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Celebrate Scandinavian Culture at Norsk Høstfest

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Scandinavian culture is alive and well and is celebrated each year in the fall at the North Dakota State Fair Center in Minot, North Dakota.

This year, the festival will be in late September 2018.

For the last 40 years, Norsk Høstfest has celebrated Scandinavian culture from all five of the Nordic nations: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, where you can dive in and experience the music, food, and culture of each country.

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There is no shortage of food or activities to see here!

Take some time to indulge in traditional cuisine at one of the many restaurants and cafes.

From main course meals served at En To Tre where you can enjoy six delicious courses prepared by a world-class chef that includes (but are not limited to) smoked salmon with fennel salad, Norwegian fish soup, honey, and sesame sautéed duck breast with mushrooms, onion chutney, and a potato tart and much, much more.

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If you are looking for something a bit lighter, check out one or two of the many cafés that offer some classical favorites such as Danish aebleskivers, Swedish meatballs, Nordic pizza, Oof-Da Tacos or Viking-on-a-Stick- Yum!

After filling up some delicious grub, you can look forward to some fantastic shopping.

Take some time to try on a pair of Swedish clogs and admire Nordic art. Maybe even buy some beautiful Scandinavian furniture and perfume to really be able to remember the experience’s sights and smells.

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Whatever you choose to take home, one thing is for sure- no matter your taste or budget, there is something for everyone to find as a priceless souvenir.

Love the nightlife?

There are free nightly dances from Wednesday through Saturday at 6:30 pm at the Skien Mezzanine where you can dance your heart out to live bands such as Dakota Rose, Fiddling Lefty, Crazy Mountain Express, 612Live, and Soul Shine.

After a day full of food tasting, shopping, and dancing, your family will surely be tired from the excitement.

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Thankfully, you can skip the long ride home because there are plenty of overnight accommodations that can fit any need. Many hotels and Airbnb’s in the area are available for a comfortable night stay with a hot shower and oversized bed.

Not a fan of chain hotels?

That’s okay too!

At Norsk Høstfest, there are also options to camp the old-fashioned way in a tent or bring along your camper or RV for a more relaxed and rustic family vacation.

Either way, one thing is certain at the Norsk Høstfest festival- the more, the merrier.

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There are group benefits if a crowd of 20 or more comes together.

Some of these benefits include a discount price on tickets, the best available tickets at the time of the purchase, and two complimentary tickets for every bus of 20 or more people to a single event.

This added benefit is a perfect time for family reunions to gather and spend some quality time exploring, eating, dancing, and making great family memories together.

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So whether coming from down the street or crossing the Canadian border, this festival has something for everyone in the family!

I can’t wait to see you there!

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  1. Angie Away says:

    Nothing I like more than traveling in costume! What a fun event!