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I had such a wonderful time at ASI that I became a member! Thank you for the excellent programming you bring to our Twin Cities community!
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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.
Register early and save!
10 am – Doors Open
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
4 pm – Doors Close
10:30 am – Open Nordic Jam
12 pm – Sweden vs. Netherlands World Cup Game
2:30 pm – ABBA Karaoke
Main stage
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Mansion lawn
10 am–4 pm – Make a Headwreath Station (for purchase, while supplies last)
10 am–4 pm – Handcraft market featuring Lisa Rydin Erickson (paper & textiles), Kim Burnham (ceramics), and AnnMade (jewlery)
Selma statue
11 am – Author Storytime: Pearl’s Garden with Carolyn Olson
1 pm – Open Eye Theater: Top Hat
10 am–4 pm – Handcraft Make n’ Take project
Brian Thorkildson
Skyler Hawkins
Presley Martin
Head out to the Mansion lawn to shop handmade goods from:
Lisa Rydin Erickson – paper & textiles
Kim Burnham – ceramics
AnnMade – jewlery
Advanced tickets will go on sale Monday, April 20 (ASI members) and Friday, April 24 (public). If available, walk-up tickets may be purchased at the celebration after 1:30 pm. Kids of all ages are free after 1:30 pm.
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