"...To Enjoy, Preserve, and Promote Our Norwegian Heritage."


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October 10:
Dedication of Memory Walk at the Jens Ringness House

December 5:
Jens Ringness House on exhibition during the Norwegian Country Christmas Tour.  Come and see how the early Norwegian pioneers lived!

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NORWEGIAN HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS
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  • Syttende Mai- Norwegian Constitution Day, (May 17) - Saturday, May 16, 10:00 --3:00 at Wade Lee City Park in Cranfills Gap.  Booths, entertainment, hamburgers/hotdogs, etc.  - Significance of Day

  • Viking Fest- Celebration of Scandinavian Heritage

  • Folklife Festival- A statewide event in June in San Antonio. A wonderful celebration of the ethnic roots of all Texans.

  • Santhansaften- Summer Solstice - Saturday, June 20  Evening fun, food, and games on Neil's Creek at the Bell's place.

  • Septemberfest-  Local Celebration in Cranfills Gap - Saturday, September 12: Parade, booth, beginning at 10:00 am.

  • Leiv Eiriksson Day- Honoring the Discoverer of America - Saturday, October 10 at the Jens Ringness House.  Dedication of Memory Walk with pavestones, other events.

  • Norwegian Country Christmas - Saturday, December 5.  Kristina's Kitchen at the Clifton Armory -  booth, entertainment!  Open house at Jens Ringness House.

  • Juletrefest- A Christmas party in the Norwegian tradition. Winter Solstice. - Saturday, December 12.  Hosted by Jerry and Joyce David; particulars to be announced.


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