What's Happening:

June 2017

• Jun

  26
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Mon, Jun 26, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim favorite!

  Contact: (563) 382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jun

  27
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Jun 27, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim favorite!

  Contact: (563) 382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jun

  28
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim favorite!

  Contact: (563) 382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jun

  28
  Pizza on the Farm | View Details Location: 2475 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2017
  

  A fun, new way to celebrate summer!

  Contact: 563-382-0010

  5-8 pm.

  At Pinter's Pizza On The Farm, we bake homemade pizzas to perfection in our own wood fired oven. We use natural and locally sourced ingredients when possible and serve it to you hot and cheesy!  

  Kids- You'll have hours of fun at Pinter's Playland! Play on the giant bouncing pillow, pet some farm animals, or race on the pedal karts-- just some of the fun things to do at Pizza on the Farm!

  
  Grownups, there's lots of fun to be had for you, too!  Bring a blanket and relax in the grass or kick back on our outdoor patio over a glass of wine or beer. Purchase a bottle of delicious local wine in our retail shop or bring your own favorite beer or wine to enjoy!

   

  ​Pinter's offers a fun and economical outing for date night, or the whole family! 
  
   $20 Includes admission to Pinter's Playland for up to 4 guests AND your first Pizza!
   
  Additional guests $5
    Additional Pizzas $12

• Jun

  28
  Hippen Goes Electric...at the Lingonberry! | View Details Location: The Lingonberry, 218 W Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Jun 28, 2017
  

  Fun live music for all!

  Contact:

  Ben Hippen in concert, featuring his cinematic original music.  This will be a multimedia extravaganza including live video, music notation synchronized to the performance in real time, and orchestral backing for his keyboard playing.

  ADDITIONAL INFO: Tickets $7 in advance $10 at the door.  Starting at 7:30pm 

• Jun

  29
  Decorah Summer Lawn Chair Nights | View Details Location: 201 West Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jun 29, 2017
  

  A Night Filled with Music!

  Contact: Lissa Blake news@decorahnewspapers.com

  Enjoy the summer with Lawn Chair Nights. Live music provided by local artists!

  Lawn Chair Nights is held on the grounds of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 West Main, Decorah. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

  Unless otherwise indicated the rain location is in the covered area under the Decorah Public Library.

  Free event.   

  Lawn Chair Night Schedule 2017

  June 1 Mark Armstrong
  June 8 Don’t Quit Your Day Job Big Band
  June 15 Relay for Life
  June 22 7 p.m. Kindred Minds
  8 p.m. Michael McElrath
  June 29 7 p.m. North Star Boys’ Choir
  8 p.m. Decorah Municipal Band
  July 6 Tom Schramm and the LPs
  July 13 Winneshiek County Fair (no performance)
  July 20 Nordic Dancers
  July 27 Nordic Fest (no performance)
  Aug. 3 Michelle Lynn
  Aug. 10 Uptown Jazz
  Aug. 17 Namoli Brennet
  Aug. 24 Root River Jam
  Aug. 31 Guttenberg German Band

• Jun

  29
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jun 29, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim favorite!

  Contact: (563) 382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jun

  29
  Antiques on Shady Lane Show and Sale | View Details Location: 606 Shady Lane Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jun 29, 2017
  

  collection of antiques and vintage items!

  Contact: Rita Friest, 563-382-9512

• Jun

  30
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jun 30, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim favorite!

  Contact: (563) 382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jun

  30
  Antiques on Shady Lane Show and Sale | View Details Location: 606 Shady Lane Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jun 30, 2017
  

  collection of antiques and vintage items!

  Contact: Rita Friest, 563-382-9512

July 2017

• Jul

  01
  14th Annual Down on the Farm Iron Pour | View Details Location: 1421 200th street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 01, 2017
  

  Come watch artists dabble with iron

  Contact: krlmetals@gmail.com

  The 14th Annual Down on the Farm Iron Pour will be held on Saturday, July 1 2017. You are invited to join a community of artists and spectators from across the country for an ever-growing and popular event in the beautiful Driftless Region of Northeast Iowa.
  
  Come to dabble in iron art as a first-timer, push the boundaries of iron & mold-making as an experienced iron caster or simply come to watch and visit with an exciting tribe of creatives.
  
  Camping is available on site for a small fee as well as delectable community meals at a reasonable price. People are welcome to arrive as early as the Wednesday beforehand and may stay through Monday. We encourage participants to stay until the clean-up is done (which can be through Monday, depending on how many hands we have). Iron, sand and chemistry fees for participants are available upon request or as soon as we get the quote for materials.
  
  Musical instruments and voices are welcome for spontaneous jam sessions. A live band for Friday night is in the works. Be sure to ask about regular caravans into town to enjoy the natural cold springs as people desire a cool-down and time to relax in the unique landscape that is Decorah, Iowa.

• Jul

  01
  2017 McCaffrey's Dolce Vita Summer Concert Series | View Details Location: 2149 Twin Springs Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 01, 2017
  

  Music in the woods.

  Contact: 563-382-4723

  ALL CONCERTS ARE FROM 7-10 PM RAIN OR SHINE!

  Sat. May 27th - Lew Klimesh
  Sat. June 3rd - The Avey Grouws Band
  Sat. June 10th - The OK Factor
  Sat. June 17th - The Miles Adams Band
  Sat. June 24th - The Country Cousins
  Sat. July 1st - Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
  Sat. July 8th - Honeywise
  Sat. July 15th - Frankie Fontagne & The Ramble
  Sat. July 22nd - The Mississippi Band
  Fri. Aug. 4th - Switchback
  Sat. Aug. 5th - Root River Jam
  Sat. Aug 12th - Pigtown Fling String Band
  Sat. Aug. 19th - Absolute Hoot
  Sat. Aug. 26th - The Rutabaga Brothers

• Jul

  01
  Antiques on Shady Lane | View Details Location: 606 Shady Lane Dr., Decorah , IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 01, 2017
  

  Collection of antiques and vintage items.

  Contact: Rita Friest, 563-382-9512

• Jul

  01
  Bluffton Fireworks | View Details Location: 2619 W Ravine Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 01, 2017
  

  Gigantic Display of Fireworks

  Contact: 563-735-5738

  Come out Saturday, July 1 at Dusk for a Gigantic display of fireworks.

• Jul

  01
  Hesper Bell is Coming Home | View Details Location: Hesper, Iowa 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 01, 2017
  

  Did you attend the Hesper school?

  Contact: Charlene Selbee, 563-382-2023
• Jul

  01
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 01, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  01
  Spillville 4th of July Celebration! | View Details Location: riverside park, Spillville, IA 52168
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 01, 2017
  

  Come and enjoy the show!

  Contact:

• Jul

  01
  Upper Iowa Speedway | View Details Location: 900 E. Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 01, 2017
  

  Dirt Track Racing!

  Contact: 563.382.9984

  Sat, June 17th

  Weekly Points Race - USRA Limited Late Models
  (Admission: $12 Adults, 11 & under free)

  Sponsors: Mabes Pizza

  Sat, June 24th

  Weekly Points Race - All Weekly Classes, Hobby Stock Special & 600 Modlite Touring Series Race - Candy Dash for Kids

  Sponsors: Lucky 7 Design Company

  Sat, July 1st

  Iron Man Series - Stock Cars & B-Mods
  (Admission: $15 Adults, 11 & under free)

  Sponsors: Jets Meats Waukon

  Sun, July 2nd

  (CRESCO SPEEDWAY) Iron Man Series - Stock Cars & B-Mods also USRA Limited Models
  (Admission $15 Adults, 11 & under Free)

  Sponsors: Chris' Snow Removal

  Sat, July 8th

  NO RACES

  Sponsors: N/A

  Tue, July 11th

  (TUESDAY) Winneshiek County Fair Races - Weekly Points Race

  Sponsors: Winneshiek County Fair

  Sat, July 22nd

  Weekly Points Race - Outlaw Mini Mods & Coin Dash

  Sponsors: Burrington Repair & Danny Mac's Towing

  Sat, July 29th

  Weekly Points Race - USRA Limited Late Models
  (Admission: $12 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Bemiss Distributing/Budweiser

  Sat, August 5th

  NO RACES

  Sponsors: N/A

  Sat, August 12th

  Weekly Points Race - USRA Limited Late Models & 600 Modlite Touring Series Race
  (Admission: $12 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Bodenstiener Implement/John Deere

  Sat, August 19th

  Season Championships

  Sponsors: Hammell Jewelers

  Sat, August 26th

  Upper Midwest Sprint Cars (Winged & Non-Winged)
  (Admission: $18 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Letterwerks Sign City & Awards

  Sat, Sept 16th

  Iron Man Series Stock Cars & Bmods, Support Classes TBA

  Sponsors: Lansing Hardware

  (Subject to change. All races Saturday unless noted. Updated: May 5th, 2017)
• Jul

  01
  Antiques on Shady Lane Show and Sale | View Details Location: 606 Shady Lane Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 01, 2017
  

  collection of antiques and vintage items!

