Viola is a small town with a population of 437. The first settlers arrived in 1854 and the village was laid out and platted the next year. An annual event held in Viola is their Horse and Colt Show. This show has been around for almost one hundred years. This event consists of a cattle show, small animal show, truck/tractor pull, parade, crafts, food stands, and evening dances.--Information taken from the book: Vernon County Heritage, copyright 1994.