Høstfest guests are invited to model their Bunad (traditional folk costume). Folk costumes from all Nordic countries are welcome. Men, women, and children of all ages display the vivid taspetry of garments, each unique to their Nordic region.

Models will gather by the restrooms in Oslo Hall at 10:45 a.m. each day they want to participate in the Bunad Parade. The parade will take place throughout the NORSK HØSTFEST festival halls. The parade will start at 11:00 a.m. and end back in Oslo Hall with the Bunad Show starting at 11:30 a.m. A volunteer coordinator will line up participants.

To participate in the show, please follow the steps by signing up at hostfest.com/about/volunteering/ to complete/update your volunteer profile. You will then be directed to the Jobs & Shifts page to choose the day(s) you want to model for the show(s). If you’re donating a Bunad, please contact Teresa. See her information below. After we receive your participant confirmation, you will receive an email regarding your Bunad story. For those that participated last year, your description is on file. For new models, you will be sent a link to the Bunad description form.

If you have a Bunad(s), please contact Teresa at the Hostfest office at 701.852.2368 ext. 3 by Tuesday, Sept. 3.

The Nordic Kitchen cooking demonstrations at Norsk Høstfest offer visitors a chance to experience Scandinavian cuisine in a unique and exciting way. The demonstrations feature professional chefs who are experts in preparing traditional Scandinavian dishes, from smoked salmon to meatballs and everything in between. The chefs share their knowledge and techniques with the audience, offering tips on how to cook and serve the dishes at home. The demonstrations are not just informative but also entertaining, as the chefs are known to engage the audience with their humor and personality.

Visitors to Norsk Høstfest can expect to learn about the unique flavors and ingredients of Scandinavian cuisine while being entertained by the charismatic chefs. The Nordic Kitchen cooking demonstrations are a great way to learn about Scandinavian culture and discover new and exciting dishes to add to your culinary repertoire.

Each day of the festival, one Mystery Viking will be roaming the festival with $100 cash to give out to the first person who locates them! 

How do you locate this mysterious seafarer you ask?

Well, your job is to go around The Great Hall and ask people “Hi, and where are you from?”. Not only is this the way to find our Viking, but also a great way to meet and get to know fellow festivalgoers!