Every February, the people of Mount Horeb shake off the winter blues with a quirky, fun-filled festival honoring their Scandinavian roots. The Scandihoovian Winter Festival is a weekend-long celebration packed with activities for all ages—so grab your red pointy hat and join in!

Festival Overview:

📍 Friday - Sunday
🔍 Downtown Troll Town Scavenger Hunt – Explore the town while hunting for hidden trolls!

📍 Saturday
🎨 Kids' Viking Helmet Craft at the Public Library
🚴‍♂️ Scandi-Fatty Fat Tire Bike Race at Tyrol Basin – 5- and 10-mile frosty trail options
❄️ Snow Sculptures at Evangelical Lutheran Church
🍪 Scandinavian Baking Demos at Driftless Historium - including Krumkake & Lefse!
🎤 Adult Spelling Bee at Martinson Hall
🦃 Frozen Turkey Bowling at Garfield Park Ice Rink
🔦 Cave of the Mounds Black Light Tour

📍 Sunday
🥞 Mount Horeb Rotary's SUPER BRUNCH
🛍️ Optimist Club Silent Auction at Tyrol Basin

This festival started in 2011 as an antidote to post-holiday crankiness, bringing locals together for a mix of outdoor adventure, friendly competition, and heartwarming Scandinavian traditions. Whether you're biking, bowling with frozen turkeys, or cheering on your neighbors, one rule remains: No crankiness allowed!

Visit Mount Horeb this February and experience winter the Scandihoovian way! 🎩❄️

More event details here.