Midsummer in Swedish America 2016

If you think you missed a Midsummer celebration, think again - because there are still some celebrations scheduled in different parts of the U.S. Check our comprehensive listing here. 

  • "Midsommarkrans" at Midsommar in New York's Battery Park. Photo: Dag Bennstrom.

  • Find the event close to you and enjoy the maypole and music, food and flowers, dancing and joy … a piece of Swedish culture and tradition you don't want to miss. This is what it's all about - Swedish Midsummer 101

  • Kids decorating a maypole Midsummer 2011. Photo by Michael Bray

  • No celebration listed close to you? For continuous info from all over the U.S., see events at http://www.nordstjernan.com/calendar (and upload your own celebration, listing is free) Also, find your local SWEA chapter by going to www.swea.org - almost every SWEA organization will celebrate this day.

  • Midsummer maypole

  • STATE BY STATE:

    California
    San Pedro, (Norwegian Church)
    25 Jun 2016
    SWEA Los Angeles, SACC-LA’s & The Swedish Church’s Midsummer celebration. Maypole decorating, dance and food. More info www.losangeles.swea.org or www.svenskakyrkan.se/losangeles Email: losangeles@swea.org or losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se or call 310-292-7080

  • Midsummer is the easiest of all Swedish holidays when it comes to food as the menu is practically given; herring, preferrably matjes herring, spring potatoes with sour cream and chives.

  • House of Sweden, San Diego
    26 Jun 2016 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Midsummer celebration. Swedish food, a Swedish choir, folk dancing and dance around the Maypole. Swedish Meatballs and pastries. More info www.houseofsweden.us Email: houseofswedensd@gmail.com or suzanhagstrom@yahoo.com or pat.coffey@cox.net or call 619-300-1738 or 619-286-8293

  • Midsummer maypole at Old World Wisconsin, 2014. Photo George Katsekes, Jr.

  • Rolling Hills Estates, Los Angeles
    27 Jul 2016 5:00 PM
    Annual Midsummer Shrimp Feast at Nansen Field. All you can eat of you- peel shrimp and other delicious food will be offered. Dancing around the maypole. Reservations! For more info www.nansenfield.org or midsummer@nansenfield.com or or NansenField@yahoo.com or southbaybookkeeping@roadrunner.com or 310-546-6680

  • Photo: Dag Bennstrom

  • Sveadal, Morgan Hill
    18 Jun 2016 10:00 AM–11:30 PM
    Swedish American Patriotic League 122th Midsummer Celebration. Maypole, dancing, music & Dinner. More info www.sveadal.org Email midsummertickets@sveadal.org or call 408-779-2854 or 415-407-0095 or 408-782-4631

  • Ulf Kirchdorfer's book, "Swede Among the Rednecks" - available at <a href="http://tinyurl.com/ztt7kbr" target="_blank">“Amazon”</a> or through Nordstjernan, 1.800.827.9333

  • Vasa Park Agoura
    26 Jun 2016 8:30 AM –6:00 PM
    The Swedish American Central Association Annual Midsummer Festival. Maypole, dancing, singing, Children’s Games, Spelmanslag and Folk Dancing. Info www.vasapark.org, email: info@vasapark.org or lkosvic@gmail.com call 563-923-5828 or 818-894-2836

  • Midsummer is something all Swedes look forward to, and a tradition that non- Swedes can fall in love with easily as well. In short, a piece of culture to be proud of. Find a Midsummer event near you through our Midsummer in Swedish America listing. Photo: Yuliya Evstratenko

  • Colorado
    Estes Park
    24 Jun 2016 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    25 Jun 2016 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
    26 Jun 2016 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Scandinavian midsummer celebration with Maypole, Scandinavian food, crafts, dancing, music, Scandinavian Folkdancers, Viking re-enactors and Vintage Volvo and Saab auto show. More info www.estesmidsummer.com, email: info@estesmidsummer.com or bouldercathy46@gmail.com or call 303-449-9596

  • Photo: Yuliya Evstratenko

  • Grand Junction
    12 Jun 2016 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Swedes of the Grand Valley Midsummer Celebration at Hawthorne Park, between Gunnison and Hill avenues and N 4th and N 5th streets. Email linda.robi2@gmail.com or call 970-250-2553.