  Contact: Rita Friest, 563-382-9512

• Jul

  02
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Jul 02, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  03
  Fireworks | View Details Location: A14, Hesper, IA 52101
  Event Date: Mon, Jul 03, 2017
  

  Celebrate the Holiday Weekend with a bang!

  Contact: 563-382-2023

  Fireworks in the community of Hesper at dusk.

• Jul

  03
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Mon, Jul 03, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  04
  4th of July Celebration | View Details Location: 613 Park St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Jul 04, 2017
  

  Wave the red, white and blue!

  Contact:

  5-7 PM

  The Decorah Rotary is hosting a community 4th of July celebration at Phelps Park. Come join the Phelps Park Fun!

• Jul

  04
  Firecracker 5K in Festina | View Details Location: Festina, IA 52144
  Event Date: Tue, Jul 04, 2017
  

  Come join the 5K Run/Walk!

  Contact: 563-379-9730

  The Festina Imrovement Association is proud to announce its upcoming 5k Run/Walk on Tuesday July, 4.

  The race is set to begin at 9 a.m. at Neal's Auto Body. The race will run on city streets and on County Road B32, before winding up back at the race starting point.

  Registration can be completed online at the Festina Firecracker 5K Facebook page, by mail, or by email (Festina5K@hotmail.com), for $20, if received before Friday, June 23. Race-day registration is also available, beginning at 8:30 a.m., for a cost of $25.

  Following the run/walk, stay in town to watch the annual Fourth of July Parade, beginning at 11 a.m.

• Jul

  04
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Jul 04, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  05
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Jul 05, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  06
  Decorah Summer Lawn Chair Nights | View Details Location: 201 West Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 06, 2017
  

  A Night Filled with Music!

  Contact: Lissa Blake news@decorahnewspapers.com

  Enjoy the summer with Lawn Chair Nights. Live music provided by local artists!

  Lawn Chair Nights is held on the grounds of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 West Main, Decorah. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

  Unless otherwise indicated the rain location is in the covered area under the Decorah Public Library.

  Free event.   

  Lawn Chair Night Schedule 2017

  June 1 Mark Armstrong
  June 8 Don’t Quit Your Day Job Big Band
  June 15 Relay for Life
  June 22 7 p.m. Kindred Minds
  8 p.m. Michael McElrath
  June 29 7 p.m. North Star Boys’ Choir
  8 p.m. Decorah Municipal Band
  July 6 Tom Schramm and the LPs
  July 13 Winneshiek County Fair (no performance)
  July 20 Nordic Dancers
  July 27 Nordic Fest (no performance)
  Aug. 3 Michelle Lynn
  Aug. 10 Uptown Jazz
  Aug. 17 Namoli Brennet
  Aug. 24 Root River Jam
  Aug. 31 Guttenberg German Band

• Jul

  06
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 06, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  07
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 07, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  08
  2017 McCaffrey's Dolce Vita Summer Concert Series | View Details Location: 2149 Twin Springs Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 08, 2017
  

  Music in the woods.

  Contact: 563-382-4723

  ALL CONCERTS ARE FROM 7-10 PM RAIN OR SHINE!

  Sat. May 27th - Lew Klimesh
  Sat. June 3rd - The Avey Grouws Band
  Sat. June 10th - The OK Factor
  Sat. June 17th - The Miles Adams Band
  Sat. June 24th - The Country Cousins
  Sat. July 1st - Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
  Sat. July 8th - Honeywise
  Sat. July 15th - Frankie Fontagne & The Ramble
  Sat. July 22nd - The Mississippi Band
  Fri. Aug. 4th - Switchback
  Sat. Aug. 5th - Root River Jam
  Sat. Aug 12th - Pigtown Fling String Band
  Sat. Aug. 19th - Absolute Hoot
  Sat. Aug. 26th - The Rutabaga Brothers

• Jul

  08
  Mason Jennings Concert | View Details Location: 3094 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 08, 2017
  

  Under the Stars

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Outdoor Benefit Concert for Seed Savers Exchange

  Mason Jennings with The Pines and Pieta Brown. 

  Gates open at 5:00pm. Concert at 7:00pm

  Tickets available online ($25) seedsavers.org/concert or at the gate ($30) 

  Funds raised will go towards our nonprofit mission.

• Jul

  08
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 08, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  08
  Pizza on the Farm | View Details Location: 2475 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 08, 2017
  

  A new, fun way to celebrate summer!

  Contact: 563-382-0010

  5-8 pm.

  At Pinter's Pizza On The Farm, we bake homemade pizzas to perfection in our own wood fired oven. We use natural and locally sourced ingredients when possible and serve it to you hot and cheesy!  

  Kids- You'll have hours of fun at Pinter's Playland! Play on the giant bouncing pillow, pet some farm animals, or race on the pedal karts-- just some of the fun things to do at Pizza on the Farm!

  
  Grownups, there's lots of fun to be had for you, too!  Bring a blanket and relax in the grass or kick back on our outdoor patio over a glass of wine or beer. Purchase a bottle of delicious local wine in our retail shop or bring your own favorite beer or wine to enjoy!

   

  ​Pinter's offers a fun and economical outing for date night, or the whole family! 
  
   $20 Includes admission to Pinter's Playland for up to 4 guests AND your first Pizza!
   
  Additional guests $5
    Additional Pizzas $12

  Pinter's
• Jul

  09
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Jul 09, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  10
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Mon, Jul 10, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  11
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Jul 11, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  11
  Winneshiek County Fair | View Details Location: 900 E. Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Jul 11, 2017
  

  Free admission and parking!
  

  Contact: 563-382-2019

• Jul

  12
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Jul 12, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  12
  Winneshiek County Fair | View Details Location: 900 E. Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Jul 12, 2017
  

  Free admission and parking!
  

  Contact: 563-382-2019

• Jul

  13
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 13, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  13
  Winneshiek County Fair | View Details Location: 900 E. Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 13, 2017
  

  Free admission and parking!
  

  Contact: 563-382-2019

• Jul

  14
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  14
  Seed Savers Exchange Conference and Campout | View Details Location: 3076 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017
  

  Annual Conference & Campout

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Cultivate community, knowledge, and an appreciation of seeds during the 36th Annual Conference & Campout. Gardeners, educators, and agricultural leaders will converge on Heritage Farm for a weekend of classes, tours, and great food. Registration required.

• Jul

  14
  Winneshiek County Fair | View Details Location: 900 E. Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 14, 2017
  

  Free admission and parking!
  

  Contact: 563-382-2019

• Jul

  15
  2017 McCaffrey's Dolce Vita Summer Concert Series | View Details Location: 2149 Twin Springs Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 15, 2017
  

  Music in the woods

  Contact: 563-382-4723

  ALL CONCERTS ARE FROM 7-10 PM RAIN OR SHINE!

  Sat. May 27th - Lew Klimesh
  Sat. June 3rd - The Avey Grouws Band
  Sat. June 10th - The OK Factor
  Sat. June 17th - The Miles Adams Band
  Sat. June 24th - The Country Cousins
  Sat. July 1st - Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
  Sat. July 8th - Honeywise
  Sat. July 15th - Frankie Fontagne & The Ramble
  Sat. July 22nd - The Mississippi Band
  Fri. Aug. 4th - Switchback
  Sat. Aug. 5th - Root River Jam
  Sat. Aug 12th - Pigtown Fling String Band
  Sat. Aug. 19th - Absolute Hoot
  Sat. Aug. 26th - The Rutabaga Brothers

• Jul

  15
  Fair Fun Run | View Details Location: 900 E. Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 15, 2017
  

  More fun at the Winneshiek County Fair!

  Contact: 563-382-4158

  Race Schedule:

  7:15-7:45 AM: Packet pick-up/late registration at Varitey Tent at the Fairgrounds

  8:00 AM: 3/4 mile starts

  8:30 AM: 3 mile starts

  9:30 AM: Awards cermony

• Jul

  15
  Live music at the Haymarket | View Details Location: 201 Washington St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 15, 2017
  

  Saturday night fun!

  Contact:

  10 PM

  $5 cover

  Meet your friends at the Haymarket for a fun evening with entertainment by Doghouse Jon & the Misbehavers, playing blues with an attitude. 

• Jul

  15
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 15, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  15
  Seed Savers Exchange Conference and Campout | View Details Location: 3076 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 15, 2017
  

  Annual Conference & Campout

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Cultivate community, knowledge, and an appreciation of seeds during the 36th Annual Conference & Campout. Gardeners, educators, and agricultural leaders will converge on Heritage Farm for a weekend of classes, tours, and great food. Registration required.

• Jul

  15
  Winneshiek County Fair | View Details Location: 900 E. Main Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 15, 2017
  

  Free admission and parking!
  

