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Norsk Høstfest 2024 – September 25-28, 2024!

Event Start Date:
September 25, 2024		Event End Date:
September 28, 2024		Event Venue:
North Dakota State Fair Center

Norsk Høstfest 2024 will be held Wednesday September 25 through Saturday September 28th at the North Dakota State Fair Center.

 

Stay tuned to their website for ticketing information (https://hostfest.com/ticket-information/) 

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  • Crossings: Norway
  • 2025 Park Season – Syttende Mai Parade & Program
  • Huge thank you to our visitors and dedicated volunteers!

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3 days ago
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Well, it's almost St. Knuts Day, January 13th. Widely recognized as the day to take down the Christmas tree decorations and mark the end of the festive treats and celebrations. It has been another choice passage!!

Thus in honor of this, we will be turning off the beautiful lighted tree's Tuesday evening/early Wednesday AM.

We wish to extend our many thanks to all who have helped make this a joyous and wonderful passage for all, especially the Northern Lights Ranch, Western Plains Children's Choirs, Schock's Safe & Lock Service, Gate City Bank, Gefroh Electric, Minot Parks, iMagicon, Visit Minot, The staff and reporters from KMOT, @kyonariveratv and our friends from Minot Trending Topics News "Tommy James" and crew as well as our many friends of the park, The SONS of Norway Thor Lodge 4-067 www.facebook.com/share/g/161KMZiSd3/ The Swedish Society of Northwestern Norh Dakota www.facebook.com/groups/611665254153182/, The Dakota Finnish Society and our SHA Association members and board members who helped make this season celebration possible once again!!

Be sure to check out the history of St. Knuts Day on your favorite search engine. Some great history and heritage to be found!

Wishing all our very best this day and into the future!

"See you at the park!!"
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Well, its almost St. Knuts Day, January 13th. Widely recognized as the day to take down the Christmas tree decorations and mark the end of the festive treats and celebrations. It has been another choice passage!! Thus in honor of this, we will be turning off the beautiful lighted trees Tuesday evening/early Wednesday AM. We wish to extend our many thanks to all who have helped make this a joyous and wonderful passage for all, especially the Northern Lights Ranch, Western Plains Childrens Choirs, Schocks Safe & Lock Service, Gate City Bank, Gefroh Electric, Minot Parks, iMagicon, Visit Minot, The staff and reporters from KMOT, @kyonariveratv and our friends from Minot Trending Topics News Tommy James and crew as well as our many friends of the park, The SONS of Norway Thor Lodge 4-067 https://www.facebook.com/share/g/161KMZiSd3/ The Swedish Society of Northwestern Norh Dakota https://www.facebook.com/groups/611665254153182/, The Dakota Finnish Society and our SHA Association members and board members who helped make this season celebration possible once again!! Be sure to check out the history of St. Knuts Day on your favorite search engine. Some great history and heritage to be found! Wishing all our very best this day and into the future! See you at the park!! SHA
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3 weeks ago
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The Northern Lights Reindeer Ranch in Garrison is spreading Christmas cheer this holiday season. More: www.kfyrtv.com/2025/12/23/reindeer-ranch-garrison-brings-christmas-magic-community/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Wishing all a very blessed and safe Christmas and a Very Happy New Year 2026! Our SHA office will be on a holiday break from December 24th through January 5th. See you again this new year!! ... See MoreSee Less

Wishing all a very blessed and safe Christmas and a Very Happy New Year 2026! Our SHA office will be on a holiday break from December 24th through January 5th. See you again this new year!!
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What's happening in Minot?

For additional information on Minot events, parks, and attractions be sure to check out our Minot Community page for links to other fantastic Minot Organizations and attractions!

News

  • Crossings: Norway December 11, 2025
  • 2025 Park Season – Syttende Mai Parade & Program March 17, 2025
  • Huge thank you to our visitors and dedicated volunteers! October 16, 2023
  • KX News features park in One-Day ND Destinations series August 15, 2023
  • New Park Map – June 2023 June 5, 2023

Contact Us

Scandinavian Heritage Association, Inc.
1020 South Broadway
P.O. Box 862
Minot, ND 58702, USA

Phone: 701-852-9161

Summer season 2025, May 17th through September 30th.

Park Buildings
MON - SAT // 9 AM - 4 PM
SUN // 12 PM - 4 PM
*Park buildings will not be staffed by volunteers (closed) Friday July 4th or Monday September 1st (Labor Day). However park grounds will be open to visitors, normal summer hours.

Summer Gift Shop Hours
MON - FRI // 9 AM - 5 PM
SAT // 9:30 AM - 3 PM
SUN // CLOSED

SHA Office Hours

SUMMER
MON - FRI // 10AM - 4PM
SAT - SUN // Closed 

WINTER
MON - FRI // 1PM - 4PM
SAT - SUN // Closed 

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