Thursday Evening - Saturday, July 25 - 27, 2013

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Thursday Evening - Saturday, July 25 - 27, 2013
www.nordicfest.com
Norway
Sweden
Iceland
Finland
Denmark
All Trails Lead to Nordic Fest!
In 2013, Nordic Fest will celebrate its 47th anniversary. Since 1967, over 1 1/2 million
visitors from all over the world have attended our festival. The board announced the
theme for the event- All Trails Lead to Nordic Fest in honor of the newly completed
Trout Run Trail.
Trout Run Trail is Iowa’s latest and greatest paved recreational trail. Grand Opening
took place September 2012. This 11-mile “loop” trail circles around Decorah’s most
incredible, scenic spots. Expect to see natural bluffs, parks, bow string bridges,
canoeing and fishing opportunities, farmland and wildlife. It’s not uncommon to see a
bunny or deer cross the path in front of you. (Map on page 14.)
The Decorah Fish Hatchery & Siewer Springs (pronounced Sie-ver) is an excellent
location to load or unload for your afternoon on the trail. Here, your kids will giggle as
they feed the fish at the hatchery (it’s just $.25 for a handful of food.) Siewer Springs is
also a great spot for picnics, family photos, trout fishing and bird watching.
Numerous Handicapped accessible fishing points are located right along the trail plus easy-to-bike-to restaurants, gift shops and hotels.
Buy a
Nordic Fest
Button
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Three beautiful art pieces are located along the trail among picnic shelters, benches, campgrounds and parks and even an ice cream
shop! This trail has it all, come see for yourself!
Helpful Fest Information
Please Join Us for Opening Ceremonies!
Opening Ceremonies will commence at 6:45 p.m. Thursday - Courthouse Square.
First Aid: Notify the Information Center or call 911.
Lost & Found: Police Station at City Hall, (563) 382-3667.
Absolutely No Parking along parade route Saturday morning. See map for parade route.
Emergency Parking restrictions strictly enforced
Open Containers or public consumption of alcoholic beverages outside designated areas is prohibited
by city ordinance - which is strictly enforced.
MAIN INFO CENTER (563) 382-3990 • FIRE/AMBULANCE/POLICE - CALL 911
MAPS OF DECORAH located on pages 15 and 16.
All proceeds from button sales
go to support Nordic Fest.
Thank you for your contribution.
PUBLIC RESTROOMS located at Bank of the West Arcade and Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce. Portable units at
various locations around town. See fold out map.
COOLING REST SPOTS— Decorah Covenant Church, 115 Washington St., drinking fountains, air conditioning and
bathroom facilities for the public to use (closed Saturday). Northeast Iowa Peace and Justice Center, 119 Winnebago
St., open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.
ADDITIONAL PARKING is available at Luther College Campus. Times of Luther College Shuttle posted at College Union.
SEVERE WEATHER— in the event of severe weather the community siren will run for at least 3 minutes, please take
shelter at the closest available building. Consult a member of the Board for additional assistance and direction.
43rd Annual
Nordic Fest Medals
Programs, General Information & Nordic Fest Merchandise
Main Information Center - Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce, 507 W. Water Street, (563) 382-3990.
Open Thursday-Saturday, 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.
• Fest Button & Program sales
• Check-in point for Group Tour
• Troll Walk tickets
• Tickets for Church Dinners
• General information, sporting event registration
• First Aid
• Frequent Shuttle Service between Main Information Center and Luther College. No charge, courtesy of Luther
College. Times posted at College Union and shuttles run on regular basis throughout the duration of the Fest.
Sons of Norway Information Tent - District 1 Sons of Norway information tent located in front of Donlon
HealthMart, 201 W. Water St. Open regular Nordic Fest hours.
Official Nordic Fest Merchandise - Official Nordic Fest Merchandise may be purchased at the Decorah Area
Chamber of Commerce. Nordic Fest merchandise includes: shirts, kids items, can coolies, buttons and more.
Canopy 5 Entertainment - There will be a $2.00 cover for Canopy 5 entertainment Friday and Saturday evenings.
To ensure everyone’s safe enjoyment of Nordic Fest, the use of bicycles, skateboards, scooters, roller skates and
roller blades, snap and pop or firework devices are prohibited in designated Fest areas. Dogs and other pets
must be on leashes, and Decorah’s Animal Waste Ordinance will be enforced.
- Thank you in advance for your cooperation
Copyright © 2013 Nordic Fest Board. All rights reserved. No part of this program may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without the written permission if the Nordic Fest Board. Printed at
Anundsen Publishing Company.
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The long standing tradition of the Nordic Fest
Medallion is again a part of the 2013 Fest with the
minting of this years rendition featuring the Trout
Run Trail bridge.
Medals are once again available (while supplies
last) in .999 fine silver, gold-plated bronze and
antique bronze. Medals can be purchased at
the Decorah Chamber of Commerce Office, 507
West Water Street, or at the Medals Booth during
the fest located at the corner of Court and Water
Streets.
Some medals are also available from most
previous years upon request.
Nordic Fest 2013 Honorees
2013 Nordic Fest Grand Marshal—
Trails of Winneshiek & Trout Run Trail Volunteers
Trails of Winneshiek and
Trout Run Trail volunteers
have been selected as
Nordic Fest Grand Marshal.
Trails of Winneshiek
(TOW) was formed in
2001 to develop multipurpose, non-motorized,
paved trails connecting
destinations in and around
the city of Decorah. That
volunteer group became
larger and larger as passion
and momentum for the
project grew.
In Memoriam
Phyllis Leseth
Reprinted with permission from Decorah Newspapers
One of Decorah’s best, she can never be replaced
By Rick Fromm
Pictured left to right: Keith Christensen, John Hjelle, Harlan Satrom,
For over a decade, this
Larry Grimastad, Mike Harman, Lindsay & Karla Erdman, Jerry Freund,
group of volunteer
Don Wurtzel, Mark Donhowe, Mike Huinker, Lora Friest, Kirk Johnson
and many more people who made the Trout Run Trail possible!
warriors spent tireless
hours molding the vision
and laying the groundwork for the Trout Run Trail. They worked diligently with land
owner partners, numerous private and government entities, grant writers, engineers,
contractors and financial donors to create the remarkable 11-mile loop trail. What began
as a lofty idea around a picnic table is now a reality.
Thoughtful design incorporates scenery and experiences that set this trail apart from
any other in the Midwest. Trail users from all over the world are enjoying nature at
its best - pristine trout streams, the fun-filled Upper Iowa River, rolling countryside,
picturesque bluffs, farm animals, the Decorah Fish Hatchery and eagles’ nest, majestic
artwork and more. The completion and grand opening took place September 2012 but TOW and Trout Run
Trail volunteers continue to polish the trail with additional signage, updated mapping,
informational kiosks and attractive landscaping.
The Nordic Fest Board is pleased to honor this incredible group of community leaders.
2013 Nordic Fest Flag Recipient—
Bev Christen
Bev Christen has been named this year’s flag
recipient. In addition to Nordic Fest, she has gone
above and beyond serving as a volunteer for
many organizations and community events in
Decorah.
Bev has spent countless hours offering her talents
each time with a warm and friendly attitude,
a smile and personal touch to each person
she comes in contact with. Her knowledge of
Decorah and the surrounding area has been
a huge asset in her involvement with being a
volunteer. Her love for the area shines through
in any conversation you have with her. Bev’s
personality is the type many strive to be like in
life.
She is actively volunteers for Winneshiek Medical Center, First Lutheran Church, Decorah
Area Chamber of Commerce and Winneshiek County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Aase
Haugen Home, Relay for Life and Nordic Fest. The number of hours Bev has volunteered
at are too numerous to track, but each organization is so thankful for her time and efforts.
Her involvement in Nordic Fest has her donning many hats. Bev can be found at opening
ceremonies selling buttons and programs, demonstrating in the lefse-making window
display; and even after long days of helping, she will head to First Lutheran Church to help
serve hundreds of visitors a taste of Norwegian food as they host a smorgasbord meal
during the Fest.
This distinction couldn’t go to a more deserving person. Thank you Bev for all you have
done to promote the Fest and Decorah. You truly are one of a kind.
She may have been rather diminutive in stature, but she was a giant
when it came to serving this community and all of its citizens.
To say she will be missed is a gross understatement. To say she is
irreplaceable is 110 percent accurate, and anyone who knew her
would agree.
Last Wednesday, at the age of 95, Phyllis Leseth of Decorah passed
peacefully into eternity. It is fitting and right that she had to spend
only a few days in Barthell O.E.S. Home before transitioning into the
spirit world. And that’s the way it should be. She was such a good,
sincere, caring person, it’s absolutely just the end came mercifully
without any prolonged suffering. It restores one’s faith good things
happen to good people.
Rumor has it the little sparkplug was cheering people up and making them laugh right up
until the end. I have no doubt that’s true.
Phyllis enjoyed a long, healthy, productive life and, although the term is overused
and often undeserved, she was truly much beloved . . . by all. Although her list of
accomplishments and contributions to Decorah and Winneshiek County could probably
fill up this entire page, she will probably be remembered most for her major role in helping
start Nordic Fest back in the late 1960s (1966 to be exact).
One of the original Board members, she was the heart and soul of the monumental effort
to start an ethnic festival that has endured like few others. Amazingly, the Fest will soon be
celebrating its 50th anniversary.
“She was the ‘mom’ of our group,” said Jerry Aulwes of Decorah, who is one of the original
Fest Founders (the others were Harry Olson Jr., Darrell Pierce, Mike Dahly and the late Gary
Svenson). “She was the one who kept us focused and headed in the right direction.”
My love and admiration for this mighty mite began back in 1973. A naïve, 23-year-old kid
who was still wet behind the ears, I was hired by Pat Maloney to take over as news editor,
sports editor and photographer for Decorah Newspapers.
Although I possessed limited newspaper experience, I was determined to set the world
of journalism on fire no matter how hard I had to work or what challenges I had to face in
order to be successful.
While I did have confidence in myself, to say that I was nervous when I walked into the
newsroom on that first September morning is inadequate I was nearly catatonic. Afraid.
Apprehensive. Scared. You name it. I was downright petrified to the point of almost
running out the door, jumping in my car and heading back to Chicago.
I worked alongside the late and legendary Barb Hunt who was the real news editor of the
paper, and she did her absolute best to reassure me that everything was going to be just
fine. Barb told me repeatedly she was there to help me in any way she could. Thank God for
that woman.
I think it had been about a week or so and I was starting to get my journalistic legs under
me, when this small woman with a smile as big as Montana, a sparkle in her eye that never
left and an infectious laugh walked through the door . . . Phyllis.
It was immediately obvious she was good friends with Barb and I was wide-eyed as they
joked with one another and exchanged the news of the day.
