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