow in the downstairs fellowship hall.
Additional Information
Nearby hotels: Fairfield Inn, Clarion Inn, Best Western
Circus World Museum is open Monday through Friday 10:00 until 4:00.
Consider spending Friday exploring the area.
• If you are into outdoor activities, Devil’s Lake State Park, Parfrey’s Glen, Mirror Lake State Park, Balanced Rock Trail and Pewit’s Nest Gorge are nearby.
• History enthusiasts will enjoy Circus World Museum, the Al Ringling Mansion and the Aldo Leopold Foundation.
• Animal lovers can visit the International Crane Foundation.
• And there are many more parks and places to see!
Please contact Jan Jones Batty at rbatty@wi.rr.com with questions.