Enjoy traditional Swedish music, group folk dancing, hands-on activities, arts, crafts, and vendor fair, demonstrations by artists, and, in the center of it all, the Majstång/Midsommarstång (May/Midsummer Pole), freshly decorated with spring greenery.

Bring your picnic lunch and blanket to enjoy on the museum grounds. Note that alcohol is not allowed on museum property.

Swedish meatballs, ice cream, and cold beverages will be available for sale.

Schedule of Events:

Historic Buildings Open to the Public: 10:00-1:00 and 3:00-4:00

Arts and Craft Fair: 10:00-4:00

Demonstrations by Artists: 10:00-4:00

Butik (Gammelgården’s Gift Shop) Open: 10:00-4:00

Hands-on Activities for People of All Ages: 10:30-12:30
– Make Fresh-Flower Head Wreaths 
– Help Decorate the Majstång/Midsommarstång
– Make a Mini-Majstång/Midsommarstång
– Swedish Coloring Sheets
– Summer Scavenger Hunt

Music by the Scandia Community Band: 12:15-1:00

Raising of the Majstång/Midsommarstång, May/Midsummer Pole: 1:00
– Folk Music by the ASI Cloudberries (Women’s Chorus Based out of the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis, Minnesota)
– Folk Dancing by the Vasa Junior Folk Dancers (Children Ages 3-18 Years Old who Preserve Swedish Dance, Traditions, and Heritage; and Share Swedish Culture with the Community)

** Although Midsommardagen is a free event, it is helpful for Gammelgården to know how many people plan to attend. RSVP on Eventbrite here: https://tinyurl.com/Midsommardagen2024. Again, there is no charge to do this or attend Midsommardagen. **