Celebration of Immigrants
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesAll 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 […]
Spring Grove 6th Grade Giants Academy Reception
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesThe 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.
Sons of Norway Food Demonstrations
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesStop 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!
Passport to Norway: Taste of Norway” Dinner
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesJoin 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 […]
Norwegian Ridge Language Camp 2023
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.
Garden Party Celebration & Fundraiser
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesJoin 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. Sign up for tickets here: Registration From Purchase […]
Ole’s Uff Da Band
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Old-Time Barn Dance
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 […]
UFF DA Food
The Sons of Norway will have food at Giants on the Saturday of UffDa Fest. The event is from 11am-1pm(or until gone).
Sons of Norway Community Hot Dish Contest
Registration Form and Rules
Nordic Skinnfell Ornaments Class
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center 163 W Main, Spring Grove, MN, United StatesJoin 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 […]