Vesterheim’s annual Folk-Art Banquet puts the “folk” into folk arts! While we often focus our attention on the material objects of folk-art traditions, it’s really the people who bring those traditions to life. And there’s no livelier gathering of folk artists (and those who appreciate Norwegian folk art) than the Folk-Art Banquet! In addition to...
Update: THANK YOU for making this a successful auction! We are very grateful to everyone who so generously bid, donated your artistic creations and treasures, and shared this opportunity with family, friends, and community to support Vesterheim's Folk Art School! There were 111 bidders and 61 items sold, which grossed $17,936. Find final bids on...
Ring in the season with Vesterheim at a Norwegian Christmas Celebration on December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This lively day of events includes Scandinavian holiday traditions, crafts, music, a movie, treats, and more. Free admission for kids! Highlights this year: • This event is a great opportunity to see Vesterheim’s special exhibitions, including Spoons: Carving....
Ring in the season with Vesterheim at a Norwegian Christmas Celebration on December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This lively day of events includes Scandinavian holiday traditions, crafts, music, a movie, treats, and more. Free admission for kids! Highlights this year: • This event is a great opportunity to see Vesterheim’s special exhibitions, including Spoons: Carving....
Vesterheim’s Norwegian Christmas Countdown is Live! Teams from across the United States are experiencing holiday traditions, being creative, decorating, enjoying being outdoors, getting koselig, and having fun! Join now to collaborate on “missions” in person with your household or “pod,” or invite your friends and family to join together as a team online. Team members...
Vesterheim’s Norwegian Christmas Countdown is Live! Teams from across the United States are experiencing holiday traditions, being creative, decorating, enjoying being outdoors, getting koselig, and having fun! Join now to collaborate on “missions” in person with your household or “pod,” or invite your friends and family to join together as a team online. Team members...
Vesterheim’s Norwegian Christmas Countdown is Live! Teams from across the United States are experiencing holiday traditions, being creative, decorating, enjoying being outdoors, getting koselig, and having fun! Join now to collaborate on “missions” in person with your household or “pod,” or invite your friends and family to join together as a team online. Team members...
Ring in the season with Vesterheim at a Norwegian Christmas Celebration on December 2, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This lively day of events includes Scandinavian holiday traditions, crafts, music, a movie, treats, and more. Free admission for kids! Highlights this year: • This event is a great opportunity to see Vesterheim’s special exhibitions, including Spoons: Carving....
This city-wide celebration starts with evening ceremonies on Thursday, July 26, and continues all day Friday and Saturday, July 27 and 28. Nordic Fest is fun for the whole family with lively music and dancing, challenging sporting events, delicious food, and lots of entertainment. It's a great time to visit Vesterheim! There will be folk...
Get outside and enjoy the winter at the annual Barneløpet, a non-competitive ski or walk event for the community’s youngest skiers, ages 3-13. The collaborative Vesterheim Museum and Sons of Norway event will be held at the Decorah Community Prairie at 10:00 a.m., with registration beginning at 9:30 a.m. Skiers must provide their own skis.
