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Syttende Mai – Norwegian Constitution Day

May 14, 2016

Various arts, crafts and food vendors on Main Street

Some of the food served will be lefse, flatbreads, krumkaaka, spritz, Norwegian meatballs, blod klub, Gjettost with cloudberry jam, rommegrot and much much more!

Visit the Milan Village Arts Schoolfor demonstrations in the folk arts.

Purchase local art or gifts at billy maple tree’s!

Don’t miss the Arv Hus Museumand hear curator and local historian Billy Thompson tell his many stories! The museum has many wonderful photographs on display.

Visit the Milan Community Center (Milan School Building). The Full Circle Thrift Store will be open.

Milan is a small community with a rich Norwegian heritage.  Syttende Mai celebrates this heritage with traditional Norwegian foods, ethnic crafts and special events.

Don’t miss this year’s Syttende Mai Celebration!

Milan is very proud of its Norwegian pioneer heritage and celebrates all things Norwegian each year on the third Saturday in May. Once fondly referred to as Little Norway, Milan plays host to Norwegian music, dance, arts, crafts, and, traditional foods including, lefse, flatbreads, krumkaaka, spritz, Norwegian meatballs, blod klub, Gjettost with cloudberry jam, and rommegrot.

The Kvitseid Church holds the very popular Kvitseid Smorgaas Tea from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. while vendors and entertainment can be found downtown. Visit the Milan Village Arts School where you will have the opportunity to watch a silversmithing class in progress. At 2 p.m. it is time to catch the Uff-Da Parade on main street.  Please go to the Milan website for full details:

Details

Date:
May 14, 2016

Organizer

City of Milan
Phone
320-734-4411
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Venue

City of Milan
Milan, MN 56262 United States + Google Map
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