Midsommar Dag
The most important holiday of the year and one of the most uniquely Swedish in the way it is celebrated. The Majstang (the Swedish version of a Maypole) is decorated with greens and flowers then raised in the center of town. Traditional Swedish music and dances celebrate the long days of summer!
Historic Buildings Open FREE 10-1 and after program
10-4 pm: Craft and Art Fair, Swedish Genealogy Society of Minnesota will be available to answer questions
10-1 St. Paul Kubb Club Society demonstration
11:30 to 12:30: Children’s “Immigrant for a Day” Activities, Games and Crafts
Participate in traditional Swedish Culture by enjoying a Midsommer picnic in the park! Picnic packs featuring a variety of Swedish Smorsbord (open faced sandwiches), fresh fruit and Swedish potato salad will be available for purchase for $8 in the gazebo beginning at 11 a.m. Gammelgården’s popular dala lunches, which include peanut butter and jelly sandwich and picnic fare geared toward the youngsters will also be available for $5. Beverages will be available under the canopy – Coffee, Lemonade, keg root beer and water. Purchase your refillable cup for $1!
New this year will be our bake sale tent, open from 10 am to 4 pm. You will find Swedish treats as well as family friendly sharing sized sweets.
1pm: Raising of the Majstang followed by program of music and folk dances
Dates
- Saturday, June 27, 2020 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Rates
- tours of buildings – free: FREE
Food vendors will charge. All other activities are free.