But then she turned toward my desk and said, “This is the guy I came to see,” and quickly
stuck out her hand to greet me. Her grip was warm and comforting, and so were her words.
To paraphrase the conversation, she said it was “wonderful” to have me in Decorah and
then she did her best to convince me I would do a good job. True to form, she emphasized
if there was ever anything she could do to assist me, just let her know.
I¹ll never forget that moment as long as I live. Her genuine concern for me -- her innate
“sweetness”—buoyed my spirit and gave me an immense feeling of self-confidence. She
didn”t have to do that, but she did. That pretty well sums up Phyllis Leseth.
When I returned to Decorah in 1985 after a 10-year sojourn into the wilderness of
journalism, I ran into Phyllis on numerous occasions and our encounters were always the
same. Grinning from ear to ear, she never failed to tell me what a great job I was doing and
how glad she was I came back to Decorah. And I know she meant every word of it.
So farewell dear friend, and I hope to see you again someday because I know for sure
you’re in heaven comforting the Lord. I bet he appreciates it, too. I know I did.
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Food & Demonstrations
Various locations around town.
Breakfast pastries, Norwegian salmon burger, cheeseburger, soda and coffeeServing Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Located at Decorah Middle
School. Sponsored by MaeBell Foundation. (15)
Norwegian Meatballs- Serving meatballs, chips, beverages and bottled water.
Thursday evening, Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Located near J Tupy’s,
211 W. Water Street. Sponsored by Decorah High School Cross
Country Teams. (9)
Bratwurst, kraut, hot dogs, sweet soup, lemonade, pop &
bottled water- Thursday evening, Friday & Saturday 9:00
a.m.-9:00 p.m. Located near Hammel Jewelers, 108 W. Water
Street. Sponsored by Sunflower Child Development Center.
(1)
Moo-Mobile Malts - Thursday 5:00 - 10:00 p.m., Friday
& Saturday 9:00 a.m.-10:30 p.m. strawberry, chocolate &
vanilla and many other flavors. Located near the Oneota
Community Food Co-op, 312 W. Water Street. Sponsored by
Decorah FFA and Boosters. (10)
Grilled steak or roast beef sandwiches, locally raised and
processed beef brats & hot dogs, beverages, Spring Grove
soda, iskrem med brus (ice cream float) and beverages
with ice- Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. , shade and
seating available. Located at the 400 block of River Street
next to Decorah Middle School. Sponsored by Winneshiek
County Cattlemen’s Association. (2)
Nisse Nitrofreeze (lingonberry ice cream) and popcorn Thursday evening, Friday & Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Located on Winnebago Street. Sponsored by the Lions Club.
(11)
Pork chops on a stick, pop, water - Thursday evening, Friday
& Saturday 11:00 a.m.-closing. Located near Your Place, 307
W. Water Street. Sponsored by Winneshiek Co. Community of
Hope. (12)
Ice cream waffles, ice cream sundaes - Thursday evening,
Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m-10:00 p.m. Located near
Elaine’s, 212 W. Water Street. Sponsored by Luther College
Athletics—Women’s Basketball. (3)
Rosette & Rømmegrøt - Thursday 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Friday &
Saturday 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Located near Smock’s Barbershop,
220 W. Water Street. Sponsored by Canoe Ridge Lutheran
Church. (13)
Kringla (Soft buttermilk cookies)— Thursday 5:00 - 8:00
p.m.; Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Located near
T-Bock’s, 210 W. Water Street. Sponsored by Glenwood
Lutheran Church Women. (4)
Rosettes, kringle, sandbakkels, krumkake, lemonade, iced
tea, bottled water- Thursday evening, Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Located near Happiness Is, 121 W. Water Street. Sponsored by Nordic Dancers.
(14)
Krumkake - Thursday evening, Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Demonstrations in Bank of the West Lobby, 120 W. Water Street 12:00 4:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Sales in booth in front of Bank of the West.
Sponsored by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. (5)
Scandinavian Cheese Plate with Grilled Burgers- Serving Thursday 5:00 p.m.9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Located near Sundance Travel,
401 W. Water Street. Sponsored by Humane Society of Northeast Iowa. (17)
Lefse - Sales: Thursday 5:00 p.m.- 9:00 p.m., Friday noon - 9:00 p.m. Saturday 9:00
a.m.-4:00 p.m. Times for demonstrations will be posted. Located at the Oneota
Professional Building, 511 W. Water Street. Sponsored by Nordic Fest Board. (6)
Smørbrød, hot dogs- Serving Thursday 5:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., Friday & Saturday
9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Located near NE Iowa Montessori School, 418 W. Water
Street. Sponsored by Northeast Iowa Peace & Justice Center. (16)
Limonade - Thursday 6:30 - 8:30 p.m., Friday & Saturday 6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa, Oneota Service Unit. (7)
Varme Pølse, soda pop, bottled water - Thursday evening, Friday & Saturday
9:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m. Located near Yesterday & Today’s Antiques, 109 W. Water
Street. Sponsored by Xi Zeta Omicron Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. (18)
All-natural Lingonberry Saft and Slushes- Thursday 5:00-9:00 p.m., Friday
& Saturday 9:00 a.m. -9:00 p.m. Lingonberry juice drinks and slush drinks.
Located near Fancy Pants , 411 W. Water Street. Sponsored by Kinderhaus. (8)
Food Booth Locations
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Rock Throw
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Sporting Events
Kubb Tournament — Nordic Fest Kubb Tournament is back! Sat., July 27 teams of
2-6 players battle to knock the “king” over first in this
fun, yet strategic yard game using wooden blocks and
sticks, best described as a combination of horseshoes
and bowling. Registration for the tournament starts
at 8:00 a.m. and play begins at 9:00 a.m. Tournament
break is set for 12:30-1:30pm (during rock throw.) Cost
is $30 per team. Winners will receive a trophy, lefse and
other prizes. Elveløpet — The River Run, 5K walk/run, 15K run. Early
registration accepted at Main Visitor Center until noon
on Friday— early registration entry fee is $30. Late
registration accepted Friday 6:00-9:00 p.m., City Hall and
Saturday 6:30-7:00 a.m. Canopy 5 —late entry fee is $35.
Elveløpet at starts at 7:30 a.m. Saturday.
Lutefisk Eating Contest— At the Courthouse Square,
Saturday 2:30 p.m.
Nordic Rock Throw — Saturday 1:00 p.m., Decorah Middle School
field. There are 3 weight classes for men (50 lb. rock for up to 160
lbs.; 75 lb. rock for 161-210 lbs.; 100 lb. rock for over 210 lbs.) and
1 weight class for women (50 lb. rock for all weights). Must be at
least 18 years of age. Entry fee: $2.00. 400 block of River St. next to
Decorah Middle School.
Exhibitions
If you can’t commit to the entire day, the “I Was at the Parade” tournament starts at
3:00 p.m. (registration beginning at 2:00 p.m.). Double elimination tournament, best
of one challenge or 30 minute games. Cost is $10 per team. Location for both tournaments is the Decorah Middle School. All registration is
online,www.jpsbackyardgames.com. Pre-order dry fit Kubb t-shirts are also available
online. All questions can be e-mailed to [email protected]
Art at Vesterheim
In Main Building: Woodworking; rosemaling (decorative painting); bunader (festive
costumes); the 25-ft. ship TradeWind; silver; fine art; both Norwegian and NorwegianAmerican furniture; press gallery; church gallery; military gallery, including the Civil War
and World War II.
Special exhibition: National Exhibition of Folk Art in the Norwegian Tradition Showcases
the finest contemporary American artists working in the Norwegian tradition. All
exhibition pieces that are for purchase will be sold by silent auction. All bids must be
submitted by 4 p.m. Saturday, July 27. Visit the exhibition for details.
Special exhibition: The Sámi Reindeer People of Alaska Honoring the Sami families who
came from Norway in the 1890s to teach reindeer husbandry to native peoples in Alaska.
Special display: Daughters of Norway A look at the history of the group.
In Open Air Division: 12 historic buildings with diverse histories. Includes the Egge-Koren
House, the Painter-Bernatz Mill, the Valdres House, the Bethania Lutheran Church, and more.
Demonstrations and Displays
(throughout the day Friday and Saturday, unless otherwise marked):
Museum’s Main Building:
Richard Enstad (Eagan, Minn.) Ropemaking (Periodically Friday and Saturday), First Floor
Beatrice Hole (Eden Prairie, Minn.) and Floyd Foslien (Hudson, Wis.) Psalmodikon, First Floor
Marta Kløve Juuhl (Indre Arna, Norway) Weaving, (Periodically Friday and Saturday)
Third Floor
Rebecca Hanna (Decorah, Ia.) Woodcarving (11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday)
Morton Håkonsen (Skien, Norway) Knifemaking (1-3 p.m. Friday and Saturday), Third Floor
Jock Holmen (Burnesville, Minn.) Incised Lettering and Architectural Detailing
(11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday)
Oneota Weavers and Spinners Guild (Decorah, Ia.) Spinning and Weaving, Third Floor
Open Air Division and Museum Lawn:
Doug Lais (Peoria, Ill.) Leather helmets
Carl Homstad (Decorah, Ia.) Woodcut Prints
Kelly Ludeking (Decorah, Ia.) Aluminum Pour.
Free demonstrations. From 10 a.m.-4 p.m. create a
pattern for your own 4 x 4 inch tile (cost $25). Come
and see molten cast aluminum at 1:00 p.m. and
5:00 p.m. You can pick up your castings two hours
after they are poured.
Jock Holmen (Burnesville, Minn.) Incised Lettering
and Architectural Detailing (Saturday)
Harley Refsal (Decorah, Ia.) Figure Carving (Friday)
Living Heritage Demonstrators
Jasper Bond (Sauk Rapids, Minn.) Pottery
Tom Dengler (St. Paul, Minn.) Norwegian Woodenware
John Drewes (Red Wing, Minn.) Leather Crafts and Knives
Kjetil Groven (Clarks Hill, Ind.) Blacksmithing knives and tools
William Jaeger (Nowthen, Minn.) Figure Carving
David Johnson (La Crescent, Minn.) Dovetailed Chests
Tom Latané (Pepin, Wis.) Blacksmithing
Fred Livesay (West St. Paul, Minn.) Birchbark Weaving
Jim Van Hoven (Scandia, Minn.) Chair Making
Westby-Torgerson Education Center
Museum Store:
Howard Amundson (Hopkins, Minn.) Rosemaling with Acrylic Paints (periodically
Friday and Saturday) Experiment rosemaling yourself. There will be a rosemaling flower
design pattern for beginners to paint on their choice of either circular or oval wooden
ornaments.
Bruening Visitor Center:
Author’s Table:
Carol Hoeg Oliver (St. Louis, Mo.) with a preview of her biography of Laura Hjelle Hoeg,
rosemaler and “nisse lady.” Enter drawing for an original Laura Hoeg nisse! (Friday and
Saturday 10 a.m.-noon and 1-3 p.m.)
