Nordic Fest 50th Anniversary Book Presale Rate Continues through Wednesday, July 27

Area residents and Nordic Fest fans have until Wednesday, July 27 to purchase their copy of the Nordic Fest 50^th anniversary book and DVD entitled, “Nordic Fest: 50 Years Strong” at the special rate of $50, 23% off of its regular price.

Books are available online at www.nordicfest.com and via cash or check at the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce, 507 West Water Street during regular business hours. There is an additional fee if shipping of a book or books by Nordic Fest is needed.

"It was delightful reading about all the Nordic Fests of the past 50 years and seeing all the photos of so many Decorah residents and volunteers that I happen to recognize. Even though I wasn’t present at all the fests, I made the first one and the last thirty-some years. I’m glad I picked up this keepsake book so I can keep reliving these fond moments from the past,” said book purchaser and Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum Folk Art Gold Medalist Rebecca Hanna.

The 50^th Nordic Fest also marks the 50^th year of the Folk Art School and Exhibition at Vesterheim. www.vesterheim.org.

Nordic Fest first took place in 1967 as a Decorah Area Junior Chamber (Jaycee) and Vesterheim joint project focused on the authentic Norwegian cultural connections present in Decorah. Nordic Fest remains uniquely nonprofit and noncommercial across its 50 year history. Nordic Fest continues due to the dedication of a wide array of Vesterheim and community volunteers, as well as the support of the Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce.  

All project proceeds will be given to Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum to support their intake and proper organization of the Nordic Fest archives during the fall of 2016 and the spring of 2017.

The full 50^th Nordic Fest brochure is also now available at www.nordicfest.com.