The public is invited to join in for a fun time during the annual Swiss Heritage Celebration Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Stoker-Stampfli Farm Museum in Gruetli-Laager.

The event commemorates the 154th year since families from Switzerland settled the colony of Gruetli in Grundy County. Last year, nearly 700 people attended.

This year, the consul general from the Swiss Consulate in Atlanta, Urs Bronnimann, and his wife, Katrin Bronnimann, plan to attend as honored guests. The Swiss Society of Nashville plans to send a contingency and meet during the festival.

The Musik Meisters from Nashville, a prominent polka band, will perform as well as other musicians. Visitors can glimpse rural life in the late 1800s by touring the historic farmhouse and viewing its furnishings, documents, memorabilia and quilts. Attendees can purchase soaps, crafts, handmade children’s toys, mountain plants and herbs. Local artisans will demonstrate soap-making, woodworking, and carding and weaving of alpaca wool.

The Tullahoma Ham Radio Club, MTARS, will demonstrate how emergency preparedness involves the use of radio communication.

Children will enjoy the bouncy house and tire swing while kids of all ages can ride a flag-festooned wagon around the grounds. Come hungry as vendors will sell beverages, bratwurst, sandwiches, canned goods, fried pies and baked goods, including Swiss cookies and Springerle cookies. A highlight of the day is always the tasting booth featuring locally made wine and cheese.

Additional vendors are welcome to apply by contacting Jackie Lawley at 931-235-3029 or jackie@swisshistoricalsociety.org.

The cost is $5 per person with children younger than 12 admitted free. Parking is free. For information, visit swisshistoricalsociety.org.