Westby
Syttende Mai
søndag
Our final day of this year's Syttende Mai celebration, and filled wth activities, including our famous Parade!
SUNDAY, may 19
8:00am
SYTTENDE MAI 5K RUN/WALK
Davidson Park - West Park St./West Avenue
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Day of Entry fee is free
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8:00am - 8:30am - Check-in
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8:30am - Start
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Free will offering for snacks and refreshments
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Last year's undated t-shirts available in limited sizes - $10.00
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Contact Jason Berklund - 608-632-2143 or email: jasonberklund@gmail.com
Coulee Region Rosemalers​
Always a favorite at Westby Syttende Mai! The Coulee Region Rosemalers are a mainstay of our annual celebration.
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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!
CLICK ON PICTURES FOR ENLARGEMENTS
9:00am - 4:00pm
ROSEMALERS SHOW & SALE | bAKE SALE | RAFFLE
Lower level - Bekkum Memorial Library
206 N Main St.
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 one of these beautiful rosemaled prizes. $1.00 per ticket; 6 tickets for $5.00. Drawing on Sun., May 19th.
Tickets available from Coulee Region Rosemalers Club Members or at Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts in Westby.
Prizes on display at Dregne's Scandinavian Gifts in Westby.
Click on prizes for larger view
TINE
Gudbrandsdalen style Rosemaled by Heather Clark
QUILTED NORWEGIAN WALL HANGING
Rosemaled by Mary Lake
Chip Carving by Bob Lake
9:00am
KID'S bIKE RACES
Washington St. & Sunset Boulevard
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9:00am - Registration
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10:00am - Races Start
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Students up to Age 12
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AGE GROUPS:
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4 and under​ | 5 & 6 | 7 & 8 | 9 & 10 | 11 & 12
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Routes will vary depending on age brackets​
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All routes within the Washington & Ulland Avenue block
SPONSORED BY: Tara & Trevor Lyons Family
church services
Various Denominations & Services
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9:00am
WESTBY COON PRAIRIE LUTHERAN CHURCH
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500 South Main Street, Westby​
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SKOGDALEN LUTHERAN CHURCH
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4135 Oakdale Avenue - Rural Westby​
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UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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202 East State Street, Westby​
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10:30am
​​VANG LUTHERAN CHURCH
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S1721 Vang Road, Rural Westby​​​
9:00am - 4:00pm
INFLATABLE KIDS GAMES
Athletic Field - off of Market St.​
9:00am - 4:00pm
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
10:30AM - 1:00PM
WESTBY COON PRAIRIE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
500 South Main St.​
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​Meatballs
Lefse
Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
Vegetable
Cole Slaw/Cottage Cheese
Cookies
Coffee & Milk
COST: $15.00 per dinner
Children can share meal
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*Carry-outs available
EVERYONE WELCOME!
SPONSORED BY: WCP Women of the ELCA
MEATBALL dINNER
11:00AM - 1:00PM
OR UNTIL SOLD OUT
OUR SAVIOR'S
LUTHERAN CHURCH
306 South Main St.​
MENU​
​Meatballs
Lefse
Potatoes/Gravy
Carrots
Cole Slaw/Cottage Cheese
Cookies
Norwegian Pastries
Beverage
COST:
Adults - $15.00
Ages 5-12 - $5.00
Under 5 yrs. - Free
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.
Pony Poop bingo
Near Corner of Market and Highland St.
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Where the pony "goes" will make someone a big winner!
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Saturday, May 18th & Sunday, May 19th
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Fundraiser for the Vernon County 4-H Horse Project
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.
11:00am - 12:30pm
ROYALTY TEA
Westby Middle School Cafeteria/Field House Entrance - 206 West Avenue S
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SPECIAL INVITE ONLY!
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Sponsored by the 2023 Westby Syttende Mai Royalty & Royalty Committee
12:30pm
WESTBY JAZZ & alumni Friends
Felleskap Square - Greenspace - Main St.​
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Enjoy timeless classics with the jazz band before the parade.
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Directed by Monte Dunnum.
4:00pm
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SYTTENDE MAI INFORMATION BOOTH
201 South Main St.
BUTTON RAFFLE WINNERS
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1st Place: $300
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2nd Place: $100
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3rd Place: $50
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4th Place: $50
COULEE REGION ROSEMALERS
RAFFLE WINNERS
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Rosemaled Plate
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Rosemaled Chest