Events for February 10, 2027 - November 10, 2027

This is the Year to Celebrate! We proudly honor our heritage as descendants of the first 50 Norwegians who bravely journeyed across the Atlantic Ocean to the USA, a voyage that took three arduous months. Unlike the luxurious cruises of today, they carried their own provisions, packed their few necessities into a family trunk, and endured the cramped conditions of a small [...]

Scandia Lodge #1-680 in Waconia, MN, is again planning a Nordic Music Festival at the Lion's Park in Victoria, MN.  The festival will include a wide variety of Nordic dancers, singers, instrumentalist, bands, and more in the main covered pavillion.   There will also be two smaller tents which where smaller ensembles will be performing.  A group of Nordic Artists and Crafters will [...]

4 PM Appetizers and the New Land, New Life display. Trace the saga of Norwegian immigration to Minnesota 5 PM Dinner: Walleye, Baked Potato, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Dinner Roll. Kransekake. The Sailing of the Restauration Program by George Olson and music by Project Constellation to follow dinner Cost: $20. Tickets may be purchased at Luekens North or South in Bemidji through [...]

200th Anniversary of the Sailing of the Restauration The Story of the Norwegian Mayflower September 28, 2025 Bemidji Eagles Club 1270 Neilson Ave SE, Bemidji, MN 56601 4 PM  Museum Exhibit: New Land, New Life: Norwegian Immigration to Minnesota, 1825-1925 5 PM Walleye Dinner including baked potato, green beans, cole slaw, dinner roll & kransekake Following the meal will be: Program on [...]