The Norsk Høstfest Order of Merit recognizes Artisans and Exhibitors for outstanding presentation and execution of Scandinavian theme in creative booth design, craftsmanship, product demonstration, artistic expression, and for providing and memorable experience.
Food Concessionaires are recognized for providing an outstanding Scandinavian culinary experience via presentation, preparation, creativity and taste.
Those recognized receive the Order of Merit and cash prizes.
2019 Order of Merit Recipients
Artisans
Lusk Scandi Woodworks
Amber Weaves of Grain
Exhibitors
Nyquist Photography and Woodworking
Gronstedt Design
E&D Towels-Tea
Food Concessionaire
Fun on a Bun Nordic Edition
Bethany Lutheran Church
2018 Order of Merit Recipients
Artisans
Fuglestad Pottery
Richard Enstad Rope
Vevang MPLS
Bitz of Wood
Exhibitors
ND Wooly Girls
Kevin Seeland Carving
Kannakko Glass
Blue Frogs
Food Concessionaire
Daarthe’s Sandwiches
Farmtastic Food Hub
Viking on a Stick
2017 Order of Merit Recipients
Artisans
Becic Woodworking
Handlaget by Mary Norsted
Tatting by Judy Hansen
Exhibitors
Julie Steller
Nork Torberg
Woolflower
Food Concessionaire
Oggie’s Cafe
Wagoner’s Wagon
St Peter’s Gyros
2016 Order of Merit Recipients
Artisans
Susie Larsson Design, jewelry
Nordic Designs
Øystein Johnson Photography
Exhibitors
Blue Frogs
ND Wooly Girls
Elentari Handverk, jewerly
Food Concessionaire
Hometown Pies
Crepe Café
Nordic Waffle
2015 Order of Merit Recipients
Artisans
Torild Velure – Hats
Mary Schliep – Rosemaling
Torben Jarlstrøm Clausen – Danish Papercutter
Dick Enstad – Maritime Ropemaking
Exhibitors
Møyfrid Hveding – Painting Norway
Sandra Sheppard – Handweaving
Fred Brademeyer – Chipcarving
Dakota Chappy Fashion
Food Concessionaire
Bethany Lutheran, Søt Suppe
Tivoli Café, Æbleskivers
Heritage Singers, Viking On A Stick
2014 Order of Merit Recipients
Artisans
Claire Anne Thoen – Scandi-lion Nordic Art
Judy Hansen – Tatting By Judy
Harley Refsal – Woodworking
Ren Fuglestad – Pottery
Exhibitors
Teresa McCue – Rosemaling
Crysten Nesseth – Red Cedar Artists
Debra Carus – Elentari Handverk Jewelry
Julie Stellar – Stellar Handcrafted Goods
Michele Feist – Michele F Clothing & Jewelry
Food Concessionaire
Tollefsons Family Grill – Pulled Pork Sandwich
Tromsø Cultural Village – Catrine’s Lapskaus
First Lutheran Church – Rømmegrøt
2013 Order of Merit Recipients
Artisans
Kimberly Braun – Viking Knit Jewelry
Sam Simonson – Simonson’s Viking Rings
Karen Hankee – Telemark Rosemaling
Tove Karin Arneberg – Jewelry, Porcelain, Knitting
Exhibitors
Jesper Pedersen – Scandinavian Woodworking
Jim Ulmer – Ulmer Stonewear
Richard Miller – Swedish Pottery
Jock Holmen – Norwegian Termite Carver
Food Concessionaire
St. Peter’s Gyros
Ole and Lena’s Pizzaria
Heritage Singers – Viking on a Stick
Debra Deaver, – Daarthe’s Bread Pudding
2012 Order of Merit Recipients
Artisan
Jon Adolf Steinolfsson – Icelandic Sculptor
Ken Magnuson – Rosemaler
Exhibitor
Ossian Kidholm – Wool Spinner
Food Concessionaire
Debra Deaver – Daarthe’s Bread Pudding
2011 Order of Merit Recipients
Artisan
Cooper Ternes – Nordic Wooden Ware
Exhibitor
Askjel Madalhar & Birte Nellessen – Urweg Nordic Tribal Jewelry
Food Concessionaire
Icelandic Heritage Society – Ponnukokur
