Westby is a city in Vernon County, Wisconsin, United States.

33.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

30.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The local economy was built on agriculture, with a strong tradition of cooperative businesses.

Another important local business, also based on agriculture and is also a Co-op, is Accelerated Genetics, formerly Tri-State Breeders.

The Norwegian flavor of the town is captured in the name of a store, Uff Da Shoppe.

Bus service towards La Crosse or Viroqua is provided seven times daily per direction by Scenic Mississippi Regional Transit.

[13] Westby has one of the largest ski jumping hills in the United States.

The event includes a parade to introduce all of the participating countries, a competition for "Snowflake" royalty, and opportunities for local businesses to sell their wares.

The festival's main attractions are the cultural shops, where many Norwegian products are sold; the food stands; and the troll hunt.

At the start of the weekend, a small troll, standing several inches tall, is hidden somewhere within the city limits.

In recent years, Westby has held a town festival to mark Leif Erikson Day.