Come, celebrate the traditional Scandinavian Midsommar on Sunday, June 23, 2024 from 1 – 4 p.m. at Heidelberg Park by Bavarian Bierhaus, 700 West Lexington Blvd., Glendale, Wisconsin. The event is open to the public.
To celebrate Midsommar in Wisconsin, is to celebrate the longest day of the year the Swedish way! This means decoration of the Majstång (Maypole) with greens and flowers, joining in the procession of raising the decorated pole led by Goda Vänner playing “I sommarens soliga dagar” (In the sunny days of summer) on violin. Then dancing around the majstång and singing the special Swedish songs like “små grodorna” (the little frogs) and “vi äro musikanter” (we are all musicians). The Midsommar celebration includes a lot more…
- Make your own flower crown to wear.
- Enjoy traditional Swedish folk music played by the music group, Goda Vännar.
- Learn and play the game of Kubb, known as “Viking chess.”
- Have your children participate in games and crafts.
- Learn about the first Swedish settlement in Wisconsin, New Upsala.
- Learn about Swedish Genealogy, maybe research your own ancestors
- Win a basket filled with delightful Swedish items!
Bring your own lawn chairs, and join us for a FREE afternoon of fun at our Scandinavian Midsommar Celebration. If possible, bring greenery and help decorate the Majstång. Bavarian Bierhaus staff will provide a variety of food for sale, including Swedish meatballs and other Swedish items. Note: No food may be brought into the Park.
Read about the History of “Midsommar” Celebration
Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin 