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“Harlequin’s Cloak” Puppet Theatre
Amaze and amuse yourself with puppets so real you’ll think they’re breathing in Luman Coad & Coad Canada Puppets recreation of the Commedia dell’Arte pantomime theatre of Copenhagen’s Tivoli Gardens Peacock Theatre in Denmark. Enjoy a timeless story of Harlequin, Columbine & Pierrot. Free. We: Moorhead Public Library 2pm (218-233-7594); Th: Fargo’s Dr. James Carlson Library 10:30am (701-476-4040); West Fargo Public Library 6:30pm (701-433-5460) Sponsored by a grant from Lake Region Arts Council & Paul D.F. Pratt

Norwegian Smørbrød Luncheon & Craft Show
Dine on smørbrød (open-face sandwiches), potet klub (potato dumplings), rømmegrøt (cream porridge), lefse & more. ($) (701-232-9222) Sons of Norway, Downtown Fargo: We 10am-3pm Sponsored by Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge

Swedish Midsommar Fest
Celebrate the longest day of the year around the Majstång (Midsummer pole). Bring a dinner dish to share and dance to the Bröderna Trück Orchestra from Sweden. (701-235-6357) Fargo Park District-Rheault Farms, South Fargo: We 6pm Potluck Picnic; 7pm Program & Dance Sponsored by Swedish Cultural Heritage Society

Danish Friendship Reception
Make connections with new and old friends as Danes & Danish-Americans share Danish Culture to Bridge the Past & Future. RSVP required. (218-299-5452) Concordia College Knutson Center Centrum, Moorhead: Th 5-6:30pm Sponsored by Danish American Center, Danish Immigrant Museum, Red River Danes

24th Annual Scandinavian Dinner with Nidaros Cathedral Boys Choir
Enjoy Nordic National Anthems, a formal sit-down dinner & music by Norway’s premier boys choir from Trondheim. Tickets by reservation only. ($18) (218-299-3454) Concordia College Memorial Auditorium, Moorhead: Th 7pm Sponsored by Concordia College C-400

1870s Swedish Pioneer Bergquist Cabin
Tour this early historical cabin, then make a woven heart or bookmark and enjoy Swedish music by Ron Anderson. (218-299-5520) Bergquist Cabin, Moorhead: 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

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Play the sophisticated way. When the sun goes down, the temperature goes up. Gourmet dinners, jazz sets, runic songs & uptown hors d’oeuvres.
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(Free-$) Downtown Fargo: Fr 5pm-11pm Sponsored by Nordic Culture Clubs, Host Establishments

Sankt Hans Aften Dinner & Dance
Crown St. Hans, enjoy a turkey dinner with lefse and dance to Norway’s Gamle Aker Spelemannslag during this Norwegian Midsummer celebration. Reservations required. (701-232-9222) (Dinner $12.75/Adults & $6.25/Youth) (Concert/Dance Free Will Donation) Sons of Norway, Downtown Fargo: Fr 5-7 Dinner, 7pm Crowning of Sankt Hans, Concert & Dance Sponsored by Sons of Norway Kringen Lodge

Norwegian Singers Association of America Sangerfest
This 57th biennial singing festival includes two public concerts featuring beloved Norwegian songs sung by over 300 male choristers from the Upper Midwest & Norway. Tickets available only at the door. (701-237-9000 or 800-343-0093) Parade of Choruses-Fargo Civic Center Centennial Hall: Th 7pm ($7/Adult, Youth Free); Grand Concert-Fargo Civic Center Arena: Sa 7pm ($12/Adult, $6 Youth 12 & Under) Sponsored by Norwegian Singers Association of America
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The Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival is dedicated to our friends and relatives who have gone before us. Their spirits continue to inspire us today to celebrate our heritages and share our cultural roots with our communities. Festival Host
Nordic Culture Clubs
Festival Sponsors
Sons of Norway



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Sons of Norway



For More Info
Nordic Culture Clubs
PO Box 926
Fargo, ND 58107
Tel: 218-299-5452
Fax: 218-299-5451
FMSHF@ci.moorhead.mn.us
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