Dag Rossman (Decorah, Ia.) Signing his own books on Norse myth.
(Friday and Saturday 3-5 p.m.)
Demonstrations:
Fred Cogelow (Willmar, Minn.) Wood Carving
Hans Sandom (Minnetonka, Minn.) Acanthus Carving (Friday)
Becky Lusk (Coon Valley, Wis.) Wood Carving (Saturday)
Ethel Kvalheim Classroom (Third Floor):
Else Bigton and Phillip Odden (Barronett, Wis.) Acanthus/
Dragon-Style Carving
Gerald Trocinski (La Crescent, Minn.) Chip CarvingSuzanne
Kramer/Country Gallery Antiques (River Falls, Wis.)
Scandinavian antiques
Gold Medalists Classroom (Third Floor):
Ken Magnuson (Zumbrota, Minn.) Hallingdal-style Rosemaling
(Friday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Turid Helle Fatland (Etne, Norway) Telemark-style Rosemaling (Friday 1-3 p.m.)
Sara Tollefsen (Preston, Minn.) Valdres-style Rosemaling (Friday 3-5 p.m.)
Andrea Herkert (Belleville, Wis.) Gudbrandsdal-style Rosemaling (Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
Pam Rucinski (Seymour, Wis.) Rosemaling (Saturday 1-3 p.m.)
Turid Helle Fatland (Etne, Norway) Telemark-style Rosemaling (Saturaday 3-5 p.m.)
Sales:
Vesterheim Museum Store: Open 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Thursday through Saturday. Sweaters,
jewelry, folk art, cooking supplies, books, and more.
21st Annual Folk Art Raffle:
A bowl hand-turned by Paul Loftness, carved by Becky Lusk, and painted with
rosemaling by Jean Simonson Giese. Tickets on sale in the museum’s Main Building,
Bruening Visitor Center, and Museum Store. Drawing at 3 p.m. on Saturday in the Main
Building. Need not be present to win.
Vesterheim Ribbon-Winning Rosemalers Sales
Shop: Westby-Torgerson Education Center,
Gold Medalists Classroom, third floor, open 9
a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Saturday. Staffed by Nisse
Rosemalers, Postville, Ia.
Oneota Weavers and Spinners Guild Sales Shop:
Lila Nelson Weaving Classroom, third floor, open
9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday-Saturday. From the Decorah
area. Staffed by guild members.
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About the Entertainers
2Tall4U—Jake Doty and Kurt Bearinger lived across the hall from each other
their junior year at Luther College. The two discovered their similar interests
in country music upon hearing each other playing guitar and singing. Shortly
after, they decided to form a two-man acoustic group, calling themselves
2Tall4U, a name fitting their 6’6” selves. After being featured on KDEC 100.5’s
Artist Direct, playing throughout northeast IA, as well as in their hometowns
of Winnebago, IL and Oelwein, IA, the two developed a supportive following
and broadened their musical base. After a few months of playing covers of
popular songs, the duo developed an interest in writing and producing some
of their own music. After spending the summer and final two semesters of
college playing and writing music, the guys fulfilled one of their ultimate
goals: producing a CD with their original tracks. With over ten original songs in their repertoire, 2Tall4U
released their first five-song EP in May 2013, blending country music, folk, and acoustic-rock. They plan
to continue their music, as Jake will be student teaching in Des Moines, IA, and Kurt will be continuing his
education at Iowa State, studying architecture. We feel honored by this opportunity and are thrilled to be
here! Thank you for all of the support! We hope you enjoy our music!
ArtHaus and The Clay Studio— ArtHaus, Decorah’s home for visual, performing and literary arts, provides
quality arts experiences for all ages. Hands-on art activities and face painting will be provided by ArtHaus
staff and volunteers throughout the festival weekend. Art on a Stick—Exercise your creative right to
reduce, reuse and recycle constructing art on a stick out of paper and repurposed materials. From mosaic
masks to magic wands to funky mustaches, kids are welcome to come join in with the fun with this
ArtHaus sponsored project. The Clay Studio—Operating as a community ceramic studio, The Clay Studio
offers people of all ages the opportunity to learn the properties of clay through wheel-throwing classes,
membership opportunities, parties, and drop-in rates for painting pre-made pottery. Hands-on activites
will be provided by The Clay Studio staff throughout the festival weekend. Hands in Clay —The Clay Studio
offers an opportunity to get creative with clay and painting during this outdoor event. Paint ornaments to
take home or contribute to a community hand-built clay project.
AudioDrive (Friday Canopy #5 8:00 pm - 12:00 am $2 cover
charge)—AudioDrive is a powerful Rock Act that brings one of the
best shows in the region! They have received three consecutive RAMI
Awards for “Best Classic Rock Band” as well as two RAMI’s for “Best
Male Vocalist” from an outstanding local music industry! They shine
with excellent vocals, killer guitars and a thunderous rhythm section
that knows no bounds! The song selection is clearly pre-meditated
to satisfy the masses. AudioDrive delivers only the choice cuts from
the 70’s & 80’s through today! Their sets are loaded with “Melodic
Harmonies & Screamin Guitars”. Once you have experienced an
AudioDrive show you surely appreciate their hard work, attention to
detail and relentless drive for perfection! The band invites the audience to become part of every show...
from dancing on the stage to singing with the band and every night is filled with energy and excitement!
“Our fans are loyal and they continue to grow and support every event”! You owe it to yourself to experience
a Live AudioDrive Show and enjoy all that great music of our youth recreated just how it was meant to be!!
Bottom line... AudioDrive Rocks!
Backhome Boys (Saturday Canopy #5 8:00 pm 12:00 am $2 cover charge)—Over the years the band
has grown into one of Wisconsin and Iowa’s premier
and well known Country Acts. This 6 piece group has
some of the finest musicians in the Midwest and the
hardest working guys. The same guys you see play
each night are the same ones that set up, tear down the
equipment, and then drive home to their families. They
like to interact with their fans and try not to be someone
or something they aren’t. All of the band members are
from very small towns which makes this group even more unique. Although the Group is primarily a Top
40 Country Group... they can also tear it up playing some 70’s and 80’s Rock to accomodate all age groups
and musical tastes. Over the years, the Back Home Boys have played almost every Wisconsin Music Festival
and they have shared the stage with some pretty big names including Blake Shelton, Joe Nichols, Diamond
Rio, Ronnie Milsap, Charlie Daniels, Rascal Flats, Trace Adkins, Brad Paisley, and Montgomery Gentry just
to name a few. If you looking for a premier Country group for your
festival or club….look no further. You won’t be disappointed!
Bread and Butter String Band —The Bread and Butter String Band
entertains with a blend of lively foot-stompin’ bluegrass, soothing
acoustic harmonies, classic folk songs, fresh indie arrangements,
and original tunes. The group formed as high school friends in the
Decorah area. Now, band members enjoy pursuing music degrees,
completing high school, and working locally, while sharing their joy
of music with a wide array of audiences at Nordic Fest, Winneshiek
County Fair, Laura Days, Lawn Chair Night, T-Bock’s Open Stage Night,
and many other venues. The band has opened for acts including
Lehto & Wright, the Bitterroot Band, the Pistol Whippin’ Party Penguins, and Nashville musicians Tony Arata,
Fred Knobloch, and Julie Meirick. The band features voice, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass, keyboard,
and percussion. Providing the “bread and butter” of acoustic music is a combination of Parker Beard, Sam
Beard, Lucas Blekeberg, Michael Eastwood, Gabe Smith, Axel Snow, Aidan Spencer, and Nick Vande Krol.
Bunad Show —Scandinavian Folk Costume show featuring a beautiful collection of authentic Norwegian
costumes located at the Hotel Winneshiek in the air conditioned Steyer Opera House.
Disaster Bird—Husband and wife, Brian and Jessica Perry (Luther grads, 2005)
write songs that combine a sweet-and-sour folk timbre with stinging overdrive,
intertwining male and female vocals, soaring trumpet by Soren Tryggestad (also
a Luther grad, 2005) and driving rhythms with Joey Englehart on drums. Disaster
Birds’ debut album, “‘Til The Stars Give Up” ranges from folksy and upbeat…
to introspective…to sweepingly epic. Their set also features covers of songs
from Bob Seger, The Lumineers, Johnny and June, Of Monsters and Men, The
Decemberists, Arcade Fire, R.E.M. and much more!
Done Doin’ Laundry—Done Doin’ Laundry is Northeast Iowa’s favorite all-female
band! Representing peace, love, and clean skivvies, Sarah Magner, Jeni Grouws,
Jill Clark, and Nori Hadley will entertain you with a combination of bluegrass,
country, oldies, rock n’ roll, and just about everythign in between. After all,
there’s more to life than Oxyclean and clothespins!
Eden Ehm—Decorah native Eden Ehm grew up seeing beautiful Hardanger fiddles in Vesterheim Museum
displays but never dreamed she would play one. A classically trained violinist since the age of 5, her interest
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in folk music and fiddling began during her seven years as principal violinist
of the Nordic Dancer’s Orchestra. A rising senior studying mathematics
and biology at St. Olaf College, she is in her second year of Hardanger
fiddle study at the only school in the United States to offer instruction
and credit in this unique instrument. During her time at St. Olaf, Eden has
had the opportunity to travel regionally and perform; fiddling for the King
and Queen of Norway in 2011 was highlight. The national folk instrument
of Norway, the Hardanger fiddle (“hardingfele”) may resemble a violin
(“flatfele”), but it is very different in design, sound, and tunes. Come learn
about Norway’s folk music traditions, the technique and aural culture of Hardanger playing, and listen to
fiddle tunes such as bridal marches, rhinelanders, and hallings.
Eulenspiegel Puppets—Developed and performed by Monica Leo and Mexican puppeteer Eli Portugal,
co-founder of Mojiganga Arte Escenico, this performance includes two classic Mexican animal tales.
The Rabbit in the Moon, a well-known myth, gives a whimsical
explanation for the shadows we see in the moon, while delighting
audiences with the age old battle of wits between rabbit and coyote.
The Musical Ant, a lesser known tale, follows Hormiguita (liitle ant)
as he learns to play the piano and brings peace to his ant colony
through music. The production uses hand puppets, rod puppets,
masked characters, and music and incorporates both Spanish and
English.
Fiddles on Fire—The Young Fiddlers Association of Minnesota seeks
to provide opportunities for young fiddlers ages 8-18 to play folk
tunes together in a supervised yet informal setting, to learn music
from many traditions, and to meet other students and teachers. The organization sponsors jam sessions,
workshops, and a summer fiddle camp, and provides information on fiddling activities in the region.
