Norwegian Heritage Week

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5/11/19 First day of Norwegian Heritage Week
Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village
825 Oakland Park Rd, Thief River Falls

10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Uff Da Day at the Pioneer Village:
Viking re-enactors, Scandinavian crafts, Lefse demonstration, songs in Norwegian, rommegrot, coffee, and other Scandinavian treats.

5/12/19 Day 2 of Norwegian Heritage Week
United Methodist Church, 116 Horace Ave N, Thief River Falls

3-4 p.m. - "Tomte and the Troll":
David Braddock and Josette Antomarchi bring a high-energy, interactive magic to their performance of a Nordic cultural fairy tale. "Children" of all ages will enjoy this theatrical presentation. Freewill offering as admission. Coffee and cookies to follow.

5/13/19 Day 3 of Norwegian Heritage Week
Northland College Auditorium, 1101 Hwy 1 East, Thief River Falls, (218) 686-7740

7-9 p.m., Movie "The King's Choice"
An account of Norway's entry into World War II. A 2017 Oscar nomination for best foreign-language film. English subtitles. King Haakon VII must make the critical decisions upon the invasion and subsequent occupation of the German Nazis.

5/14/19 Day 4 of Norwegian Heritage Week
Northland College Auditorium, 1101 Hwy 1 East, Thief River Falls, (218) 686-7740

7-8 p.m. "The Stavig Letters":
"The Stavig Letters" A readers' theater of actual letters exchanged over 50 years ago between America and Norway, through the emigration of family members, war years in Norway, and other events that portray the history typical of many families. Freewill admission. Coffee and refreshments are served.

5/15/19 Day 5 of Norwegian Heritage Week
Eagles Club Rooms, 305 Red Lake Blvd, Thief River Falls, (218) 686-7740

5-7 p.m.:
Syttende Mai Smorgasbord, serving torsk, meatballs & gravy, potatoes, vegetable, salad, homemade bread, lefse, rommegrot, sot suppe (sweet soup), and Scandinavian pastries. Pre-sale Tickets only, available at Hugo's Grocery.

$15 Pre-sale Tickets only.

5/16/19 Day 6 of Norwegian Heritage Week
Eagles Club Rooms, 305 Red Lake Blvd, Thief River Falls, (218) 686-7740

7-11 p.m., Old Time Dance:
Dance to the old time music of the Cathy Erickson Band. Tickets include lunch served at 9 pm. Tickets $7.50

5/17/19 Day 7 of Norwegian Heritage Week
Northern State Bank, 201 E 3rd St., Thief River Falls, (218) 686-7740

Syttende Mai at Northern State Bank:
Northern State Bank hosting an open house of coffee and Scandinavian pastries provided by the local Snorre Lodge of the Sons of Norway on Norwegian Independence Day, Syttende Mai. Music, prizes, visiting and enjoying our Norwegian culture. Free to the public

5/18/19 Day 8 of Norwegian Heritage Week
NW Regional Library of Thief River Falls, 102 1st St E

10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Norwegian author Dr. Odd Lovoll
Book signing and talk about his memoirs, "Two Homelands," Dr. Odd Lovoll remarks about his life astride both America and Norway. Lovoll was born in Norway, moving to USA in 1967. He completed his degrees in America, teaching at the U. of ND and St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN. His expertise is in the immigration experience of so many of our USA pioneers. Free to the public. Coffee and refreshments are served.

5/18/19 Day 8 of Norwegian Heritage Week
Hartz Park near the Armory, 250 Emil St. & Arnold Ave. S, Thief River Falls, (218) 688-2380

9 a.m.-4 p.m., Uffda Challenge:
An adventure race for beginners and seasoned pros in the obstacle race world.This long-standing Norwegian-themed race makes its debut in Thief River Falls in 2019 and takes adventage of multiple parks and the river. Great for individuals or teams alike!

5/18/19 Day 8 of Norwegian Heritage Week
National Guard Armory, 250 Emil St. & Arnold Ave. S, (218) 686-7740

9 a.m.-3 p.m., Bric-A-Brac Market
Honoring a long-standing Scandinavian tradition of flea, or "bric-a-brac" markets, this event showcases a wide variety of vendors sharing their vintage, junk, thrifted, and handmade creations in all of their refurbished and repurposed glory!