  Contact: 563-382-2019

• Jul

  16
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Jul 16, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  16
  Seed Savers Exchange Conference and Campout | View Details Location: 3076 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Jul 16, 2017
  

  Annual Conference & Campout

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Cultivate community, knowledge, and an appreciation of seeds during the 36th Annual Conference & Campout. Gardeners, educators, and agricultural leaders will converge on Heritage Farm for a weekend of classes, tours, and great food. Registration required.

• Jul

  17
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Mon, Jul 17, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  18
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Jul 18, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  19
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Jul 19, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  19
  Pizza on the Farm | View Details Location: 2475 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Jul 19, 2017
  

  A new, fun way to celebrate summer!

  Contact: 563-382-0010

  5-8 pm.

  At Pinter's Pizza On The Farm, we bake homemade pizzas to perfection in our own wood fired oven. We use natural and locally sourced ingredients when possible and serve it to you hot and cheesy!  

  Kids- You'll have hours of fun at Pinter's Playland! Play on the giant bouncing pillow, pet some farm animals, or race on the pedal karts-- just some of the fun things to do at Pizza on the Farm!

  
  Grownups, there's lots of fun to be had for you, too!  Bring a blanket and relax in the grass or kick back on our outdoor patio over a glass of wine or beer. Purchase a bottle of delicious local wine in our retail shop or bring your own favorite beer or wine to enjoy!

   

  ​Pinter's offers a fun and economical outing for date night, or the whole family! 
  
   $20 Includes admission to Pinter's Playland for up to 4 guests AND your first Pizza!
   
  Additional guests $5
    Additional Pizzas $12
• Jul

  20
  Decorah Summer Lawn Chair Nights | View Details Location: 201 West Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 20, 2017
  

  A night filled with music!

  Contact: Lissa Blake news@decorahnewspapers.com

  Enjoy the summer with Lawn Chair Nights. Live music provided by local artists!

  Lawn Chair Nights is held on the grounds of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 West Main, Decorah. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

  Unless otherwise indicated the rain location is in the covered area under the Decorah Public Library.

  Free event.   

  Lawn Chair Night Schedule 2017

  June 1 Mark Armstrong
  June 8 Don’t Quit Your Day Job Big Band
  June 15 Relay for Life
  June 22 7 p.m. Kindred Minds
  8 p.m. Michael McElrath
  June 29 7 p.m. North Star Boys’ Choir
  8 p.m. Decorah Municipal Band
  July 6 Tom Schramm and the LPs
  July 13 Winneshiek County Fair (no performance)
  July 20 Nordic Dancers
  July 27 Nordic Fest (no performance)
  Aug. 3 Michelle Lynn
  Aug. 10 Uptown Jazz
  Aug. 17 Namoli Brennet
  Aug. 24 Root River Jam
  Aug. 31 Guttenberg German Band

• Jul

  20
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 20, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  20
  Seven Lag Stevne | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 20, 2017
  

  Celebrating our Norwegian Ancestors.

  Contact: 563-387-2000

   The Seven Lag Stevne, sponsored by Norwegian Stevner Inc. meets this year at Luther College in Decorah IA on July 20 – 23.The theme for this years conference is “ Sustain and Celebrate your Legacy”.  The Seven Lag Stevne celebrates and honors the customs and legacy of our Norwegian Ancestors. We do this by genealogy assistance , and learning of our heritage through workshops and classes for all ages. Seven Lag is comprised of seven different areas of Southern Norway: Telemark, Toten, Numedal, Sigdal, Hadeland, Land and Ringerike Drammen Districts. Join us in July for an interesting and entertaining week in celebration of our Norwegian heritage.

• Jul

  21
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 21, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  21
  Seven Lag Stevne | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 21, 2017
  

  Celebrating our Norwegian Ancestors.

  Contact: 563-387-2000

   The Seven Lag Stevne, sponsored by Norwegian Stevner Inc. meets this year at Luther College in Decorah IA on July 20 – 23.The theme for this years conference is “ Sustain and Celebrate your Legacy”.  The Seven Lag Stevne celebrates and honors the customs and legacy of our Norwegian Ancestors. We do this by genealogy assistance , and learning of our heritage through workshops and classes for all ages. Seven Lag is comprised of seven different areas of Southern Norway: Telemark, Toten, Numedal, Sigdal, Hadeland, Land and Ringerike Drammen Districts. Join us in July for an interesting and entertaining week in celebration of our Norwegian heritage.

• Jul

  22
  2017 McCaffrey's Dolce Vita Summer Concert Series | View Details Location: 2149 Twin Springs Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 22, 2017
  

  Music in the woods.

  Contact: 563-382-4723

  ALL CONCERTS ARE FROM 7-10 PM RAIN OR SHINE!

  Sat. May 27th - Lew Klimesh
  Sat. June 3rd - The Avey Grouws Band
  Sat. June 10th - The OK Factor
  Sat. June 17th - The Miles Adams Band
  Sat. June 24th - The Country Cousins
  Sat. July 1st - Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
  Sat. July 8th - Honeywise
  Sat. July 15th - Frankie Fontagne & The Ramble
  Sat. July 22nd - The Mississippi Band
  Fri. Aug. 4th - Switchback
  Sat. Aug. 5th - Root River Jam
  Sat. Aug 12th - Pigtown Fling String Band

  Sat. Aug. 19th - Absolute Hoot

  Sat. Aug. 26th - The Rutabaga Brothers

  Sat. Sept. 2-The Charles Walker Band

• Jul

  22
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 22, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  22
  Root River Jam at the Haymarket | View Details Location: 201 Washington St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 22, 2017
  

  Saturday night fun!

  Contact:

  10 PM

  $5 cover

  Meet you friends at the Haymarket for a fun evening with entertainment by Root River Jam, a blue-grass fusion band from SE Minnesota. 

• Jul

  22
  Saturday on the Street! | View Details Location: 507 West Water , Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 22, 2017
  

  Great Bargains & Family Fun!!

  Contact: 563-382-3990

  Ridiculous Days is now called " Saturday on the Street"

  We're closing down Water Street and opening shop doors for the craziest deals, steals, and sales all over town! 

  Retailers, restaraunts, and non-profits will take to the streets on Saturday from 8-3 p.m. for a Street Fair on Water Street.

  Water Street will be closed from Mechanic Street to State Street. The Winneshiek County Farmers Market will be locacted on the 300-400 blocks of West Water Street along the north side of the street! To honor this partnership, Saturday on the Street sales will kick-off with a ringing of the bells.

  Stay tuned for more information about the days events! Live music, and other fun activities are being planned!

  
  
  

• Jul

  22
  Seven Lag Stevne | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 22, 2017
  

  Celebrating our Norwegian Ancestors.

  Contact: 563-387-2000

   The Seven Lag Stevne, sponsored by Norwegian Stevner Inc. meets this year at Luther College in Decorah IA on July 20 – 23.The theme for this years conference is “ Sustain and Celebrate your Legacy”.  The Seven Lag Stevne celebrates and honors the customs and legacy of our Norwegian Ancestors. We do this by genealogy assistance , and learning of our heritage through workshops and classes for all ages. Seven Lag is comprised of seven different areas of Southern Norway: Telemark, Toten, Numedal, Sigdal, Hadeland, Land and Ringerike Drammen Districts. Join us in July for an interesting and entertaining week in celebration of our Norwegian heritage.

• Jul

  22
  Upper Iowa Speedway | View Details Location: 900 E. Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 22, 2017
  

  Dirt Track Racing!

  Contact: 563.382.9984

  Sat, June 17th

  Weekly Points Race - USRA Limited Late Models
  (Admission: $12 Adults, 11 & under free)

  Sponsors: Mabes Pizza

  Sat, June 24th

  Weekly Points Race - All Weekly Classes, Hobby Stock Special & 600 Modlite Touring Series Race - Candy Dash for Kids

  Sponsors: Lucky 7 Design Company

  Sat, July 1st

  Iron Man Series - Stock Cars & B-Mods
  (Admission: $15 Adults, 11 & under free)

  Sponsors: Jets Meats Waukon

  Sun, July 2nd

  (CRESCO SPEEDWAY) Iron Man Series - Stock Cars & B-Mods also USRA Limited Models
  (Admission $15 Adults, 11 & under Free)

  Sponsors: Chris' Snow Removal

  Sat, July 8th

  NO RACES

  Sponsors: N/A

  Tue, July 11th

  (TUESDAY) Winneshiek County Fair Races - Weekly Points Race

  Sponsors: Winneshiek County Fair

  Sat, July 22nd

  Weekly Points Race - Outlaw Mini Mods & Coin Dash

  Sponsors: Burrington Repair & Danny Mac's Towing

  Sat, July 29th

  Weekly Points Race - USRA Limited Late Models
  (Admission: $12 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Bemiss Distributing/Budweiser

  Sat, August 5th

  NO RACES

  Sponsors: N/A

  Sat, August 12th

  Weekly Points Race - USRA Limited Late Models & 600 Modlite Touring Series Race
  (Admission: $12 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Bodenstiener Implement/John Deere

  Sat, August 19th

  Season Championships

  Sponsors: Hammell Jewelers

  Sat, August 26th

  Upper Midwest Sprint Cars (Winged & Non-Winged)
  (Admission: $18 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Letterwerks Sign City & Awards

  Sat, Sept 16th

  Iron Man Series Stock Cars & Bmods, Support Classes TBA

  Sponsors: Lansing Hardware

  (Subject to change. All races Saturday unless noted. Updated: May 5th, 2017)
• Jul

  23
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Jul 23, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  23
  Seven Lag Stevne | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Jul 23, 2017
  

  Celebrating our Norwegian Ancestors.

