Syttende Mai Festival

Today, Stoughton’s Norwegian memories focus on a unique and exciting yearly celebration. But Syttende Mai is not just a glorification of the Norwegian heritage. It is a large-scale reminder of the richness of our pasts, of the immense value of all ethnic and national backgrounds to the history of our community, state, and nation

Schedule of Events:

7:30 am - Half-Marathon Run Start

Anderson Complex ∙ 600 Lincoln Ave

7:40 am - Half-Marathon Walk Start

Anderson Complex ∙ 600 Lincoln Ave

7:40 am - 5K Run Start

Anderson Complex ∙ 600 Lincoln Ave

8 am - Lil’ 2-Mile Community Run Start

Anderson Complex ∙ 600 Lincoln Ave

9 am - Food Stands Open

Various Locations

9 am - 4 pm - Friends of the Stoughton Library Pie Sale

Stoughton High School ∙ 600 Lincoln Ave

9 am - 6 pm - Norwegian Dancer Parents Nordic Food and Bake Sale

Stoughton High School ∙ 600 Lincoln Ave

9 am - 4 pm - Rosemaling Exhibit and Sale

United Methodist Church ∙ 525 Lincoln Ave *Basement Entrance

9 am - 5 pm - Quilt Show and Hardanger Embroidery Exhibit

Chorus Public House ∙ 154 W. Main Street

9 am - 4:30 pm - Stoughton Opera House Tours

381 E. Main Street (except during performances)

9 am - 4 pm - Norwegian Genealogy Assistance

Stoughton Public Library ∙ 304 S Fourth Street

9 am - 4 pm - Scandinavian Skills Demonstration

Stoughton Public Library ∙ 304 S Fourth Street

9 am - 4 pm - Rosemåling Demonstration

Stoughton Public Library ∙ 304 S Fourth Street

9 am - 4 pm Chip Carving - Demonstration

Stoughton Public Library ∙ 304 S Fourth Street

9 am - 4 pm Flat Plane - Carving Demonstration

Stoughton Public Library ∙ 304 S Fourth Street

9 am - 4 pm - Krokbragd Weaving Demonstration

Stoughton Public Library ∙ 304 S Fourth Street

9 am - 4 pm - Sami Bracelet Making Demonstration

Stoughton Public Library ∙ 304 S Fourth Street

9:30 am - 5 pm - Norwegian Heritage Center – Livsreise

277 W. Main Street

9:30 am - 10:30 am - Nordic Fiddles

Stoughton Opera House ∙ 381 E. Main Street

9:30 am - 6 pm - Shuttle Bus Service

Parking at Stoughton High School ∙ 600 Lincoln Ave

10 am - Syttende Mai Story Time

Stoughton Public Library ∙ 304 S Fourth Street

10 am - 3 pm - Kids Passport & Stamp Activity

Innovation Center Stoughton ∙ 421 E. Main Street

10 am - 1:30 pm - Stamp Cancellation

Stoughton Post Office ∙ 246 East Main Street

10 am - 4 pm - Syttende Mai Bake Sale and Sit-Down Meals

Sons of Norway Lodge ∙ 317 S. Page Street

10 am - 6 pm - Arts & Crafts Fair

High School Field House ∙ 600 Lincoln Ave (Door #1 and #24)

10 am - 3 pm - Viking Games Strongman Competition

Syttende Mai Entertainment Tent ∙ *End time my vary

10 am - 3 pm - Stoughton Historical Railroad Depot Museum

532 E Main Street

10 am - 5 pm - Stoughton Historical Museum

324 S. Page Street

11 am - 8 pm - Syttende Mai Entertainment Tent

Entrance at S. Division near W. Jefferson Street.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm - Edvard Grieg Chorus

Stoughton Opera House ∙ 381 E. Main Street

2 pm - Norwegian Dancers Street Performance

Syttende Mai Festival Tent ∙ S. Division and W. Washington Streets

2 pm - 2:30 pm - Scandinavian Old Time Dance Music Ensemble

Stoughton Opera House ∙ 381 E. Main Street

2 pm - 5 pm - The Woodland Spring

Syttende Mai Entertainment Tent *Following Viking Games

2:30 pm - Bunad Style Show

First Lutheran Church ∙ 310 E. Washington Street

2:30 pm, 4 pm, 7 pm - Stoughton Village Players Presents Monarchy Anarchy, or My Kingdom For A Norse

(Den Er Ikke Oversettelse)

Stoughton Village Players Theater ∙ 255 E. Main Street

3:45 pm - Norwegian Dancers Performance

High School Gymnasium (Door #1 and #24) ∙ 600 Lincoln Ave

6 pm - 8 pm - State Line Play Boys

Syttende Mai Entertainment Tent ∙ S. Division and Main Streets

5:30 pm - Norwegian Dancers Alumni Performance

High School Gymnasium (Door #1 and #24) ∙ 600 Lincoln Ave

6 pm - Norwegian Bingo

Sons of Norway Lodge ∙ 317 S. Page Street ∙ Food served at 5pm