2024 SHOPPING
*final list is subject to change
Twin Cities Rosemalers
The art of Rosemaling will not be dying out anytime soon in the USA, Minnesota, or the City of Richfield and Minneapolis because about twenty or more students of the art meet weekly three sessions of the year through Richfield Community Education and create heirlooms for themselves and customers. When summer comes around, the group paints in Minnehaha Park on Wednesday mornings to enjoy painting, each other's company, and the wonderful outdoors!
These professional painters will sell their work at Buck Hill to promote this wonderful artform from Norway on June 18 and do demonstrations throughout the day. Cash or checks are preferred.
All Things Lefse
It started with my books. But as much as people wanted to read about lefse and lutefisk, they also have an abiding passion for making and eating it. So I teach lefse classes, make and sell lefse (only fresh), and I make and sell All Things Lefse. All Things Lefse is a group of all products related to making lefse. Heirloom lefse rolling pins, turning sticks, and lefse serving platters made by members of the Minnesota Woodturners Association. Beautiful vintage lefse mixing bowls created by potter Ryan Ball. Handmade and colorful lefse cozies and countertop protectors as well as Keep On Rolling aprons. Lefse hoodies, lefse earrings (yes, made of real lefse), lefse puzzles, and lutefisk lip balm. Big lefse rolling boards with the inventive blue board fitted cover, and two kinds of lefse grills. Add in lutefisk greeting cards, the musical score to an original lefse song, and compression socks for those all day lefse fests and you've got All Things Lefse.
MY PAN
Looking for a unique way to celebrate your Nordic heritage? The local Daughters of Norway lodge, Pauline Fjelde #51, offers personalized gift items via a fundraising partnership with That's My Pan of Chippewa Falls, WI.
Customized bakeware, mugs, flasks, pet dishes, cooking utensils, fillet knives, monogrammed Rada cutlery plus more quality items are available to choose from!
A Rosemaling design along with many other designs and personalized phrases in any language can be requested! Items can be shipped anywhere in the country for a modest delivery fee.
Order forms, samples, and assistance will be available at the Daughters of Norway booth or click on the customer ordering website link below to see all the options, and place your online order today!
Nord Hus Scandinavian Goods
Shop our booth for a variety and an abundance of Nordic items.
Scandinavian Explorer Apparel—T-shirts, caps, sweatshirts, lightweight jackets, socks, scarves, and buffs.
Candy Design Figurines--Vikings, Nisse, Trolls.
Small Souvenirs such as playing cards, magnets, etc.
Norwegian Flags from hand-held parade flags to larger ones.
Books, Cheese Slicers and Kitchen Textiles--tea towels, pot holders, and more.
NORDIC SWEATERS
Our shop strives to find beautiful, unique and gently used Nordic-made and Nordic-style sweaters that deserve a second chance. We carry Men’s, Women’s, Youth and Children’s items in a variety of colors and from various manufacturers in Scandinavia and the U.S. Some are wool, some are cotton and some are polyester blends. Occasionally, we have vintage hand-knitted sweaters from the 60’s and 70’s in our collection too. Even though it will be summer, we offer an assortment of Christmas Nisse and crocheted winter scarves. Stop inside the Buck Hill building to check out our inventory at prices you can’t afford to pass by!
SONS OF NORWAY
The Sons of Norway’s goal, since its founding in 1895, is to preserve and promote Norwegian heritage and strengthen the ties between North America and Norway. The lodges often offer monthly speakers on heritage, culture, genealogy, Christmas events, celebrate Norwegian May 17th, friendship for a lifetime, newsletters, music, youth scholarships and more. Norsota Lodge meets at Heritage Lutheran Church in Apple Valley on the second Saturday of the month. Stop by the booth to purchase our cool T-shirts and other cool things!
Cole Erik Nyquist
Cole Erik Nyquist is a mostly self-taught, partially colorblind photographer and woodworker from Minnesota with a Master’s degree in Viking and Medieval Norse studies from the Universities of Iceland and Oslo, Norway. He loves to travel whenever possible and always has his camera ready to capture whatever scenes catch his attention.
Grandma Finch's Pure Maple Syrup
Home-made Grandma Finch’s Pure Maple Syrup from Plymouth, Minnesota is a family tradition. It’s sold in 8 oz, 12 oz or 16 oz individual bottles. Also available as 12 bottle cases of each size. Nothing compares to pure home made maple syrup from our local community!