  Contact: 563-387-2000

   The Seven Lag Stevne, sponsored by Norwegian Stevner Inc. meets this year at Luther College in Decorah IA on July 20 – 23.The theme for this years conference is “ Sustain and Celebrate your Legacy”.  The Seven Lag Stevne celebrates and honors the customs and legacy of our Norwegian Ancestors. We do this by genealogy assistance , and learning of our heritage through workshops and classes for all ages. Seven Lag is comprised of seven different areas of Southern Norway: Telemark, Toten, Numedal, Sigdal, Hadeland, Land and Ringerike Drammen Districts. Join us in July for an interesting and entertaining week in celebration of our Norwegian heritage.

• Jul

  24
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Mon, Jul 24, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  25
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Jul 25, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  26
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Jul 26, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  27
  Dang Ol'Tri'ole at the Haymarket | View Details Location: 201 Washington St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 27, 2017
  

  Thursday night entertainment.

  Contact:

  10 pm

  $5 cover

  Meet you friends at the Haymarket for a fun Thursday night with entertainment by Dang Ol'Tri'ole, a St. Paul based Bohemian folk group. 

• Jul

  27
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 27, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  27
  Nordic Fest | View Details Location: 507 West Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 27, 2017
  

  Scandanavian fun for the whole family!

  Contact: 1-800-382-FEST (3378)

  Decorah, Iowa home to the annual Nordic Fest, a Norwegian celebration that's been going strong since 1967.  Nearly 10,000 friends, family, & visitors gather in town for this 3-day event.  The Fest begins Thursday evening with Opening Ceremonies followed by 2 full days of Norwegian fun, traditional food, lively dancing, a colorful parade, intricate & authentic costumes, sporting events, authentic crafts & boundless entertainment.

  Stop in the Visitors Center to get information about Nordic Fest and to purchase your Nordic Fest Program & Button!!

  Hard copies will be available the week of Nordic Fest. Cost is $5 that includes a button and your entry into a raffle to win one of $2500 worth of prizes given away over the weekend!

  
  Live Music under the canopies!  Events for the kids! 
  
  
  

• Jul

  27
  Summer Art Fair | View Details Location: 508 W. Water St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 27, 2017
  

  Shop local and buy handmade

  Contact: 563-382-5440

  The Art Fair is open 10am-5pm on Friday and 1-6pm on Saturday, immediately following the Nordic Fest parade. Admission to the fair is free.

  ArtHaus, downtown Decorah’s home for the visual, performing, and literary arts, will host it's annual Summer Art Fair onFriday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 during the 51th anniversary celebration of Nordic Fest.  

  Buying directly from local talent means taking home unique handmade pottery, jewelry, photography, paintings, prints, and more while supporting the livelihoods of your creative neighbors!

  Artists to be found at the Summer Art Fair: Karen Misseldine, Jenni & Eric Petersen-Brant, Joyce Meyer, Jeanine Scheffert, and more!

• Jul

  27
  The Fest Antique/Vintage Show & Sale | View Details Location: 900 E. Main St., Decorah, Iowa 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Jul 27, 2017
  

  Free admission and homemade pie!

  Contact:

  9 AM-5 PM both Thursday and Friday, July 27 and 28, 2017

  Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, 900 E. Main, just minutes from downtown Decorah.

  Free Admission. Lunch Stand with Homemade pie. Everyone Welcome.

• Jul

  28
  Gin Mill Hollow at the Haymarket | View Details Location: 201 Washington St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 28, 2017
  

  Friday night entertainment.

  Contact:

  10 PM

  $5 cover

  Meet you friends at the Haymarket for a fun evening with entertainment by Gin Mill Hollow, the musical trio of Mark Norman, Dan Plourde and Joshua Giudice singing songs while playing stringed instruments of all varieties.

• Jul

  28
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 28, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  28
  Nordic Fest | View Details Location: 507 West Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 28, 2017
  

  Scandanavian fun for the whole family!

  Contact: 1-800-382-FEST (3378)

  Decorah, Iowa home to the annual Nordic Fest, a Norwegian celebration that's been going strong since 1967.  Nearly 10,000 friends, family, & visitors gather in town for this 3-day event.  The Fest begins Thursday evening with Opening Ceremonies followed by 2 full days of Norwegian fun, traditional food, lively dancing, a colorful parade, intricate & authentic costumes, sporting events, authentic crafts & boundless entertainment.

  Stop in the Visitors Center to get information about Nordic Fest and to purchase your Nordic Fest Program & Button!!

  Hard copies will be available the week of Nordic Fest. Cost is $5 that includes a button and your entry into a raffle to win one of $2500 worth of prizes given away over the weekend!

  
  Live Music under the canopies!  Events for the kids! 
  
  
  

• Jul

  28
  Nordic Fest Garden Tours | View Details Location: 802 5th Avenue, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 28, 2017
  

  Town and Country Garden Club

  Contact:

  Friday, July 28, 2017  9 AM – Noon
  Saturday, July 29, 2017  1 – 5 PM
  Freewill Offering
  1.  Erin and Storm Bailey, 802 5th Avenue.  After living in Nottingham, Erin was inspired to create her own English garden in Decorah.  She began the project four years ago and stresses, “It's still a work in progress.”  Directions:  From downtown cross the bridge on College Drive and turn  left at the stop light.  Go 8 blocks on 5th Avenue.
  2. Connie and Tom Buresh, 905 Locust Road.  Moving to Decorah a year ago and assisted by Tom, Connie as a Master Gardener found it a delight to landscape their yard and include all of their favorite things. Directions:   From downtown take College Drive to Casey's corner.  Turn right on W-38 (Locust Road ) and continue to the top of the hill.
  4. Carol and Edward Tebbenhoff, 501 East Water Street.  Over the last 18 or so years Caro and Edward have blended plants, art and found objects in an eclectic mix that suits their taste.  From downtown go 5 blocks east on Water Street. .

• Jul

  28
  Summer Art Fair | View Details Location: 508 W. Water St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 28, 2017
  

  Shop local and buy handmade

  Contact: 563-382-5440

  The Art Fair is open 10am-5pm on Friday and 1-6pm on Saturday, immediately following the Nordic Fest parade. Admission to the fair is free.

  ArtHaus, downtown Decorah’s home for the visual, performing, and literary arts, will host it's annual Summer Art Fair onFriday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 during the 51th anniversary celebration of Nordic Fest.  

  Buying directly from local talent means taking home unique handmade pottery, jewelry, photography, paintings, prints, and more while supporting the livelihoods of your creative neighbors!

  Artists to be found at the Summer Art Fair: Karen Misseldine, Jenni & Eric Petersen-Brant, Joyce Meyer, Jeanine Scheffert, and more!

• Jul

  28
  The Fest Antique/Vintage Show & Sale | View Details Location: 900 E. Main St., Decorah, Iowa 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Jul 28, 2017
  

  Free admission and homemade pie!

  Contact:

  9 AM-5 PM both Thursday and Friday, July 27 and 28, 2017

  Winneshiek County Fairgrounds, 900 E. Main, just minutes from downtown Decorah.

  Free Admission. Lunch Stand with Homemade pie. Everyone Welcome.

• Jul

  29
  First Lutheran Church Norwegian Dinner | View Details Location: 604 West Broadway, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 29, 2017
  

  Enjoy a smorgasbord!

  Contact:

  Adults $15

  Children $7 (10 and under)

  AIR CONDITIONED

  Tickets on sale at the church office beginning June 19th and the Decorah Chameber Office beginning July 17th through July 29th at 3 p.m.  Any unsold tickets will be available at the church door prior to the dinner Reserved Seating Times

  Menu: Meatballs, ham, herring, parsley potatoes, glazed carrots, cheeses, salads, lefse, rommegrot, sweet soup, Norwegian pastries, coffee, iced tea, and milk.

• Jul

  29
  National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition | View Details Location: 523 W Water St, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 29, 2017
  

  A Vesterheim Favorite!

  Contact: 563-382-9681

  What’s happening in the world of Norwegian-inspired folk art today? See for yourself at the annual “National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition!” at Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center. This judged exhibition of original woodworking, knifemaking, rosemaling, and weaving by contemporary artists from all over the country will be on view from June 8 to July 29, 2017, and is sponsored by Decorah Bank & Trust.

  This year the exhibition includes 160 pieces from 21 states. “With brand new pieces by both returning and first-time artists, this exhibition is an incredibly inspiring show,” Zach Row-Heyveld, Vesterheim’s Exhibitions Manager, said.

