Celebrate Swedish Midsummer in the USA. A true Swedish 'Midsommar' in America: A comprehensive list of Swedish or Scandinavian Midsummer celebrations throughout the United States. Did we miss a celebration in your area, your event? Go to Free event listings at nordstjernan.com and in Nordstjernan

California
Los Angeles (West Hollywood)
21 June, 4:00 PM-10:00 PM
Swedish midsummer with the local organizations SACC-LA, SWEA and the Swedish Church at Adobe Park in The Grove (by Fairfax Farmers Market). Decorate the May pole, create your own wreaths; bring flowers and a smile. A Swedish Midsummer Plate for $30 will be available, with herrings, meatballs, jansson and drink - must be RSVPd to the Church of Sweden Los Angeles; 310-292.7080 or losangeles@svenskakyrkan.se Entrance $5 pp, families $15. For more info, see http://swea.org/midsommarfirandethegrovefairfaxvidfarmersmarket___9039.aspx

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Palos Verdes Peninsula, Los Angeles
29 Jun 2013 5:00 PM– 10:30 PM
Annual Midsummer Shrimp Feast at Nansen Field. All you can eat of you- peel shrimp and other delicious food will be offered. Live music and dancing. Reservations! For more info www.nansenfield.org or call Sue Berlin (310) 869-4337 or southbaybookkeeping@roadrunner.com or NansenField@yahoo.com

House of Sweden, San Diego
23 Jun 2013 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
Breakfast and Maypole decorating. midsummer celebration. More info www.houseofsweden.us pat.coffey@cox.net or call 619-286-8293

Santa Rosa
22 Jun 2013 11:00 AM
Linnea Lodge #504s Midsummer Festival at 360 Hoff Road. Dance and decorating of the Maypole and a traditional Swedish potluck lunch, bring a dish for 8-10 people and flowers and greenery. For more info linneak@pacbell.net or call 707-235-3731

Sveadal, Morgan Hill
22 Jun 2013 10:00 AM–11:30 PM
Swedish American Patriotic League 119th Midsummer Celebration. Maypole, dancing, music & Dinner. More info www.sveadal.org Email midsummertickets@.sveadal.org or call 408-782-4631

Vasa Park Agoura
23 Jun 2013 8:00 AM –6:00 PM
The Swedish American Central Association Annual Midsummer Festival. Maypole, dancing, singing, Children’s Games. Info www.vasapark.org, email: info@vasapark.org or janehendricks@att.net or call 213 364-4425

Colorado
Estes Park
22 Jun 2013 - 23 Jun 2013 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
The Swedish Folkdance Club of Denver invites to a Scandinavian Midsummer Dance Festival.
Musicians, Dancers and Vikings, for more info www.estesmidsummer.com or email: Swedish.Dance@comcast.net, maryannsoderberg@comcast.net or info@estesmidsummer.com

Connecticut
Fairfield
15 Jun 2013 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Annual Midsummer Fest at The Scandinavian Club. Maypole, music, dance and games for kids. More info www.thescandinavianclub.com or Wivan Sundman bullarmaker@yahoo.com or 203-685-0774

Florida
Gulf  Recreation Center, Gulf Port
22 Jun 2013 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Midsommar with Swedish Club of Sarasota and Tampa Bay. Maypole. Swedish food “Knytkalas”, “Fiskdamm” and “Tipsrunda”. For more info email: swedishclubtampabay@gmail.com or Facebook: Swedish club of Tampa bay

Georgia
Sandy Springs
9 Jun 2013 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SACC Georgia Traditional Swedish Midsummer Party. Swedish smorgasbord, dance around the midsummer pole, snaps and singing. RSVP 770-670-2480, or info@sacc-georgia.org. More info www.sacc-georgia.org or Email: lindsey.schultz@sacc-georgia.org or info@sacc-georgia.org

Illinois
Andersonville
7 Jun 2013 5:00 PM - 9 Jun 2013 10.30 PM
48th Annual Midsommarfest. Maypole, Swedish Music, dancing, kids' entertainment, delicious food and ethnic dance troupes and cutting-edge bands. Info: www.andersonville.org/midsommarfest

Bishop Hill
22 Jun 2013 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Music Festival and Midsommar Celebration. Music for the whole family. Procession to the Colony School. Decoration and dancing around the Maypole, Barn Dance. Info www.bishophill.com or Call 309-927-3311

Chicago
8 Jun 2013 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Come celebrate Midsommar at the The Swedish American Museum. Traditional Swedish music and dancing around the Maypole!  Info www.swedishamericanmuseum.org

Good Templer Park, Geneva
16 Jun 2013 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Swedish Days, Geneva’s 103th Midsommar Festival. Arts & Crafts Fair, Folk Dancers, Maypole Celebration, Live Scandinavian Music and Dances, Children's Choir, Viking Encampment  Info: www.swedishday.net, email: SwedishDay@gmail.com or call 847-845-2640