Nerhus Nordic Collectibles
Collecting unique and rare items from her Norwegian heritage has been a lifetime passion for Pam. Finding new homes for these precious pieces has become her mission in life. Stop by to see if one of these items belongs with you in your home!
NORWEX
*waiting on confirmation for 2024
A MISSION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
From Norway with Love
Founded over 27 years ago in one of the most environmentally friendly countries on Earth, Norwex® has shared the “Norwegian Experience” with millions around the globe to deliver safer, healthier and more sustainable cleaning and personal care solutions.
At Norwex, we believe our responsibility goes far beyond creating safer, healthier products for you and your family. Guided by our Core Values of Integrity, Trust and Respect, we’re also devoted to creating a better future through caring for our communities and the good stewardship of our amazing planet.
SONS OF NORWAY INSURANCE
Sons of Norway is a fraternal life insurance company devoted to supporting you through every stage of life, while providing opportunities for a vibrant social experience around Norwegian culture. For free informational handouts about Sons of Norway as well as Insurance and Financial Products Sons of Norway offers, contact Matt Kern
HEIDI’S FACE PAINTING
Heidi's Freelance Art offers face Painting for kids of all ages! Even Adults! Stop by to check out all the Nordic art options available.
PRAIRIE PASTERIES & PRESERVES & AUTHOR TARA VASSER
Books written by Tara Vasser, handmade earrings and necklaces (includes themes with chain maille, dragons, wolves, ravens, Yggdrasil, and other fantasy themes).
Homemade jellies and jams, current inventory includes: red currant jelly, concord grape jelly, gooseberry jelly, elderberry jelly, native plum jelly, and honeyberry/haskap jelly.
Jellies at https://www.facebook.com/PrairiePastriesPreserves
Jewelry at https://www.etsy.com/shop/WinterMusingsShop.
Books at https://www.authortaravasser.com/
Viking Age Horns
The Viking Age Club & Society of the Sons of Norway will be selling Viking Horns, so stop by to add one to your collection. Skol!
Viking drinking horns were a token given by the Valkyrie to welcome fallen warriors into Valhalla. This means that only the greatest, the bravest, the truest warriors who had fallen in valiant combat received a drinking horn to bring with them into Odin’s hall, where they would feast and fight, and die, and be resurrected to feast again every night, for all eternity. They have become a modern icon of a bygone era and no matter who you are or where you come from, the drinking horn is easily recognized as the symbol the Vikings and of their unique culture.
Hovden Wear
Clothing for today's lifestyle inspired by traditional work clothes, such as ‘The Hovden Shirt’ a 150 year old Scandinavian work shirt, the Busserull. This garment was commonly worn by workers and farmers and was called 'busserull' in Norwegian and 'arbestskjorta' in Swedish and Danish.
Handmade by craftsmen in Europe and the U.S., our high-quality garments use 100% natural fabrics and sustainable production methods, just like our ancestors did 150 years ago.
With the classic and durable design methods of our Scandinavian ancestors, we are determined to bring sustainable, ethical production methods alongside lasting investment pieces that have a versatile styling, comfortable fit and clean finish to the wardrobes of contemporary folks.
Fleming Peterson & Co.
Growing up in Denmark, I was surrounded by family members who were master craftsmen. The creative potential and natural beauty of wood motivated me to forge my own path in mastering the art of carpentry. In 1999, a unique opportunity came my way when the Danish furniture company I worked for had an opening in the United States. I moved to the Midwest and after meeting my wife in 2001, settled in Minnesota. I made cutting boards and serving boards as gifts for my family and friends, eventually starting my own business in 2009. All the wood used is purchased in Minnesota. I handcraft each item using combinations of Maple, Cherry, Walnut, Ash, Oak, Padauk and Purpleheart. Stop by to see the handcrafted solid wood cutting boards, serving boards, charcuterie boards, and lazy susans made from a variety of wood types. http://danishwoodwork.com
Scandia Baker
Hygge Maker
The handmade treasures are made with Nordic natural resources such as wood, leather, fibers, glass and paper. Items include wreaths, holiday décor, candles, garlands, suncatchers, jewelry, towels, garden items and home décor.
Scandia Baker
Scandia Baker- specializes in Kransekake Cookies. If you enjoy the taste of almonds, then Kransekage | Kransekake is the cake….or in this case…the cookie for you. Traditionally made as a tower of rings to form a celebratory cake, the cookies capture the same delicious flavor, crunch on the outside and chewiness on the inside. There are 12 cookies with almond-flavored frosting in each order. This product is both gluten-free and dairy-free.
