
Westby
Syttende Mai
søndag
Our final day of this year's Syttende Mai celebration, and filled wth activities, including our famous Parade!
SUNDAY, may 21 EVENTS
8:00am
SYTTENDE MAI 5K RUN/WALK
Davidson Park - West Park St./West Avenue
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Entry fee is Free!
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8:00am - 8:45am - Registration
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9:00am - Start
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Half-way Point - free refreshments - Nordic Creamery
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T-shirts available the day of the race - $25.00 (limited quantity & sizes)
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Contact Jason Berklund - 608-632-2143 or email: jasonberklund@gmail.com


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
Tor Eness
Country Coon Prairie Church - Coon Prairie Rd.
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Concert with Tor Eness
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Questions? Call Mike Fremstad - 608-606-3991


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.​​



9:30am
KID'S BIKE RACES
Westby Industrial Park - across the road from Norseland Nursing Home
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9:30am - 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

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
SPONSORED BY:


10:30AM - 1:00PM
WESTBY COON PRAIRIE
LUTHERAN CHURCH
500 South Main St.​
MENU​
​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.



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 HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND
Felleskap Square - Greenspace - Main St.​
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Enjoy timeless classics with our local high school jazz band before the parade.
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Directed by Kory Dahlen



4:00pm
ANNOUNCEMENTS
SYTTENDE MAI INFORMATION BOOTH
201 South Main St.

BUTTON RAFFLE WINNERS
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Cash Prizes!
COULEE REGION ROSEMALERS
RAFFLE WINNERS
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Rosemaled Plate
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Rosemaled Chest
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDRAISING
RAFFLE WINNERS
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Items donated by local Businesses