Välkommen to the oldest ethnic festival in Illinois. Enjoy the video!
*Please note: There are no rides on the Icelandic horse. However, pony rides will be available as part of the children activities.
THE EVENTS HISTORY
The first Svenskarnas Dag (Swedes Day) event was held on Sunday, June 25, 1911 at Linden Park in Evanston. The next year, 1912, it was held on Sunday the 23rd of June at Riesig Grove in Riverside. Then in 1913, Swedish Day 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 Day 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 Midsommar, 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! real Swedish food is sold,
plus a few sweet treats too
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 from Iversen's Bakery
Cardamon Coffee Bread (Kardemummabrod)
Almond Tart (Mazariner)
Ice cold Lingonberry Lemonade. A refreshing thirst quenching treat.
16oz cup of Pink Lemonade mixed with Lingonberry syrup on ice
