Velkommen Hostfest!

Norsk Høstfest, North America’s largest Scandinavian Festival, is proudly celebrating our 35th anniversary, starting on the evening of Tuesday, September 25th with a concert and continuing through Saturday, September 29th with the full festival. Tens of thousands of people attend the event annually to celebrate and partake in Scandinavian culture and entertainment. Over 200 internationally-recognized artisans, craftsmen and chefs participate every year. The experience is an eclectic array of the contemporary and the traditional. The cuisine, as well as the clothes, art and jewelry, are authentic, fine quality and exquisitely Nordic.

This year the Great Hall of the Viking plays host to 6 internationally known acts.  The all star line-up includes:

No matter the size of your appetite, the authentic Scandinavian cuisine at Norsk Høstfest simply cannot be beat.  Choose from four sidewalk cafés, Scandi – The Scandinavian Kitchen, En To Tre fine dining and many more.   Every year, people from across North America flock to Norsk Høstfest just to sample all the superb dining fare!  Bring your appetite and you will leave satisfied, guaranteed!

The proud heritage of the Scandinavian region is alive and on display at all the shopping booths to be found at Norsk Høstfest. The handcrafted items you’ll find for sale are like the experiences you’ll have at Høstfest: truly one-of-a-kind!

Norsk Høstfest has endured for 35 years now, and grows larger with each passing festival.  The primary goal of Høstfest is the preservation of Scandinavian culture and heritage.  For over three decades, Norsk Høstfest has worked to preserve Nordic culture and heritage for future generations. The attendees and participants in Høstfest’s production are the lifeblood of the festival, and we remain eternally grateful.  Mange takk (many thanks) for all of your support!