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Minot Norsk Høstfest

8 Day Motorcoach Tour

Come along with us to North America’s largest Scandinavian Festival, the 46th ANNUAL NORSK HØSTFEST, held in Minot, North Dakota.  Enjoy four full days of Scandinavian culture and world-class entertainment featuring major artists performing each day.  Immerse yourself in the proud heritage and culture of the five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden with authentic cuisine and handcrafted Norsk merchandise.

This popular tour includes reserved seating for FOUR main stage celebrity shows.  Extra shows are optional.

DAY 1 ALBERTA DEPARTURE: Edmonton 7:00 am | Red Deer 9:00 am | Calgary 12:00 pm | Fort Macleod 2:00 pm | Lethbridge 2:30 pm | Medicine Hat 4:45 pm
DAY 2 SASKATCHEWAN DEPARTURE: Swift Current 8:00 am | Moose Jaw 10:15 am | Regina 10:45 am | Weyburn 12:45 pm| Estevan 2:00 pm

  • 2025 Departure date
        • Alberta 8 Days |  September 22, 2025
        • Saskatchewan 6 Days |  September 23, 2025
        • USA Heartland
        • Motorcoach
        • Passport Required
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Edmonton to Calgary to Swift Current

Monday.  Velkommen everyone!  Your Concert Tour begins as you are welcomed aboard your deluxe motorcoach in Edmonton.  Travel south via Red Deer to Calgary, meeting additional travel companions enroute.  Stop in Medicine Hat before crossing the Alberta/Saskatchewan border and carry on to Swift Current, Saskatchewan for overnight. 

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Swift Current to Minot

(5 nights) Tuesday.  Saskatchewan passengers are welcomed on                  the tour this morning as you travel through Moose Jaw, Regina, Weyburn and Estevan.  Cross the Canada-United States border and continue south through North Dakota to Minot.  Arrive at the Sleep Inn attached to the Dakota Square Mall with time to relax before the Høstfest entertainment begins tomorrow. 

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Minot

Wednesday. A free morning to acquaint yourself with your hotel.                     Daily admission to Høstfest, reserved seating for FOUR MAIN STAGE CELEBRITY SHOWS, and free daily side stage entertainment are all included in your four-day pass. With everything from traditional Scandinavian folk music to dance to comedy acts, there is something for everyone.  The five stages throughout the festival are packed with performances from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.  For those who like to stay into the late-night there are performers in select halls for after the Great Hall Concerts! Included Main Stage Show #1 to be announced. 

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Thursday.
Included Main Stage Show #2 to be announced.

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Friday.
Included Main Stage Show #3 to be announced. Join our optional excursion to the SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE PARK where buildings, statues, and monuments celebrate the heritage of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.  Explore the full-scale Gol Stave Church, walk around the 27-foot tall Swedish Dala Horse, step inside a real Stabbur, and more.

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Saturday.
Included Main Stage Show #4 to be announced.
Savour that last taste of Scandinavian food and catch the entertainment on the final day of this year’s Høstfest.

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Minot to Swift Current

Sunday. Retrace your steps as you head towards home. Make a stop at the duty-free store and then re-enter Canada.  Bid farewell to your fellow travellers from Saskatchewan.  Return to Swift Current for overnight.

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Swift Current to Calgary to Edmonton

Monday. Return home with fond memories of your Høstfest experience and new friendships made.

tour route map for Minot Hostfest Alberta departure

STARS OF PAST YEARS:

STARS OF PAST YEARS: Andy Williams, Loretta Lynn, Ricky Skaggs, Roy Clark, Tom Jones, George Burns, Kenny Rogers, Charley Pride, Merle Haggard, Paul Anka, Frankie Avalon, Red Skelton, Doc Severinsen, Engelbert Humperdinck, Barbara Mandrell, Daniel O’Donnell, Pam Tillis, Ronnie Milsap, Randy Travis, Anne Murray, Wayne Newton, Beach Boys, Tanya Tucker, Oak Ridge Boys, Herman’s Hermits, Roger Whittaker, The Temptations, Gaither Vocal Band, Tony Orlando, Leanne Rimes, Terri Clark, Terry Fator, Johnny Reid and many more…

OPTIONAL SHOWS:
Tickets may be purchased separately.  Watch the bulletin board for people posting tickets for sale or purchase directly from the Box Office.

Included in Your Holiday

  • First class transportation on an air-conditioned, washroom equipped motorcoach
  • Quality accommodations and tax
  • Services of an experienced Tour Director and Driver
  • Baggage handling, one average piece per person
  • Travel Bag
  • Admission to attractions and sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
  • Daily admission into Norsk Høstfest
  • Daily transportation by motorcoach to/from Høstfest
  • Daily Shuttle Tickets
  • Reserved seating for four Celebrity Shows
  • Continuous entertainment on various stages
  • Ongoing activities including Scandinavian Arts, Crafts, Handiwork and Antique Displays, Food Booths
  • Scandinavian Heritage Park
  • Meals Include: All Breakfasts: Alberta 7, Saskatchewan 5.

2025 Alberta pricing

Cost per person | Prices in Canadian Dollars | Prices subject to change

Triple

$1,989.00

GST $17.71

Twin

$2,289.00

GST $20.38

Single

$3,209.00

GST $28.57

Single accommodation limited to first five bookings

Early Booking Discount

twin sharing per person.

$46.00

2025 Saskatchewan pricing

Cost per person | Prices in Canadian Dollars | Prices subject to change

Triple

$1,889.00

GST N/A

Twin

$2,139.00

GST N/A

Single

$2,929.00

GST N/A

Single accommodation limited to first five bookings

Early Booking Discount

twin sharing per person.

$43.00

Travel Reviews

On our 2018 Minot Norsk Hostfest tours, our passengers were delighted

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Minot Norsk Hostfest – September 2018

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Minot Norsk Hostfest – September 2023

The festival in Minot was a new experience! The shows were

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Minot Norsk Hostfest – September 2024

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