Fiddles on Fire is a group of students from YFA that plays many different genres of fiddle tunes at venues
around the Midwest.
Foot-Notes—Many folks look forward to joining the crowds who gather to dance
in the street during Nordic Fest. Featuring Scandinavian, old-time dance tunes
including waltzes, polkas, schottisches, two-steps and mixer dances.Featuring Beth
Hoven Rotto on fiddle, Jon Rotto on guitar and Bill Musser on bass, Foot-Notes has
performed for over 20 years and carries on the northeast Iowa tradition of Norwegian
American old-time dance music.
Funny Stuff Caricatures—Brady Hunt provides a fun environment at any event! The
crowd with ROAR with laughter as their friend’s features are humorously exaggerated
onto paper. What better way to entertain your friends and guests than with hilarious
drawings of themselves. Go ahead and step into the world of cartoon and caricature!
There’s no way you won’t have a good time being stretched and exaggerated by me
on paper. Watch your friends, family, and partners become cartoons before your
eyes. Take home a souvenir to remind you of the fun and grin every time you see it.
Gaelstorm—Gaelstorm’s motto is “A little classic rock, and a lot of fun!”. Gaelstorm performs those
songs you remember, love to dance to and can’t stop yourself
from singing along with the band. They always throw in a few
surprises as well like an original composition or a fun mash-up.
(think Elvis meets Metallica). Fun for all ages! Band members
include: Steve Belay on guitar and vocals, Dylan Henning on
lead guitar and vocals, John Sindelar on bass and vocals and
Doug Wilson on drums. Simply put, they will rock you!
Good Friends—When four musicians gathered together weekly to play music, they brought together
elements of classic country, old-time music, gospel, and bluegrass. They soon became “good friends.”
GrassRun Band—This group of friends have had so much fun jamming together for years, that pulling
the yet un-named band together for a booked event was a
pleasure. Bringing varied musical backgrounds to the table,
mutual respect and creative admiration continues to evolve into
an innovative style, appealing to all walks. The newly formed
“GrassRunBand” is from Decorah and Lacrosse areas, consisting of
4 experienced bluegrass musicians, who share vocals and rotate
among 10 instruments: Dobro, 2 Guitars, Fiddle, Banjo, Dog House
Bass, 3 Mandolins, and an occasional Autoharp. Favorites among
band members include those lively traditional bluegrass and gospel
tunes by masters such as Bill Monroe, Jimmy Martin, Stanley Brothers,
and Carter Family. That being said, they also enjoy pulling out the
John Prine tunes, and others such as “Wagon Wheel”, requested
recently by the bride and groom at their wedding reception. Any
listener will note that a strong underlying conviction in God and Family is subtly apparent throughout the
music performed by GrassRunBand.
Gypsy Lumberjacks—Known for never performing with a setlist,
Gypsy Lumberjacks prefer to rely on each other’s leads and
changes. This isn’t to say that the songs fall into a set pattern.
The Lumberjacks rarely play a song the exact same way twice
or in the same order. Even after touring relentlessly for nearly
four years now, the older songs are still evolving and finding
new life any given night they are performed. Not to mention
that new songs are consistently being introduced into the
repertoire (which now boasts nearly four hours of original music
and countless covers). With a sound consisting of a mix of World
Beat, Flamenco, Caribbean, Gypsy Jazz, and Bluegrass, there is
something there for everyone to latch on to.
Jack Pearson—Some musicians appeal to grown-ups while others work only with
kids. Then there’s that less common artist whose work truly speaks to grown-ups
and children alike. That’s Jack Pearson! Growing up in a musical midwestern family
set the stage for the night in 1965 when Jack discovered the guitar at a campfire.
From there it was banjo, mandolin, fiddle, jawharp, spoons, songs, songs and more
songs! For over thirty years now Jack has been off down a twisting, joyous path of
musical storytelling singing, strumming, telling, fiddling and dancing his way around
the United States performing over 200 concerts annually. Jack’s Swedish heritage
finds voice in his traditional tales and tunes as well as in original works reflecting
his immigrant ancestry. His work has been recognized with Parents’ Choice Gold,
Classic and Silver Honor as well as Pegasus and Storytelling World Honor awards.
About the Entertainers
A complete product listing as well as other information is available at www.jackpearson.org. Jack’s work
is firmly rooted in family life. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with his wife and occasional accordion
partner, Nancy. When he isn’t writing, recording or performing, Jack reads, tromps around Minnesota
collecting rocks, fixes the house and thinks about things.
Jason Huneke—Jason has performed his “G” rated Comedy Juggling Show in over
1,000 cites all over the Country. He is a Headliner on Carnival Cruise Lines, and has
entertained Companies such as Harley Davidson, Disney, Bayer, Pﬁzer, Hormel and
Purina. Over the past 10 years of Jason’s career, he has had the privilege of meetng
and performing at events with The Newsboys, Switchfoot, Jars of Clay, LeAnn Rimes,
Kat DeLuna, Joe Nichols, Wynonna Judd, and many others. You may have seen a clip
of his Michael Jackson Dance Routne on Americas Got Talent in 2008, but Jason’s
Original Comedy and Juggling are what set his act apart.
The Jim Busta Band with “Mollie B” of the “RFD-TV Mollie B Polka Party Show”
(Thursday Canopy #5 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm Free)—Mollie began performing with
the Jim Busta Band (of Spring Grove, Minnesota) at the age of eleven. She was a member of the Jim Busta
Band for many years, and still performs a number of engagements with the band when she can work it in
her schedule. Mollie, who was married to Ted Lange in October of 2011, now lives in Ohio. She , along with
her husband, Ted Lange, are member of the Squeezebox Band based out of Ohio.
Kai Robert Johansen—Norway’s very popular musical artist Kai Robert
Johansen of Sarpsborg, Norway, is visiting the Upper Midwest once again,
a place he calls his “home away from home.” This year, Johansen has the
great distinction of playing several concerts at Decorah’s annual Nordic Fest.
A performer for 36 years, several of his 46 records made the top ten lists in
Norway; three honor the Norwegian Royal Family. He has also been host of
his own children’s TV programs. His concert credits included many European
countries from Russia to Iceland, where his popular trumpet recordings have
achieved gold record recognition. He also writes music and lyrics. When not
performing, Johansen is a special education teacher and vice-principal at a
public school in Sarpsborg.
Kaivama—Finnish-American musicians Sara Pajunen and Jonathan Rundman of the folk
duo Kaivama grew up in Northwoods cultures of long winters, lakeside saunas, rugged
terrain, and solitude. The band is founded on Pajunen and Rundman’s common ancestry
and performs original compositions and inventive, energetic arrangements of traditional
folk tunes from the Nordic countries. The name Kaivama stems from the Finnish word
kaivaa: “to delve or dig.” Pajunen’s unique prowess on the fiddle and Rundman’s versatility
on guitar, harmonium, and piano allow Kaivama to explore a surprising variety of textures.
Audiences from performance halls to folk festivals to rock clubs are captivated by this
youthful duo’s instrumental skill and fresh approach in creating music that is alternately
joyous, primitive, experimental, haunting, and time-honored.
Kevin Lindh Balloon Artist— From Houston, MN, Kevin works as a preschool/child care
teacher and balloon artist in Southeast Minnesota. He is a firm believer in encouraging
children to become physically active, active musicians, and most importantly, active participants in the
Great Outdoors. Being in education, the basics of balloon art have provided another tool to use in the
classroom, but soon began to build on life skills each week to eventually become a balloon artist at
festivals, b-day parties, celebrations, and any type of special event.
Kyle Elsbernd—Norwegian folk, pop, and rock songs sung in Norwegian and accompanied by acoustic
guitar.
La Barge—LaBarge is the father and daughter duo, Roger and Mandy LaBarge. Roger started playing
music and singing when he was just a boy and, just like her daddy, Mandy started playing the guitar
and singing when she was barely three years old. Twenty-two years later, the father and daughter duo
is known for their river shows and original music. Their home-spun music focuses on people and places
all along the Mississippi. To round things out, they throw in a variety of oldies, rock ‘n roll, jazz, and blues.
Laurea Ellestad—Laura Ellestad plays traditional Hardanger fiddle music from Valdres, Norway. She holds
a bachelor’s degree in Traditional Music Performance from the Ole Bull Academy in Voss (2008–2012) and
has studied with some of the foremost Hardanger fiddlers and tradition bearers in Norway, including
Tore Bolstad, Jan Beitohaugen Granli, Leif Rygg, and Håkon Høgemo. Laura grew up in Calgary, Alberta,
Canada. She received the Hardanger Fiddle Association of America’s Ole Bull Scholarship in 2005, and in
2009 she received Torleiv Bolstads minnestipend, a memorial scholarship awarded to young fiddlers who
play in the Valdres tradition. She is a popular dance fiddler and plays regularly for practices and workshops
in valdresspringar. Laura has led instruction and given concerts in Norway, Canada, and the US. She is
currently a master’s student at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo, where she is researching the
music and activities of emigrant Hardanger fiddlers from the Valdres district.
Lonesome Ron—Lonesome Ron entertains you with Western singing and cowboy yodeling - the kind
of songs you hear in old cowboy movies when they sing around the campfire. His music is fileed with
rich American traditions and brings to life images of cattle roudups and the singing cowboy movies of
the 30’s and 40’s. His original song have been selected for competition in several song writing contest
including NPR’s Big Top Chautauqua. He also wrote and recorded soundtrack music for the Jesse James
documentary “The Ninth Man” and in 2010 he was awarded first place in
the Jimmie Rodgers Echo Award Video Song Contest. This season, through
a grant from Prairie Lakes Regional Arts Council, he will record a CD of
cowboy music and film a companion DVD.
Luren Singers—Founded in 1868, the oldest Norwegian-American male
chorus in continuous existence in the US singing Norwegian national
songs and popular American repetoire.
Maritza—Maritza, “Balkan Boogie, Romany romp, Klezmer kut-ups”,
a Decorah-based ethnic folk band, plays gypsy music from Romania,
Bulgaria, Serbia, Albania, and Greece, and traditional Jewish Klezmer
music. Players are Pine Wilson on accordion; Ann Streufert on violin and flute;
Elizabeth Finanger on mandolin and guitar; Kristine Jepsen on clarinet; and
Hannah Breckbill on acoustic bass. Michelle Lynn—Currently based out of Decorah, recording artist Michelle
Lynn is known for her steady performance schedule. She regularly brings
her original music to every corner of the Upper Midwest. She is frequently
joined on stage by bassist Adam Ptacek. Michelle also enjoys hosting a local
open stage and providing guitar lessons. Show highlights from 2012 include
the Des Moines Art Festival, Great River Folk Festival, Cedar Rapid’s Farmer’s
Market, Lake Harriet Band Shell, Seed Saver’s Tomato Tasting, Cresco Opera
House, Elkader Opera House, Nordic Fest, Riverfest, Winona’s Earth Day Festival, and Wausa’s Festival of
the Arts - among over 75 other performances. She was honored to share the stage with musicians such as
Pieta Brown, Bo Ramsey, Harvey Reid, Ann Reed, Trina Hamlin, and
John Stravers of Big Blue Sky. Michelle’s songs were also featured
on the Eau Claire based radio program Song of the Soul, and Coast
to Coast AM with a worldwide audience of over 3 million listeners.
