Syttende Mai
Westby
MAY 16-18, 2025
WESTBY, WISCONSIN
Friday Events
We kick off the weekend festivities with lots of activities and fun at our Syttende Mai Celebration!
*Schedule is subject to change
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11:00am - 1:00pm
Westby Syttende Mai Luncheon Kick-Off
Borgens Cafe - 109 S Main St.
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Music with the Brian Brueggen Polka Trio
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Official Welcome
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Syttende Mai officials
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Syttende Mai Royalty
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Westby City Officials
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Invited Dignitaries
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Special Guests
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Live radio broadcasts
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Special musical entertainment
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12:00pm
History Alive Project Troll Hunt
First Clue Announced on Facebook and at the Kickoff Luncheon
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All three trolls are hidden within the Westby City limits
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No troll is hidden on private property.
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All three trolls will be hidden no more than 8 feet off the ground.
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No troll will be buried below ground.
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Each troll prize equals $100; finder can claim prize for more than one found.
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Found Trolls taken to Syttende Mai headquarters. Cannot keep the trolls.
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11:00pm - 2:00pm
Westby Locker & Meats Cookout
406 N Main St
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Stop by for lunch. Or take a carryout.
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brats
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hot dogs
3:30pm - 8:00pm
Seas Branch School Open House
Next to the Westby Elementary School - 122 Nelson St.
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Come visit and enjoy an ice cream treat while visiting the school
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The Seas Branch rural one room school was built in 1908 and closed in 1958.
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The school has original desks, maps, shades, books and other furnishings.
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The school was moved to the present location in 1998 in order to restore and preserve the school.
4:00pm
Norwegian Kids Book Reading
Seas Branch School
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The Syttende Mai King & Queen will be reading to the kids at the historic Seas Branch Schoo.
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Larry & Dorothy Stoffregen will be reading from Carol Hagen's 2 popular Norwegian books:
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"What's in the Rømmegrøt?"
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"How Many Kransekaker?"
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4:00pm - 7:00pm
Chicken Q - Raffle - Silent Auction
Westby Elementary School - 122 Nelson St.
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Seating inside the school, outside, or Carry-outs
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Basket & Ticket raffles
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Westby WHIPs performing in the gym
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5:00pm - Gary Brueggen performing in the cafeteria
Sponsored by: Westby Elementary I.M.P.A.C.T. (Interested and Motivated Parents and Community Together)
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Westby School Alumni Get-Together
Norske Tent - Market St.
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Best parties are the ones that just happen!
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Alumni in town for the weekend - stop in and hang with old classmates and friends.
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Plan to meet up or just stop in and see who is there. Fun for everyone!
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4:00Pm - 6:45pm
Pickleball Clinic
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4 PM-5:15 Youth 8-16
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5:30-6:45 PM 16-Adult
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Minimum 4 Maximum 12
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Duration 75 minutes
This clinic is designed for new players wanting to learn how to play pickleball. Players need to wear appropriate court shoes and athletic clothing to allow active participation in skill building activities. Paddles and balls will be provided.
Please arrive 15 before clinic start to allow time for warm up and introductions.
Clinic Instructors:
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Duane Koons - USA Pickleball Ambassador
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Viroqua Area Pickleball Association volunteers
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Caricatures by Tommy Orrico
Norske Tent - Market St.
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Tommy will be on the Syttende Mai grounds all weekend.
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Get your family & friends together and get a "one-of-a-kind" caricature.
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Great keepsake from your time at Syttende Mai.
SPONSORED BY:
7:00pm
Westby High School Choral Concert
206 West Ave S
Westby High School Choral Concert Intermission
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Master Button Designer Recognition
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Norse themed Dolls Auction - fundraiser for Syttende Mai
4:00pm - 11:00pm
Norske Tent
Market Street
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Enjoy a cold beverage with friends
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Live Music
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Syttende Mai Button for admission
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