Syttende Mai
Westby
MAY 16-18, 2025
WESTBY, WISCONSIN
Saturday Events
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Be prepared for a full day of activities and fun with the Saturday
line-up of our Syttende Mai celebration.
*Schedule is subject to change
7:00Am - 10:00Am
Frokost
Authentic Norwegian Community Breakfast
Westby United Methodist Church - 406 N. Main St.
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Egg Dish, Waffles, Breads, Danish, Herring, Veggies, Fruit, Norwegian Cheeses & Meats, Juice, Coffee.
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COST:
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Adults - $10.00
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Children (3-10) - $5.00
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Solvang 457
Westby Sons of Norway
Coulee Region Rosemalers
9:00Am - 4:00pm
Rosemalers Show & Sale - Bake Sale - Raffle
Lower Level - Bekkum Memorial Library - 206 N. Main
Always a favorite at Westby Syttende Mai! The Coulee Region Rosemalers are a mainstay of our annual celebration.
This annual Rosemalers Show & Sale showcases the tradition of rosemaling, the beautiful art form of Norway, along with featuring the talents of their Club Members!
There is also a bake sale and get your raffle tickets for beautiful rosemaled items.
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Syttende Mai Heritage Center
Westby VFW - 205 N. Main St.
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Demonstrations of Norwegian art:
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wood carving
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weaving
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needlework
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baking
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Many Handmade items on display are for sale.
SPONSORED BY:
Associate Broker Ruth Gerber Rupp
9:00Am - 5:00Pm
Uff-Da Market
Veterans Memorial Field Parking Lot
Booths will be located in our new area in the Veterans Memorial Field parking lot off of Market St.
Make sure that you visit their booths and see the unique and beautiful items on display..
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Crafts
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Commercial
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Farmers Market
SPONSORED BY:
9:00Am - 4:00pm
Rømmegrøt Sale
Syttende Mai Heritage Center - 205 N. Main
Bertha Johnson is well known for her Rømmegrøt. A "must try" when you are at Syttende Mai!
You can purchase in 12 oz., 1/2 gallon, or 1-gallon quantities.
If you want to put in an order, call Bertha at 608-632-3449.
If not sold out, she will be selling Rømmegrøt again on Sunday.
SPONSORED BY:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Carol Hagen Book Signings
Syttende Mai Heritage Center - 205 N. Main St.
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Meet Carol Hagen and learn more about her 2 popular Norwegian kids books.
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"How Many Kransekaker?"
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"What's in the Rømmegrøt?"
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She will be selling and autographing her books right next to Bertha's Rømmegrøt, naturally.
Art Show Stroll
9:00am - 5:00pm
Furniture, Decor & More
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Various artisans from the area will be displaying their works throughout the store.
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Stroll through and look at the one-of-a-kind artwork.
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Some on display will be for sale.
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9:00am - 5:00pm
Pickleball Tournament
Pickleball Courts - next to Veterans Memorial Field
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Doubles Tournament: Begins at 9:00 AM
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Individual Random Draw Tournament: Starts after the Doubles Tournament, estimated between 11:00 – 11:30 AM
Check-In Requirements:
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All players must check in at least 30 minutes prior to their event.
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Individual Tournament check-in: by 10:30 AM
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Luck of the Draw Doubles Mixer (Individual Sign Up):
Players sign up individually and are randomly paired with another player to form a team. A great way to meet new people and have fun with different playing styles! Teams rotate each round.– $15 per person -
Doubles Tournament (Bring Your Own Partner):
Sign up with a partner and play together throughout the tournament. You’ll face off against other pre-registered teams in a classic doubles format.– $30 per team
SPONSORED BY:
9:00am - 8:00pm
Syttende Mai Softball Tournament
Veterans Memorial Field
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8 Team Tournament
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High Pitch
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If interested in registering a team, contact Logan Degenhardt at 608-487-4412.
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9:00am - 4:00pm
QUILT SHOW & SALE
TBD
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View beautiful, handmade quilts created by local quilters.
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Some of the quilts will be for sale all weekend.
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Kids Coloring Contest
on display all weekend
Bland Medical Clinic
100 Melby St.
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Pre - K through 4th grade
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Students at Westby & Coon Valley Elementary Schools
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Judging takes place on May 16
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On display throughout Syttende Mai weekend on the windows at Bland Medical Clinic.
