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Norwegian Tales of Enchantment
Listen as master storyteller Judith Simundson brings trolls &
other creatures to life through voice & song using the kvedling
musical folktale style.
Tu: Fargo Public Library at Trollwood
Park 2pm (701-241-1495); We: Fargo Public Library at Island Park
Gazebo 10am (701-241-1495); Moorhead Public Library 2pm (218-233-7594);
Th: Fargo Public Library at Rheault Farm Picnic Shelter 2pm (701-241-1495);
West Fargo Public Library 6:30pm (701-433-5460) Sponsored by Homewood
Suites by Hilton
The Eternal Hjemkomst
Witness the dedication of a bronze sculpture of a new “Hjemkomst”
by Dick Sanders commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the dream,
the ship, & the journey. Period Viking music by Krauka &
refreshments around the original “Hjemkomst."
Purchase tickets in advance, limited
number at the door. ($10) (218-299-5511). Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive
Center: Tu 4-6pm Cosponsored by the Heritage Hjemkomst Interpretive
Center
Norwegian Smørbrød Luncheon & Craft Show
Feast away on smørbrød (open-face sandwiches), potet
klub (potato dumplings), rømmegrøt (cream porridge),
søtsuppe (sweet fruit soup), lefse & more.
($) (701-232-9222) Sons of Norway:
We 10am-3pm Sponsored by the Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge
Swedish Midsommar Fest
Celebrate the longest day of the year around the Majstång
(Midsummer pole). Potluck picnic (bring a dish to share) & Swedish
folk musician Ross Sutter.
(701-280-1063) Gooseberry Park: 6pm
Potluck Picnic; 7pm Program & Dance Sponsored by the Swedish
Cultural Heritage Society
Nordic Business Summit
Plunge into the world of Scandinavian business ventures with CEO
Per Ophus & Executive Chef Willy Hansen of Norwill Gourmet Food
Services, Inc.—the largest distributor of Norwegian foods in
America.
Call for a detailed schedule or visit
www.Scandinavian HjemkomstFestival.org. (218-299-5452) Various Venues
around Fargo-Moorhead: Th Sponsored by Hornbacher’s Foods;
Hosted by the City of Fargo & the F-M Convention & Visitors
Bureau & the Nordic Culture Clubs
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23rd Annual Scandinavian Banquet
Enjoy stately Nordic National Anthems, a formal sit-down dinner,
& Norwegian folk musicians Atlie Lien Jensen (violin) &
Margrete Nordmoen (vocals) from Fargo’s Sister City Hamar,
Norway.
Tickets by reservation only. ($16)
(218-299-3454) Radisson Hotel, Downtown Fargo: Th 7-9pm Musicians
sponsored by the City of Hamar, Norway; Dinner hosted by Concordia
College C-400
1870s Swedish Pioneer Bergquist Cabin
Discover what the archivist dug up on John Bergquist & the Bergquist
Cabin. After your cabin tour, make a Swedish woven heart, listen
to Swedish music, & have treats.
Bergquist Cabin: Fr-Sa 1-4pm; Shuttle
Bus departs from the Hjemkomst Center at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm Sponsored
by Clay County Historical Society & Swedish Cultural Heritage
Society
Nordic Nightlife
The Vikings probably didn’t sit in the motel room at night
when they were “visiting” other countries. So, do what
your ancestors did—well, at least the legal stuff—and
get yourself out into the Nordic Nightlife at various venues. It’s
a whole different cultural experience.
See
detailed schedule here (320K PDF)> ($ & Free) Downtown
Fargo: Fr 5pm-11pm Cosponsored by Nordic Culture Clubs & Host
Establishments
Sankt Hans Afton Dinner & Dance
Enjoy a Norwegian Midsummer celebration including a turkey dinner,
crowning of St. Hans & dancing to the sounds of Halvard Haugens
Orchestra.
Reservations required. (701 232-9222)
($10/Adults & $5/Youth Dinner/Dance); ($5 Dance Only) Sons of
Norway Kringen Lodge: Fr 5-7 Dinner, 7:30pm Crowning of Sankt Hans,
8:30pm Dance Sponsored by the Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge
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