Westby Syttende Mai

07/10/2024

06/29/2024

McIntosh Memorial Library in Viroqua, WI.

06/13/2024

As the 56th Annual Westby Syttende Mai has ended, it’s time to reflect on three AMAZING days!

Each month the Board of Directors meet to review and begin planning for next year. Of course, we would LOVE to hear your thoughts!

Here’s how you can share your thoughts: ⬇️

1: The public is welcome to attend monthly meetings held on the 2ND Tuesday at Our Saviors Lutheran Church - Westby!

2: Attached is a survey you can fill out if you’re unable to join us in person! Responses will be accepted until 06/30/2024.

🔗 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj0XWBp-aocZ9WgXz3pJ4fLXtYFO_5M1VJA09XQjjxjF4LOw/viewform

We look forward to hearing your feedback! 🇳🇴

Please take a few minutes to let us know what you thought of the 2024 Syttende Mai Celebration!

06/04/2024

This year brought back a fan favorite event - the Rommegrot Eating Contest! Here’s the results and photos of the 2024 winners!

Age Group: 11 -17
1ST: Kaston Compton, Westby Syttende Mai Prince (24 seconds)
2ND: Karter Compton
3RD: Chelsea Rodriguez, Westby Snowflake Ski & Golf Queen

Age Group: 18 and UP
1ST: Madeline Stalsberg (13 seconds)
2ND: Jasmine Green
3RD: Maranda Oliver

Congratulations!

05/29/2024

We truly have a lot of talent and beauty in Westby and surrounding areas! Each year Westby Syttende Mai hosts an amateur photo contest which includes 11 categories. Congratulations to the following winners of the 2024 contest:

BLACK AND WHITE:
1ST: Kelly Fremstad
2ND: Kaylee Sanwick
3RD: Rita Johnson

Nature:
1ST: Roberta Erlandson
2ND: Violet Bailey
3RD: Violet Bailey

CityScapes/Streets/Rural:
1ST: Pam Souchek
2ND: Terri Kotek
3RD: Kelly Fremstad

Syttende Mai:
1ST: Terri Kotek
2ND: Kelly Fremstad

Wild Life:
1ST: Terri Kotek
2ND: Roberta Erlandson
3RD: Kelly Fremstad

Domestic Animals:
1ST: Kaylee Sanwick
2ND:Roberta Erlandson
3RD: Rita Johnson

Portrait:
1ST: Amy Jankowksi
2ND: Kelly Fremstad

Event:
1ST: Terri Kotek
2ND: Kelly Fremstad
3RD: Pamela Eitland

Landscapes:
1ST: Terri Kotek
2ND: Kelly Fremstad
3RD: Pamela Eitland

Child with Animal:
1ST: Kaylee Sanwick

Best of Show:
Pam Souchek

05/24/2024

Our team had a great time walking in the Westby Syttende Mai Parade this past weekend. Thanks to Westby Syttende Mai for having us!

05/23/2024

Sunday’s big parade was most definitely a success! We had a total of 76 units in attendance. Each unit is placed in one of nine categories to be judged. Here are the 2024 parade winners:

Band:
1ST: Cashton Marching Eagles
2ND: Viroqua High School Marching Band

Royalty:
1ST: La Crosse Oktoberfest
2ND: Miss Jackson County

Youth:
1ST: ThorBots First Robotics Team
2ND: Vernon County 4-H Horse and Pony Project

Non-Profit:
1ST: Riverfest La Crosse
2ND: Viroqua Community Arena

Just For Fun:
1ST: Johnson’s Belgian’s
2ND: Cashton Fire Department

Civic:
1ST: Chaseburg Soleburner
2ND: Stoddard Bergen Volunteer Fire Department

Novelty:
1ST: The Green Machine - Owned by Doug Allen
2ND:

Commercial:
1ST: 5.6.7.8. Dance
2ND: WCCU

Political:
1ST: Loren Oldenberg
2ND: Brad Pfaff

Thank you Vernon Communications for sponsoring the participating marching bands! We would also like to thank 2024 judges Mora, Hailey, and Josie, Ken Manning for videoing our parade, and announcers Dan and Pete for their time on Sunday!

What was your favorite parade entry?

05/21/2024

Thank you, American Mini Pullers, for joining us at Syttende Mai! We hope you enjoyed the tractor pull!

05/21/2024

As we conclude our festival weekend and all head back to our regular routines, we’d like to recognize the stellar appearances and participation of Syttende Mai attendees.

First up, the Kiddie Tractor Pull! We had a great turn out with 37 participants giving it their all! A HUGE thank you goes to event sponsor, Nordic Lanes, and Kindschi Pedal Pulls for putting this event on! Kindschi Pedal Pulls supplied all 1st - 3rd place winners with trophies! Congratulations to the individuals listed below!