  • No Midsummer without a wreath in your hair.

  • Connecticut
    Fairfield
    25 Jun 2016 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Annual Midsummer Fest at The Scandinavian Club. Maypole, music and dance. More info www.thescandinavianclub.com or scanclubnews@hotmail.com or carinak2010@hotmail.com or 203-259-1571

  • Vasa Park, Meriden
    26 Jun 2016 11:30 AM – 6:00 PM
    Traditional Swedish Midsommarfest. Maypole, music, dance, entertainment and food. More info on Facebook: Vasa-Park-South-Meriden-Connecticut or steinmillerl@gmail.com or call 203-238-7829 or 860-563-0040

  • Illinois
    Andersonville
    10 Jun 2016 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    11 Jun 2016 11:00 AM - 10.00 PM
    12 Jun 2016 11:00 AM - 10.00 PM
    50th Annual Midsommarfest. Maypole, Swedish Music, dancing, kids’ entertainment, delicious food and ethnic dance troupes and cutting-edge bands. Info: http://www.andersonville.org/events/midsommarfest/

  • Bishop Hill
    18 Jun 2016 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
    Music Festival and Midsommar Celebration. Music for the whole family. Procession to the Colony School. Decoration and dancing around the Maypole, Barn Dance. Info www.bishophill.com or Call 309-927-3899 or Email: bhha@mymctc.net

  • Chicago
    11 Jun 2016 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
    Come celebrate Midsommar with the The Swedish American Museum. Traditional Swedish music and dancing around the Maypole! Info www.swedishamericanmuseum.org or museum@samac.org

  • Good Templer Park, Geneva
    19 Jun 2016 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Swedish Days, Geneva’s 106th Midsommar Festival. Arts & Crafts Fair, Folk Dancers, Maypole Celebration, Live Scandinavian Music and Dances, Children’s Choir, Viking Encampment and Swedish food. Info: www.swedishday.net, email: SwedishDay@gmail.com or jodymoreen@gmail.com or call 847-845-2640 or 863-268-4664

  • Geneva
    21 Jun 2016 – 26 Jun 2016
    Annual Midsummer Festival - Swedish Days. Singing and Dancing around the Maypole, Parade, great food, lutfisk tasting, carnival rides, live music, a craft show, Swedish entertainment and many children’s games. More info: Ph 630-232-6060 or www.genevachamber.com

  • Lake Forest
    25 Jun 2016 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    SWEA Chicago Midsummer Celebration. Dancing around the maypole, games and smörgåsbord. More info: http://chicago.swea.org/events/midsommar-2/ or sweachicagoprogram@gmail.com

  • Rockford
    18 Jun 2016 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    Swedish Historical Society hosts Midsommar Festival at the Erlander Museum. Maypole, Folk Dancers and entertainment, Swedish food & market, kid’s activities. More info www.swedishhistorical.org
    or 815-963-5559 or email: lristin@comcast.net

  • Vasa Park, South Elgin
    18 Jun 2016 3:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    11th Annual Scandinavian Midsummer Celebration. Maypole, dancing, kid’s activities, picnic, bonfire and music. More info: www.vasaparkil.com or call 630-665-7866 E-mail: vasaparkil@yahoo.com or matthewe0607@comcast.net or cmhoidahl@gmail.com

  • Iowa
    Willow Creek Park, Iowa City
    12 Jun 2016 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    Iowa City Swedish Club Midsommar Fest with Majstång, games and a potluck dinner. More info: www.iowacityswedishclub.com or jswan52246@aol.com 319-338-9129 or jsmadsen@mchsi.com 319-351-2595

  • Swedesburg
    16 Jul 2016 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Swedish Heritage Society Midsummer Fest. Majstång with dancing, music and Swedish folk songs. More info www.facebook.com/SwedesburgSwedishAmericanMuseum/ or email: swedish@iowatelecom.net or call 319-254-2317

