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Light Up Scandinavian Heritage Park

Event Start Date:
November 22, 2025		Event End Date:
November 22, 2025		Event Venue:
Scandinavian Heritage Park
Join us on November 22nd at 6 PM (lights on around that time) for a magical evening to kickstart your holiday spirit! ✨
Experience the park glowing like never before! 🕯️✨
We’re back and ready to celebrate! Last year, we had a blast with caroling and cocoa, and we can’t wait to do it again!
🎅 Special Guests: Mr. Grinch, Santa, and more friends will be joining us! 🎄
This event is free to attend, and there will be free goodies for kids while supplies last! Central Brew will be onsite, offering delicious hot drinks to keep you warm, so bring a little cash if you’d like.
Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and let’s make it a night to remember!

2025 Park Season – Syttende Mai Parade and program

Event Start Date:
May 17, 2025		Event End Date:
May 17, 2025		Event Venue:
Scandinavian Heritage Park

Saturday May 17th, 2025 will kick off the 2025 Park Season!

This season we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the dedication of the Gol Stave Church and Dala Horse!

Syttende Mai – Thor Lodge 

We are going to have an extra special 17 Mai this year.  2025 marks the 25th anniversary of the Gol Stave Church.  Thor Lodge will partner with the Scandinavian Heritage Association as they begin the commemoration of the Stave Church.  We remember that Thor Lodge and many of its members were integral in bringing this masterpiece to Minot.

The Syttende Mai itinerary starts with the parade beginning at the Scandinavian Visitors Center at noon.  As we parade through the park, we will stop at the Stave Church for a short program and a brief musical/vocal piece.  We will continue the parade back to Thor Lodge where pølse i lompe (a hot dog or sausage wrapped in lomper which is a smaller thicker lefse) will be served.  Bløtkake decorated as the Norwegian flag and a 6-foot Kransekake will be served as well.  Jerry Schlag will entertain with the accordion.

Members please bring your children, grandchildren and friends.  Dress up in your finest Norsk wear – sweaters, bunads, or flag shirts.  Bring a Norwegian flag to wave.  17 Mai is on a Saturday this year so we are hoping to have lots of kids in attendance – just as it is in Norway.  Hurra for syttende mai!

 

Mid Summer Festival 2025

Event Start Date:
June 20, 2025		Event End Date:
June 22, 2025		Event Venue:
Scandinavian Heritage Park

The Scandinavian Heritage Association along with it’s partners and sponsors will hold the Mid Summer Festival Friday June 20th (4pm – 10pm), Saturday June 21st (9am – 10pm), and Sunday June 22nd (11:30 am). Family-friendly! Something for everyone!

  • Music
  • Food
  • Vendors
  • Bonfires
  • Beer Garden
  • and so much more!


Midsummer Festival 2025 Schedule

Click Here for full PDF Schedule.

Event Premiere Sponsors: Aggie Foundation & MSU Beaver Boosters
Supporting sponsors: AT&T | AFLAC – Sara Thorson Agency | Sons of Norway | Daughters of Norway | The Swedish Society of Northwest ND | The Finnish Society | Northwest Projector | Morelli’s Distributing | Blue Rider

