We’re excited to have you visit during Decorah’s Nordic Fest celebration. It’s a wonderful weekend of family fun on Vesterheim’s campus with folk-art demonstrations, entertainment, and exhibits!
The Museum Store is open Thursday-Saturday from 9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
Check back for specific schedules of exhibits, entertainment, demonstrators, displays, art work, and more!
Decorah’s Nordic Fest
Nordic Fest is held each year on the last full weekend in July and includes fun activities for the whole family. This year, opening ceremonies will be on Thursday evening, July 25, with two full days of activities on Friday and Saturday, July 26 and 27. Traditions new and old abound throughout the weekend. There is always lively dancing, challenging sporting events, delicious food, and lots of other entertainment. Whether or not you have Norwegian heritage, there is plenty to enjoy at Decorah’s citywide celebration of Nordic traditions and heritage! Visit the Nordic Fest website to learn more.