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North Americans Largest Scandinavian Festival

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Services for Real Estate Pros with Ward County Notary Services 607851

Scandinavian heritage is a big think here in Minot North Dakota, so much so that we host the largest celebration of Scandinavian heritage in America. That celebration is a four day event called the Horsk Hostfest and it encompasses the largest and many other building of the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.

Because it is a four day event and many visitors what to be present for every minute of it the fair grounds set up facilities to accommodate hundreds of campers and motor homes.

It really is great entertainment with free entertainment stages set up and running the entire four days. Here are this years top headliners (not free).

Not Scandinavian? Neither am I but I've enjoyed this festival for years. The festival had taken a two year break due to covid but it's sure to make a terrific comeback. Hope to see you there!

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Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Hello Bob,  Events across the country are seeing huge turnouts to events that were cancelled the past 2 years.  Trust yours will be a success as well.  M

Sep 27, 2022 04:47 PM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

We better have fun while the government allows us to have fun Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho 😁.

Sep 27, 2022 04:51 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

I had no idea the Scandinavian population was so plentiful in your neck of the woods, Bob.  That building is incredible!

Sep 27, 2022 05:13 PM
Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Bob how interesting from the photo I would not correlate in my mind Scandinavia... instead I would think of Asia, Endre

Sep 27, 2022 10:36 PM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Good morning, Bob... now this would be my kind of Festival, Bob. I hope you get to enjoy.

Sep 28, 2022 04:19 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

I didn't know there was a big Scandinavian influence in North Dakota. Funny thing is, we just scheduled our next cooking club get together and I chose Scandinavian as the food theme. If I was in the area, this would be a great event for me to attend so I can check out the food!

Sep 28, 2022 04:59 AM
Peter den Boer
Atlanta Communities - Woodstock, GA
MBA,GRI, Associate Broker, Realtor

Was in Scandinavia just last month. What a great place to visit!

Sep 28, 2022 05:03 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Myrl Jeffcoat in general Minot ND is split 50/50n between Scandinavians and Germans. Now when you get out to the Minot Air Force Base I have not a clue.

Sep 28, 2022 05:11 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Endre Barath, Jr. according to 

Stave church - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Stave_church
 
 
 
Stave Church from en.wikipedia.org

A stave church is a medieval wooden Christian church building once common in north-western Europe. There are several types of stave churches, but what they all have in common are corner-posts (“staves”) and a framework of timber with wall planks standing on sills. These walls are known as stave walls, hence the name stave church.

Sep 28, 2022 05:15 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Well come on over Nina Hollander, Broker . We can enjoy all four days of the festival. To get the full experience we can take the camper there (although it is only 8 blocks from my home). 😍

Sep 28, 2022 05:20 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

The food is a huge part of the experience Kat Palmiotti . I love it all except the lutefisk. 😐

Sep 28, 2022 05:22 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I would love to travel there Peter den Boer , just from what I have seen at this festival I know it's a beautiful place. We always get several dozen visitors from Scandinavia, including Royalty, during the festival.

Sep 28, 2022 05:31 AM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good morning Bob,

I'm sure you will have a huge turnout after this 2 year break! So many cities are back with their fall festivals and record turnout numbers are being recorded! Enjoy!!!

Sep 28, 2022 05:32 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Today is the first day so we will see BUT I believe you are 100% correct Dorie Dillard Austin TX .

Sep 28, 2022 05:43 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Realtor

Hi Bob... you're not seriously suggesting I go camping are you, Bob? Haven't you heard my idea of camping is a 5-star hotel? 🤣

Sep 28, 2022 06:13 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

This is good information to share with area residents and visitors.

Sep 28, 2022 06:24 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

I was just thinking about how close we would be so we could get to know each other better 😍. There is a wonderful Air B&B next to my office as a back-up plan. 😇

Sep 28, 2022 06:24 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

Thank you Roy Kelley . People travel from all over the world to this festival. That is part of what is really fun about it. The person next to you may be of Scandinavian Royalty.

Sep 28, 2022 08:08 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Bob,  I dated a girl from North Dakota back in my college days and she took me home for Thanksgiving one year and Her mom did not have Turkey but a fish item for Dinner, not my style.

 

Oct 01, 2022 09:37 AM
Bob "RealMan" Timm
Ward County Notary Services - Minot, ND
Owner of Ward Co Notary Services retired RE Broker

That probably would have ended the relationship for me as well Will Hamm . Who has FISH for Thanksgiving??? (well maybe the Pilgrims did)

Oct 01, 2022 07:34 PM