Westby
Syttende Mai
lørdag
Be prepared for a full day of activities and fun as we kick off Saturday of our big weekend Syttende Mai celebration.
SATURDAY, may 20 EVENTS
SPONSORED BY:
Solvang 457
Westby Sons of Norway
7:00am - 10:00am
FROKOST
Authentic Norwegian syttende mai community breakfast
United Methodist Church - 202 East State St.
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MENU
Egg Dish | Waffles | Herring | Breads | Danish | 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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9:00am
OPENING CEREMONIES
Felleskap Square - Greenspace - Main St.
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​Syttende Mai Board Members & Dignitaries
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Special Recognitions & Presentations
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Unveiling of special History
SPONSORED BY:
Westby
Syttende Mai
9:00am - 4:00pm
ROSEMALERS SHOW & SALE | bAKE SALE | RAFFLE
Lower level - Bekkum Memorial Library
206 N Main St.
Always a favorite at Westby Syttende Mai! The Coulee Region Rosemalers are a mainstay of our annual celebration.
Their annual Rosemalers Show & Sale showcases the tradition of rosemaling, the beautiful art form of Norway, along with featuring the talents of their Club members.
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What better way of showing your Norwegian heritage than purchasing a "one of a kind" work of Norwegian art and adding it to your home. ​Get to this sale early as these beautiful, handcrafted items will sell quickly.
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Also, make sure you purchase your Raffle Tickets as you could win a Rosemaled Plate or Chest.
9:00am - 4:00pm
SYTTENDE MAI
HERITAGE CENTER
Westby VFW - 205 N Main St.
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Demonstrations of Norwegian art; including wood carving, weaving, needlework and baking.
kid's coloring contest
PRE-K through 4TH GRADE
Students at Westby & Coon Valley Elementary Schools
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On display throughout Syttende Mai weekend in the windows at Bland Clinic - 100 Melby St.
AMATEUR PHOTO CONTEST
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On display throughout Syttende Mai weekend in the windows at Westby State Bank - 100 N. Main St.
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A certificate will be awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place in each category.
9:00am - 4:00pm
RØMMEGRØT SALE
Westby VFW - 205 North Main St.
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Bertha Johnson is well known for her Rommegrot. A must try when you are at Westby Syttende Mai!
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You can purchase in 12 oz., 1/2 gallon or 1 gallon quantities.
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If you want to put in an order, call Bertha at 608-632-3449
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If Bertha is not sold out she will be selling Rommegrot again on Sunday
9:30am
ANTIQUE TRACTOR PULL
Industrial Park - Swiggum Road
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Registration starts at 9:30am
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Pulling starts at 11:00am
SPONSORED BY:
9:00am - 4:00pm
INFLATABLE KIDS GAMES
Athletic Field - off of Market St.​​
SPONSORED BY:
10:00am
BLAND CLINIC PARKING LOT
100 Melby St.
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9:30am - Line-Up & Entrant Judging
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Starts at the corner of Melby and Main St. and proceeds south on Main St. to Maple St.
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CATEGORIES JUDGED:
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Most Authentic Norwegian Girl
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Most Authentic Norwegian 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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Funniest Entry
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Judges' Choice
10:00am - 5:00pm
ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR
Market St. (behind Subway)
Booths will be located in our Arts & Crafts Fair tent and other artisans will have their booths outside around the tent area. Make sure that you visit their booths and see the unique and beautiful crafts on display and for sale at our Arts & Crafts Fair.
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Commercial
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Crafts
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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 - 18-hole Big Cup Tourney
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$100 per foursome team
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Carts & food included
10:00am - 3:00pm
FREE MUSEUM TOURS
111 Bekedahl Avenue
The museum is an 1892 family home of prominent Westby businessman, Theodore Thoreson, and his son, Bennett Thoreson, who was Westby’s first mayor.
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See a detailed diorama of 1910 Westby
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Entire room honoring our veterans
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Displays of Syttende Mai, tobacco farming, and ski jumping.
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The Genealogy Room will be open for review. Appointments can be made for future research.
Anyone attending will receive a Norwegian novel translated into English, Legend of Siljatjern Seter by Gunlaug Nøkland while supplies last. Donations appreciated.
10:00am - 2:00pm
Autographed BOOK SIGNING
Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts - 100 S Main St.
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Authors signing books:
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Sue Berg
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Susan Apps Bodilly
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10:30am - 12:00pm
NORWEGIAN KIDS CRAFTS
Our Saviors 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
40/8 Lokey
11:00am - 2:00pm
Take a Ride on LOKEY
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New Directions Real Estate Parking Lot - 110 North Main St.
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Are you a true NISSE believer?
11:30am - 12:30pm
HISTORY ALIVE PRESENTATION
Basement - New Directions Real Estate
110 N Main St.
Yes or no? Arno Morton, WI-based Norwegian history researcher, will convince you that they are not trolls! Attending his program, you can become aware of the unique history of all of the Scandinavian Nisse types; find out about the very old beliefs in them since people have been doing since the 1300s!!
Certain lucky attendees will be able to win a bag of Red, White & Blue Nisse treats!
SPONSORED BY:
Col. Heg’s all Wisconsin Norwegian Infantry Regiment Saga
12:30pm - 1:30pm
HISTORY ALIVE PRESENTATION
Basement - New Directions Real Estate
110 N Main St.
Wearing his authentic American Civil War uniform as well as bearing a period-correct rifle, you can join David Glomstad, local American Civil War researcher, as he brings the famous Norwegian Col. Heg’s all Wisconsin Norwegian Infantry Regiment saga to life! Glomstad will help you become aware of the roles that many Vernon Co. soldiers played as they joined Heg!
Join the Q and A following! Certain lucky attendees will be able to sample a piece of home made soldier’s “survival bread” aka hard tack and take home its recipe!
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1:00pm - 10:00pm
Norske Stage &
beer Garden
Market Street​
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1:00pm - 4:00pm -- GARY'S RIDGELAND DUTCHMEN​
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6:00pm - 10:00pm -- BLUE COLLAR 40​
Gary's Ridgeland Dutchmen
Featuring International Polka Hall of Famer Gary Brueggen!
Playing a variety of Polka music including Dutchmen, German, Czech style, Polish Style and Slovenian style along with a variety of country, big band, swing, and 50's and 60's music.
Blue Collar 40 is one Western Wisconsin's premier country bands playing a mix of Country and Rock.
1:00pm
VERNON COUNTY K9 DEMONSTRATION
Veterans Memorial Field - 204 Market St.
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Officer Mark Bellacero
Loyal Norwegian Patriots & Their Epic Story
2:00pm - 3:00pm
HISTORY ALIVE PRESENTATION
Basement - New Directions Real Estate
110 N Main St.
Learn how very brave Norwegian citizens hid their Country’s gold reserves and also helped their King escape the Nazis during WW2! WI-based Norwegian history researcher, Arno Morton, will give tribute to the tenacity of these loyal patriots and their epic story!
Certain lucky attendees will leave with a small stash of gold foil-wrapped chocolate coins!
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3:00pm
KIDDIE TRACTOR PULL
Corner of Market & Highland Streets
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2:00pm - Registration
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3:00pm - First Pull
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Full Pedal Competition
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Awards for 1st through 3rd in every class - Ages 4-12.
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Button required for 1 Adult
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7:00PM
WESTBY HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL CONCERT
Tara Lyons - Director
206 West Ave S
Concert Intermission
MASTER bUTTON & dOLL AUCTION
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Master Button Designer Recognition
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Norse themed dolls up for Auction as a fundraiser for Westby Syttende Mai
