Depiction of Spring Grove Pioneers by Sigmund Aarseth.
Norway House is partnering with the Giants of the Earth Heritage Center in Spring Grove to bring a taste of Minnesota’s first Norwegian settlement to Minneapolis! A charming and vibrant town in Southeastern Minnesota, Spring Grove is a perfect focus as we work to highlight the many vibrant historically Norwegian communities around the United States.
A Preview of the Evening
5:00PM | Cocktail Hour
Guests will be greeted with a Spring Grove soda Velkomstdrink (a welcome cocktail/mocktail) and a cash bar accompanied by live music from Beth Hoven Rotto—Spring Grove musician and member of Foot-Notes.
6:00PM | Fårikål Dinner, Remarks, & Presentations
Enjoy Norway’s national dish, Fårikål (lamb and cabbage), with meat supplied by Heidi Eger—Spring Grove-area farmer and instructor of our popular Lefse class series. Remarks and presentations will also be made by…
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center: about their wonderful programs, projects, and exhibits—especially their new exhibit about the iconic comic strip characters Han Ola og Han Per.
Lori Ann Reinhall of the Norwegian American: on the historic newspaper’s connections to Spring Grove.
Beth Hoven Rotto: on her project documenting the musical work of famous Spring Grove musician Arnold Munkel.
Spend a Fun and Festive Evening Celebrating All Things Spring Grove!
TICKETS
General Registration | $25
Norway House Members | $20
Giants of the Earth Members | $15
Dinner is now sold out. Please check out the free Spring Grove Expo 12-4pm!
A portion of your ticket cost has been underwritten by a generous anonymous donor.
Onsite security provided.