The Miles Adams Band—The Miles Adams Band is a very talented
group of experienced musicians. Our group has played every style
of venue that you can think of. The band plays excellent up beat
dance music. Our play list includes songs from the 50,s 60,s 70,s 80,s
and of course, originally written music. The band is energetically
lively on stage, because we love what we do and above all, we play for
the music!
Nordic Dancers—The Nordic Dancers of Decorah, IA are a unique group
of folk dancers that help us remember the traditional folk dances of
Scandinavia. The Nordic Dancers consist of two groups of area students;
the Junior Nordic Dancers and the Senior Nordic Dancers. In addition,
the Nordic Dancers are accompanied by the Nordic Dancers Orchestra,
a group of talented young musicians. The Nordic Dancers were founded
in 1966. They have danced at many locations including Chicago,
Minneapolis, Washington DC, Disney World, DoorCounty, Mason City,
Des Moines, Colorado, Montana, and the country of Norway. During the ten years a group of dancers is
together, they will perform approximately one hundred times and learn over thirty dances. The costumes
they wear resemble that of traditional Norwegian dress.
Norwegian Old Tyme Band—The Norwegian Old Tyme Band is based on the Good Shepherd Lutheran
Church Band, which was organized by Pastor Paul Hasvold around 1980 to play for Easter and Christmas
services. The band soon began playing old time dance music for Nordic
Fest and we hope to introduce a little Dixieland and Ragtime music
in our program this year. We have evolved into a year round schedule
playing for church services, charities, and festivals in Northeast Iowa.
For Nordic Fest we invite Luther College music students and other
musicians from the Decorah area to help out.
Rochester Area Accordion Band—The Rochester Area Accordion Band
was formed during the summer of 1998. They are now in their 14th
year of sharing their music across the Southeastern part of Minnesota
and into Wisconsin and Iowa. The band has grown to 16 members with
usually at least 10 performing each event. The accordionists come from
10 different communities around Rochester and including three from the Twin Cities area. When the band
is in Iowa, musicians from that state will join us too. The goal of the band is to bring accordion music to
festivals, ethnic groups, schools, Mayo Clinic, and senior living facilities. The band plays all types of music.
For the Nordic Fest audience, they will bring polkas, waltzes, and schottisches from the Scandinavian
countries.
Square Dancers—Dancers from Iowa and Wisconsin and
Minnesota will be doing the modern western square dancing
as well as some line and round dancing. We would invite
anyone to join us – no experience necessary.
Stix of Fury—Stix of Fury is a private drumline made up of
students in 7th thru 12th grade within the Blooming Prairie
School District. It is a non-profit organization put together to
teach students discipline and responsibility while allowing
them to show their talents in the field of percussion. The
drumline and color guard perform at many events throughout
the summer allowing the students to show their talents to
other communities. It gives each student the opportunity to be apart of something
they can remember and cherish for a lifetime. For further information go to www.
stixoffury.com.
Things on Strings—Lee and Richie have been yoyoing for eight and six years
respectively. Their act includes the classic yoyo tricks, as well as the newer more
complicated tricks and fast paced two handed tricks. Expect to see some styles
of yoyoing you’ve never heard of, including freehand and offstring. In addition to
yoyoing there will also be spintops and diabolos. Lee and Richie are both from Cedar
Falls, Iowa. Richie currently attends Cedar Falls High School, and Lee is majoring in
math at the University of Iowa. Lee is also a member his university’s the juggling
club
Entertainers at Vesterheim
Howard Amundson, Old Home Remedies—From Hopkins, Minn., and born in a poor area of Northern
Minnesota after the Depression, Amundson entertains with his memories of home medical remedies.
Glenn Borreson, The Significance of Ole Rølvaag for Today—This retired pastor and scholar from Holmen,
Wis., will present episodes from Ole Rølvaag’s literary trilogy of Norwegian immigrant life, illustrating
themes that still resonate in America today.
Dag Rossman, The Hammer of Thor—This Viking storyteller (Decorah, Ia.) will tell exciting tales about
the Viking thunder god. Following his presentation, Dag will sign his own books on Norse myth at
Vesterheim’s Bruening Visitor Center until 5:00 p.m.
Upstart Crow Theatreworks, East o’ the Sun & West o’ the Moon—Theatre performance by Decorah-area
young people inspired by the lives and writings of Peter Christen Asbjørnsen and Jørgen Moe, who
collected and published traditional Norwegian tales and
legends during the nineteenth century. A collaboration of
Upstart Crow Theatreworks, ArtHaus, and Vesterheim. Written
and directed by theatre professional Lindsey Harman.
Sam Shoults—From Knox City, Mo., Sam presents his Viking
Ship replica, which he has sailed down the Mississippi River.
Skjaldborg—This group from Elk Horn, Ia., will present their
Viking encampment and will entertain throughout the day
with full Viking combat demonstrations. Skjaldborg means
“fortress of shields.”
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Entertainment
All performances are at no charge unless otherwise noted.
There is a $2 cover charge for Canopy 5 entertainment for Friday and Saturday night. Entertainment is subject to change.
Main Information Center at the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce will post any changes.
Time
Thursday, July 25, Opening Ceremonies:
Canopy 1
Canopy 2
Canopy 3
Canopy 4
Canopy 5
Water & State
Water & Court
Water & River
Vesterheim
Lower Lot
Other Locations
Courthouse Square
Opening Ceremonies 6:45 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
including performances by Luren Singers,
Nordic Dancers and Kai Robert with
introductions of Board of Directors, Grand
Marshal and Flag Recipient as well as Flag
and Bunad presentations
7:00 p.m
8:00 p.m
9:00 p.m
Disaster Bird
Good Friends
Jim Busta Band
with Mollie B
Alcohol-free event
No cover charge
The GrassRun Band
8:30 p.m.
2013 Weston Noble
Alumni Choir
Luther College CFL
10:00 p.m
Friday, July 26:
Time
11:00 a.m.
Canopy 1
Canopy 2
Canopy 3
Canopy 4
Canopy 5
Kid’s Zone
Courthouse Square
Water & State
Water & Court
Water & River
Vesterheim
Lower Lot
Washington & Winnebago
Main St.
Kyle Elsbernd
Kai Robert
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Funny Stuff Caricature
Nordic Dancers
Eden Ehm and
Laura Ellestad
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kevin Lindh Balloon Artist
Amdal-Odland Heritage Center
Kyle Elsbernd
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Pokey Pete
Howard Amundson
Old Home Remedies
Michelle Lynn
Bread and Butter
String Band
12:00 p.m.
Jason Huenke
Vesterheim
11:30 p.m.
Glenn Borreson
The Significance of Ole
Rølvaag for Today
Done Doin’ Laundry
1:00 p.m.
Kai Robert
Maritza
2:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
Michelle Lynn
Jason Huenke
Kyle Elsbernd
10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m.
Chalk the Walk, Art on a Stick,
Hands in Clay at ArtHaus
Norwegian Olde Tyme
Band
Dag Rossman
The Hammer of Thor
Kai Robert
3:00 and 3:45 p.m.
Upstart Crow Theatreworks
East o’ the Sun & West o’ the Moon
Eden Ehm and
Laura Ellestad
All Day 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Activities in Vesterheim’s
Open Air Division
La Barge
4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
Jason Huenke
Jim Busta
Band
Kai Robert
6:00 p.m.
Michelle Lynn
Laura Ellestad
Skjaldborg
Viking Encampment
Kyle Elsbernd
Sam Shoults
Viking Ship Replic
6:30 p.m.
Luren Singers
Eden Ehm
7:00 p.m.
8:00 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Nordic Dancers
Miles Adams Band
The Grass Run Band
Gypsy Lumberjacks
Square Dancers
9:00 p.m.
Audio Drive
$2 cover charge
10:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
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Foot-Notes
Time
Canopy 1
Canopy 2
Canopy 3
Water & State
Water & Court
Water & River
Saturday, July 27:
Canopy 4
Canopy 5
Kid’s Zone
Vesterheim
Lower Lot
Washington & Winnebago
Courthouse Square
Vesterheim
1:30 p.m.
Stix of Fury
1:00 p.m.
Howard Amundson
Old Home Remedies
10:30 a.m.
Grand Parade
11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m.
Eulenspiegel
Puppets
The Rabbit and the Moon
Fiddles on Fire
1:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Funny Stuff Caricature
Rochester Accordions
Jack Pearson
2:00 p.m.
Kai Robert
2:30 p.m.
The Musical Ant
Bunad Show at
The Hotel Winneshiek
Kaivama
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Things on Strings
3:00 p.m.
Lonesome Ron
Norwegian Olde Tyme
Band
Kai Robert
Fiddles on Fire
2:00 p.m.
Dag Rossman
The Hammer of Thor
2:30 p.m.
Lutefisk Eating
Contest
3:00, 3:45 and 4:30 p.m.
Upstart Crow Theatreworks
East o’ the Sun & West o’ the Mn
8:30 a.m. to parade and
after parade - 6:30 p.m.
Pokey Pete
4:00 p.m.
The Rabbit and the Moon
Kevin Lindh
Balloon Artist
Eden Ehm
5:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. -5:00 p.m.
Chalk the Walk
Art on a Stick
Hands in Clay
at ArtHaus
Lonesome Ron
Bread and Butter
6:00 p.m.
All Day 9:00 - 5:00 pm
Activities in Vesterheim’s
Open Air Division
Skjaldborg
Viking Encampment
Sam Shoults
Viking Ship Replic
Eden Ehm and
Laura Ellestad
Gaelstorm
7:00 p.m.
Nordic Dancers
8:00 p.m.
Foot -Notes
2 Tall 4 U
Kaivama
9:00 p.m.
Back Home Boys
$2 cover charge
Fireworks
10:00 p.m.
11:00 p.m.
2013 Weston Noble
Alumni Choir
Thursday, July 25 8:30 p.m.
Center For Faith and Life, Luther College
Free admission
westonnoblealumnichoir.org
Norwegian National Anthem
Ja, vi elsker dette landet (Yes we love this country)
Ja, vi elsker dette landet
som det stiger frem,
furet, vaerbitt, over vannet,
med de tusen hjem.
Elsker, elsker det og tenker
på vår far og mor
og den saganatt som senker
drømme på vår jord.
og den saganatt som senker
drømme på vår jord.
