Midsommar Celebration

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Get in the summer spirit!

ASI’s Midsommar Celebration is on Saturday, June 20, 2026, 10 am–4 pm.

Celebrate the longest day of the year, Swedish style! ASI’s Midsommar Celebration welcomes everyone to observe one of Sweden’s favorite holidays by heading outside to enjoy live music, dancing around the majstång (maypole), and many family-friendly activities.

Whether you’re an ASI regular or curious to check out this Swedish holiday, all ages will find a campus ready to welcome summer with traditional foods, music, and dancing. Make your own fresh flower head wreath, try out Midsommar specialties like Swedish strawberry cake, and meet artists at the pop-up market. Or sit back and enjoy festive music from ASI’s affiliated music ensembles and special guests Lynx Lynx.

Please note that this is one of ASI’s busiest days of the year, so tickets are sold in timed-entry slots before 1:30 pm. Tickets at the door are available for $21 for all adults and free for youth under 18 after 1:30 pm. Each ticket includes admission to the Turnblad Mansion and the brand-new exhibition, Eyes as Big as Plates; make-and-take crafts; and access to all performances and pop-up activities. Head wreath kits and a special festival menu from FIKA Café are available for purchase throughout the day.

We’ll be celebrating rain or shine, so please dress for the weather.

Head wreaths
Head wreath kits with fresh flowers are available for purchase at Midsommar.
Vintage pop-up sale
Thanks to a generous donor, the ASI Museum Store will be hosting a vintage pop-up sale in the Turnblad Mansion during Midsommar. Browse a selection of vintage pieces of Scandinavian art, glass, and ceramics, and bring something home to add to your collection.

Festival details

10:30 am – ASI Male Chorus

11 am – ASI Cloudberries

11:30 am – Dance Around the Maypole with ASI Spelmanslag

12 pm – ASI Lilla Lag

12:30 – Vasa Jr. Dancers

1 pm – LynxLynx

1:30 pm – LynxLynx

2 pm – CEO Remarks, Grant & Scholarship Announcements

2:30 pm – Dance Around the Maypole with Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag

3 pm – Twin Cities Hardingfelelag

3:30 pm – ABBA Dance Party

10 am until sold out – Make a flower crown (kits for purchase, while supplies last)

All day – view the new exhibitions, Eyes as Big as Plates and Presley Martin

All day – Make and Take Handcraft

All day – Temporary tattoos

10:30 am – Open Nordic Jam – bring your own instrument or take in some music!

11 am – Storytime: Pearl’s Garden with author Carolyn Olson

12 pm – Sweden vs. Netherlands World Cup Game

1 pm – Open Eye Theater Puppet Show: Top Hat

2:30 pm – ABBA Karaoke

10 am – Wooden Boat Building with Brian Thorkildson

12 pm – Willow Baskets with Skyler Hawkins

2 pm – Mushroom drawing with Presley Martin

Head out to the Mansion lawn to shop handmade goods from:

Lisa Rydin Erickson – paper & textiles

Kim Burnham – ceramics

AnnMade in Minnesota– jewlery

Tina Green Krause – woodworks

Additional shopping opportunities include:

Vintage Pop Up Market – Browse vintage Scandinavian art, glass and ceramics

Confetti Blossom Pop Up – Pick up custom mixes of Swedish candy

Courtyard Dining

Grill Hours: 11 am–4 pm

Fika (Coffee & Treats): 10 am–4 pm

Grill Menu

Tunnbrödsrulle – Swedish Hot Dog

Mashed potatoes, crispy onions, ketchup & mustard, Swedish flat bread

Kids Hot Dog

Plain on a bun, ketchup & mustard available

Dairy-free

Veggie Tunnbrödsrulle – Veggie Hot Dog

Pickled cabbage, sweet mustard & crispy onions

Vegetarian / Vegan / Dairy-free

Pickled Herring & Egg

Pickled herring, hard-boiled egg, potatoes, red onion, & crackers

Dill Potato Salad

Vegetarian / Gluten-free

Fermented Summer Slaw

Vegetarian / Gluten-free

Gourmet Cheese Box

Cheese, crackers, olives & berries

Vegetarian / Gluten-free

Strawberry Cake

Vanilla sponge cake with fresh strawberries & whipped cream

Vegetarian

FIKA Treats Ice Cream

Chips

Trail mix

Popcorn

Yogurt cups

Coffee & pastries

Ice Cream

Dairy Lab

Register early and save

Advanced tickets are on sale now ($19/$15 ASI members)! If available, walk-up tickets ($21) may be purchased at the celebration after 1:30 pm. Kids of all ages are free after 1:30 pm.

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.

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Midsommar Celebration

Get in the summer spirit!

Head wreaths

Vintage pop-up sale