Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

Juletrefest 2023
2023-12-16 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Join us for Norwegian Christmas crafts, food, and fun! Our annual Juletrefest (Scandinavian Christmas Tree Festival) is always fun for the whole family.

Nordic Skinnfell Ornaments Class
2023-12-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Join local farmer/crafter Heidi Eger to make 3 very special julepynt (Christmas ornaments) for your juletre!
Skinnfell is an ancient Nordic sheep-skin coverlet, made of multiple hides pieced together by knife-tip style needles and decorated with symbolic block-print stamping and repeated motifs.
Our instructor will guide us through this historic cultural art form and lead us into the sewing, stamping, and finishing processes. You will leave with three culturally significant works of art that turn heads and get the stories flowing.
Bring: Your own thimble and sewing scissors, please; and BYOB & snacks! All other materials will be supplied.
Cost: $35 per person covers materials and instructions.
Register soon by calling Giants: 507-498-5070 or through our website or Facebook page. Space is limited.
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For more information about our local cultural project guide Heidi Eger, check out Radicle Heart Farms online!

Sons of Norway Community Hot Dish Contest
2023-10-08 11:30 - 13:30
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UFF DA Food
2023-10-07 11:00 - 13:00
The Sons of Norway will have food at Giants on the Saturday of UffDa Fest. The event is from 11am-1pm(or until gone).

Old-Time Barn Dance
2023-10-06 19:30 - 22:30
7:30-10:30pm • 2nd Annual Old-Time Barn Dance with Bob Bovee, Pop Wagner, Maritza and more!

Presented by Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

Experience eclectic Eastern European music with Maritza, and then learn how to square dance with Bob Bovee, Pop Wagner, and professional caller Rina Rossi as you dance the night away!

Bring your lawn chairs, some cash for beverages and late-night snacks, and dancing shoes. Tickets available at Giants of the Earth Heritage Center & Red’s Liquor Store for $10 until 10/5 or $12 at the barn door. Student tickets for 18 and under or with valid college ID are $5.

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Ole's Uff Da Band
2023-10-06 19:00 - 19:30
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Garden Party Celebration & Fundraiser
2023-09-23 15:00 - 21:00 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Join us on September 23 for a Garden Party honoring Steve and Linda (Nerstad) Kemp, Craig Bergsgaard, Sallie DeReus and the Enger family.
Tickets are $100 per entree for non-members and $90 for members. Choose between Norwegian Salmon, Port Tenderloin or a Vegetarian option for your entree.
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Norwegian Ridge Language Camp 2023
2023-08-07 08:30 - 2023-08-11 13:00
Our annual Norwegian Camp moves to August for the first time this year! Come in to our gift shop to get a gift certificate and reserve your spot early for this fun summer event! Children will learn Norwegian language skills through fun games and crafts and make memories that will last a lifetime.

Passport to Norway: Taste of Norway" Dinner
2023-05-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Join the Sons of Norway for a “Taste of Norway” Dinner on May 20th from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. The “Fest Bord” tasting meal includes traditional Nordic foods, baked goods, desserts and beverages. Tickets are $25 each. Children 10 and under $12. There are only 50 tickets available. Purchase tickets by calling 507-498-5070 to pay with card, stopping in at Giants–163 W Main St., Spring Grove, MN 55974, or by sending a check to PO Box 223, Spring Grove, MN 55974, payable to Valheim Lodge.

Sons of Norway Food Demonstrations
2023-05-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
Stop by Giants to buy some lefse and observe the Sons of Norway representatives making classic heritage treats like heart-shaped waffles, rosettes, krumkake and Hardanger lefse! Make sure you take time to visit us for these activities that come straight from the hearts and hands of our ancestors! Don’t forget to take in our beautiful garden and gathering place!

Spring Grove 6th Grade Giants Academy Reception
2023-05-18 17:00 - 18:00 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
The Spring Grove 6th Grade class will be presenting their Giants Academy family tree projects on May 18th at 5pm. Their family tree boards will be up through Syttende Mai.

Celebration of Immigrants
2023-05-17 17:15 - 18:45 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
All are invited to come to Giants to attend a ceremony honoring six local families who will share stories to memorialize their immigrant whose name they placed on the walls in Immigrant Hall. Their presentations include music, photos, and stories passed down.
Hearty hors d’oeuvres will conclude the event in time to attend the Queen’s Coronation at Viking Memorial Park.

Heritage Center Open
2023-04-17 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-15 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-14 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-13 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-10 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-08 10:00 - 17:00 and 7 more dates | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States

Heritage Center Closed
2023-04-16, 2023-04-09, 2023-04-02 | Giants of the Earth Heritage Center, 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, 55974, United States