Yes, we love this country
as it rises forth,
rugged, weathered, above the sea,
with the thousands of homes.
Love, love it and think
of our father and mother
and the saga night that sends
sends dreams to our earth.
Saturday, July 27:
Fireworks 10:00 p.m.
Fireworks - A bigger-than-ever fireworks display will
appear over Upper Iowa River behind City Hall. Music
accompanying the fireworks provided by Kephart’s
Music Center.
*Due to changes in insurance regulations there will be no
Torchlight Parade or Bonfire this year.
Arts & Crafts Center and Antique Show & Sale
Decorah Middle School, 405 Winnebago St
Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Free event!
Future Nordic Fest Dates
July 24-26, 2014 (48th) July 23-25, 2015 (49th)
July 28-30, 2016 (50th)
TBA based on future Board participation. In order to keep Nordic Fest going we desperately need volunteers.
Please contact the Chamber office if you are willing to serve on the Nordic Fest Board.
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Meal Locations
Indoor seated meal venues
Thursday, July 25:
Dining Locations at Luther College
Luther College Cafeteria, lower level Dahl Centennial Union- All you care to
eat breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. Breakfast 7:00 - 8:30 a.m., $6.15;
lunch 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., $8.50; dinner 5:00- 6:30 p.m., $9.75. Please call for
child (ages 5-10) prices: 563 387-1030. Children under 5 eat free.
Oneota Market, main level Dahl Centennial Union - Freshly made
sandwiches, salad bar, soups, snacks and pastries from Norse Bakery. 7:30 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Friday, July 26:
Norwegian Lunch - Congregational U.C.C. Church, 209 W. Broadway, 11:00
a.m.-1:30 p.m. Menu includes: Mixed green salad with turkey, ham and a
variety of fresh vegetables, homemade dressings, fresh fruit cup or sweet
soup, home-baked butterhorns and lefse, meat and cheese trays, herring,
cookies, and Norwegian pastries. Beverages included. Adults $10.00. Children
10 years and under $5.00. Tickets sold in advance at church office and
Chamber of Commerce after July 20th. Air conditioned, handicap accessible.
Tour groups welcome! (563) 382-2661
Smørgåsbord - Decorah Lutheran Church. 309 Winnebago. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Menu: Norwegian meatballs, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, herring (sild),
green beans, coleslaw, relish tray, lefse, rolls, sweet soup, rømmegrøt, cheese,
Norwegian pastries, coffee, iced tea, milk. Adults, $12; children under 10,
$6. Air-conditioned dining room and handicap accessible. Tickets will be
available at the church office and the Chamber of Commerce beginning
Monday, July 1. Bus tours welcome! Call Decorah Lutheran at (563) 382-3601
eat breakfast, lunch and dinner served daily. Breakfast 7:00 - 8:30 a.m., $6:15;
Oneota Market, main level Dahl Centennial Union - Freshly made
sandwiches, salad bar, soups, snacks and pastries from Norse Bakery. 7:30 a.m.
- 3:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday.
Saturday, July 27:
Pannekake (Pancake) Breakfast -  All you can eat pancakes with sausage
and beverage. $5.00 per person. 6:30 - 9:30 a.m. 400 Claiborne Dr., Fire
Department, City Hall Building. Sponsored by Decorah Fire Department.
Norwegian Dinner - First Lutheran Church, 604 W. Broadway. Air conditioned
and handicap accessible. Saturday, 4:00 - 7:15 p.m. with reserved seating
times. Meatballs, ham, herring, glazed carrots, parsley potatoes, cheeses, lefse,
salads, sweet soup, rømmegrøt, Norwegian pastries, beverages. Adults, $12;
children 10 & under, $6. Advance tickets may be purchased at the church
office and the Chamber of Commerce. On Saturday the remaining tickets
will be available all day at the Chamber of Commerce and at the church
beginning at 3:30 p.m. Groups welcome! Call Diann Marten at (563) 382-5537
Sunday, July 28:
We invite you to enjoy the Decorah area’s many restaurants.
For a complete listing visit www.decorahareachamber.com or call (800) 382-3378.
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“Must See” Attractions
Bily Clocks Museum, 232 North Main St., Spillville,
Iowa—Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
; Sunday 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Located in the quaint
Czech community of Spillville, Bily Clocks boasts
a collection of beautifully hand-carved clocks
created by the Bily Brothers. (563) 562-3569
Decorah Fish Hatchery, Located on Trout
Run Rd.— This is a stop the whole family will
enjoy. Feed the fish and learn about fishing in
Winneshiek County and see Decorah’s famous
eagles nest. Adjacent is Siewer Springs park with
a beautiful waterfall, picnic grounds and trout
stream. Open daily. No admission. (563) 382-8324
Laura Ingalls Wilder Park & Museum, Burr Oak,
Iowa— Visiting hours Monday - Saturday 10:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. ; Sunday noon - 4:00 p.m. groups by
appointment, call (563) 735-5916
Locust School Museum— The Locust School
Museum will be open Friday, Saturday and
Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. during Nordic Fest. The
address is 1640 Big Canoe Road (corner of W38
and A26). It is 10 miles NE of Decorah. The school
is owned and operated by the Winneshiek County
Historical Society. It was built in 1854 and used
until 1962. It is not handicap accessible.
Porter House Museum, 401 W. Broadway St. —
Daily tours, Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00
p.m. (closed during parade); Sunday 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Italianate
home built in 1867. Unique rock wall surrounding property. House
contains furnishings of late Adelbert F. Porter & Grace Young Porter.
Adults, $5.00; Seniors over 65 $4.00; ages 6 - 18 $3.00, children
under 6 years, free.porterhousemuseum.org
Seed Savers Exchange, 3074 North Winn Rd. — Weekdays 9am6pm, Sat/Sun 10am-6pm. Display gardens, garden/gift shop, hiking
trails, heritage poultry, Ancient White Park Cattle, trout fishing.
(563) 382-5990 or visit us at seedsavers.org.
Trout Run Trail - Now open! This brand new
11-mile paved loop recreational trail circles
Decorah’s most scenic areas. Bikers, hikers, joggers
and fishermen are welcome to experience one
of Decorah’s newest attractions. Trail maps are
available at the Main Information Center.
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, 520
W. Water Street— Main Building: Open 9 a.m.-5
p.m. $10 adults, $8 seniors 65+, and $5 children
ages 7-18; free on Thursday. Family rate of $25
for up to 2 adults and all of their children during
Nordic Fest.
Bruening Visitor Center: Buy museum admission
tickets to the Main Building here. Check out
the computerized catalog of objects, touchscreen access to video presentations and virtual
galleries, commissioned paintings by Norwegian
artist Sigmund Aarseth, and woodworking
demonstrations.
Open Air Division: Open Friday and Saturday,
12-4 p.m., tour on your own, no admission fee.
Guided tours of the Open Air Division on Thursday
(free) and Sunday (with admission ticket to Main
Building) at 10:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.
Winneshiek Wildberry Winery, 1966 337th
St.—Tour the winery and vineyards, taste
Midwestern grape and fruit wines and visit our
artisan shop. Perfect setting to relax and enjoy a taste of the country. Now serving
lunch. Wednesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sunday 12:30 - 5:00 p.m. www.
wwwinery.com (563) 735-5809
Area Tours
Downtown Transportation
Decorah’s Historic District Walk—Take a self-guided stroll through
Phelps Park, Broadway and Water Street to view Midwestern
architecture dating back to the 1850s. Homes and businesses are
listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Free maps are
available at the Main Information Center.
Garden Club Tours — The Town & Country Garden Club is inviting
visitors to tour three gardens, Friday 9:00 a.m. - noon and Saturday
1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Watch for Garden Tour signs.
1. Home of Janice & Allen Vik, 101 Parkview Dr. —Their half acre
lot overlooking a park features a Norwegian inspired
garden shed, a vegetable garden, various flower gardens,
10 species of trees and 14 species of shrubs. Driving
directions: From College Dr: Go west. Cross the bridge and
continue to the stop sign by Casey’s. Turn right on Locust
Road (Co. 38). Proceed 1.4 miles. Turn right on Laurel Dr.
and then right again on Parkview Dr. Proceed to the last
house on the right.
2. Home of Roger and Gale Buhr, 105 Randall Drive—A
small yard landscaped by the owner featuring shrub roses,
a pergola, and a variety of perennials, shrubs and trees. Driving directions: From College Drive, turn right on Locust
Road (County 38). Go 1.2 mile and turn right on Highland
Drive. Go 2 blocks and turn left on Michael Drive. Go 1
block and turn left on Randall Drive.
3. Home of Marilyn & Francis Peterson , 710 Ridge Road—
Chose a steep, tree covered,hillside lot and have been
developing terraced gardens for years. Shade gardening is
their predominant landscaping with soil erosion a primary
concern. Driving directions: Follow College Drive to the
swimming pool, turn right up Ridge Road; drive 2 blocks to
710 on the right.
Friday Morning Early Prairie Walk: 7:00-9:00 am—The
Decorah Community Prairie was reconstructed in 2002 with the help of many volunteers,
and many generous donors. Tall grass prairie once covered nearly 90% of Iowa, and is
responsible for the rich black soil we have today. The Decorah Prairie showcases many
of the same plants that evolved here. Although plant species bloom throughout the
spring, summer and fall, the last week in July is perhaps the most colorful time to visit the
prairie. A volunteer will be at the prairie on Friday July 27 from 7:00 to 9:00 AM to answer
any of your questions. Driving Directions: Follow College Drive over the bridge, turn left
onto 5th Ave. Drive 5 blocks to Ohio Street, turn left. Follow Ohio Street past Aase Haugen over the dike about 2 blocks, where parking is available. Watch for the Prairie Sign
at the Ohio street turn and also on the pole going over the dike.
Trollheim: Tur til fots (Tour of Troll Trails)—The 2013 Trollheim: Tur til
fots is a guided tour (approx. one hour) to three of the city’s most notable
sites in order to experience all known varieties of the Trolls inhabiting the
Decorah area. Experienced Trollologists will explain natural and pioneer
history, plus share Troll Tales while creating an informative, enjoyable Fest
adventure not to be missed. Participants should wear sturdy shoes for a ½
mile hike as a side excursion to the van tour. Friday 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30 a.m. and
1:00, 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 p.m. Saturday 1:30, 2:00, 2:30, 3:00 p.m. Reservations and
information at the Main Information Center. No charge. *All tours depart from Water
Street in front of Vesterheim Museum. Recommended for children 4 and up and adults
able to walk uneven terrain at a moderate pace.
