Visual Memories at Nordic Fest

A Nordic Fest board member with Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and longtime Decorah resident Dave Hatting.
Photo courtesy of Linda Svenson.

So many memories of Nordic Fest are visual - the Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Iceland and Finland flag strings across Water Street, the Grand Parade, the Nordic Dancers and their Weaving Dance. The long lines for lefse, with the end found by looking for the "I am Last in Line" sign. 

One visual memory captured at a Nordic Fest in the 1980's is the physical similarities between longtime Iowa Governor Terry Branstad and longtime Decorah resident Dave Hatting, pictured above during one of the Governor's many visits to Nordic Fest. 

What are your favorite visual memories of Nordic Fest? Share your experiences in the comments below. 

The limited edition Nordic Fest 50th anniversary book is now available for pre-sale at 23% off its rate during Nordic Fest. Online pre-sales are available through Monday, July 4, 2016.  It includes 22 chapters, great photos (visual memories), a spot to record your favorite Nordic Fest memories and a DVD with movie footage from the first event in 1967. Reserve your piece of Nordic Fest history today: http://www.nordicfest.com/site/nordic-fest-50-book.html