  As part of the exhibition, artists compete for ribbons. Judges award Blue, Red, and White Ribbons representing points that accumulate over successive exhibitions toward a Vesterheim Gold Medal. Judges also present Honorable Mention Awards and Best of Show Awards. Visitors vote for People’s Choice Awards. Ribbons are placed next to winning entries on July 28, opening day of Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration.  

  Artists may choose to offer their pieces for sale by silent auction. Bidding begins on July 27 at 9:00 a.m. and ends on July 29 at 4:00 p.m. Bids must be placed in person. Please visit the exhibition for more information on bidding. There will be free admission all day on July 6 for Free First Thursday, and on July 27.

  Through 33,000 artifacts and 12 historic buildings, Vesterheim, the national Norwegian-American museum and heritage center in Decorah, Iowa, shares the most comprehensive collection of Norwegian-American artifacts in the world. This treasure is also a center for folk-art education, offering a wide variety of classes in authentic Norwegian folk art every year. For more information on the museum’s exhibitions, classes, events, membership opportunities, and ways to donate, check Vesterheim’s website at vesterheim.org, call (563) 382-9681, or write to Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 502 W. Water St., P.O. Box 379, Decorah, IA, 52101-0379.

• Jul

  29
  Nordic Fest | View Details Location: 507 West Water Street, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 29, 2017
  

  Scandanavian fun for the whole family!

  Contact: 1-800-382-FEST (3378)

  Decorah, Iowa home to the annual Nordic Fest, a Norwegian celebration that's been going strong since 1967.  Nearly 10,000 friends, family, & visitors gather in town for this 3-day event.  The Fest begins Thursday evening with Opening Ceremonies followed by 2 full days of Norwegian fun, traditional food, lively dancing, a colorful parade, intricate & authentic costumes, sporting events, authentic crafts & boundless entertainment.

  Stop in the Visitors Center to get information about Nordic Fest and to purchase your Nordic Fest Program & Button!!

  Hard copies will be available the week of Nordic Fest. Cost is $5 that includes a button and your entry into a raffle to win one of $2500 worth of prizes given away over the weekend!

  
  Live Music under the canopies!  Events for the kids! 
  
  
  

• Jul

  29
  Nordic Fest Garden Tours | View Details Location: 802 5th Avenue, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 29, 2017
  

  Town and Country Garden Club

  Contact:

  Friday, July 28, 2017  9 AM – Noon
  Saturday, July 29, 2017  1 – 5 PM
  Freewill Offering
  1.  Erin and Storm Bailey, 802 5th Avenue.  After living in Nottingham, Erin was inspired to create her own English garden in Decorah.  She began the project four years ago and stresses, “It's still a work in progress.”  Directions:  From downtown cross the bridge on College Drive and turn  left at the stop light.  Go 8 blocks on 5th Avenue.
  2. Connie and Tom Buresh, 905 Locust Road.  Moving to Decorah a year ago and assisted by Tom, Connie as a Master Gardener found it a delight to landscape their yard and include all of their favorite things. Directions:   From downtown take College Drive to Casey's corner.  Turn right on W-38 (Locust Road ) and continue to the top of the hill.
  4. Carol and Edward Tebbenhoff, 501 East Water Street.  Over the last 18 or so years Caro and Edward have blended plants, art and found objects in an eclectic mix that suits their taste.  From downtown go 5 blocks east on Water Street. .

• Jul

  29
  Summer Art Fair | View Details Location: 508 W. Water St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Jul 29, 2017
  

  Shop local and buy handmade

  Contact: 563-382-5440

  The Art Fair is open 10am-5pm on Friday and 1-6pm on Saturday, immediately following the Nordic Fest parade. Admission to the fair is free.

  ArtHaus, downtown Decorah’s home for the visual, performing, and literary arts, will host it's annual Summer Art Fair onFriday, July 28 and Saturday, July 29 during the 51th anniversary celebration of Nordic Fest.  

  Buying directly from local talent means taking home unique handmade pottery, jewelry, photography, paintings, prints, and more while supporting the livelihoods of your creative neighbors!

  Artists to be found at the Summer Art Fair: Karen Misseldine, Jenni & Eric Petersen-Brant, Joyce Meyer, Jeanine Scheffert, and more!

August 2017

• Aug

  02
  Pizza on the Farm | View Details Location: 2475 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Wed, Aug 02, 2017
  

  A fun, new way to celebrate summer!

  Contact: 563-382-0010

  5-8 pm.

  At Pinter's Pizza On The Farm, we bake homemade pizzas to perfection in our own wood fired oven. We use natural and locally sourced ingredients when possible and serve it to you hot and cheesy!  

  Kids- You'll have hours of fun at Pinter's Playland! Play on the giant bouncing pillow, pet some farm animals, or race on the pedal karts-- just some of the fun things to do at Pizza on the Farm!

  
  Grownups, there's lots of fun to be had for you, too!  Bring a blanket and relax in the grass or kick back on our outdoor patio over a glass of wine or beer. Purchase a bottle of delicious local wine in our retail shop or bring your own favorite beer or wine to enjoy!

   

  ​Pinter's offers a fun and economical outing for date night, or the whole family! 
  
   $20 Includes admission to Pinter's Playland for up to 4 guests AND your first Pizza!
   
  Additional guests $5
    Additional Pizzas $12

• Aug

  03
  Decorah Summer Lawn Chair Nights | View Details Location: 201 West Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Aug 03, 2017
  

  A night filled with music!

  Contact: Lissa Blake news@decorahnewspapers.com

  Enjoy the summer with Lawn Chair Nights. Live music provided by local artists!

  Lawn Chair Nights is held on the grounds of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 West Main, Decorah. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

  Unless otherwise indicated the rain location is in the covered area under the Decorah Public Library.

  Free event.   

  Lawn Chair Night Schedule 2017

  June 1 Mark Armstrong
  June 8 Don’t Quit Your Day Job Big Band
  June 15 Relay for Life
  June 22 7 p.m. Kindred Minds
  8 p.m. Michael McElrath
  June 29 7 p.m. North Star Boys’ Choir
  8 p.m. Decorah Municipal Band
  July 6 Tom Schramm and the LPs
  July 13 Winneshiek County Fair (no performance)
  July 20 Nordic Dancers
  July 27 Nordic Fest (no performance)
  Aug. 3 Michelle Lynn
  Aug. 10 Uptown Jazz
  Aug. 17 Namoli Brennet
  Aug. 24 Root River Jam
  Aug. 31 Guttenberg German Band

• Aug

  04
  2017 McCaffrey's Dolce Vita Summer Concert Series | View Details Location: 2149 Twin Springs Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Aug 04, 2017
  

  Music in the woods.

  Contact: 563-382-4723

  ALL CONCERTS ARE FROM 7-10 PM RAIN OR SHINE!

  Sat. May 27th - Lew Klimesh
  Sat. June 3rd - The Avey Grouws Band
  Sat. June 10th - The OK Factor
  Sat. June 17th - The Miles Adams Band
  Sat. June 24th - The Country Cousins
  Sat. July 1st - Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
  Sat. July 8th - Honeywise
  Sat. July 15th - Frankie Fontagne & The Ramble
  Sat. July 22nd - The Mississippi Band
  Fri. Aug. 4th - Switchback
  Sat. Aug. 5th - Root River Jam
  Sat. Aug 12th - Pigtown Fling String Band
  Sat. Aug. 19th - Absolute Hoot
  Sat. Aug. 26th - The Rutabaga Brothers

• Aug

  05
  2017 McCaffrey's Dolce Vita Summer Concert Series | View Details Location: 2149 Twin Springs Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Aug 05, 2017
  

  Music in the woods.

  Contact: 563-382-4723

  ALL CONCERTS ARE FROM 7-10 PM RAIN OR SHINE!

  Sat. May 27th - Lew Klimesh
  Sat. June 3rd - The Avey Grouws Band
  Sat. June 10th - The OK Factor
  Sat. June 17th - The Miles Adams Band
  Sat. June 24th - The Country Cousins
  Sat. July 1st - Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
  Sat. July 8th - Honeywise
  Sat. July 15th - Frankie Fontagne & The Ramble
  Sat. July 22nd - The Mississippi Band
  Fri. Aug. 4th - Switchback
  Sat. Aug. 5th - Root River Jam
  Sat. Aug 12th - Pigtown Fling String Band
  Sat. Aug. 19th - Absolute Hoot
  Sat. Aug. 26th - The Rutabaga Brothers

• Aug

  10
  Decorah Summer Lawn Chair Nights | View Details Location: 201 West Main St., Decorah, IA 521011733
  Event Date: Thu, Aug 10, 2017
  

  A night filled with music!

  Contact: Lissa Blake news@decorahnewspapers.com

  Enjoy the summer with Lawn Chair Nights. Live music provided by local artists!

  Lawn Chair Nights is held on the grounds of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 West Main, Decorah. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

  Unless otherwise indicated the rain location is in the covered area under the Decorah Public Library.