NEW! Decorah Trolley—All Aboard! Nordic Fest is
offering downtown transportation service for fest
goers. Decorah Trolley Company’s “Holly the Trolley”
will be a convenient way for all to enjoy even more
of the fest, regardless of location and warm weather. The trolley will offer five pick up locations
throughout downtown Decorah and will run a
continuous loop. Hours of service are Fri., July
26 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sat., July
27 noon to 5:00 p.m. Specific locations
are pinpointed on the fest map.
Sponsored by Randy Olson and Nordic
Fest, shuttle rides are offered on a firstcome-first serve basis and free-will
donations will be accepted.
FREE PARKING SHUTTLE— Luther College will offer a free van shuttle to and from
Luther’s central campus to allow fest goers convenient parking at any campus
parking lot. Van shuttles run Friday and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Downtown pick up/drop off location is near Vesterheim on Water Street and the
Luther pikc up/drop off location is in front of Dahl Centennial Union on campus.
Glossary of Norwegian Terms
Elveløpet - The river run, traditionally
held as 5k and 15k races early
Nordic Fest Saturday
Fattigmann - Poor man’s cake
Flatbrød - Flat bread
Kaffe - Coffee
Mandal-vannbakkel – Almond puff
Mange takk - Many thanks
Rømmegrøt - Rich cream porridge
often topped with melted butter and
cinnamon
Kanoløpet - Canoe race
Rosemaling - Decorative floral
painting- Norwegian folk art
Konditori - Pastry shop
Rosettes - Delicate, crisp lacy-like pastry
Kransekake - Almond ring cake
Rullepølse - Pressed meat
Kringle - Soft doughy pretzel shaped
pastry
Saft og vann - Juice with water or soft
drink
Krumkake - Horn shaped pastry
Sandbakkels - Sand tarts, pastry
Kubb - lawn game where the object
is to knock over wooden blocks by
throwing wooden batons at them
Sild - Herring
Lefse - Norwegian staple - potato
based dough rolled into flat rounds
and baked on a griddle
Søtsuppe - Sweet soup of various dried
fruits in juice, served cold
Smørbrød - Open faced sandwiches
Smultringer - Norwegian donuts
Limonade – Lemonade
Varme pølse – Sausage wrapped in
lefse
Lutefisk - Cod soaked in lye
Velkommen - Welcome
Continuous Events
ArtHaus Art Fair—ArtHaus is lucky to have made its home in an area that values and
supports a thriving community of professional artists. Stop by for a sample of what the local
talent has to offer. Enjoy one-of-a-kind jewelry, prints, ceramics, photography, fiber work and
much more at ArtHaus (508 W. Water St.) and the ArtHaus Studio (516 W. Water St.)
Decorah FFA Kiddie Barnyard — Friday and Saturday until 5:00 p.m. All kids welcome! No
charge. 400 block of River St. next to Decorah Middle School.
Decorah Genealogy Library and the Winneshiek County Historical Archives will be
open on Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 4 pm. We do not open on the weekend
because of our staff being involved in other Nordic Fest activities.
Kids Activities— Friday and Saturday throughout the day. Bouncy House, dunk tank,
balloon launch and more. 400 block of River St. next to Decorah Middle School.
Nordic Fest Arts & Crafts Center — Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Many
exhibitors of arts and crafts. Decorah Middle School, 405 Winnebago St. No charge.
Nordic Fest Antique Show & Sale — Friday and Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Numerous dealers. Decorah Middle School, 405 Winnebago St. No charge.
Norwegian-American Genealogical Center: In Vesterheim’s Library (Second Floor of
Westby-Torgerson Education Center): Open 9 a.m.-noon and 1-5 p.m. on Friday and
Saturday. Jerry Paulson, Director, Madison, Wis., will answer questions and offer direction
with family history. Jerry has been researching genealogy for over 40 years. Publications
will be available to purchase.
Trolls Trolley (Pokey Pete) — Tickets sold at corner of Washington and Water Streets.
Friday, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to parade and after parade - 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Lions Club.
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Nordic Fest Members
NORDIC FEST BOARD OF DIRECTORS
VIKING CLUB ($750 & up)
DECO Products
Decorah Bank & Trust Co.
Hacker, Nelson & Co. CPA’s
Photo by Chip Peterson Photography
SPONSOR ($500 - $749)
Sue Sander-President
Pat Seckar-Secretary
Josh Giddings- Treasurer
Nikki Brevig-Membership
Marcia Fox-Antique Show/Arts & Crafts
Jason Soland- Sporting Events
Gary Rustad- Parade
Lori Pierce- Merchandise
Brenda Luzum- Bus Tours/Advertising
Laura Lemke- Canopy 5
Jason Marsing - Canopy 5 Co-chair
Cindy Schissel,-Entertainment/Physical
Management
J anelle Keune-Entertainment
Thomas Houdek- Entertainment
Michelle Mullins- Program/Buttons
Ashley Klocke- Food
Ex-Officio
Nikki Brevig- Decorah Chamber
Bill Nixon- Decorah Police
Darin Svenson- Historian
Jim & Ann Kephart- Nordic Dancers
Don Berg- Luren Singers/Sons of Norway
Steve Grinna- Vesterheim
endowments
Deborah Bishop- In Memory of her Parents
In Memory of Dawn Peterson Patino
In Memory of Donald & Eldora Hanna
Phyllis Leseth Memorial
Irv & Kathy Schau 50th Anniversary
In Memory of Harold & Grace Spilde
Nordic Flag donors:
Pastor David H Andreae
Jack Anundsen
Keith & Dawn Deines-Christensen
Richard & Joie Cole
Thor & Darlene Jondahl
Mabe’s Pizza/ Steve & Connie White
Marion Rude
Sons of Norway Storelva Lodge 1-655
❒ YES, I/we would like to be member(s) of Nordic Fest.
Enclosed is my/our contribution of ____________ which qualifies as:
❒ Viking Club ($750 or more)
❒ Sponsors ($500 - $749)
❒ Patrons ($250 - $499)
❒ Sustainers ($100 - $249)
❒ Boosters ($50 - $99)
❒ Member ($30 - $49)
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
Contributions of $30 or more are listed in the program. List your name as you would like it to appear in the program
(deadline for being included in next year’s program is May 31).
Viking Club members will receive one free ad in the Nordic Fest program.
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________
❒ I wish to contribute to the Nordic Fest Endowment.
Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Memorial: ______________________________________________________Amount enclosed:____________________
Please return to the
Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce or send to
507 W. Water St., Decorah, IA 52101
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Alliant Energy
Cal & Betty Anderson
Family Table
Mark & Lois Finanger
Larry & Diane Grimstad
Jon & Mary Hart
Luther College
Muriel & Eldon Tucker
Mabe’s Pizza/ Steve & Connie White
Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum
PATRON ($250 - $499)
Anundsen Publishing Co.
Jack Anundsen
Bank of the West
Duane & Eileen Bruening
David & Brenda Carlson
Chiropractic Offices-Dr. Kelly Reagan
Decorah Chick Hatchery
Donlon Health Mart Pharmacy
Erdman Engineering, P.C.
Fjelstul Funeral Home
Gundersen Lutheran
Jerry & Sally Haugen
In Memory of Gary D. Svenson
Joe Welch Equipment
Law Offices of Anderson,
Wilmarth, VanDer Maaten,
Belay & Fretheim
Lynch BBQ Company
Mathy Construction
Corinne & Harland Nelson
Norwegian Mutual Insurance
Mark & Jenny Olson
Oneota Valley Family Eye Care
Paul Hudson State Farm
Drew & Cheryl Pellett
Ken & Ruth Procter Family
Rockwell Collins
Viking State Bank & Trust
Nordic Fest would like to thank Fjestul Funeral Home for the 2012 contribution, they
were omitted from last year’s program for their support at the patron level.
In-kind contributors
Nordic Fest gratefully acknowledges the individuals, businesses and organizations
that support the celebration through their contributions of supplies and services.
Ace Hardware
Anderson, Wilmarth,
Van Der Maaten, Belay & Fretheim
Bank of the West
Bodensteiner Implement Company
Bruening Rock Products
John Condon
Dallas Brusse
Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce
Decorah Community Schools
Decorah Fire Department
Decorah Kawasaki
Decorah Newspapers
Decorah Police Dept.
Decorah Street Dept.
Hacker, Nelson & Co., P.C.
Hovden Oil
Iowa Rotocast
IROC Web Design
KDEC Radio
KVIK Radio
Luther College
Tim Lynch
Malcom Enterprises
Olsgard Auto
Olson Explosives
Randy Olson D.D.S.
Oneota Professional Building
Peterson Photography
Reiser Implement
Rockweiler Appliances
Snap Marketing LLC
Spahn & Rose Lumber
Vanberia
Winneshiek County Fair Board
Zelda Productions
Special thank you to the countless volunteers who give their time, talent and energy to the Fest.
Nordic Fest is going green! Please recycle!
SUSTAINER ($100 - $249)
A & J Petersburg Agency
Donald & Barbara J. Berg
Keith & Amy Bruening
Bruening Rock Product
Dr. Jim & Jane Bullard
Ingrid & Joseph Callaghan
R. Eric & Cynthia Carlson
Beverly & Elliott Christen
Keith & Dawn Deines-Christensen
Decorah Rental, Inc.
Decorah Rotary Club
Decorah Tire Service Inc.
Clayton Engen
Kent & Lois Finanger
Mick & Diann Frey
Mark & Christine Gowdy-Jaehnig
Todd & Tabita Green
Ben & Padrin Grimstad
Sue & Jim Haemker
Paul & Carol Hasvold
Marilyn M. Holland
Hovden Oil Co., Inc.
Marilyn Jones
David & Gail Judisch
Clair & Helen Knutson
David & Kris Kratz
Marilynn & Bob Larson
Willard & Yvonne Linnevold
Kevin & Mini Locke
Tim & Mary K. Lynch
Marilyn’s Hallmark
Meyer, Lorentzen & Nelson
Jane & Bradley Miller
Modish
BOOSTER ($50 - $99)
Larry & LaVonne Monson
Andy & Nancy Nelson
Nelson Glenn & Jane Borelli
Sherry & Marc Nichols
Northeast Security Bank
Helen E. Olson
Dale & Judy Peter
Marilyn & Francis Peterson
Frank & Jo Marie Riha
Dirk Rosholt
Robert & Lucille Rosholt
Kevin & Leslie Sand
Randy & Cindy Schissel
Neil & Ruth Schraeder
Sims TV & Electronic/Ryan & Amy
Christensen
Sons of Norway - Valdres Lodge
DiAnn Svenson-in Memory of
Gary
Dean & Karen Teslow
The Schwartz Family
Jim & Janet Thompson
Bob & Pat Usgaard
Allen & Janice Vik
Walmart
Wayne & Phyllis Wasta
Jim & Caroline Weis
Weis Buick GMC, Inc.
Wicks Construction, Inc.