SPONSORED BY:
Pony Poop Bingo
9:00am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm
Area next to Highland Street
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Vernon County 4H Horse & Pony Project Fundraiser
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3 games on Saturday
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$10 per number - 100 numbers sold per game - sold by 4H members
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Prizes: 1st - $500; 2nd - $100; 3rd - $50
10:00AM - 3:00PM
Free Museum Tours
111 Bekkedahl Avenue
The museum is the 1892 family home of prominent Westby businessman, Theodore Thoreson, and his son, Bennett Thoreson, who was Westby’s first mayor. Displays at the museum include a detailed diorama of 1910 Westby; an entire room honoring our veterans; and displays of Syttende Mai, tobacco
farming, and ski jumping.
The Genealogy Room will be open for review and
appointments can be made for future research help.
Anyone attending the Open
House will receive gifts of a Norwegian novel translated into English, Legend of Siljatjern Seter by Gunlaug Nøkland, and a DVD, “Discoveries of a Marionette,” while supplies last. Free-will donations appreciated.
10:00Am - 2:00PM
Car Show
South Bekkedahl Avenue
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10:00am - 12:00pm - Registration
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$5.00 per vehicle entry
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2:00pm - Awards - must be present to receive you award
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Admission is FREE to the public
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10:00am
Elaine Lund Memorial Kiddie Parade
Line-Up - Bland Medical Clinic
100 Melby St.
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9:30am - Line-up and Entrant Judging
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Starts at the corner of Melby and Main Streets, proceeding south on Main St. to Highland St.
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CATEGORIES JUDGED:
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Most Authentic Norwegian Girl & Boy
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Best dressed Nisse
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Youngest Norski
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Best dressed Pet
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Best dressed Norwegian Family
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Best decorated wagon or bike
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Judge's Choie
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10:00am
Snowflake Golf Tournament
Snowflake Ski & Golf Club
E7940 County Road P
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Call 608-634-3211 to register
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18-hole Big Club Tourney
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$200 per foursome team
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Carts & food included
10:00AM - 3:00Pm
Musikk on the Square
Fellesskap Square
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Featuring music from local musicians of all ages
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Free to the Public
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Bring a chair and enjoy the music.
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Food & refreshments available in the area.
SPONSORED BY:
10:00AM - 3:00Pm
Snowflake Juniors Ski Jump Simulator
111 Bekkedahl
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Ski Jumping in May? The youth jumpers will be putting on a demonstration with their ski jump simulator.
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10:30Am - 12:00Pm
Norwegian Kids Crafts
Our Savior's Lutheran Church back parking lot - 306 S. Main St.
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Viking Masks
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Norwegian Ships
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Rosemaled Ornament
SPONSORED BY:
11:00pm - 2:00Pm
Kid's Carnival
near Our Savior's Lutheran Church back parking lot
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Kid's games
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Face Painting
SPONSORED BY:
11:00am | 1:00pm | 3:00pm
Syttende Mai Bingo
South State Street - near the LefsaPolsa trailer
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Bingo at 3 time frames.
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1 board per person per game.
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Fun for everyone!
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Win Gift Cards!
SPONSORED BY:
12:00pm - 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:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Wine Tasting
Norske Tent - Market St.
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Enjoy this brand new event!
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Taste delicious wines from our local winery - Branches Winery.
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Taste 1 or enjoy a flight of 4 different flavors of wine.
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We will be selling wines in a can all weekend long in the Norske Tent, from Branches Winery.
12:00pm - 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
SPONSORED BY:
1:00pm - 2:00Pm
Tom Loftus
Former U.S. Ambassador to Norway
Basement - New Directions Real Estate - 110 N. Main St.
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DO NOT MISS this chance to listern, learn and ask questions from this high level dignitary. Bring your friends. Plan to purchase one of his books and have it autographed!
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Refreshments wiill be served!
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1:30pm
Kiddie Tractor Pull
Corner of Market & Highland Streets
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1:30pm - Registration
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2:00pm - First Pull
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Full Pedal - 5 classes
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3 and under
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4-5 years
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6-7 years
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8-9 years
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10-11 years
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1st - 3rd Awards in each class
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2:30pm
Rømmegrøt
Eating Contest
Felleskap Square
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Contestants of all ages will compete to see who can eat their plate of Rommegrot the fastest!
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3:00pm - 5:00Pm
Musikk on the Square
Fellesskap Square
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FEATURING THE JAZZ SOUNDS OF UNDER PARIS SKIES
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