Full Event Schedule

Date Time Event
Friday, June 20 4 – 7 p.m. Heritage House, Sigdal House and Gol Stav Church open
Friday, June 20 5 p.m. Funtyme DJ Music with Lois Zahn – Stage
Friday, June 20 5 p.m. Ribbon Cutting by Minot Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors Red Coats / Heritage House – Grand Reopening / After Heritage House – Ardeth Stevens Memorial Stage
Friday, June 20 5 – 10 p.m. Blue Rider Adult Beverages & Scandinavian Beer
Friday, June 20 5 – 10 p.m. Pinks Bar and Grill Food – Parking lot
Friday, June 20 5 – 9 p.m. Sons of Norway Thor Lodge, Root Beer Floats – Located by Visitor’s Center
Friday, June 20 6 – 7 p.m. Glenburn Jazz Band – Stage
Friday, June 20 7 p.m. Midsummer Welcoming and Flag Ceremony, honoring 200-year Anniversary of Norwegian Immigration, special guests.
Friday, June 20 7:30 p.m. Presentation of John Sinn Award for Community Service – Stage
Friday, June 20 7:30 p.m. Marsha DesLauriers – Special Music
Friday, June 20 8:30 p.m. Abba Music Hour and Oldies Rock by Funtyme DJ – Stage
Friday, June 20 8:30 p.m. Bonfire, weather permitting.
Friday, June 20 10 p.m. Midsummer Event Closes for the day.
Friday, June 20 11 p.m. Park Closes
Saturday, June 21 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Swedish Fika-Seven Bites and coffee – Nordic Pavilion, Dala Fundraiser
Saturday, June 21 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Daughters of Norway, Baked Goods Sale – Nordic Pavilion
Saturday, June 21 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Jerry Schlag – Live Accordion Music, Nordic Pavilion
Saturday, June 21 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Krans Flower Crowns for sale, SHA Information Booth
Saturday, June 21 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Viking Market (Variety of Vendors)
Saturday, June 21 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lecture Series – Visitors Center Basement – Sons of Norway Room
Saturday, June 21 10 a.m. Author & Historian Barb Solberg-Midsummer Reflections
Saturday, June 21 11 a.m. Roll and Feast DIY Lefse Extravaganza with Liz Gjelstad
Saturday, June 21 12 p.m. Artist Jane Kalmbach – Scandinavian Folk Art Class
Saturday, June 21 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Funtyme DJ Music with Lois Zahn, entertainment.
Saturday, June 21 11 a.m. Graces Notes Music – Stage
Saturday, June 21 12 p.m. Royal Rebel Cheer Dances – Stage
Saturday, June 21 12 – 5 p.m. Finnish Sauna Open
Saturday, June 21 12 – 5 p.m. Visit the Viking Tails Norwegian Forest Cats
Saturday, June 21 12 – 10 p.m. Blue Rider Adult Beverages & Scandinavian Beer
Saturday, June 21 12 – 9 p.m. Sons of Norway Thor Lodge, Root Beer Floats – Located by Visitor’s Center
Saturday, June 21 12 – 10 p.m. Pinks Bar and Grill Food – Parking Lot
Saturday, June 21 1 p.m. Frozen T-shirt Races, Games, Parachute for Kids – Stage area
Saturday, June 21 1 – 3 p.m. Children’s Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, June 21 2 p.m. Marsha DesLauriers, musical story time for kids – Main stage
Saturday, June 21 3 p.m. Royal Rebel Cheer Dances – Stage
Saturday, June 21 3:15 p.m. Cosplay Contest – Stage
Saturday, June 21 4 p.m. Inspirational Hoops Dance with Jamie – Stage
Saturday, June 21 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Daniel Starks Music – Stage
Saturday, June 21 5:30 – 7 p.m. Gene Putnam and Michael Greenup Music – Stage
Saturday, June 21 7 p.m. Second Annual AFLAC Surströmming (Stinky Fish) Eating Contest – Stage area
Saturday, June 21 7:45 – 8:30 p.m. Dakota Chappy Music – Stage
Saturday, June 21 8:30 – 10 p.m. Funtyme DJ Music with Lois Zahn – Stage
Saturday, June 21 8:30 p.m. Bonfire, weather permitting
Saturday, June 21 10 p.m. Midsummer Event Closes
Saturday, June 21 11 p.m. Park Closes
Sunday, June 22 11:30 a.m. Non-denominational Service with Pastor Dykeman – Gol Stave Church

We hope to see you there!

Light Up The Park 2024!

Event Start Date:
November 16, 2024		Event End Date:
November 16, 2024		Event Venue:
Scandinavian Heritage Park

Join us on November 16th at 6 PM (lights on around that time) for a magical evening to kickstart your holiday spirit!

Full event details and share with friends from the Facebook Event page!

🌟 Experience the park glowing like never before!

We’re back and ready to celebrate! Last year, we had a blast with caroling and cocoa, and we can’t wait to do it again!

🎅 Special Guests: Mr. Grinch, Santa, and more friends will be joining us!

Caroling Stroll through the park with MSU Choral Society and Western Plains Children’s Choir.

Here’s a revised announcement that includes all those details:

This event is free to attend, and there will be free goodies for kids while supplies last! Central Brew will be onsite, offering delicious hot drinks to keep you warm, so bring a little cash if you’d like. Here’s the drink menu:

  • Coffee: $2.50
  • Apple Cider: $3.00
    Hot Chocolate: $3.50
  • Chai Tea: $4.00

Plus, we have even more holiday surprises in store!

Stay tuned for announcements that will make your season unforgettable! 🎄

Mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and let’s make it a night to remember!

Let us know if you can make it and share this event with friends, Facebook Event page.