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Join us for the return of Midsommar in 2022!

Midsommar will soon be upon us – it is one of the most popular celebrations for Swedes, both in Sweden and in this country. This is the season when music fills the air — a time when relatives and friends gather in the open meadow around flower-bedecked tables of food. This festival is traditionally as beautiful as it is entertaining.

This year, we will have two back-to-back events to celebrate. First, join us for the return of Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute for a concert on  Friday June 17th at 6:00 PM at Veterans Memorial Hall. Then, the following day; Saturday, June 18th from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, we invite you to celebrate with us at a traditional Midsommar celebration on the grounds of the Erlander Home Museum and Nordic Cultural Center.

Event details, vendors and so much more are added weekly- so learn more on our Midsommar 2022 page!

Midsommar Fest 2022

Dancing Queen: An ABBA Salute Concert

Welcome back all you DANCING QUEENS!
Midsommar Natt returns featuring live music performed by Dancing Queen: ABBA Salute. Join us with your best dance moves and beautiful voices on Friday, June 17th at 6:00 PM.

The concert is presented by the Verdandi Lodge No. 3, I.O.S. and sponsored in part by Winnebago County, takes place at Veteran’s Memorial Hall located at 211 N Main St, Rockford, IL 61101 . Enjoy beverages served by Prairie Street Brewhouse, while grooving to your favorite song.

Presales are now CLOSED. Tickets will be picked up the day of the event.
  • Tickets purchased on June 17th at the door are $20.
  • Children 10 and under are free.
6:00- 8:00 pm : ABBA Salute Concert

Concert Presented by: 
Verdandi Lodge, 
No. 3, I.O.S.

Sponsored in part by: 
Winnebago County

Schedule of Events​*

*Times/schedule is subject to change until day of the event
  • 10:00 am: Event Open! Glad Midsommar!
    • The Lone Canary performs on Main Stage
    • Vendors open
    • Erlander Home First Floor Tours on the hour 10:00 am , $5 admission- tickets available at Ticket booth
    • MorMor’s Attic 10:00 am- 3:00 pm: Held behind Nordic Cultural Center
  • 11:00 am: Swedish Pancake Eating Contest
    • Erlander Home First Floor Tour 
  • 11:30 am: Come help decorate the Majstång
  • 11:45 am -12:00 pm: The Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago
  • 12:00 pm: Raising of the Majstång and Dancing with Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago
  • 12:45 pm: The Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago
  • 1:00 pm: Trinadora performs on Main Stage
    • Erlander Home First Floor Tour
  • 1:30 pm:  Architectural Walking Tour of Historic Haight Village with Gary Anderson
  • 2:00 pm: The Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago 
    • Erlander Home First Floor Tour
  • 3:00 pm: Event closes at 404 S. 3rd Street 
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Events throughout the day:
  •  MorMor’s Attic held behind Nordic Cultural Center
  • Meet and play games with Pippi Longstocking
  • Take away children's crafts
  • Shop with Swedish vendors
  • Buy your favorite Swedish bakery
 

Tack så mycket to our sponsors!

Main Event Sponsor:

Verdandi Lodge, 
No. 3, I.O.S.

Nobel Sponsors:

Pippi & Friends Sponsors:

Forward for Fun Sponsors:

Hard Rock Rockford, Northwest Illinois Building Trades, Fehr Graham, Rockford Mass Transit District, Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 23, IBEW Local 364, Project First Rate, Furst Staffing, City of Rockford and Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau