The romantic and fun midsummer is right around the corner. For the first time in a couple of years, Scandinavian organizations around the U.S. can finally go back to planning midsummer events. And planned, they have.
We found multiple events to include in this year’s guide, but if you see any missing events please comment with the details below, or contact the Swedes in the States team on social media.
Want to celebrate midsummer like the Scandinavians? Check out Swedes in the States Annual Midsummer Guide:
Last updated June 20, 2022
California
Los Angeles
101th Midsummer Festival at Vasa Park
When: Sunday, June 26, 2022, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Where: Vasa Park, 2854 Triunfo Canyon Rd, Agoura Hills
For more info: https://www.conejovalleyguide.com/
San Francisco
SWEDISH AMERICAN PATRIOTIC LEAGUE 127th Midsummer Celebration
When: Saturday, June 18, 2022. 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Where: 8220 Croy Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037, Sveadal
San Diego
House of Sweden – Celebrate A Swedish Midsummer
When: Sunday, June 26, 2022, 1
For more info: https://www.houseofsweden.us/midsummer.html
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Colorado
Estes Park
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – Scandinavian Alliance of Colorado
When: June 24-26, 2022
Where: MacGregor Ave, Estes Park, Colorado 80517
For more info: https://www.estesmidsummer.com/midsummer-info
Denver
Midsummer Nights Tour in Denver
When: June 18 – July 4, 2022, 6:00 PM
Where: Denver Botanic Gardens,1007 York Street, Denver, Colorado 80206
More info: https://www.botanicgardens.org/programs/midsummer-nights-tour
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Connecticut
Fairfield
Midsummer Dinner – Scandinavian Club
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Where: See details in the link below
For more info: https://thescandinavianclub.com/upcoming-events/
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Illinois
Andersonville
Midsummer Pop-up Cafe – Swedish American Museum
When: Friday, June 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Where: The Swedish American Museum, 5211 N Clark St., Chicago Illinois, IL 60640
For more info, visit The Swedish American Museum’s website
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Massachusetts
Shrewsbury
119th Scandinavian Midsummer Festival – The Scandinavian Athletic Club
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: The Scandinavian Athletic Club at SAC Park. 438 Lake Street, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts 01545
For more info: https://sacmidsummer.com/
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Maryland
Bethesda
Annual Joint Midsommar Celebration and Potluck Dinner
When: Sunday, June 19, 2022 at 3:00 PM
Where: Carderock Picnic Pavilion, 9500 MacArthur Blvd, Bethesda, MD 20817
For more info: http://scandinavian-dc.org/events/
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Michigan
Grand Rapids
The Swedish American Heritage Society of West Michigan – Annual Midsummer Celebration
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: Caledonia Lakeside Park, 370 N Lake St SE, Caledonia, MI 49316
For more info: http://www.sahswm.org/programs.html
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Minnesota
Minneapolis
American-Swedish Midsummer Celebration
When: Saturday, June 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Where: 2600 Park Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55407
For more info: https://asimn.org/experience/festivals/midsommar/
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New York
New York City
Battery Park Midsummer Festival
When: Friday, June 24, 2022 at 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park, 20 Battery Pl, New York, NY
For more info: https://bpca.ny.gov/
Midsummer Day Party – Bastard Burgers
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 3:00 PM – midnight
Where: The Bronx Brewery, East Village, 64 2nd Ave, New York, NY 10003
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New Jersey
Midsommar Celebration and Viking Marketplace – Vasa Order New Jersey
When: Friday, June 17 – Jun 18, 2022, start at 6PM
Where: VASA PARK, Budd Lake NJ
For more info: https://www.vasaorder.net/eventnj/?sho=pk
Midsommar party with live Swedish Entertainment at IKEA Paramus
When: Fri, Jun 24, 2022, at 4:00 PM
Where: 100 Ikea Dr, Paramus, NJ, 07652
For more info: https://patch.com/
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Ohio
Cleveland
Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Midsummer event
When: Friday, June 18, 2022
Where: More information to come
For more info, visit SACC Ohio’s website
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
American Swedish Historical Museum – Midsommarfest
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 4 PM
Where: American Swedish Historical Museum, 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145
For more info: https://www.americanswedish.org/events/midsommarfest-1
Kenmore
Skandia’s Midsommarfest
When: Sunday, June 26th, 2022 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: St. Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
For more info: https://sites.google.com/view/skandiamidsommar
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Utah
Salt Lake City
Midsommarfest in Salt Lake City with Swedish Heritage Society
When: Saturday, June 25, 2022 3pm to 6 p.m.
Where: International Peace Gardens, 1060 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
For more info, check out the Facebook event here
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