  Free event.   

  Lawn Chair Night Schedule 2017

  June 1 Mark Armstrong
  June 8 Don’t Quit Your Day Job Big Band
  June 15 Relay for Life
  June 22 7 p.m. Kindred Minds
  8 p.m. Michael McElrath
  June 29 7 p.m. North Star Boys’ Choir
  8 p.m. Decorah Municipal Band
  July 6 Tom Schramm and the LPs
  July 13 Winneshiek County Fair (no performance)
  July 20 Nordic Dancers
  July 27 Nordic Fest (no performance)
  Aug. 3 Michelle Lynn
  Aug. 10 Uptown Jazz
  Aug. 17 Namoli Brennet
  Aug. 24 Root River Jam
  Aug. 31 Guttenberg German Band

• Aug

  12
  2017 McCaffrey's Dolce Vita Summer Concert Series | View Details Location: 2149 Twin Springs Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Aug 12, 2017
  

  Music in the woods.

  Contact: 563-382-4723

  ALL CONCERTS ARE FROM 7-10 PM RAIN OR SHINE!

  Sat. May 27th - Lew Klimesh
  Sat. June 3rd - The Avey Grouws Band
  Sat. June 10th - The OK Factor
  Sat. June 17th - The Miles Adams Band
  Sat. June 24th - The Country Cousins
  Sat. July 1st - Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
  Sat. July 8th - Honeywise
  Sat. July 15th - Frankie Fontagne & The Ramble
  Sat. July 22nd - The Mississippi Band
  Fri. Aug. 4th - Switchback
  Sat. Aug. 5th - Root River Jam
  Sat. Aug 12th - Pigtown Fling String Band
  Sat. Aug. 19th - Absolute Hoot
  Sat. Aug. 26th - The Rutabaga Brothers

• Aug

  12
  Pizza on the Farm | View Details Location: 2475 State Highway 9, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Aug 12, 2017
  

  A fun, new way to celebrate summer!

  Contact: 563-382-0010

  5-8 pm.

  At Pinter's Pizza On The Farm, we bake homemade pizzas to perfection in our own wood fired oven. We use natural and locally sourced ingredients when possible and serve it to you hot and cheesy!  

  Kids- You'll have hours of fun at Pinter's Playland! Play on the giant bouncing pillow, pet some farm animals, or race on the pedal karts-- just some of the fun things to do at Pizza on the Farm!

  
  Grownups, there's lots of fun to be had for you, too!  Bring a blanket and relax in the grass or kick back on our outdoor patio over a glass of wine or beer. Purchase a bottle of delicious local wine in our retail shop or bring your own favorite beer or wine to enjoy!

   

  ​Pinter's offers a fun and economical outing for date night, or the whole family! 
  
   $20 Includes admission to Pinter's Playland for up to 4 guests AND your first Pizza!
   
  Additional guests $5
    Additional Pizzas $12

• Aug

  12
  Upper Iowa Speedway | View Details Location: 900 E. Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Aug 12, 2017
  

  Dirt Track Racing!

  Contact: 563.382.9984

  Sat, August 12th

  Weekly Points Race - USRA Limited Late Models & 600 Modlite Touring Series Race
  (Admission: $12 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Bodenstiener Implement/John Deere

  Sat, August 19th

  Season Championships

  Sponsors: Hammell Jewelers

  Sat, August 26th

  Upper Midwest Sprint Cars (Winged & Non-Winged)
  (Admission: $18 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Letterwerks Sign City & Awards

  Sat, Sept 16th

  Iron Man Series Stock Cars & Bmods, Support Classes TBA

  Sponsors: Lansing Hardware

  (Subject to change. All races Saturday unless noted. Updated: May 5th, 2017)
• Aug

  17
  Decorah Summer Lawn Chair Nights | View Details Location: 201 West Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Aug 17, 2017
  

  A night filled with music!

  Contact: Lissa Blake news@decorahnewspapers.com

  Enjoy the summer with Lawn Chair Nights. Live music provided by local artists!

  Lawn Chair Nights is held on the grounds of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 West Main, Decorah. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

  Unless otherwise indicated the rain location is in the covered area under the Decorah Public Library.

  Free event.   

  Lawn Chair Night Schedule 2017

  June 1 Mark Armstrong
  June 8 Don’t Quit Your Day Job Big Band
  June 15 Relay for Life
  June 22 7 p.m. Kindred Minds
  8 p.m. Michael McElrath
  June 29 7 p.m. North Star Boys’ Choir
  8 p.m. Decorah Municipal Band
  July 6 Tom Schramm and the LPs
  July 13 Winneshiek County Fair (no performance)
  July 20 Nordic Dancers
  July 27 Nordic Fest (no performance)
  Aug. 3 Michelle Lynn
  Aug. 10 Uptown Jazz
  Aug. 17 Namoli Brennet
  Aug. 24 Root River Jam
  Aug. 31 Guttenberg German Band

• Aug

  18
  Seed School at Seed Savers Exchange | View Details Location: 3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Aug 18, 2017
  

  Discuss growth, crop diversity & engaging community.

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Learn how to grow, harvest, store, and save seed while discussing the importance of preserving crop diversity in your own backyard. Discover how to engage your community in seed stewardship through seed libraries, seed swaps, and community gardens.

  $200

  Registration required

   

• Aug

  19
  2017 McCaffrey's Dolce Vita Summer Concert Series | View Details Location: 2149 Twin Springs Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Aug 19, 2017
  

  Music in the woods.

  Contact: 563-382-4723

  ALL CONCERTS ARE FROM 7-10 PM RAIN OR SHINE!

  Sat. May 27th - Lew Klimesh
  Sat. June 3rd - The Avey Grouws Band
  Sat. June 10th - The OK Factor
  Sat. June 17th - The Miles Adams Band
  Sat. June 24th - The Country Cousins
  Sat. July 1st - Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
  Sat. July 8th - Honeywise
  Sat. July 15th - Frankie Fontagne & The Ramble
  Sat. July 22nd - The Mississippi Band
  Fri. Aug. 4th - Switchback
  Sat. Aug. 5th - Root River Jam
  Sat. Aug 12th - Pigtown Fling String Band
  Sat. Aug. 19th - Absolute Hoot
  Sat. Aug. 26th - The Rutabaga Brothers

• Aug

  19
  Seed School at Seed Savers Exchange | View Details Location: 3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Aug 19, 2017
  

  Discuss growth, crop diversity & engaging community.

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Learn how to grow, harvest, store, and save seed while discussing the importance of preserving crop diversity in your own backyard. Discover how to engage your community in seed stewardship through seed libraries, seed swaps, and community gardens.

  $200

  Registration required

   

• Aug

  19
  Upper Iowa Speedway | View Details Location: 900 E. Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Aug 19, 2017
  

  Dirt Track Racing!

  Contact: 563.382.9984

  Sat, August 12th

  Weekly Points Race - USRA Limited Late Models & 600 Modlite Touring Series Race
  (Admission: $12 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Bodenstiener Implement/John Deere

  Sat, August 19th

  Season Championships

  Sponsors: Hammell Jewelers

  Sat, August 26th

  Upper Midwest Sprint Cars (Winged & Non-Winged)
  (Admission: $18 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Letterwerks Sign City & Awards

  Sat, Sept 16th

  Iron Man Series Stock Cars & Bmods, Support Classes TBA

  Sponsors: Lansing Hardware

  (Subject to change. All races Saturday unless noted. Updated: May 5th, 2017)
• Aug

  20
  Seed School at Seed Savers Exchange | View Details Location: 3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Aug 20, 2017
  

  Discuss growth, crop diversity & engaging community.

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Learn how to grow, harvest, store, and save seed while discussing the importance of preserving crop diversity in your own backyard. Discover how to engage your community in seed stewardship through seed libraries, seed swaps, and community gardens.

  $200

  Registration required

   

• Aug

  22
  Trout Run Trail Tour Convoy | View Details Location: 2325 Siewers Spring Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Aug 22, 2017
  

  Motorized tours of the trail.

  Contact: 563-382-1548

  Tours are provided to the elderly and those with physical limitations which have prevented them from accessing the beautiful Trout Run Trail courtesy of the Decorah Rotary Club. Tours will run at 8:30 am, 10:am, 11:30 am, and 1pm and will leave from the Trout Hatchery. A communtiy picnic lunch will be held at the pavilion by the Trout Hatchery from 11am-1pm. Bring a folding chair to ensure seating.

  Rain date Sept. 19th

  Advanced reservations are required.  Please email Jen at jegipp@gundersenhealth.org. 

  There is a suggested donation of $20 which would guarantee a reserved seat and cover lunch.

• Aug

  24
  Decorah Summer Lawn Chair Nights | View Details Location: 201 West Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Aug 24, 2017
  

  A night filled with music!

  Contact:

  Enjoy the summer with Lawn Chair Nights. Live music provided by local artists!

