Nordic Fest in Decorah, IA, USA
UFF DA -- It's Nordic Fest week in Decorah! Always held the last full weekend in July, this year's festivities kick-off at 6:45PM on Thursday, July 25 and continue until the end of the day on Saturday, July 27.
Nordic Fest is an annual three-day festival in Decorah that celebrates community and the area's Scandinavian heritage. First held in 1967, Nordic Fest has food, fun, and entertainment for the whole family. Explore this year's program online for free at nordicfest.com or pick a print copy for $5 at the Decorah Visitor Center.
Can't make it this year? Save the date for next year --- July 24-26, 2025.
Soul of Iowa - The Upper Iowa River / Winneshiek County
Are you looking to get on the Upper Iowa River and other Iowa waterways this summer? Travel Iowa has tips, tricks, and trails to keep you safe, prepared, and exploring all season long. đhttps://tinyurl.com/4uhfvsvf
The Upper Iowa River, shown in this great Soul of Iowa video, originates in LeRoy, Minnesota before meandering 136 miles --- including many, many miles in Winneshiek County and directly in Decorah -- to find its way to the Mississippi River near New Albin, Iowa. The river and corridor change along the way, going from a narrow and winding savanna river to a wider and more dynamic river flanked by dramatic vertical limestone palisades and forested bluffs.
Drift less. PADDLE AND FLOAT MORE! Connect with local outfitters for equipment and trip shuttle options. *Note: Water levels around the midwest, including in Winneshiek County, have been high in recent days due to heavy rains. Rental opportunities will pause and resume throughout the season, as needed, for safe water levels.
đTubing: Decorah RiverTubes (Decorah)
đŁCanoeing and Kayaking: Bluffton Resort & Bar (Bluffton), Decorah Canoe & Kayak (Decorah - New!), Harvest Farm Campground Resort (Cresco), HUTCHINSON FAMILY FARM CAMPGROUND (Decorah), Chimney Rock Campground (Cresco), Upper Iowa Resort & Rental (Dorchester)
Drift less. EXPERIENCE MORE.
Youâll find many ways to connect with local farms and producers in Decorah and Winneshiek County! Located in a top agriculture state, locations in our area love providing experiences to connect with growing processes, to form personal connections with producers, and to have fun along the way!
Make a reservation at Luna Valley Farm for wood-fired pizza with locally-sourced ingredients and engage in community surrounded by their fields and animals. Seed Savers Exchange to learn how the organization stewards Americaâs culturally diverse and endangered garden and food crop legacy for present and future generations. While there, shop for seeds, add items to your garden collection, and hike around the property to see what makes this site so special. Explore at Pinter's Gardens and Pumpkins to find a great collection of plants and homemade goods. Be sure to visit in October to enjoy their pumpkin patch, which offers hours of entertainment with agriculture-inspired activities for all ages. And donât forget to shop at the Decorah Farmers Market Wednesdays 3-6PM and Saturdays 9AM-12PM May to October in Downtown Decorah to have the best selection of local food and goods from Northeast Iowaâs small producers and artisans.
*Itâs National Travel and Tourism Week, and we are excited to share highlights of some of the locations and activities that make Decorah and Winneshiek County so great! The video features 4 of many sites around Winneshiek County that work to offer opportunities for visitors to connect with farms and producers.
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Celebrating the Decorah Area's Small Businesses
The Decorah Area is home to more than 300 small businesses. â¤ď¸ Some just opened this past year, like Driftless Botanicals â a one-stop destination for all things houseplants. Others are celebrating decades long anniversaries and store expansions. No matter where you stop in Decorah and Winneshiek County, we think youâll love meeting the small business owners and staff that call this area home!
Drift less. DISCOVER MORE.
*Itâs National Travel and Tourism Week, and we are excited to share highlights of some of the locations and activities that make Decorah and Winneshiek County so great! The video features some of the 300+ locally-owned small businesses.
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Trout Run Trail - Decorah, IA
Are you ready for your next outdoor adventure?
It's extra easy to opt outside in Decorah and Winneshiek County! Bike, hike, camp, swim, paddle, ski, snowshoe, and more. From miles of single-track trails, to miles of the Upper Iowa River, this area of the Driftless Region is known as an outdoor oasis for adventure pursuits year-round.
Drift less. EXPLORE MORE.
*Itâs National Travel and Tourism Week, and we are excited to share highlights of some of the locations and activities that make Decorah and Winneshiek County so great! The video features a portion of the paved 11-mile Trout Run Trail loop, which travels throughout Decorah and Winneshiek County.
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Decorah - John McGivern's Main Streets Preview
The Decorah episode of John McGivern's Main Streets debuts today! Take a look at this sneak peak, but then be sure to watch the full episode too.
Where to watch:
âď¸On PBS Wisconsin today - Thursday, March 21st at 7pm
âď¸On the John McGivern's Main Streets YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_Lf4nNwdf8
âď¸On the free PBS App
Featured from Decorah:
Hammel Jewelers, Seed Savers Exchange, Nordic Fest, Downtown Decorah Betterment's Lawn Chair Night, Gravestone Cleaning Service of Northeast Iowa, Big Driftless, Decorah Parks and Recreation, The Decorah Impact Crater and Sea Scorpion, Luther College, Friends of the Decorah Fish Hatchery, Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, Iowa Rotocast Plastics, Decorah Community School District High School Garden, Porter House Museum, Twin Springs Supper Club, The Whippy Dip - Decorah, Iowa, Sugar Bowl, and glimpses of so much more!
Travel Iowa Visit Northeast Iowa Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce Winneshiek County Development & Tourism, Inc.
Decorah Views from the Winneshiek County Courthouse
POV: Looking out over Decorah, from the Winneshiek County Courthouse. â¤ď¸
đ¸: Summer 2023
See Yourself Here: Local Flavors in Decorah, Iowa
Decorah needs your VOTE! USA TODAY 10Best has launched their 2024 Readers' Choice contests, and Decorah is in the running for two awards:
1. Best Small Town Beer Scene
2. Best Beer Label -- Radiant Haze / Toppling Goliath Brewing Co.
THE DETAILS: Vote, using the links below, until Monday, February 26th. You can vote once per day for the run of the contest!
Best Small Town Beer Scene: https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-small-town-beer-scene-2024/
Best Beer Label:
https://www.10best.com/awards/travel/best-beer-label-2024/
We love our local breweries and cidery!
Toppling Goliath Brewing Co., Pulpit Rock Brewing Company, PIVO Brewery and Blepta Studios, Convergence CiderWorks
Decorah Area Chamber of Commerce Winneshiek County Development & Tourism, Inc. DecorahNews.com Decorah Newspapers Travel Iowa Visit Northeast Iowa
