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Midsommar Celebration

Midsommar Dancing

Get in the Summer Spirit

ASI’s Midsommar Celebration is on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Dating back to ancient times, Midsommar is a tradition that welcomes back warm weather and marks the longest day of the year. It’s celebrated by making fresh-flower head wreaths, singing songs, listening to live music, and dancing around the midsommarstång (maypole)—all hallmarks of this family-friendly festival at ASI. Midsommar will happen rain or shine—see you there! Live music will fill the ASI campus by ASI affiliated ensembles with special guests.

You may enter any time after your ticketed time but not before. Enjoy a special festival menu for purchase by FIKA Café and don’t forget to check out the visiting exhibit, Salad Hilowle: Inscriptions, on display in the Turnblad mansion.

Flower Crowns will be available to purchase while supplies last.


Midsommar is presented with support from our media partner Minnesota Public Radio (MPR), and event sponsor The Minnesota Star Tribune.

Minnesota Public Radio logo with a blue circle on the left and bold black text reading Minnesota Public Radio on the right, as seen at special events like Cocktails at the Castle.Logo of The Minnesota Star Tribune. The text is black and bold, and a green star is placed above it.

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A lively crowd celebrates Midsommar outdoors in front of a historic stone building. A maypole adorned with green leaves, sunflowers, and blue and yellow ribbons stands prominently in the foreground, while tents and more revelers create a festive backdrop.
A group of people are gathered around a long table under a stone archway, crafting with greenery and flowers. The outdoor setting, complete with stalls and more people in the background, suggests a Midsommar festival or public event.
A man assists a young girl, wearing a flower crown reminiscent of Midsommar festivities, as she crafts with leaves. Beside them, a boy in a pink checkered shirt concentrates on his own project at an outdoor table brimming with crafting materials.
A large, colorful inflatable horse with intricate patterns is displayed outdoors during the Midsommar celebration. People gather around, and flags flutter in the breeze. A historic building with towers looms in the background under a clear sky.
Two men playing accordions on an outdoor stage, one wearing a leaf crown celebrating Midsommar and the other in a black hat. In the background, a person in sunglasses stands amid microphones and towering trees.
A historic stone mansion with turrets and ornate details sits amid lush greenery, evoking a Midsommar charm. People gather around tables with teal umbrellas on the patio, enjoying the sunny day. White tents and additional visitors linger in the background.
Children play joyfully with a colorful parachute on a grassy lawn, as if celebrating Midsommar. The parachute creates vibrant sections of blue, yellow, and pink. The kids, in summer clothes, laugh and run beneath it. Trees stand tall in the background, adding to the festive scene.
A group of children and adults dance around a maypole adorned with greenery and blue ribbons, celebrating Midsommar in a grassy area near an ornate building. Some participants don traditional outfits, while tents dot the background, adding to the festive atmosphere.
A group of people in traditional folk costumes is singing on stage under a white tent, embodying the spirit of Midsommar. They hold songbooks, wear flower crowns, and microphones are set up in front. An audience with hats watches eagerly from the foreground.