Since the first celebration 40 years ago, children and adults have enjoyed the music, food and history of Syttende Mai. As the first major festival of the year in Southwestern Wisconsin, Westby's Syttende Mai offers many Norwegian foods, such as rømmegrøt, lutefisk and lefse, as well as Norwegian arts and crafts like rosemaling, Hardanger fiddlemaking and needlework. This year they welcome 45 Norwegian dancers and musicians to help celebrating Westby's 40th Syttende Mai.
4/4/2008 :: The Norwegian immigrants brought the tradition of celebrating Syttende Mai with them to America and the first Westby Syttende Mai was officially organized and celebrated in 1969. Forty years later the celebration continues to grow and attract Norwegians and non-Norwegians alike.
Please visit Westby's website or call them at (608) 634-4011for further information.