Midsommar Celebration 2019

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ASI's annual Midsommar Celebration is inspired by similar celebrations held across Sweden and Europe that mark the arrival of summer. Whether you’re a festival regular, or just curious what the holiday is all about, there’s something for everyone at this all-day, campus-wide gathering.

Midsommar 2019 Schedule (or see below)

Midsommar Highlights

Join us when we raise the midsommarstång (midsummar pole), then dance in rings and sing to traditional midsommar tunes (learn what frogs say in Swedish)
Outdoor stage with live music all day, featuring Scandinavian folk music and special Scandinavian guests – the Swedish Smålandslag and the Finnish duo, Teho.
Family activities around every corner including story time, flower head-wreath making, and a Midsommar Seek & Find.
Special pop-up shopping, including Swedish clogs from Troentorp/Baståd, Egos of Copenhagen tennis shoes and slippers, Horredsmattan Swedish rugs and more!
Festival food & beverages available from a special outdoor FIKA station.
Tap Minneapolis is providing a complimentary water refill station.

Note: Midsommar happens every year on the third Saturday in June. This festival affects the normal hours of FIKA. Special passes and other discounts are not available on festival days.