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Westby

Westby, Wisconsin

Westby, population of 2,332, is in Vernon County.  It was settled in the late 1840s by Norwegian immigrants. It is named after the general store owner and Civil War Union Soldier, Ole T.  Westby. The town’s downtown reflects its Norwegian heritage and hosts two famous annual festivals—Syttende Mai and the Snowflake Ski Club Ski Jump.

 

Westby's most popular event is the Syttende Mai festival, an annual three-day event held in mid-May. The festival stems from Westby's Norwegian roots, Syttende Mai being a Norwegian holiday ("Syttende Mai" translates to "Seventeenth of May") celebrating Norway's independence and the signing of the Norwegian Constitution.

 

The festival's main attractions are the cultural shops, where many Norwegian products are sold; the food stands; and the troll hunt. At the start of the weekend, a small troll, standing several inches tall, is hidden somewhere within the city limits. A clue is posted downtown on each of the three days until someone finds the troll.

 

Westby has one of the largest ski jumps in the United States, where the Snowflake Ski Club hosts an annual ski jump event at the end of January and the beginning of February. The event includes a parade to introduce all of the participating countries, a competition for "Snowflake" royalty, and opportunities for local businesses to sell their wares. The event attracts competitors from all over the ski jumping world.

 

When not enjoying one of these two festivals there are plenty of things to do in Westby. Check out Dregne’s Scandinavian Gifts, the Snowflake Ski Club or play a round of golf at Snowflake Golf Club, swim in the local pool, hike, fish, and more. 


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Westby is 27 miles from La Crosse and 101 miles to Madison.

Schools: 

Westby Area School District

Cornerstone Christian Academy

 

Churches:

Grace & Truth Bible Chapel

Westby United Methodist Church

Westby Coon Prairie Lutheran Church

Bethesda Lutheran Brethren Church

 

Websites for City and Other Important Information: 

City of Westby

Westby Chamber of Commerce

Dog licenses

Diggers Hotline

 

Utilities:

Electric Provider: City of Westby

Water: Westby Water Department

Sewer: Westby Sewer Department

Natural Gas Provider: Midwest Natural Gas

Garbage & Recycling Providers: City of Westby, Southwest Sanitation

Cable & Internet: Vernon Communications, Mediacom

Newspaper: Westby Times

 

Emergency Services: Call 911

Westby Police Department

Vernon County Sheriff’s Departments

Westby-Christiana Fire Department

 

Events and Things to Do:

Syttende Mai

Snowflake Ski Club

https://driftlesswisconsin.com/westby/

https://www.travelwisconsin.com/southwest/vernon-county/westby

 

Neighboring Townships: Christiana, Clinton, Coon


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Updated:4th October, 2023 5:43 AM (UTC).

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