Mrs. Thimble’s Cottage
Mrs. Thimble's Cottage is a locally owned business that specializes in "Scandinavian inspired creations to cheer the soul". Evelyn creates every single item by hand - she loves working with merino wool felt and designing hand embroidered items that are inspired by iconic Nordic design. Evelyn loves to boast of her 100% Norwegian background and actually had grandparents who were named Knute and Ingeborg! It brings her joy to think of her customers purchasing handcrafted items to express their love for someone special in their lives, or purchasing something that “caught their eye” just to bring a bit of cheer into their day. She looks forward to meeting you inside the Buck Hill building. http://www.etsy.com/shop/MrsThimblesCottage
Earless Acres
We sell goat milk soap in liquid and bar form, goat milk lotion, and washcloth pouches. All our soap and lotion is made with goat milk right from our farm. The goats are hand milked each day. http://www.earlessacres.com
Uff Da Candles
Scandinavian-inspired candles—including the world’s first lutefisk-scented candle! They also have other scents including lefse, bread & butter pickles and ginger snap cookies. www.uffdacandles.com
Viking Cruises
Viking Cruises was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused journeys on rivers, oceans and lakes around the world. Designed for travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine. Scandinavia itineraries offer unrivaled cultural and culinary diversity. Discover the world’s most beautiful and historic cities, from Stockholm to Bergen. Under the midnight sun in the summer, Viking shows you colorful cities, quaint wooden houses and cascading waterfalls. In the winter, the northern lights dazzle over snowy landscapes. Viking Is Voted #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans & #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Readers.
Prior Lake Chiropractic Center
Stop by Prior Lake Chiropractic Center’s tent where you can talk to Dr. Montana Belford about your aching back, she will listen and help find the underlying problems. You can even get a free 5-minute massage! www.savagechiropractor.com
Viking Beauty Secrets
Viking Beauty Secrets offers certified organic and natural skincare products made with Nordic berries: Sea Buckthorn, Cloudberries and Rowanberries. All products made in Northern Europe and won several clean beauty awards. All products are Free of sulfates, parabens, plastic-microbeads and preservatives, are Cruelty-free (Leaping Bunny certified), Vegan, non-GMO, toxin-free. We do not use Artificial Fragrances, only natural essential oils for fragrance. These are affordable products ranging in price from $22-52. Ask for the special Nordic Midsummer Fest discount. www.vikingbeauty.com
Sannes Coffee
Sannes Coffee Co is a small batch Norwegian coffee roastery from Middle River, MN. At Sannes Coffee Co., we are more than just a coffee roastery - we are stewards of Norwegian heritage and tradition. Rooted in the rich coffee culture of Norway, we meticulously craft each batch of coffee using time-honored roasting techniques perfected in Norway.
Drinking coffee is not merely a routine, but a cherished tradition - a moment to savor, connect, and appreciate life's simple pleasures.
Our mission is to preserve and celebrate the complete coffee experience, delivering exceptional coffee that transcends taste to evoke the cozy ambiance of Scandinavian homes. With every sip of Sannes Coffee, we invite you to immerse yourself in the warmth of Koselig in Norwegian coffee culture, where every cup is a journey of taste, tradition, and togetherness. www.sannescoffeeco.com
Denise’s Devine Bags
Denise’s Devine Bags are each made with love and care to hold your books or whatever else you’d like to put inside them. Her collection consists of many different fabric patterns—Frozen, Vikings (football) and many more. Have fun finding the right one for yourself or to give as a gift.
If you’d like to know more about her, visit her website at: https://www.deniseannettedevine.com
HOOFDA Wear
At HOOFDA, we are more than an apparel brand – we are the canvas where hand-drawn art comes to life. Our love for animals and nature shines through each of our unique designs, telling tales of hoofed animals. Each piece is crafted to be as comfortable and flattering as it is meaningful.
Our collection weaves together the narratives of diverse hoofed animals - from the Norwegian Fjord Horse, ND Badlands Horse, Swedish Dala Horse, American Belgian Draft, North American Bison to the Icelandic Horse. Each design is a labor of love, uniquely HOOFDA, and capturing the spirit of these magnificent creatures and their heritage stories.
But our mission goes beyond creating beautiful apparel designs. HOOFDA is the world where the spirit of nature meets the heart of art, where every piece tells a story, where every thread is a journey. HOOFDA - where every garment is a story to be worn. www.hoofdawear.com