  Lawn Chair Nights is held on the grounds of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 West Main, Decorah. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

  Unless otherwise indicated the rain location is in the covered area under the Decorah Public Library.

  Free event.   

  Lawn Chair Night Schedule 2017

  June 1 Mark Armstrong
  June 8 Don’t Quit Your Day Job Big Band
  June 15 Relay for Life
  June 22 7 p.m. Kindred Minds
  8 p.m. Michael McElrath
  June 29 7 p.m. North Star Boys’ Choir
  8 p.m. Decorah Municipal Band
  July 6 Tom Schramm and the LPs
  July 13 Winneshiek County Fair (no performance)
  July 20 Nordic Dancers
  July 27 Nordic Fest (no performance)
  Aug. 3 Michelle Lynn
  Aug. 10 Uptown Jazz
  Aug. 17 Namoli Brennet
  Aug. 24 Root River Jam
  Aug. 31 Guttenberg German Band

• Aug

  26
  2017 McCaffrey's Dolce Vita Summer Concert Series | View Details Location: 2149 Twin Springs Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Aug 26, 2017
  

  Music in the woods.

  Contact: 563-382-4723

  ALL CONCERTS ARE FROM 7-10 PM RAIN OR SHINE!

  Sat. May 27th - Lew Klimesh
  Sat. June 3rd - The Avey Grouws Band
  Sat. June 10th - The OK Factor
  Sat. June 17th - The Miles Adams Band
  Sat. June 24th - The Country Cousins
  Sat. July 1st - Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
  Sat. July 8th - Honeywise
  Sat. July 15th - Frankie Fontagne & The Ramble
  Sat. July 22nd - The Mississippi Band
  Fri. Aug. 4th - Switchback
  Sat. Aug. 5th - Root River Jam
  Sat. Aug 12th - Pigtown Fling String Band
  Sat. Aug. 19th - Absolute Hoot
  Sat. Aug. 26th - The Rutabaga Brothers

• Aug

  26
  Cooking with Heirlooms at Seed Savers Exchange | View Details Location: 3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Aug 26, 2017
  

  Savor the diversity of heirloom vegetables

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Savor the diversity of heirloom fruits and vegetables in this culinary workshop. Experience the garden with all of your senses as we sample new varieties and recreate classic recipes.

  $5 | free for members

  Registration required

• Aug

  26
  Upper Iowa Speedway | View Details Location: 900 E. Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Aug 26, 2017
  

  Dirt Track Racing!

  Contact:

  Hot Laps - 6:00 p.m. Racing - 6:30 p.m.

  Sat, August 12th

  Weekly Points Race - USRA Limited Late Models & 600 Modlite Touring Series Race
  (Admission: $12 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Bodenstiener Implement/John Deere

  Sat, August 19th

  Season Championships

  Sponsors: Hammell Jewelers

  Sat, August 26th

  Upper Midwest Sprint Cars (Winged & Non-Winged)
  (Admission: $18 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Letterwerks Sign City & Awards

  Sat, Sept 16th

  Iron Man Series Stock Cars & Bmods, Support Classes TBA

  Sponsors: Lansing Hardware

  (Subject to change. All races Saturday unless noted. Updated: May 5th, 2017)
• Aug

  31
  Decorah Summer Lawn Chair Nights | View Details Location: 201 West Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Aug 31, 2017
  

  A night filled with music!

  Contact: Lissa Blake news@decorahnewspapers.com

  Enjoy the summer with Lawn Chair Nights. Live music provided by local artists!

  Lawn Chair Nights is held on the grounds of the Winneshiek County Courthouse, 201 West Main, Decorah. Concert starts at 7:00 p.m.

  Unless otherwise indicated the rain location is in the covered area under the Decorah Public Library.

  Free event.   

  Lawn Chair Night Schedule 2017

  June 1 Mark Armstrong
  June 8 Don’t Quit Your Day Job Big Band
  June 15 Relay for Life
  June 22 7 p.m. Kindred Minds
  8 p.m. Michael McElrath
  June 29 7 p.m. North Star Boys’ Choir
  8 p.m. Decorah Municipal Band
  July 6 Tom Schramm and the LPs
  July 13 Winneshiek County Fair (no performance)
  July 20 Nordic Dancers
  July 27 Nordic Fest (no performance)
  Aug. 3 Michelle Lynn
  Aug. 10 Uptown Jazz
  Aug. 17 Namoli Brennet
  Aug. 24 Root River Jam
  Aug. 31 Guttenberg German Band

September 2017

• Sep

  02
  2017 McCaffrey's Dolce Vita Summer Concert Series | View Details Location: 2149 Twin Springs Rd, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Sep 02, 2017
  

  Music in the Woods

  Contact: 563.382.4723

  ALL CONCERTS ARE FROM 7-10 PM RAIN OR SHINE!

  Sat. May 27th - Lew Klimesh
  Sat. June 3rd - The Avey Grouws Band
  Sat. June 10th - The OK Factor
  Sat. June 17th - The Miles Adams Band
  Sat. June 24th - The Country Cousins
  Sat. July 1st - Gregg Hall & The Wrecking Ball
  Sat. July 8th - Honeywise
  Sat. July 15th - Frankie Fontagne & The Ramble
  Sat. July 22nd - The Mississippi Band
  Fri. Aug. 4th - Switchback
  Sat. Aug. 5th - Root River Jam
  Sat. Aug 12th - Pigtown Fling String Band
  Sat. Aug. 19th - Absolute Hoot
  Sat. Aug. 26th - The Rutabaga Brothers

  Sept. 2-The Charles Walker Band

• Sep

  02
  Tomato Tasting | View Details Location: 3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Sep 02, 2017
  

  Vote for your favorite heirloom tomato.

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Sample dozens of open-pollinated heirloom tomatoes at our annual Tomato Tasting event. Attend workshops, enjoy a hayride, enter our salsa contest, and celebrate fall in our beautiful gardens.

  Free event

   

• Sep

  16
  Center Stage Series - Spanish Brass | View Details Location: 700 College Drive, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Sep 16, 2017
  

  Brass chamber music!

  Contact: 563.387.1357 or tickets@luther.edu

  7:30 in the Luther Center for Faith and Life

  Luther College Center Stage Series presents Spanish Brass

  One of the most dynamic and admired brass groups on the international music scene, Spanish Brass dazzles audiences with a range of styles from baroque to flamenco to jazz. The quintet has released 20 albums and founded three international brass festivals. No one sets higher standards for brass chamber music.

  
  
• Sep

  16
  Live on Water Street | View Details Location: 312 W. Water St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Sep 16, 2017
  

  Fun live music to enjoy!

  Contact: 563-382-4666

  Swing by the Oneota Coop for some wonderful live music starting from 4pm and going until 10pm

  Beer will be provided by the local microbreweries, Toppling Goliath, and Pulpit Rock.  There will be food sold including burgers off the grill and brats.

  Come by and have a good time!

• Sep

  16
  Upper Iowa Speedway | View Details Location: 900 E. Main St., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Sep 16, 2017
  

  Dirt Track Racing!

  Contact: 563.382.9984

  Hot Laps - 6:00 p.m. Racing - 6:30 p.m.

  Sat, August 12th

  Weekly Points Race - USRA Limited Late Models & 600 Modlite Touring Series Race
  (Admission: $12 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Bodenstiener Implement/John Deere

  Sat, August 19th

  Season Championships

  Sponsors: Hammell Jewelers

  Sat, August 26th

  Upper Midwest Sprint Cars (Winged & Non-Winged)
  (Admission: $18 Adults, 11 & Under Free)

  Sponsors: Letterwerks Sign City & Awards

  Sat, Sept 16th

  Iron Man Series Stock Cars & Bmods, Support Classes TBA

  Sponsors: Lansing Hardware

  (Subject to change. All races Saturday unless noted. Updated: May 5th, 2017)
• Sep

  28
  "Art and the Challenges of the Lutheran Reformation" | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Thu, Sep 28, 2017
  

  Gehard Marcks Lecture

  Contact:

  7pm Olin Room 102

  Jeffery Chipps Smith, Kay Fortson Chair in European Art at the University of Texas at Austin will present the Gehard Marcks lecture in Art History. A world-renowned expert in art of the early modern period, Smith will speak to the issue of "Art and the Challenes of the Lutheran Reformation". 

  Open to the public with no charge for admission.

• Sep

  30
  17th Annual Upper Iowa River Clean-Up | View Details Location: 3312 Chimney Rock Road, Cresco, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Sep 30, 2017
  

  Upper IA River clean-up!

  Contact: 563-735-5768

  A fun and rewarding opportunity to give back to the river that supports life and provides entertainiment for all ages.

  Free breakfast beginning at 8:00 a.m.
  Free sack lunch
  Free canoe
  Free transportation beginning at 10:00 a.m.
  Potluck supper and door prizes at 6:00 p.m.
  
  Sponsored by Chimney Rock Campground and supported by local merchants.
  For more information and to preregister, contact Deb, Chimney Rock Campground, at 563-735-5786 or chimneyrock1995@gmail.com.