Geneva
18 Jun 2013 – 23 Jun 2013
Annual Midsummer Festival - Swedish Days. Parade, great food, carnival rides, live music, a craft show and many children’s games. More info: Ph 630-232-6060 or www.genevachamber.com

Rockford
15 Jun 2013 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Swedish Historical Society hosts Midsommar Festival at the Erlander Museum. Maypole and entertainment, Swedish food & market, kid’s activities. More info 815-966-1218, email: bkhammar@comcast.net or www.swedishhistorical.org

Vasa Park, South Elgin
22 Jun 2013 2:00 PM - 9 PM
7th Annual Scandinavian Midsummer Celebration. Maypole, dancing, Children’s Parade, KUBB instruction. More info: www.vasaparkil.com

Iowa
Iowa City
22 Jun 2013 3:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Iowa City Swedish Club Midsommar Fest. More info: www.iowacityswedishclub.com or jswan52246@aol.com 319-338-9129 or jsmadsen@mchsi.com 319-351-2595

Swedesburg
25 Jun 2013 7:00 PM
Swedish Heritage Society Midsummer Fest. Majstång with dancing and Swedish folk songs. More info www.swedishheritagesociety.org, email: swedish@iowatelecom.net or call 319-254-2317

Kansas
Lindsborg
15 Jun 2013 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Midsummer's Festival. May pole, Music, Scandinavian style food, Kubb, Folk Dancers, fun run, Arts & Crafts. More info www.visitlindsborg.com, email: triciac@lindsborgcity.org or call 888.227.2227

Maine
New Sweden
21 Jun 2013 9:00 AM – 23 Jun 2013 2:00 PM
New Sweden Historical Society 143th Midsommar Celebration. Maypole, Dancing, Fun and Food. More info www.maineswedishcolony.info

Michigan
Alaska, Grand Rapids
22 Jun 2013 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SAHS/WM Midsummer Fest. Dancing around the maypole, music, games and more. For info call 616-458-0420 or www.sahswm.org or info@sahswm.org

Farmington Hills
22 Jun 2013 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Swedish Club of Metropolitan Detroit’s Midsummer Celebration. Dancing around the maypole, music, Swedish Pancakes. For more info www.swedishclub.net or call 734-459-0596 or 248-478-2563.

Minnesota
Lancaster City Park,
26 Jun 2013 2:00 PM
Midsommar Fest with Maypole, Ringdance, Music and Smorgasbord. Agassiz Swedish Heritage Society. More info: Lyndon Johnson 218-843-2834 or Matt Edman 218-965-4854.

Minneapolis
15 Jun 2013 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Midsommar Celebration at American Swedish Institute. Sing and dance around the maypole, Traditional Midsummer fare, handcrafts, flower wreath making. For more info: www.asimn.org or Call 612-871-4907

Minnehaha Falls Park, Minneapolis
23 Jun 2013 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
80th annual Svenskarnas dag Midsommar. Swedish entertainment, Maypole, singing, dancing and food, More info www.svenskarnasdag.com or noble.ted66@gmail.com or teddiane@mac.com or 612-825-8808

Moorhead
28 Jun 2013 – 29 Jun 2013 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The 36th Annual Scandinavian Hjemkomst & Annual Midwest Viking Festivals. Music, Food, Crafts & Dance, Scandinavian entertainment, Viking Village, children’s activities. More info www.NordicCultureClubs.org or www.hcscconline.org, email ann@nordiccultureclubs.org or call 218-299-5511 or 218-299-5952

Nisswa
7 Jun 2013 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM – 8 Jun 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
14th Annual Nisswa-stämman Scandinavian Folk Music Festival. 150 folk musicians performing, day-long dancing, dance instruction, a cultural children's activity/performance tent, and great Scandinavian food. More info http://www.nisswastamman.org/ email: pwilson@brainerd.net  or Call 218-764-2994 

Scandia
22 Jun 2013 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Gammelgården Museum Midsommar Dag Celebration. Majstång, dance, children’s activities & food. Info www.gammelgardenmuseum.org, email: museum@gammelgardenmuseum.org or 651-433-5053

Nebraska
Stromsburg
14 Jun 2013 1:00 PM – 16 Jun 2013 7:00 PM
Stromsburg 61st Swedish Midsummer Festival. Traditional Swedish Cuisine, games, Viking Festival, Swedish Dancers and entertainment. For more info www.theswedishfestival.com, Email: theswedishfestival@gmail.com or Call 402-764-5265

New York
Throggs Neck, Bronx
15 Jun 2013 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
73th Annual SWEDEN DAY – Midsommar celebration at Manhem Club. More info www.swedenday.com, email: Elainedance@aol.com or Call Sweden Day 516-565-2091

Scandinavia House, New York
20 Jun 2013 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Annual Nordic Midsummer Celebration, featuring music by Roger Hinchcliffe, Claes Dydert and Svante Engholm. More info www.scandinaviahouse.org or Call 212-779-3587

