Miss Norsk Hostfest
Miss Norsk Høstfest represents the spirit, heritage, and cultural pride of North America’s largest Scandinavian festival. More than just a title, she serves as an ambassador for Høstfest throughout the year—celebrating Nordic traditions, supporting community events, and inspiring the next generation to connect with their roots. Through leadership, service, and scholarship, Miss Norsk Høstfest honors the legacy of the festival while helping shape its future.
Competition Requirements
To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:
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Be of Scandinavian heritage (Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, or Swedish)
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Be unmarried, with no children, and between the ages of 17 and 24
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Be a high school senior, graduate, or have completed a G.E.D.
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Actively participate in community service or volunteer work
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Be available to attend this year’s festival (September 24–27) and engage in official activities
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Be willing to represent Norsk Høstfest at events throughout the upcoming year
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Must not have previously held the Miss Norsk Høstfest title
Please review the full terms and policies before applying
Terms
Norsk Høstfest Association requires Miss Norsk Høstfest scholarship recipients to be enrolled students in any college of choice and in good academic standing. Miss Norsk Høstfest scholarship recipients must also fulfill their Miss Norsk Høstfest duties before the scholarship will be released. Those duties include: attending Norsk Høstfest (2025), and be able to attend other key events.
Miss Norsk Høstfest scholarship recipients must submit a thank you letter before receiving their award. Recipients will be provided with instructions on content, formatting, and the appropriate recipient. Letters should be mailed to: Norsk Høstfest Association, Attn: Miss Norsk Høstfest, PO Box 1347, Minot, ND 58702. Copies will be kept on file and forwarded as needed.
At time of awarding, if recipient has not met the criteria as outlined above and on the award letter, the recipient must meet with Norsk Høstfest Association to discuss probationary terms to receive payment. Failure to complete duties as Miss Norsk Høstfest or by not enrolling in a college, scholarship will be rescinded.
Scholarship
Scholarships are paid out in one payment (usually the first enrolled semester after crowning). Payment is issued payable to the college of choice. To receive payment, recipient must provide proof of enrollment for the upcoming semester. Proof can include written letter from the school or a copy of the upcoming semester classes with clear proof of student name and student ID number.
Miss Norsk Høstfest 2024 - Jersey Johnson
Jersey is a junior at Minot State University majoring in communication sciences and disorders and minoring in both deaf and hard of hearing education, and leadership.
“I am beyond honored to have received the title of Miss Norsk Hostfest 2024,” Johnson said. “I cannot wait to meet everyone at the festival. Thank you for letting me represent my heritage on a larger scale. And a huge thank you to all the sponsors, board members, and volunteers who make this possible.”
Contestants were interviewed and judged on speaking skills, friendly personalities, eagerness to meet and visit with Høstfest patrons, and enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their own Scandinavian heritage.
Johnson will be in attendance the Hostfest all four days sharing her heritage and getting to know about other’s heritage. In addition to wearing the title Miss Norsk Høstfest 2024, Johnson will receive a $1,000 scholarship provided by Farmers Insurance Miranda Schuler Agency as well as numerous other prizes provided by Høstfest sponsors: The Title Team, Michele F Designs, Lein’s Jewelry, Pizza Ranch, Homesteader’s Restaurant & The Flower Box. Johnson will have the opportunity to compete for the title of Miss North Dakota 2025 which will be held in Williston in June 2025.
Searle Swedlund, Norsk Høstfest executive director, said, “Jersey’s connections to the Norsk Høstfest run deep. Over the years her attendance at the event makes her connection and relationship to Høstfest special. She’s like part of the family and we are thrilled to have her represent us in the year to come.”