Class: Age 4
1ST: Luke Nickelotti - Chaseburg
2ND: Rexton Olerud - Westby
3RD: Garrett Varnum - Onalaska

Class: Age 5
1ST: Heath Mlsna - Avalanche
2ND: Owen Kuderer - Cashton
3RD: Braelyn Bekkum

Class: Age 6
1ST: Winnie Nickelotti - Chaseburg
2ND: William Hubbard - Westby
3RD: Nathan Bovenmyer - Viroqua

Class: Age 7
1ST: Carson Leer - Readstown
2ND: Logan Nickelotti - Chaseburg
3RD: Brayson Berger - Westby

Class: Age 8
1ST: Moxley Bean - Westby
2ND: Parker Peterson - Westby
3RD: Lilyann Steers - Westby

Class: Age 9
1ST: Mathew Webb - Westby
2ND: Brylee Berger - Westby
3RD: Peyton Olerud - Westby

Class: Age 10
1ST: Marley Bean - Westby
2ND: Wyatt Engh - Westby
3RD: Sonja Hubbard - Westby

Class: Age 11
1ST: Letha Steers - Westby
2ND: Ethan Olson - Tomah

Please feel free to share any photos you may have from the Kiddie Pedal Pull and the Syttende Mai festival in the comments below!

05/21/2024

Discover the highlights of the 56th Syttende Mai celebration in Westby.

05/20/2024

We always have such a great time walking in the Westby Syttende Mai parade! And incase you missed it… we’ve said goodbye to neon green and hello to our new blue shirts!

05/20/2024

We're happy to announce the winners of the Syttende Mai Button Raffle!

1st place $300
Julie Hagen

2nd place $100
Lori Peterson

3rd place $50
Holly Anderson

4th place $50
Aliyah McCauley

CONGRATULATIONS!

05/20/2024

What an amazing Syttende Mai weekend!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined us for the music, food, history, crafts, parade or whatever else brought you to town. We couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you also to all the sponsors who help make the festival possible, and to the City of Westby workers who give the extra effort to prepare for us.

We can't wait for next year, to come back bigger and better again!

05/19/2024

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05/19/2024

The crew in the Westby Syttende Mai parade today!

05/19/2024

Tremendous THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for Blue Collar 40 on Syttende Mai night 2!

You ran us out of refreshments! (Noted for next year)

We'll finish up the weekend festivities on Sunday with more food, Arts and crafts, American Mini Pullers Inc. Garden Tractor Pull, and the big Syttende Mai Parade!

05/19/2024

The rain stopped, the clouds parted, the sun shown through, and there was Blue Collar 40!

They're taking over the Entertainment Tent until 11pm! Get here and get ready to dance!

05/18/2024

The music is underway in the Entertainment Tent as Spunky Bumpkins bring the fun!

05/18/2024

Jim and Kathy are ready for you to get your lefse/pølse!

05/18/2024

Late update!

All 3 of our mischievous trolls were captured early this weekend!

Congratulations to the lucky hunters!

05/18/2024

Westby Syttende Mai Prince Kasten picked the perfect weekend to debut his new Norwegian Elk Hound puppy.

This fluff ball is appropriately named, "Mai"

(Photobomb buy Board Member Genevieve)

05/18/2024

Magic Of Isaiah is walking around entertaining Westby Syttende Mai guests!

Be sure to check out his stage show at 1pm in the Entertainment Tent

No Button Required!

05/18/2024

Housewares, baked goods, fashion accessories and more!

Syttende Mai Craft Fair and vendor show is open 10-4 Saturday and Sunday!

05/18/2024

They're lining up, and more are on the way!

Syttende Mai Car & Bike Show starts at 10am!

05/18/2024

Thank you to all our friends who joined us for day 1 of Syttende Mai!

We can't wait to be back tomorrow!

07/25/2023

🚨REMINDER🚨
Tonight at 7pm is the Syttende Mai Annual Meeting

Public is encouraged to join us at Our Saviors Church basement for this informational and input session.

This is where you can hear about everything it takes to put the festival on, and give your feedback on what you liked our didn't like, and bring your suggestions.

If you feel like you would be an asset to Syttende Mai, this is also an opportunity to join as a board member or other event volunteer.

Hope to see you tonight!

07/24/2023

The Westby Syttende Mai Annual Meeting is tomorrow evening at Our Saviors Church in Westby. We invite everyone to join us to hear a recap of everything through the year that went into bringing you the 2023 event.

This is also your best opportunity to present your feedback! Please come, and let us know what you did or did not like, and suggestions as we prepare for 2024!

(Event link in comments)