Syttende Mai: May 15, 2009
Prefest Events
Syttende Mai Princess Banquet: Saturday, May 9th at 6pm
at the Westby Area H.S.’s Cafeteria (advance tickets only).
Syttende Mai Princess Coronation: Coronation to follow banquet in the Westby H.S. Gym. Approx. start time is 7:30pm.
Pancake Supper: Thursday, May 14th, 5:00pm - 7:00pm, VFW, North Main Street,
All-U-Can-Eat Supper. Button required. Sponsored by the Sons of Norway.
On Going Events
Antique Farm Equipment Display: E. First Street, Sponsored by Western Wisconsin
Agricultural Museum.
Antique Tractor Display: Located at Bob’s Crop Center on North HWY 14.
Arts & Crafts, Commercial Tents: Saturday and Sunday from 8am - 6pm, Market Street.
Children’s Photography Contest: Display in windows of Harris Bank and Dregne’s Scandinavian Gifts. Sponsored by Wendy Johnson Photography.
Historic Military Vehicles: In front of the Logan Mill Lodge on 2nd Street.
Coulee Region Rosemaler’s 23rd Annual Show & Sale: Saturday 9am - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm, lower level of Bekkum Library. Variety of rosemaling, raffle items, music & a Norwegian lunch.
Historic Military Vehicles: In front of the Logan Mill Lodge on 2nd Street.
Food Vendors: Friday - Sunday, Located downtown and behind Our Savior’s Lutheran Church & Solverson’s Vet Clinic.
Historic Military Vehicles: In front of the Logan Mill Lodge on 2nd Street.
Lawn Tractor Raffle: John Deere 48” mower deck, electric mower blade engagement
(PTO), retails for $2,099.00.
Tickets available at Information Booth.
Lefsapolsa House: Saturday and Sunday 9am - 5pm, corner of Main Street and West State Streets. Sponsored by the Westby Area Historical Society.
Norwegian Baking Demonstrations: Local bakers preparing traditional Norwegian foods such as flat bread, lefsa, fattigmann, krumkake, etc. Located at the Heritage Tent. 9:30am-4pm.
Outdoor Hog Roast Dinner: At Rod & Gun, 215 South Main Street. Sat. and Sun. 12pm - 5pm.
Rømmegrøt: Saturday 9am - 5pm, Sunday 10am- 4pm at Bekkum Library lower level sponsored by Westby Syttende Mai. Also serving behind Our Savior’s Lutheran Church; sponsored by MOOS.
Rosemaler’s 10th Annual Heritage Tent: Sat. 9am - 4pm, Sunday 10am - 4pm, Bekkum Library parking lot. Demonstrations of Norwegian art including wood carving, weaving, needlework, Hardanger fiddle-making, baking, and live music!
Syttende Mai History Display: Display of 40-years of Westby Syttende Mai history at Embroidery and More.
Troll Hunt: Sponsored by the Connelly Law Office, 210 South Main Street. Cash Reward! Everyone is welcome to participate. Clues posted Friday, 4pm, Saturday and Sunday at noon. Hunt for a little wooden troll!
Youth Activities: Saturday and Sunday, South end of the athletic field. Sponsored by the Westby Area Music Parents.
Horse Drawn Trolley: Saturday & Sunday rides provided by the Robert Erickson Family and Friends. Donations welcome.
Information Booth: Brochures, tickets, tack pins, buttons and souvenirs available.
Sponsored by the Westby Area Chamber of Commerce.
Friday, May 15th
Kickoff Breakfast: 7am - 9am, Borgens Cafe, Main Street,
buffet style serving. WVRQ Radio “Live” with Gary Gilbertson, music by “The
Norskedalen Trio”. Sponsored by Westby Syttende Mai.
Old-Time Music Show: 1pm, Our Savior’s Lutheran Church Basement with lunch and Norwegian goodies.
Chicken Q, Raffle & Silent Auction: 4pm - 7:30pm, Westby Elementary. Sponsored by I.M.P.A.C.T.
