Bjarne Lodge 4-086 Sons of Norway

09/13/2026

🎄Coming Soon? A Nordic Holiday Experience!🎄

We are in the early stages of planning a festive Scandinavian Christmas Market, and we want to build it around you! Before we lock in the details, we want to gauge community interest.

If we host a cozy, authentic holiday market featuring local vendors, traditional crafts, and yummy treats, would you be there?

Help us plan by voting in the comments! Tell us which number matches your excitement:

👍1️⃣ Count me in! I’ll be first in line for the shopping and food.
❤️2️⃣ I'd love to go, especially if there are activities for the kids!
🤔3️⃣ I’m interested depending on the dates and vendor lineup.

💬 Vendors & Makers: If you create Scandinavian-inspired crafts, baked goods, or unique gifts and would be interested in a booth, let us know below!

08/18/2026

What are you eating first at Fjord Folk Fest? 😋

Here is a teaser of the official Year 1 food menu! Come hungry and enjoy some classic Nordic eats as well as traditional festival favorites:

🧆 Köttbullar (Swedish Meatballs)
🍞 Brödpudding (Bread pudding)
🍚 Risgrøt (Rice pudding)
🥣 Rømmegrøt
🥔 Komle / Raspeball (Potato Klubb)
🧇 Viking Waffles on a stick
🇳🇴 Scandinavian delicacies like Rosettbakkels (Rosettes), Krumkake, Lefse, and chocolates
🍿 Old Tyme Kettle Korn
🍗 Turkey legs
🍔 Hamburgers
🥣 Soups
🍦 Ice cream
..and so much more! We have options for everyone, including delicious gluten-free items.

✨ But come ready for more than just the food! ✨
Between bites, make sure to:
🛍️ Shop from local makers and take home one-of-a-kind treasures.
🔨 Enjoy live demonstrations and watch raw materials turn into art.
🎨 Admire the incredible works of talented community artisans.

Drop a comment with the food emoji of what you're tracking down first! 👇

(P.s. no one stepped up to make lutefisk this year...😢 SO if you know of anyone or any groups that are up for the task for next year, send them our way! We are actively looking for options for year #2!)

08/10/2026

🎉2026 Schedule of Events + Halls!
2 stages, 4 halls and so much fun ahead!

Friday, August 21 & Saturday, August 22
*Notice there are a couple of variations from Friday to Saturday in parentheses.

Join us FJORD the fun at the Minot Municipal Auditorium!

06/24/2026

Although the weather did not cooperate, a good time was still had by all who attended our Midsummer picnic!

05/24/2026

Gratulerer med dagen! The Bjarne Lodge 4-086 Sons of Norway and American State Bank & Trust partnered to hold their annual Syttende Mai event at the bank on Monday. Read details and photos on the Williston Herald.

05/17/2026

04/19/2026

Thank you Amy Krueger, from the Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau, on presenting information on all things CVB. Mange tusen takk!