• Sep

  30
  Center Stage Series- Flip FabriQue | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Sep 30, 2017
  

  High energy acrobatics!

  Contact: 563-387-1357

  7:30 PM in the Luther Center for Faith and Life

  In a high-energy mix of theatre and acrobatics, the artists of Flip FabriQue delight audiences of all ages as they tumble, juggle and bounce their way through a captivating and awe-inspiring performance. The troup "projects an irrepressible spirit of fun," using world-class circus training to offer mind-blowing, gravity-defying "acts that don't seem humanly possible." (New York Times)

• Sep

  30
  Rotary Loop de Loop | View Details Location: 400 Claiborne Dr, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Sep 30, 2017
  

  Run-Walk for the whole family!

  Contact: http://www.decorahrotary.org/

  The starting location for the 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, and Half-Marathon Relay will be adjacent to the Decorah Municipal Center on Claiborne Drive.

  Detailed information on the route, timing, registration details, and other useful items are available via the Mail-In Loop de Loop Registration Form at the website link below.

  Please note the following staggered starting times for each event:      8:00 am - Half-Marathon Start         8:15 am - 10K Start         8:30 am - 5K Start

  Proceeds from this event will be applied to the local, national, and international charitable efforts supported by the Decorah Rotary Club and Rotary International.

  Check us out on FACEBOOK!

October 2017

• Oct

  14
  Harvest Festival at Seed Savers Exchange | View Details Location: 3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Oct 14, 2017
  

  Soup cook-off, pumpkin carving, garlic workshops, cider pressing, and more.

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Celebrate the bounty of the harvest with cider pressing, hayrides, food storage workshops, a soup cook-off, and kids activities.

  Free event

   

• Oct

  14
  Super Hero 5 K | View Details Location: 310 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Oct 14, 2017
  

  Relay for Life Event

  Contact: Kelly Nielsen (888) 266.2071

  Get  your capes and running shoes on!  Winneshiek County Relay for Life will be hosting a Super-Hero themed 5 K run. The run will be begin at Toppling Goliath and end at T-Bock's in downtown Decorah. 

  More information to come!!

• Oct

  20
  Center Stage Series: American Rhapsody: The Gershwin Songbook | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Oct 20, 2017
  

  The Gershwin Big Band

  Contact: 563-387-1357

  7:30PM in the Luther Center for Faith and Life. 

  Join singer and bandleader Michael Andrew for an evening of iconic American music by the inimitable George Gershwin, whose music remains as fress and irresistible as it was during the Jazz Age. Backed by a 17 piece band, Andrew performs favorites from Broadway, Hollywood, opera, and the classic American songbook.

• Oct

  29
  "Singing the Faith" | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Oct 29, 2017
  

  A Reformation Hymn Festival

  Contact:

  4 pm Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall

  Led by Luther alumnus and renowned composer of church music, Marty Haugen "73, this event celebrates the role of music, hymns, and singing in the shared work of spiritual formation, proclaiming the Gospel, and building community across generations, cultures, and traditions. 

  Free and open to the public.

• Oct

  31
  Ghost Stories at the Porter | View Details Location: 401 W. Broadway, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Oct 31, 2017
  

  Boo!

  Contact: 563-382-8465

  Years before Bert and Grace Porter resided at the stately brick Victorian, its original inhabitants, Dighton Ellsworth and his family, darkened its stairwells, and made merry there during holidays.

  Visit the Porter House on Sunday afternoon on October 30 to see, hear, or sense for yourself if any early "Porter House Ghosties" still hide in the bell tower, or lurk in the basement. No tricks--just stories and treats for all who dare visit.

  Regular admission fee ($7 adults; $5 seniors; $5 youth; children under 12 are free) includes both the museum tour and story experience; or just stop in for the story and leave an optional donation. All ages welcome.

• Oct

  31
  Reformation Commemoration Concert | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Tue, Oct 31, 2017
  

  Luther College Music Department

  Contact:

  7:30 PM Center for Faith and Life, Main Hall

  This concert will premiere the Reformation Cantata, a work composed in honor of the Reformation Commemoration by four Luthe College alumni and four current students. The program will also include a new work for concert band, jointly commissioned by a consortium of Lutheran colleges. Featured ensembles include Concert Band, Collegiate Chorale, and Cathedral Choir. 

  Open to the public with no charge for admission.

November 2017

• Nov

  04
  Center Stage Series-Anat Cohen | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Nov 04, 2017
  

  Clarinetist extraordinaire

  Contact: 563-387-1357

  7:30 pm Luther Center for Faith and Life

  Clarinetist-saxophonist Anat Cohen has won hearts and minds the world over with her expressive virtuosity and delightful stage presence. As "one of the brightest, most original young instrumentalists in jazz" (Washington Post). Cohen brings to the stage a soulful blend of modern and traditional jazz, classical music, Brazilian choro, Argentine tango, and Afro-Cuban styles. 

• Nov

  12
  Big Canoe Lutheran Church Dinner | View Details Location: 1381 Big Canoe Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sun, Nov 12, 2017
  

  Traditional Norwegian Lutefisk Dinner!

  Contact: 563-546-7974

  Big Canoe Lutheran Church annual lutefisk and meatball supper is Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 4 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $16 for adults, and $4 for children 6 to 12. Children under 6 eat for free. All sales are final; no refunds.

  Menu includes: Lutefisk, Norwegian meatballs, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, rutabagas, rolls, lefsa, cranberry fluff salad and Norwegian cookies.  

  Tickets are available from the following: Highland General Store (563-546-7722); Oneota Community Food Co-op (563-382-4666); Big Canoe Lutheran Church office (563-546-7974); Chairperson Rachael Hoffland (563-735-5382) 

• Nov

  18
  Center Stage Series: Thomanercho Leipzig | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Nov 18, 2017
  

  All-boys choir.

  Contact: 563-387-1357

  7:30 pm in the Luther Center for Faith and Life

  Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear J.S.Bach's own choir! Established in 1212 and representing 800 years of musical tradition, this iconic all-boys choir continues to be a strong cultural influence worldwide. The St. Thomas choir delivers an evening of uplifting, transcendent music that hasn't changed since Bach himself directed it.

December 2017

• Dec

  02
  Christmas at Porter House | View Details Location: 401 W. Broadway, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Dec 02, 2017
  

  Porter House Open House!

  Contact: 563-382-8465

  The Porter House Museum's Christmas Open House will be held on Saturday, December 2rd between 1 and 4 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Visitors will enjoy live music, refreshments, festive décor, and a special exhibit on butterflies collected by A.F. Porter in South America nearly a century ago. Fitting with the butterfly theme, the holiday decorations will have a unique, artistic twist. Featuring a live wreath auction!

• Dec

  16
  Winter on the Farm | View Details Location: 3074 North Winn Road, Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Dec 16, 2017
  

  Hot chocolate and sleigh rides

  Contact: 563-382-5990

  Hot chocolate and a horse drawn ride through the valley are sure to put a twinkle in your eye.

  Free event

February 2018

• Feb

  17
  Center Stage Series-Art of Time Ensemble | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Feb 17, 2018
  

  Songbook with Steven Page

  Contact: 563-387-1357

  Steven Page, of Barenaked Ladies, joins Toronto's highly inventive Art of Time Ensemble in an evening of seminal songs by Randy Newman, Radiohead, Elvis Costello, Barenaked Ladies, Leonard Cohen, and others. "Songbook" is chamber music for the modern era. 

• Feb

  24
  Center Stage Series- Lamajamal | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Feb 24, 2018
  

  A band without borders.

  Contact: 563-387-1357

  7:30 pm in the Luther Center for Faith and Life

  Lamajamal combines Middle Eastern, North African, Balkan, and roma traditions with luscious, dubbed-out production, hip-hop influence, and a rock band's sensibilities. It is a band without borders that will infect the audience with its complex, riveting, cross-cultural music.

March 2018

• Mar

  17
  Center Stage Series-EVIDENCE | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Sat, Mar 17, 2018
  

  A Dance Company

  Contact: 563-387-1357

  7:30 PM Luther Center for Faith and Life

  Blending traditional African dance with contemporary choreography, EVIENCE shares the African Diaspora experience with its audience through vibrant, kinetic movement, music and spoken word. Sponsored by the Luther College Diversity  Council.

April 2018

• Apr

  06
  Center Stage Series-The Mountaintop by Katori Hall | View Details Location: 700 College Dr., Decorah, IA 52101
  Event Date: Fri, Apr 06, 2018
  

  L.A. Theatre Works production

  Contact: 563-387-1357

  7:30pm Luther Center for Faith and Life

  On April 4, 1968, Martin Luther King, Jr. was assassinated outside his motel room. Almost exactly 50 years later, L.A. Theatre Works brings its radio-style theatre to Decorah to imagine what may have transpired in that room the night before the assassination. King reveals his hopes, regrets, and fears making a masterful birdge between mortality and immortality.