Winneshiek Medical Center &
Mayo Clinic Health System
Don & Connie Wold
Joanne Moen Yarwood
BOOSTER ($50 - $99)
Jim Alm
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc.
David Olson & Associates
Hazel Amundson
Richard & Barbara Amundson
Marilyn Anderson
Karl & Sylvia Aschim
David & Kathy Bakken
John C. Bale
Owen & Naomi Bekkum
Arlin T. Branhagen
Nikki & Brandon Brevig
Collyn & Renee Bridges
William & Karen Brown
Loma & Frederic Carlson
Gloria Carpenter
Steve & Dena Chambliss
Chris Wyse Family
Richard & Joie Cole
Tom & Vanessa Courtney
Naomi Craft
Curves
Mike & Pat Dahly
Lara & Garth Dolphin
Dale & Arlene Dougherty
Richard & Linda Drackley
Georgiann & Doug Eckheart
Alan & Sue Ellickson
ATM CASH
for Nordic Festivities
Downtown locations:
Decorah Bank, 202 E. Water St. • Oneota Food Co-op, 312 W. Water St.
Decorah Bank Drive-thru, 1006 Division St. • Luther College, Centennial Union
Nordic Express, 1101 Montgomery St.
Casey’s General Stores, Hwy 9 & Old Stage Rd. and 401 College Dr.
Winneshiek Medical Center, 901 Montgomery St.
Rich & Erica Reiser
Ed & Joyce Epperly
Phil & Ruth Reitan
Karla & Lindsay Erdman
Rockweiler Appliance & TV
Ronald & Mary Fadness
Rosemary & Frank Roehl
Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank
David & Joy Roslien
Elwin & Helen Farwell
Linus & Sue Rothmeyer
Mike & Pat Fitzgerald
John & Fern Rotto
Ruth Fjelstad
Gregg & Kari Rude
Irv & Jane Forster
Marion Rude
Ron & Karen Fretheim
Darron & Sue Sander
Jerry Freund & Ann Highum
Schluter-Balik
Friest & Associates Realtors
Patricia Seckar
Ron & Bev Crumb-Gesme
Shear Wonders
Chuck & Ranae Gipp
Skyline Construction, Inc.
Jerry & Elaine Gipp
Larry & Deanna Stevenson
Craig & Cristel Gjerde
Don & Sally Stromseth
Kim & Mary Glock
Subway
Jeanne & Justin Gullekson
David & Donna Svenson
Bradley & Marion Hanson
T-Bock’s Sports Bar & Grill
Vern & Jean Hillesland
Jerry & Elaine Thompson
Margaret & George Hills
John & Karen Tjostem
Bob & Colleen Holtan
Robert & Susan Torkelson
Hotel Winneshiek
Joann Voltmer
Thomas Houdek
Barb & Jeff Wettach
Arlene & Robert Houlihan
Winneshiek Title & Abstract Co.
Bill & Donna Rae Ibanez
Peter & Ellen Zimmerman
Inspire(d) Media LLC
J Tupy’s on Water Street
Lyle & Babe Jacobson
Jason Soland- Farm Bureau
Financial Services
Curt & Tess Johnson
Steven & Barbara Johnson
KPVL Community Radio
Amy & Lexi Kummrow
Jim & Arlene Lage
Kirk & Shirley Larsen
Reg & Jeri Laursen
We are proud to be a Midwest energy company
Richard & Penny Leake
that provides electric and natural gas services
Gary & Gerry Lee
to our customers and communities throughout
Jason & Laura Lemke
Iowa, Wisconsin and Minnesota.
Jim & Renee Lillebridge
Jim & Kris Lynch
Margaret’s
Michelle Lloyd Mullins
Ness Pumping Service &
Porta Potty Rentals
Steve & Michelle Nesteby
Paul & Bev Nichols
Michas & Alma Ohnstad
Oneota Community Food
Co-op
Susan & Lyle Otte
Verna Peterson
For over 50 Years
Scott & Lori Pierce
Deco Products • 563 382-4264 • www.decoprod.com
Putnam Law Office
506 Sanford St. Decorah, IA 52101
Carole Rambo
Proud to be a part of
rah
Hacker, Nelson & Co. p.c.
certified public accountants
and business consultants
Joseph A. Bouska, cpa
Kenneth R. Keune
Neil W. Schraeder
563 382-3637 • 123 W. Water St.,
Decorah, Ia
[email protected]
Raffle to Benefit Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum!
A Romantic 8-Day Danube Cruise
For Two on Viking Longships From Budapest to Nuremberg
(Or reverse. Valid 2014. Airfare not included)
Tickets are $10 each, 3 for $25, 15 for $100
Buy tickets at Vesterheim or check vesterheim.org.
Drawing at Vesterheim on July 27 at 3:00 p.m. (Need not be present to win.)
You could win this amazing $12,000 value cruise!
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Ervin & Lorriane Wangness
George & Marjorie Wharton
Marlys & Arlen Thorsgaard
Irma P. Johnson
Steven & Diane Svestka & Family
Norma J. Wangsness
Roger & Muriel Wheatman
Jane Tollefson
Lee & Ruth Johnson
Ron & Nina Taylor
Bill & Carolyn Wehrmacher
Winneshiek Co. Historical Society
Patrick & Karen Trewin
Jenine Jordahl
Marty Teetshorn
Barbara Welgos
Ole & Naomi Winter
Søren & Patricia Urberg
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The Country Garden
Kelly Real Estate, Inc.
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Marlys & Bob Lien
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Miller
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Coleen Orwoll
Park
Perry Novak Electric & Crane
Trout Run
Park
Darrell & Sondra Pierce
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Harley & Norma Refsal
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Rejuvenation, Inc. -Annette
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Schweinefus
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Rivals, Inc.
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River & Trail Outfitters
Dave & Annette Rooney
Dennis & Janet Roseland
Trout Run
Dag & Sharon Rossman
Road
5
gy
Raymond Rovang
TERRAIN INFORMATION - Sections
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Eric & Annette Schweinefus
RIVER (EASY) : Mile 10.5 thru Mile 11 (Mile 0) to
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Marv & Mickey Slind
Mile 3.
Luann Smith
Sons of Norway -Storelva Lodge 1-655
6
BRIDGES (EASY) : Mile 3 to Mile 6.
Jeanette & Craig Spilde
St. Benedict Parish
HILLS (CHALLENGING) : Mile 6 to Mile 10.5.
St. Benedict’s Knights of Columbus
Ben & Stephanie Steines
PULPIT ROCK ROAD (EASY) : Side trail, Oneota
Wilbur & Euny Stoen
Drive to Fifth Ave.
StoryPeople Graphics, Inc.
Bob & Dode Stoskopf
Area Landmarks
KEY
Subway
Look for Trout Run Trail Signs
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Washington Street
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Mechanic Street
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Middle Calma
r Road (W38)
Trout
Ru
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Siewers Spring Road
Division Street
Country
Inn
0’
Bruening Rock Products
is here to serve you.
From driveways to major highway
projects, we can supply all of your
aggregate needs.
0
500’ 1000’
2000’
Mile Marker Indicator
Half Mile Marker Indicator
Trout Run Trail
On-Street Bike Route
Unpaved Trail
y Parking
a Hospital
Visitor Information I
Chamber of Commerce
Restroom Facilities (Water)
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% Hiking Trails
Mountain Bike Trails
O
e River Access Point
Fishing Access Point
900 Montgomery, Decorah, IA 52101 Phone: 563.382.2933
brueningrock.com
Mabe’s Pizza & Restaurant
Map Printed April 15, 2013
Breakfast Served All Day
Open 7 days a week 11 a.m. - closing
• Fast, free delivery limited area
• Party Rooms available
• We feature a full menu
382-4297 • 110 E. Water St., Decorah
547 -5707 • 119 N. Elm St., Cresco
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Team
Rehab
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Mill Street
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Upp
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Rock Rd
River
Pulpit
Julie & Ron Ahrens
Norm & Dorothy Aldridge
Dave & Jill Amdahl
Sarah W. Andersen
Marilyn Anderson
Pastor David H. Andreae
Don & Phyllis Arendt
Gerald & JoAnn Aulwes
Steve & Le Bahr
Vernon & Donna Bahr
B&B on Broadway
Berg Cabinets & Construction
Deborah Bishop
Janet Osmundson Boyenga
Barbara M. Buckton
James & Mary Lou Busta
Barbara Butler
Lyle & Marybeth Cary
J. Gordon Christianson
Cooley-Whitney B&B Inn
Copyland
John & Audrey Dahle
Barbara & Jim Dale
Day Spring Spa
Decorah Genealogy Assoc.
Elwyn Dotzenrod
Rik & Marcia Engebretson
Lois Estrem
Rachel & David Faldet
Duane & Marlene Fenstermann
Fidelity Bank & Trust
Merlyn & Shirley Finley
Tom & Marj Fjelde
Marcia Fox
Rick & Sarah Fromm
Vic & Dianne Fye
Rich, Carol & Christina Gaard
Clark & Shelly Goltz
Steve & Kim Grinna
Chuck & Terri Grosser
Darvin & Norma Hacker
Herb & Carol Hageman
Dean & LaRue Hagen
George & Joann Hagen Family
Rebecca Hanna
Paul & Jean Hardy
Judy Mithun Hartnett
Elsie M. Haugen
Helen M. Hendrickson
Kermit & Nora Hendrickson
Gene & Ruby Hermeier
Paul Hexom
Jim & Sandy Hoeg
Charis & Terry Hovden
Marilyn Istad
MEMBERS ($30 - $49)
Hours: 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Everyday
817 Mechanic Street, Decorah, Iowa • 563 382-2964
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Pulpit Rock Campground
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Vesterheim Museum
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Fish Hatchery & Eagle’s Nest
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Luther College
Winneshiek County Fairgrounds
Bowstring Bridge
Information Kiosk
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Troutruntrail.com
1-800-463-4692
For bike trails—visitdecorah.com\trails
For Elvelopet route—www.nordicfest.com
The West Broadway-Phelps Park Historic
District was placed on the National
Register of Historic Places in 1976. It
offers a capsule history of Decorah:
Court House, churches, jail, homes, from
1850s to 1970s. All styles of Midwest
architecture are represented. Shows early
preservation of park areas.
Prairie Walk
Butterfly
Garden
✿ #3
★
Decorah Middle
School
& #2
➜ to ✿
#1
❍
15
To
Decorah Fish Hatchery
Chamber of Commerce
Nordic Fest Attraction
(see pg. 12)
Church
Garden Tour
KEY
SEE PAGE 16 FOR ENLARGEMENT OF DOWNTOWN
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➚
by separating trash from recyclables and placing
each into appropriate containers. Look for convenient
receptacles located throughout the downtown area.
Main Information Center
Trolley Stop
Public Restrooms
www.nordicfest.com • 800-382-FEST(3378).
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