  • Kansas
    Lindsborg
    18 Jun 2016 9:00 AM – 11:00 PM
    Midsummer’s Festival. May pole, Music, Scandinavian style food, Kubb, Folk Dancers, fun run, Arts & Crafts. More info www.midsummersfestival.com or www.visitlindsborg.com email: Info@MidsummersFestival.com or call 785-227-8687

  • Maine
    New Sweden
    17 Jun 2016 – 19 Jun 2016
    New Sweden Historical Society Midsommar Celebration. Maypole, Dancing, Fun and Food. More info Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewSwedenHistoricalSociety or Email: kitkis5@yahoo.com or call 207-896-7909 or 207-896-3416

  • Maryland
    Carderock Park, MD
    26 Jun 2016 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Midsummer Celebration hosted by ASA, Drott Lodge, and SWEA DC. Maypole, dancing, activities for children and Potluck dinner. For more info www.scandinavian-dc.org or www.swea.org/washingtondc or www.drott-lodge.org or email: gerry@schueman.com or washingtondc@swea.org

  • Massachusetts
    Newton
    18 Jun 2016 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Midsummer Picnic hosted by Scandinavian Cultural Center & SACC-NE. Maypole, dancing and Picnic with all-you-can-eat smörgåsbord. For more info www.scandicenter.org. or www.sacc-ne.org or email: kerry@scandicenter.org or info@sacc-ne.org or 617-795-1914 or 760-799-6333

  • Michigan
    Alaska, Grand Rapids
    25 Jun 2016 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    SAHS/WM Midsummer Fest. Dancing around the maypole, music, food, games, Kubb game and Kubb demonstration and more. For info call 616-530-1842 or 616-458-0420 or www.sahswm.org or info@sahswm.org or cairener@sbcglobal.net

  • Farmington Hills
    18 Jun 2016 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Swedish Club of Metropolitan Detroit’s Midsummer Celebration. Breafast and Brunch. Dancing around the maypole, music, Swedish Pancakes. For more info www.swedishclub.net or Email: aviking85@gmail.com or call 248-478-2563.

  • Minnesota
    Bemidji
    19 Jun 2016 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Bemidji A.S.I. Affilate 40th anniversary and celebration of Midsommar Fest! Decorating the Majstang. Procession, music, dancing and lunch. More info: Call 218-785-2368 or Email: Luckyswede2368@gmail.com

  • Halma, Jupiter Township
    22 Jun 2016 1:30 PM – 6:00 PM
    Agassiz Swedish Heritage Society celebrates Midsommar Fest with Maypole, Ringdance, Music and Smorgasbord. More info: Lyndon Johnson 218-843-2834 or Bryan Kays 612-968-6323 or lyndon_johnson@Yahoo.com or kaysx005@umn.edu

  • Minneapolis
    18 Jun 2016 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Midsommar Celebration at American Swedish Institute. Sing and dance around the maypole, Traditional Midsummer fare, handcrafts, flower wreath making. For more info: www.asimn.org or Call 612-871-4907

  • Minnehaha Falls Park, Minneapolis
    26 Jun 2016 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Scandinavian summer fest celebration by Svenskarnas Dag and Norway Day. Midsommar Loppet. Entertainment, Folk Dancing, Choruses, Maypole, singing, dancing and food, More info www.facebook.com/SvenskarnasDag/events?key=events&ref=page_internal or teddiane@mac.com or 612-825-8808 or 612-861-4793

  • Moorhead
    24 Jun 2016 – 25 Jun 2016 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    The 38th Annual Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Annual Midwest Viking Festivals. Music, Food, Crafts & Dance, Scandinavian entertainment, Viking Village, children’s activities. More info www.NordicCultureClubs.org or www.hcscconline.org, email nordiccultureclubsoffice@gmail.com or call 218-299-5452 or 218-299-5952

  • Nisswa
    10 Jun 2016 7:00PM – 10:00 PM
    11 Jun 2016 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    17th Annual Nisswa-stämman Scandinavian Folk Music Festival. 150 folk musicians performing, day-long dancing, dance instruction, a cultural children’s activity/performance tent, and great Scandinavian food. More info: www.nisswastamman.org email: nisswastamman@gmail.com or Call 218-764-2994

