Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin

Come, celebrate the traditional Scandinavian Midsommar on Sunday, June 22, 2025 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 is to celebrate of the longest day of the year. The Midsommar festivities includes decoration of the Majstång (Maypole) with greens and flowers, a 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).

At the Midsommar celebration you can make your own flower crown to wear.

You can listen to and enjoy traditional Swedish folk music played by the music group, Goda Vännar. …and Lykkeringen Dancers are back this year to perform traditional Scandinavian Folk Dances.

Many activities for the children of all ages. Play the game of Kubb, known as “Viking chess.” Games and crafts like Facepainting, Sack races, Tug of War and more.

Visit the Swedish American History table and learn about Swedish immigration to Wisconsin and the Swedish Genealogy table and find out more about how to research your own ancestry.

If you want to bring something home, check out the sale table. You can purchase delightful Swedish items donated by SAHSWI members.

So, 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.