Syttende Mai
Westby
MAY 16-18, 2025
WESTBY, WISCONSIN
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
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.
9:00AM - 4:00PM
Syttende Mai Heritage Center
Westby VFW - 205 N. Main St.
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Demonstrations of Norwegian art:
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wood carving
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weaving
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needlework
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baking
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Many Handmade items on display are for sale.
SPONSORED BY:
Associate Broker Ruth Gerber Rupp
9:00am - 1:00pm
Syttende Mai Softball Tournament
Veterans Memorial Field
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8 Team Tournament
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High Pitch
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If interested in registering a team, contact Logan Degenhardt at 608-487-4412.
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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
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5 & 6
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7 & 8
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9 & 10
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11 & 12
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Routes will vary depending on age bracket
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All routes within the Washington & Ulland Avenue block.
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9:00pm - 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.
SPONSORED BY:
9:00Am - 4:00Pm
Uff-Da Market
Veteran's 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..
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Crafts
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Commercial
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Farmers Market
SPONSORED BY:
9:00am - 4:00pm
QUILT SHOW & SALE
TBD
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View beautiful, handmade quilts created by local quilters.
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Some of the quilts will be for sale all weekend.
SPONSORED BY:
all weekend
Kids Coloring Contest
Bland Medical Clinic
100 Melby St.
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Pre - K through 4th grade
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Students at Westby & Coon Valley Elementary Schools
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Judging takes place on May 16
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On display throughout Syttende Mai weekend on the windows at Bland Medical Clinic.
SPONSORED BY:
10:00AM
Musikk on the Square Ecumenical Church Service
Fellesskap Square
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Bring your chair and celebrate all our blessings with a beautiful music church service.
SPONSORED BY:
10:30am - 1:00pm
Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church Meatball Dinner
500 S. Main St.
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Meatballs
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Lefse
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Mashed Potatoes/Gravy
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Vegetable
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Cole Slaw/Cottage Cheese
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Cookies
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Coffee & Milk
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COST:
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$15.00 per dinner
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Children can share a meal
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Carry-outs available
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Everyone Welcome!
Sponsored by:
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WCP Women of the ELCA
Pony Poop Bingo
10:30am
Area next to Highland Street
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Vernon County 4H Horse & Pony Project Fundraiser
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3 games on Saturday
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$10 per number - 100 numbers sold per game - sold by 4H members
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Prizes: 1st - $500; 2nd - $100; 3rd - $50
11:00pm - 1:00pm
Our Savior's Lutheran Church Meatball Dinner
306 S. Main St.
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Meatballs
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Lefse
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Potatoes/Gravy
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Carrots
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Cole Slaw/Cottage Cheese
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Cookies
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Norwegian Pastries
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Beverage
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COST:
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Adults - $15.00
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Ages 5-12 - $5.00
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Under 5 - Free
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11:00pm - 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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Hosted by the 2025 Westby Syttende Mai Royalty & Royalty Committee
Sponsored by:
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In Honor of Donna Perkins
11:30PM
Musikk on the Square
Fellescap Square - Main St.
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Enjoy timeless classics with the jazz band before the parade
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Directed by Monte Dunnum
SPONSORED BY:
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Caricatures by Tommy Orrico
Norske Tent - Market St.
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Tommy will be on the Syttende Mai grounds all weekend.
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Get your family & friends together and get a "one-of-a-kind" caricature.
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Great keepsake from your time at Syttende Mai.
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12:00pm - 8:00pm
Norske Tent
Market Street
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Enjoy a cold beverage with friends
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Live Music
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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!