  • Scandia
    25 Jun 2016 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Gammelgården Museum Midsommar Dag Celebration. Majstång, dance, children’s activities & food. Info www.gammelgardenmuseum.org, email: museum@gammelgardenmuseum.org or 651-433-5053

  • Vining
    25 Jun 2016 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Leif Erikson, Sons of Norways Midsommar Celebration with Maypole, dancing, music and Potluck dinner. More Info Facebook: Leif Erikson, Sons of Norway, Vining MN, email: cbolsons@aol.com or 218-769-4296

  • Nebraska
    Oakland
    3 Jun 2016 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    4 Jun 2016 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
    5 Jun 2016 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
    Swedish Heritage Center’s Swedish Heritage festival. Scandinavian Dancers, Swedish food, Parade, Lego Dala Horse competition, Swedish Tractor pull etc. For more info www.facebook.com/pages/Swedish-Heritage-Center-Oakland-Nebraska/316494311871854 or Email: tada@abbnebraska.com or Call 402-380-9458

  • Omaha
    12 Jun 2016 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Omaha Committee. Annual Midsummer Celebration with maypole, crafts, Traditional Swedish music and dance. For more info www.omahamidsummer.wordpress.com/ Email: delstites@gmail.com or Call 402-830-6679

  • Stromsburg
    17 Jun 2016 1:00 PM –1:00 AM
    18 Jun 2016 7:00 AM –1:00 AM
    19 Jun 2016 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Stromsburg 63rd Swedish Midsummer Festival. Traditional Swedish Cuisine, games, Viking Festival, Swedish Dancers and entertainment. For more info www.theswedishfestival.com, Email: theswedishfestival@gmail.com or or charlesnoyd@gmail.com or Call 402-764-5265

  • New Jersey
    Vasa Park, Budd Lake, Hackettstown
    25 Jun 2016 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Swedish Midsummer Celebration by Vasa New Jersey District 6. Scandinavian Vendors, Food, Maypole, Folkdancing, entertainment by Smorgasbandet and Ed Hendela. Musical entertainment, Children’s Activities. More info, see http://www.vasaorder.net/eventnj/ or www.vasaparknj.com or Email: laurenmaxx229@yahoo.com . For other districts and clubs of the Vasa Order of America, see www.vasorder.org

  • New York
    Throggs Neck, Bronx
    18 Jun 2016 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
    75th Annual SWEDEN DAY – Midsommar celebration at Manhem Club. More info: www.swedendayny.com or email: Swedenday@yahoo.com or Call Sweden Day 516-565-2091

  • Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, Battery Park City, New York
    24 Jun 2016 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Swedish Midsummer Festival. Swedish delicacies, traditional music, folk dancing, decorating of May pole and wreath making. For more info www.bpcparks.org or www.swedenabroad.com

  • Melville, Long Island, New York
    4 June 2016 1:00 PM
    Swedish Midsummer by Vasa Lodge Lindbergh of Long Island. dancing around the “Majstång,” Live music, food, kids games. For more info email: dragspel@aol.com or www.vasanewyork.com or call 718-415-0602

  • Jamestown
    15 Jul 2016 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    16 Jul 2016 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    17 Jul 2016 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    15th Annual Scandinavian Folk festival – Swedish Folk Dancers, Viking ship. Midsommar celebration on Saturday with maypole and ring dances. . More info: ww.scandinavianjamestown.org or email: dsandy@netsync.net or Call 716-665-0883

  • North Dakota
    Buckstop Junction, Bismarck
    21 Jun 2016 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    Three Crowns Swedish-American Association will celebrate Midsommar Fest with Potluck dinner, majstång, Swedish Flickorna dancers and games for children. For more info call 701-258-1262 or email: dhswenson@msn.com.

  • Ohio
    Alum Creek, Lewis Center
    25 Jun 2016 6:00 PM
    Scandinavian Club of Columbus, Ohio Nordic Midsummer fest. For more info www.scandiclub.com email: ScandiClubInfo@gmail.com

  • Oregon
    Oaks Park, Portland
    11 Jun 2016 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    Portland Midsummer festival. By Scandinavian Heritage Foundation and the League of Swedish Societies. Maypole, Scandinavian food and crafts, Music, Dancing and children’s activities, For more info www.scanheritage.org, email: shf@mindspring.com or call 503-977-0275.

