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:

9 am - 4 pm - Rosemåling Exhibit and Sale
United Methodist Church ∙ 525 Lincoln Ave basement Entrance

9 am - 4 pm -Quilt Show and Hardanger Embroidery Exhibit
Chorus Public House ∙ 154 W. Main Street

9 am - 4 pm - Norwegian Genealogy Assistance
Stoughton Public Library ∙ 304 S Fourth Street

10 am - Food Stands Open
Various Locations

10:30 am - Gruppen (Norwegian Folk Singing Group)
Stoughton Area Senior Center ∙ 248 W. Main Street

11 am - 6 pm - Norwegian Heritage Center - Livsreise
277 W. Main Street

1 pm - 5 pm - Stoughton Historical Museum
324 S. Page Street ∙ Five new displays for the 2025 season! Welcome all!

5 pm - 9 pm - Syttende Mai Entertainment Tent
Entrance ∙ S. Division near W. Jefferson Street

4 pm - 6 pm - Chamber Bucks Matching Bucks!
One Community Bank Plaza ∙ Forrest and Main Streets

6 pm - 9 pm - The Lounge Lizards
Syttende Mai Entertainment Tent ∙ S. Division near W. Jefferson Street

6 pm - 6:30 pm -Opening Ceremony
Syttende Mai Festival Tent ∙ S. Division and Main Streets

6:30 pm - Canoe Race Start
Yahara River ∙ Next to 2714 Yahara Road

6:30 pm - Stoughton City Band
Division Street Park ∙ N. Division and Forton Streets

7 pm - Canoe Race Portage
Division Street Park ∙ N. Division and Forton Streets

7 pm and 8:30 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