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The park buildings open for the season Wednesday May 17th, 2023!  And of course all the festivities to be included for  Constitution Day is the national day of Norway and is an official public holiday observed on 17 May each year. Among Norwegians, the day is referred to as Syttende Mai (“Seventeenth of May”), Nasjonaldagen (“National Day”), or Grunnlovsdagen (“Constitution Day”)

Park buildings will be open as volunteers are able to staff. Inclement weather may impact the schedule.

Hours:
9 AM to 4 PM Monday through Saturday
12PM to 4 PM Sunday

Julefest December 12, 2022 Monday at 6pm at the Grand Hotel
· The menu will be roast beef dinner and homemade dessert. The cost is $18 per person. MUST RSVP by Friday, December 9th, by calling Joan Varty at 839-1308.

· Sons of Norway Foundation selling raffle tickets $1 each.
o Prizes are:
o Dale of Norway Sweater Size XXL
o Nordstrikk Norwegian Sweater- Made in Norway
o Porsgrund Commemorative Plate-Julen 1996
o Porsgrund Commemorative Plate- Telemark
o Rosemaled Bowl- Telemark Style
· Drawing December 12th, 2022 at 8pm – Grand Hotel
· Need Not Be Present To Win

Lille Julaften (Little Christmas Eve) Come and see how Norwegians prepare for and celebrate Christmas!
Sunday December 4, 2022 starting at 2pm –  Thor Lodge 1020 S Broadway Scandinavian Center- Lower Level. Open to the public, free of charge.

Gol Stave Church open to the public Sunday December 11, 2022 from 1PM to 4PM – No charge. Dress warm! The authentic building has no heat.

A Special Community Caroling Event at the Stave Church, Saturday, December 10 from 2PM to 3PM

Join in singing familiar carols in an acoustical marvel. Hosted by the Swedish Society of Northwest North Dakota – No Charge

· Gol Stave Church open to the public Sunday, Dec 4 from 1PM to 4PM – No Charge. Dress warm! The authentic building has no heat.

Celebrate the Christmas Season by visiting the Gol Stave Museum at the Scandinavian Heritage Park. Enjoy the totally unique experience of being in a replica of a 13th Century church decorated in simple splendor. Find a simple joy and peace that will transform your holiday experience. Dress warm! The authentic building has no heat.

Taube Museum Holiday Twilight Tour of Homes– Saturday, December 3, 2022 from 3pm to  7pm

This year the Gol Stave Church has been added to the Tour of Homes. Enjoy the totally unique experience of being in a replica of a 13th Century church decorated in simple splendor. Find a simple joy and peace that will transform your holiday experience. Dress warm! The authentic building has no heat.

Tickets $16 Advance and $20 At the Door. Tickets are available at all Market Place Food grocery stores, Art Main, NW Art Center. Kick off the holidays with the annual Tour of Homes! Enjoy a cookie walk, silent auction, Festival of the Arts, and beautiful decorations.

About this Event: ‘Tis the season for the Taube Museum of Art’s Holiday Twilight Tour of Homes Fundraiser! The Taube Museum of Art is happy to present, the Holiday “Twilight” Tour of Homes for 2022 after a 2 year hiatus. It will be held on December 3, 2022 from 3pm-7pm, with tastefully decorated homes and cultural destinations for you to enjoy and delight in every detail. Enjoy a day of dazzling fun with your $16 ticket. Day of the Tour tickets are $20 and will be available at the Taube Museum of Art, as well as at each home. By purchasing a ticket, attendees will be supporting the Taube Museum of Art and have a delightful time viewing beautiful holiday decorations.

SPECIAL EVENT – LIGHTING OF THE HERITAGE PARK 2022

A special Holiday event has been scheduled for Friday November 25th at 5:30 PM to light the park for this holiday season. Please join us by the Visit Minot welcome center for a beautifully illuminated stroll around the park.

Midsummer Festival in the Park – June 17-19, 2022

The dates are set… gnomes, trolls and volunteers are busy crafting and planning the 2022 Midsummer Festival! This year’s Midsummer Festival will be held June 17^th – 19^th. at the Scandinavian Heritage Park. A fun, family friendly event, open to the public without a general admission fee.

Last year’s festival was the largest to date, and we are hoping to build on that for this year to include even more fun and heritage! This year’s event will include music, demonstrations, workshops, delicious food and treats, cool refreshments, fun activities for kids, traditional Maypole dances, an evening bonfire by the pond (weather permitting) and wrap up with a non-denominational Sunday morning gathering at the beautiful Gol-Stave Church! We want all to be inspired and share the rich cultural heritage of Scandinavia by joining us for the 2022 Midsummer Festival!

The Scandinavian Heritage Association Midsummer Festival is held each June and is a celebration of summer solstice, the longest day of the year. lt is a celebration of the ushering in of light, after the long dark winters and is a cherished tradition in Scandinavia. This holiday is considered the second most important holiday of the year, after Christmas.

The Scandinavian Heritage Park located in Minot, North Dakota is a magical place where you’ll find remembrances and replicas from each of the five Scandinavian and Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Midsummer Festival 2022 Full Schedule

Can you help sponsor this year’s Midsummer event!

We sincerely appreciate individual donations and are seeking business sponsorships to help offset associated costs as we diligently work to present this event to the public without admission fee or cost. Individuals and businesses can make contributions on our donations page or email us at shaevents@srt.com or call 701-852-9161 to request additional information.

If you are a business and would like to make a contribution online to become a sponsor, please note “Business Sponsorship” in the memo box in the secure payment portal and we will follow up with you to gather your business sponsorship information. In demonstration of our gratitude, the Scandinavian Heritage Association would like to promote your business/organization on our event advertising as well as during the festival.

Thank you for helping make this year’s event the best yet!

Scandinavian Heritage Association, Midsummer Committee.