While Announcements Come Together, Revisiting Thanks

It was 50 years ago this fall that members of the Decorah Jaycees and the Norwegian American Museum started developing their plans for the 50th annual Nordic Fest the following July. For five decades, Nordic Fest has filled the last full weekend in July with memories to last a lifetime. 

The volunteer-driven project, "Nordic Fest: 50 Years Strong" attempted to celebrate a sense of the magic of this 50 year event in a 304 page full color book with space to record the reader's own favorite memories, as well as a companion DVD. 

Watch this space for more announcements soon on the start of the Nordic Fest archives being established at Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum, history project results and impact, as well as the location where you may still pickup your copy of the book and DVD combo entitled, "Nordic Fest: 50 Years Strong."

While these final details come together, it's worth taking another moment to thank at least the categories of people who, just like when Nordic Fest itself was being created 50 years ago, came together, rolled up their sleeves and pitched in for the good of the community. 

Mange tusen takk igjen to:

• Book team members Erik Anundsen, Adrienne Leseth Coffeen, Cam Leseth Forde, Paul Hexom, Josh Holland, Deb Paulson/Zelda Productions, Harley Refsal, Tyler Rinken, as well as Don & Julie Wurtzel.
• The many people and organizations who donated the use of their articles and photographs to ensure the beautiful historical and visual story of Nordic Fest could be told on its 50th anniversary. 
• The dozens of community members who participated in interviews, helped check details, made needed connections and more.
•  The team at Vesterheim Norwegian American Museum who are taking on the Nordic Fest archives in follow up to this project.
• Everyone who bought a book or books to share this story and ensure the success of the project.