Robert F. Wagner, Jr. Park, Battery Park City, New York
21 Jun 2013 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Swedish Midsummer Festival. Swedish delicacies, traditional music, folk dancing, decorating of May pole and wreath making. For more info www.bpcparks.org or www.swedenabroad.com

Melville, Long Island, New York
1 Jun 2013 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Swedish Midsummer on Long Island. dancing around the "Majstång," Live music, midsommarkrans, kids games, raffles. For more info email: dragspel@aol.com or call 718-415-0602

North Carolina
Durham
8 Jun 2013 4:00 PM
The Carl Larsson Lodge and Friends of Scandinavia will celebrate Midsommar with decoration and dance around the Maypole, Music by The Spelmannslag. Bonfire and Scandinavian food. For more info call 919.544.6242 or rita.hollinghurst@gmail.com.

North Dakota
Sertoma Park, Bismarck
19 Jun 2013 6:00 PM
Three Crowns Swedish-American Association will celebrate Midsommar Fest in Sertoma Park. Potluck. For more info call 701-663-0569 or email: Sjssonneson@yahoo.com

Ohio
Blendon Woods Park, Westerville
22 Jun 2013 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Scandinavian Club of Columbus, Ohio Nordic Midsummer fest. Picnic. Maypole, Scandinavian food, crafts and children’s activities, For more info www.scandiclub.com, email: ScandiClubInfo@gmail.com paivirs@hotmail.com or lindner6@hotmail.com or call 614-825-4498

Oregon
Oaks Park, Portland
15 Jun 2013 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Portland Midsummer festival. By Scandinavian Heritage Foundation, New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society and the League of Swedish Societies. Maypole, Scandinavian food and crafts, Music, Dancing and children’s activities, For more info www.scanheritage.org, email: leif2845@comcast.net or call 503- 617 - 6826.

Astoria
21 Jun 2013– 23 Jun 2013
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival - Over 45 years of Festival. Midsummer pole, Scandinavian music, dance and theater groups, Scandinavian traditional handcrafts and food. For more info www.astoriascanfest.com

Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
22 Jun 2013 4:00 PM –7:30 PM
ASHM’s annual Midsommar Fest. Music, dancing, traditional maypole, Swedish food, games and more! Info: www.americanswedish.org, info@ americanswedish.org or 215-389-1776

South Dakota
Vermillion
21 Jun 2013 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Dalesburg Scandinavian Association 144rd Annual Midsommar celebration. Scandinavian smorgasbord, entertainment, arts and crafts, games, music, raising of the midsummer pole and ring dances. Info: www.dalesburg.org/midsommar/ More info call 605-253-2575, Email: rjohnson@bmtc.net

Washington
Vasa Park resort, Bellevue
16 Jun 2013 9:00 AM– 6:00 PM
Midsummer Festival with Swedish pancake breakfast, dancing and old fashioned recreation, Swedish food. Info www.vasaparkresort.com, email: sawink@comcast.net or call 425-746-3260

Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore
30 Jun 2013 11:00 AM– 6:00 PM
Midsommar Fest by Skandia Folkdance Society, Majstång and Långdans, music, dancing, Hemslöjdsmarknad, food and crafts. Info www.skandia-folkdance.org, email: info@skandia-folkdance.org or call 206-784-7470

Vermont
Landgrove Inn, Landgrove
23 Jun 2013 3:00 PM
Nordic Harmoni’s annual Midsummer Festival. Smorgasbord, wreath making, decorating of May pole, food, songs by the chorus. For more info call Carl-Eric Westberg 802-824-6578

Wisconsin
Folklore Village, Dodgeville
4 July 2013– 7 July 2013
Midsummer Festival - Workshops in Scandinavian and other dance, crafts from around the world, evening parties, music, children's program, a Midsummer Majstång, Bonfire, and more. For more info http://folklorevillage.org/t2/home email: staff@folklorevillage.org or call 608-924-4000

Old World, Eagle
22 Jun 2013 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM
Midsummer Magic: Music, food, drinks, dancing and more. Info http://oldworldwisconsin.wisconsinhistory.org/, email: oww@wisconsinhistory.org or call 262-594-6301.

Old World, Eagle
23 Jun 2013 10:00 AM– 3:00 PM
Swedish American Historical Society of Wisconsin celebrating Midsummer. Decorating and Raising of the Maypole, wreath making for Kids, Scandinavian Folk Dancers and Musicians. Info www.sahswi.org, email: swedishamericanhistoricalwisc@gmail.com or call 414-352-7890 or 262-781-6113.

IKEA
USA
14 Jun 2013 3:30 PM– 8:30 PM
Swedish Midsummer party at all IKEA Restaurants with an all you can eat Buffet! For more information: Contact your local IKEA store.

No Celebration listed close to you? For continuous info from all the U.S., see events at www.nordstjernan.com. Also, find your local SWEA chapter by going to www.swea.org - almost every SWEA organization will celebrate this day.