  • Astoria
    17 Jun 2016 2:00 PM – 10:30 PM
    18 Jun 2016 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
    19 Jun 2016 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - Over 45 years of Festival. Midsummer pole, Scandinavian music, dance and theater groups, Scandinavian traditional handcrafts and food. For more info www.astoriascanfest.com

  • Pennsylvania
    Philadelphia
    25 Jun 2016 4:00 PM –7:00 PM
    ASHM’s annual Midsommar Fest. Music, dancing, traditional maypole, Swedish food, games and more! Info: www.americanswedish.org, info@americanswedish.org or 215-389-1776

  • South Dakota
    Vermillion
    24 Jun 2016 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Dalesburg Scandinavian Association Annual Midsommar celebration. Scandinavian smorgasbord, entertainment, arts and crafts, games, music, vikings, raising of the midsummer pole and ring dances. Info: www.dalesburg.org/midsommar-2016/ More info call 605-253-2575, Email: ron@dalesburg.org

  • South Carolina
    Columbia
    4 Jun 2016 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    The Nordic Club Midsommar celebration. A traditional midsummer celebration. Info: http://www.resche.com/nordicclub/nordicclub_home_page.htm More info call 843-324-8076 Email: wcui2@aol.com or nordicclubsc@gmail.com

  • Utah
    Salt Lake City
    25 Jun 2016 3:00 PM –7:30 PM
    Swedish Heritage Society of Utah annual Midsommar Fest. Music, dancing, traditional maypole and Smorgasbord. Info: www.swedishheritagesociety.com or Email: swedishheritage2@aol.com

  • Vermont
    Landgrove Inn, Landgrove
    11 July 2016 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
    Nordic Harmoni’s annual Midsummer Festival. Mini Smorgasbord, wreath making, decorating of May pole, songs by the chorus. For more info call the Inn 802-824-6673 or Carl-Eric Westberg 802-824-6578 or email vartland@comcast.net

  • Washington
    Vasa Park resort, Bellevue
    19 Jun 2016 9:00 AM– 8:00 PM
    Midsummer Festival with Swedish pancake breakfast, dancing and old fashioned recreation, Swedish food. Info www.vasaparkresort.com, email: sawink@comcast.net or call 425-746-3260

  • Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore
    26 Jun 2016 11:00 AM– 6:00 PM
    Midsommar Fest by Skandia Folkdance Society, Majstång and Långdans, music, dancing, Hemslöjdsmarknad, food, craft and kids activities. Info www.skandia-folkdance.org, email: publicity@skandia-folkdance.org or call 425-954-5262

  • Washington D.C
    Carderock Park, MD
    26 Jun 2016 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    Midsummer Celebration hosted by ASA, Drott Lodge, and SWEA DC. Maypole, dancing, activities for children and Potluck dinner. For more info www.scandinavian-dc.org or www.swea.org/washingtondc or www.drott-lodge.org or email: gerry@schueman.com or washingtondc@swea.org

  • Wisconsin
    Old World, Eagle
    18 Jun 2016 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
    Midsummer Magic: Music, food, drinks, dancing and more. Info http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/, email: friends@friendsoww.org or call 262-594-2922.

  • Old World, Eagle
    19 Jun 2016 10:00 AM– 3:00 PM
    Swedish American Historical Society of Wiscons Midsummer celebration. Decorating and Raising of the Maypole, wreath making for Kids, Scandinavian Folk Dancers and Musicians. Info www.sahswi.org, email: swedishamericanhistoricalwisc@gmail.com or call 414-352-7890 or 262-781-6113.

  • IKEA
    USA
    24 Jun 2016
    A Swedish Traditional Midsummer Smörgåsbord, US wide with all you can eat Buffet. Each store has different seatings. Call your local store for details. Some of the stores have live Swedish entertainment. www.ikea.com.

  • No Celebration listed close to you? For continuous info from all the U.S., see events at www.nordstjernan.com. Also, find your local SWEA chapter by going to www.swea.org - almost every SWEA organization will celebrate this day.