Nordic Fest Entertainment & Activities

Nordic Fest Entertainment & Activities Nordic Fest features quality ethnic activities for the entire family. Please share in the fun as we go "Trekkin with the Trolls" in 2010!

Annual activities include:
  • Thursday night opening ceremonies, featuring the pageantry of flags, costumes, music, dancing, and more!
  • Street dances Friday and Saturday evening
  • Saturday night fireworks and torchlight parade
  • Annual Nordic Fest Grand Parade Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
  • Live music and entertainment citywide
  • Antique show and craft show
  • Bunad show, featuring ethnic costumes from all regions of Norway
  • Children's carnival and petting zoo
  • Walking tour of Decorah's Historic Broadway
  • Nordic Dancers performances - Visit the Nordic Dancers website for more information.
  • Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band, A Project of Luther College - Iowa's Premier High School Performing Ensemble, visit Celebration Iowa website for details.


Here's a Taste of our upcoming Bands
  • Thurs. evening, 8-12pm, Jim Busta Band (canopy 2) and Mid Life Crisis (canopy 1)
  • Fri. evening, 8-12pm, Footnotes (Couthouse Square), Chris Von Arx Hwy 1 (canopy 1) and the Back Home Boys (canopy 5)
  • Sat. evening, 8-12pm, Footnotes (canopy 1) and the El Caminos (canopy 5)

2010 Nordic Fest Entertainment & Activities

2010 Nordic Fest Entertainment & Activities A complete schedule of entertainment is available two weeks prior to the Fest. To receive an official program, call 1-800-382-FEST.