Entertainment Tent: 8pm - 11pm, West 2nd Street. Featuring the popular band “Leather & Lace”. Raffle and Refreshments. Sponsored by I.M.P.A.C.T., River Bank, WCCU, VTC and VEC.
Westby High School Art Exhibit: 7pm - 10pm, Lobby of Westby High School Gym.
Westby High School Choral Concert: 7:30pm, Westby High School Gym. Peter Engh, Director.
Saturday, May 16th
Frokost (Breakfast): 7am - 10am, United Methodist Church,
202 East State Street, Authentic Norwegian Breakfast. Sponsored by the Westby
Sons of Norway.
Bicycle Tour: 30, 60, 100K routes, Registration starts at 7:30am, start between 8am - 9am from the historical Thoreson House on Bekkedal Avenue next to the Stabbur Visitor Center. Pre-registration - $15, day of - $25. Kids under 12 only $2. Call 608-632-0661 or e-mail: dbmaxwell@mwt.net or visit: www.westbywi.com for more information.
1/2 Marathon & 5K Walk/Run: Registration starts at 7:00am @ Rod & Gun Trap Shooting Building on County Rd P, and 608-637-4290
Draft Horse Show: Noon at the ball park. Details to be announced. Button Required.
Golf Tournament: 10am, 3 person best ball, pre-register at Snowflake Ski and Golf or by calling 608.634-3211 to enter.
Book Signings: Book signing by rural Wisconsin Authors, Jerry Apps and Glen Jensen — Sat. 11-2. Dregne’s Scandinavian Gifts Open Saturday 9-5pm and Sunday 11-4.
Bunads: Live Models with costumes from many districts of Norway. Heritage Tent and Bekkum Library lower level.
Kiddie Parade: 10am, Main Street to Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, line up and judging at 9:30am in the Bland Clinic parking lot. Awards to follow in the Entertainment Tent on 2nd street. Sponsored by the Westby Lions.
Kiddie Tractor Pull: Starts at noon with registration at 11am on Highland St. next to Our Savior’s Church. Sponsored by Citizens First Bank.
NEW EVENT! Norwegian Uff-da-Bingo: Held at the Entertainment Tent on W. 2nd Street. Begins right after the Kiddie Parade and runs until 1pm. All ages welcome. Visit tent during this time for Face Painting, also. Sponsored by the Seasbranch Smithies 4H club, musical group.
Rømmegrøt Eating Contest: Divided into age groups (10 & under, 11-18 and adults). Held at the Entertainment Tent on W. 2nd Street. Begins at 2pm. Entry fee will be a 2009 Syttende Mai Button. Prizes to follow contest.
3-on-3 Tournament: Westby Middle School Field House, Sat. 10am.
Saturday Night Entertainment
“Brian Brueggen & the Mississippi Dutchmen”
Traditional Old Time Music
Sat., May 16th, 2009 at 7:30pm in the Westby H.S. Gymnasium
Cost: $5 and a 2009 Syttende Mai Button
Kids under 8 are Free (Buttons sold at door)
Festival Master Button Annual Auction Fund Raiser
for the Princess Scholarship Fund
Sunday, May 18th
Church Dinners: 11-1:00, Meatballs and all the trimmings.
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church & Westby – Coon Prairie Lutheran Church.
Kid’s Bike Race: Registration 9-9:45am, races start at 10am. Place to be announced.
Ages 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12.
Entry fee: One Syttende Mai button per family.
Cash prizes for each age group.
Royalty Tea: 11:30am - 1pm. Westby Middle School Cafeteria/Field House Entrance, Spon. by Westby Businesses.
Westby High School Jazz Band: 12:30pm, steps of the Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Enjoy the timeless classics with our local Jazz Band before the parade. Directed by Monte Dunnum.
Raffle Drawing: 4pm raffle drawings with the 2009 Princess Court at the Information Booth.