Välkommen to the oldest ethnic festival in Illinois. Enjoy the video!
*Please note: The event is on June 21st. There are no rides on the Icelandic horse.
Celebrate Swedish Midsummer Festival!
Step into history at the oldest ethnic festival in Illinois and experience a celebration like no other. Join us for a day filled with traditional Swedish music, dancing around the maypole, delicious food, and family-friendly fun.
From classic Swedish foods, treats and beverages to crafts, games, and cultural demonstrations, there’s something for everyone. Be part of a long-standing tradition and help make history at this unforgettable festival.
Whether you’re reconnecting with your heritage or discovering Swedish culture for the first time, the Father’s Day Midsummer Festival brings together community, tradition, and joy in the heart of Geneva, Illinois
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FOR HISTORY BUFFS…
The first Svenskarnas Dag (Swedes Day) event was held on Sunday, June 25, 1911 at Linden Park in Evanston. In 1913, the event was held at Ravinia Park for the next 11 years through 1924 when the organization decided to purchase their own property. We acquired our current location and have celebrated Swedish Midsummer annually every third Sunday in June, since 1925 here at Good Templar Park in Geneva. (Yes, it’s older than Father’s Day.)
Svenskarnas Dag (Swedes Day) has provided an opportunity people to enjoy the traditional celebration of Midsommar which celebrates the longest day of the year. This family friendly festival at Good Templar Park is open to the public and attended by people of all nationalities.
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Yes! traditional Swedish food is sold
Traditional Scandinavian Meals
(Food is sold at additional cost and while supplies last)
Swedish Pancakes (Pannkakor) Meal: **Pork Sausage side available at additional cost
Swedish Meatball (Kottbullar) Meal:
Fried Herring (Sill) Meal:
For your Sweet Tooth (Gottegris) Swedish Bakery Items & Treats.
Cardamon Coffee Bread (Kardemummabrod)
Almond Tart (Mazariner)
Our famous Ice cold Lingonberry Lemonade is a MUST for refreshing thirst quenching treat. 16oz cup of Pink Lemonade mixed with our secret Lingonberry syrup on ice
