
Other local events include community-wide garage sales, the Coffee Break Celebration and Dog Daze in August and Victorian Holiday in December.

There are folk dancing performances by the world famous Stoughton Norwegian Dancers, exhibits of Norwegian rosemaling (painting) and hardanger (needlework), a Norse costume style show, Norwegian church services, a smorgasbord of Norwegian foods, a variety of musical performances, and an Ugliest Troll Drawing Contest. Syttende Mai is a very colorful, gala, family-oriented affair with many people wearing authentic Norse costumes. The words “Syttende Mai” are Norwegian for “seventeen May,” and we hold the event on the weekend closest to May 17 each year. Syttende Mai – The Norwegian heritage of many of Stoughton’s citizens is celebrated each year as our entire town and thousands of guests observe Syttende Mai. The custom viking ship bar will serve up microbrews, local wine or your favorite cocktail. Viking Brew Pub is the place to go for quality pub style food. Owners Kale and Kaitlyn provide an ever changing, mouth watering farm to table dining experience in a trendy atmosphere. Chef Sean routinely serves up world class cuisine. Big Sky is an elegant boutique restaurant offering formal fine dining. They are recognized as serving the best Kansas City BBQ outside Kansas City and their salmon keeps you coming back.

Laz Bistro has a long history of serving the community for many years.

There are many fine dining restaurants within walking distance of the B&B.
