Ephraim, Wis. (June 28, 2025) – The Ephraim Business Council presented the 60th Fyr Bal Festival on Saturday, June 21 in Ephraim. The event celebrated the start of the summer season with daylong festivities along the shore of Eagle Harbor.
The festival embraced the Scandinavian heritage of the Village with Viking canoe excursions along the harbor, flower crown making, Viking axe throwing, and a Kubb tournament, sponsored by the Ephraim Historical Foundation. Skogtroll entertained attendees with the history and music of ancient Norway.
There were plenty of activities to entertain visitors throughout the day. The cherry pie and ice cream eating contests drew huge crowds and the children’s activities on the lawn of Ephraim Shores Resort provided music and fun for the littlest Fyr Bal attendees. Artisan vendors offered a variety of goods, from plant your own succulents to henna body art, there were plenty of options for shoppers. The Ephraim Fire Department sold their delicious brats and other food vendors brought options like tacos, barbecue, fresh doughnuts, and various Thai treats.
Scandinavian Dancers kicked off the traditional Chieftain Ceremony where 60 years of past Fyr Bal Chieftains were honored. Dr. Michael McCutcheon was then dramatically announced as the 60th Chieftain. McCutcheon was honored for his involvement in the Ephraim Fire Department and Ephraim Men’s Club as well as being the Village Board President for the past 12 years. After the ceremony, McCutcheon traversed to the shore of Eagle Harbor where he lit the iconic, towering bonfire. Fire performers then twirled and twisted their dancing flames until the fireworks lit the sky over the Village and brought the 60th celebration of Fyr Bal to a momentous close.
The Ephraim Business Council looks forward to celebrating the 61st Fyr Bal festival on Saturday, June 20, 2026.
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