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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
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7:00Am - 10:00Am

Frokost

Authentic Norwegian Community Breakfast 

Westby United Methodist Church - 406 N. Main St.

  • Egg Dish, Waffles, Breads, Danish, Herring, Veggies, Fruit, Norwegian Cheeses & Meats, Juice, Coffee.

  • COST:

    • Adults - $10.00​

    • Children (3-10) - $5.00

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Westby Sons of Norway

Westby Syttende Mai

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.

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9:00AM - 4:00PM

Syttende Mai Heritage Center

Westby VFW - 205 N. Main St.

 

  • Demonstrations of Norwegian art:

    • wood carving 

    • weaving

    • needlework

    • baking

  • Many Handmade items on display are for sale.

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Associate Broker Ruth Gerber Rupp
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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..

  • Crafts

  • Commercial

  • Farmers Market

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9:00Am - 4:00pm

Rømmegrøt Sale

Syttende Mai Heritage Center - 205 N. Main

 

Bertha Johnson  is well known for her Rommegrot.  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.

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9:00am - 4:00pm

Wood Carvers Demonstrations

Westby VFW - 205 N. Main St.

 

  • Watch wood carvers work on their latest wood carvings.

  • Learn all the techniques they use.

  • See many of their carvings they have on display and for sale.

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Looking at Paintings

Art Show Stroll

9:00am - 5:00pm

Furniture, Decor & More

 

  • Various artisans from the area will be displaying their works throughout the store.

  • Stroll through and look at the one-of-a-kind artwork.

  • Some on display will be for sale.

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9:00am - 5:00pm

Pickleball Tournament

Pickleball Courts - next to Veterans Memorial Field

 

  • Open to all ages

  • 3 Pickleball courts

  • Learn how to play Pickleball

  • Demonstrations

  • Pickleball paddles & balls will be supplied

  • Participate in Pickleball games.  Names will be drawn for teams to play a short game.

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Softball Glove

9:00am - 8:00pm

Syttende Mai Softball Tournament

Veterans Memorial Field

 

  • 8 Team Tournament

  • High Pitch

  • If interested in registering a team, contact Logan Degenhardt at 608-487-4412.

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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.

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Pony Poop Bingo

9:00am | 12:00pm | 2:00pm

Area next to Highland Street

 

  • Vernon County 4H Horse & Pony Project Fundraiser

  • 3 games on Saturday

  • $10 per number - 100 numbers sold per game - sold by 4H members

  • Prizes: 1st - $500; 2nd - $100; 3rd - $50

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Kids Coloring Contest

on display all weekend

Bland Medical Clinic

100 Melby St.

 

  • Pre - K through 4th grade

  • Students at Westby & Coon Valley Elementary Schools​

  • Judging takes place on May 16

  • On display throughout Syttende Mai weekend on the windows at Bland Medical Clinic.

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on display all weekend

Amateur Photo Contest

Westby State Bank

100 Main St.

 

  • Judging takes place on May 16

  • On display throughout Syttende Mai weekend at Westby State Bank.

  • A certificate will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in each category.

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10:00Am - 2:00PM

Car Show

South Bekkedahl Avenue

 

  • 11:00am - 1:00pm -  Registration

  • $5.00 per vehicle entry

  • 2:00pm  - Awards - must be present to receive you award​

  • Admission is FREE to the public

SPONSORED BY: 

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10:00am

Elaine Lund Memorial Kiddie Parade

Line-Up - Bland Medical Clinic

100 Melby St.

 

  • 9:30am - Line-up and Entrant Judging

  • Starts at the corner of Melby and Main Streets, proceeding south on Main St. to Highland St.

  • CATEGORIES JUDGED:

    • Most Authentic Norwegian Girl & Boy​​​

    • Best dressed Nisse

    • Youngest Norski

    • Best dressed Pet

    • ​Best dressed Norwegian Family

    • Best decorated wagon or bike

    • Judge's Choie

 

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Golf Club and Ball

10:00am

Snowflake Golf Tournament

Snowflake Ski & Golf Club

E7940 County Road P

 

  • Call 608-634-3211 to register

  • 18-hole Big Club Tourney

  • $200 per foursome team

  • Carts & food included

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10:00AM - 3:00Pm

Musikk on the Square

Fellesskap Square

  • Featuring music from local musicians of all ages

  • Free to the Public

  • Bring a chair and enjoy the music.

  • Food & refreshments available in the area.

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10:30Am - 12:00Pm

Norwegian Kids Crafts

Our Savior's Lutheran Church back parking lot - 306 S. Main St.

  • Viking Masks

  • Norwegian Ships

  • Rosemaled Ornament

SPONSORED BY: 

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Happy Kids Huddle

11:00pm - 2:00Pm

Kid's Carnival

near Our Savior's Lutheran Church back parking lot

  • Kid's games

  • Face Painting

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12:00pm - 8:00pm

Caricatures by Tommy Orrico

Norske Tent - Market St.

  • Tommy will be on the Syttende Mai grounds all weekend.

  • Get your family & friends together and get a "one-of-a-kind" caricature.

  • Great keepsake from your time at Syttende Mai.

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12:00pm - 11:00pm

Norske Tent

Market Street

  • Enjoy a cold beverage with friends

  • Live Music

  • Syttende Mai Button for admission

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1:00pm - 5:00pm

ON STAGE

The fest tent will be rockin' on Saturday afternoon with Mr. Blink. This well known WAMI award-winning band has been a crowd favorite for years.  The band has been going strong for more than 30 years.

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TBA

Syttende Mai Bingo

Market Square

  • Bingo all afternoon.

  • Fun for everyone!

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1:00pm - 2:00Pm

Tom Loftus

Former U.S. Ambassador to Norway

Basement - New Directions Real Estate - 110 N. Main St.

 

  • 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!

  • Refreshments wiill be served!

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History Live Project
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1:30pm

Kiddie Tractor Pull

Corner of Market & Highland Streets

 

  • 1:30pm - Registration

  • 2:00pm - First Pull

  • Full Pedal - 5 classes

    • 3 and under

    • 4-5 years

    • 6-7 years

    • 8-9 years

    • 10-11 years

  • 1st - 3rd Awards in each   class

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2:30pm

Rømmegrøt

Eating Contest

Felleskap Square

  • 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

  • FEATURING THE JAZZ SOUNDS OF UNDER PARIS SKIES

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12:00pm - 11:00pm

Norske Tent

Market Street

  • Enjoy a cold beverage with friends

  • Live Music

  • Syttende Mai Button for admission

SPONSORED BY: 

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7:00pm - 10:00pm

ON STAGE

These excellent musicians, wildly fun entertainers, and perform a slew of strong, original songs. They’re a treat for any fans of roots rock, old school R&B, and straight-up blues. every performance is like a party!”

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© 2025 Westby Syttende Mai

Westby Syttende Mai

P.O. Box 31

Westby, WI 54667

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