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The Swedish holiday of Midsummer (or Midsommar in Swedish) is of Viking origin, celebrated around the summer solstice and was brought to Dakota Territory by Swedish immigrants from Dalarna Province in 1868. Midsommar in Dalesburg celebrates summertime and the Scandinavian heritage. The Dalesburg Midsummer Festival is an annual community homecoming event sponsored and held at Dalesburg Lutheran Church, rural Vermillion, SD on the Friday between June 19-25. The afternoon and evening programs feature the themes of Scandinavia, Scandinavian-America and Rural Life. A highlight of the Festival is the frequent performing individuals and groups from Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The smorgasbord supper is served by the Women of the ELCA at Dalesburg Lutheran. Food is also served by the Dalesburg Luther League throughout the day. A visitor is always valkommen! The Midsummer weekend closes on Sunday morning with a community worship service sponsored by Dalesburg Lutheran, Dalesburg Baptist and Komstad Covenant Churches. The public is invited to attend. The responsibility of planning the Festival rests with the Dalesburg Midsummer Festival Committee. For more information, contact:
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Dalesburg Midsummer Festival |
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Dalesburg Midsummer Festival, 2005 |
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Dancing around the Maypole, Midsummer Festival, 2004 |
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DSA Midsummer Festival, 2005 |
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For more history on the tradition of the Midsommar festival take a look at this site: http://www.scandinavica.com/culture/tradition/midsummer.htm |
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Preparing the Maypole, 2005 |
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