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Sunday Events

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Our final day of this year's Syttende Mai celebration, and filled with activities, including our famous Parade!
*Schedule is subject to change
Running Shoes

8:00am

Syttende Mai 5K Run/Walk

Nordic Creamery Parking Lot -  202 W Old Town Rd,

  • Day of Entry fee is free

  • 8:00 - 8:30am - Check-in

  • 8:30am - Start

  • Free will offering for snacks & refreshments

  • Undated t-shirts available in limited sizes - $10.00

Westby Syttende Mai
Westby Syttende Mai

Coulee Region   Rosemalers

9:00pm - 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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9:00Am - 5:00Pm

Uff-Da Market

Market St.

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

Uff-Da Market Vendor Listing >
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9:00AM

Kid's Bike Races

Washington St. & Sunset Boulevard

 

  • 9:00am - Registration

  • 10:00am - Races Start

  • Students up to age 12

  • Age Groups:​​

    • 4 and under​

    • 5 & 6

    • 7 & 8

    • 9 & 10

    • 11 & 12

  • Routes will vary depending on age bracket

  • All routes within the Washington & Ulland Avenue block.

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Kids Coloring Contest

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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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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10:30am - 1:00pm

Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church Meatball Dinner

500 S. Main St.

  • Meatballs

  • Lefse

  • Mashed Potatoes/Gravy

  • Vegetable

  • Cole Slaw/Cottage Cheese

  • Cookies

  • Coffee & Milk

  • COST:​

    • $15.00 per dinner​

    • Children can share a meal

  • Carry-outs available

  • Everyone Welcome!

Sponsored by:

  • WCP Women of the ELCA

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11:00pm - 1:00pm

Our Savior's Lutheran Church Meatball Dinner

306 S. Main St.

 

  • Meatballs

  • Lefse

  • Potatoes/Gravy

  • Carrots

  • Cole Slaw/Cottage Cheese

  • Cookies

  • Norwegian Pastries

  • Beverage

  • COST:

    • Adults - $15.00​

    • Ages 5-12 - $5.00

    • Under 5 - Free

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11:00pm - 12:30pm

Royalty Tea

Westby Middle School Cafeteria/Field House Entrance - 206 West Avenue S

 

  • Special Invite Only!

​Sponsored by:

  • 2025 Westby Syttende Mai Royalty & Royalty Committee​

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12:30am

Musikk on the Square

Fellescap Square - Main St.

  • ​Enjoy timeless classics with the jazz band before the parade

  • Directed by Monte Dunnum

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1:30pm

Syttende Mai Parade

Downtown Main St.

 

  • ​Parade route goes right downtown on Highway 14

  • Bring a chair and get your spot early along the Parade route.

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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2:00pm - 7:00pm

ON STAGE

It's time to celebrate a great Syttende Mai weekend!  Parade goers and polka fans will love our line-up as we feature the World Concertina Hall of Famer, the "Concertina Kid", Gary Brueggen and his family.  Joining Gary on stage is another polka favorite, "The Zweifel Brothers".  High energy music and fun!  Can't wait to see everyone there!

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