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 entertainment featuring talented artists performing each day. Immerse yourself in the proud heritage 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 shows. Extra shows are optional.

2025 Departure date

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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 Clarion Hotel, located adjacent to the Høstfest fairgrounds, with time to relax before the 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 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!
3:00 p.m. Included Main Stage Show #1 Bjøro Håland.
Bjøro Håland was born in Norway. When he turned 17, he immigrated to the USA where he worked as a carpenter and sang in the local bars. He met his wife Liv in Brooklyn, and they moved back to Norway in 1966. His first recording was made in 1970. He now travels back and forth between the USA and his beloved native Norway.

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Thursday.
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.
7:00 p.m. Included Main Stage Show #2 Matt Vee & The Killer Vee’s (Neil Diamond Tribute). Matt Vee, singer, guitarist, songwriter, recording artist and nephew of legendary 60s pop-star Bobby Vee. Matt tours internationally with his wife Julie Velline, and cousins and band-mates Jeff and Tommy Vee (sons of Bobby Vee) in various musical configurations. Most notably is Matt’s production of “I Am, He Said” – A Celebration of the Music of Neil Diamond, which has played for tens of thousands nationwide.

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Minot

Friday.
1:00 p.m. Included Main Stage Show #3 Abbacadabra (ABBA Tribute).
This team of highly trained vocalists and internationally known keyboardists, percussionists and bassists recreate the sounds and sights of an ABBA show. The group’s first show was at the El Dorado Resort and Casino in Reno, but they were soon playing to sold-out crowds around the country and on cruise lines such as Princess and Royal Caribbean. Fittingly, in 2007, they began performing in Europe, where ABBA first came to fame. The group covers 20 of ABBA’s mega-hits, including “Mamma Mia,” “Dancing Queen,” “The Winner Takes It All,” and “Take a Chance on Me.” They are known for their attention to detail, from the sound to the clothing. Listening to them is like taking a step back in time when everyone was dancing.

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Minot

Saturday. Savour that last taste of Scandinavian food and catch the entertainment on the final day of this year’s Høstfest.
1:00 p.m. Included Main Stage Show #4 Cash vs The King.
Cash vs. The King is a tribute band celebrating the unforgettable music of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. You can’t help falling in love with back-to-back hits from two of the world’s biggest rock ‘n’ roll legends, performed with the energy and charisma that made them icons. It is a head-to-head battle of greatest hits, from the swagger of “Folsom Prison Blues” to the timeless charm of “Jailhouse Rock.” Team Cash or Team Elvis, this show brings the spirit of both legends to life in one unforgettable performance.
7:00 p.m. Optional Main Stage Show Little Texas. In the early ’90s, as a new brand of country music was commanding the airwaves, there was a First Time for Everything. With its debut album, Little Texas burst onto the scene with songs written, recorded, and performed exclusively by the members themselves, quickly becoming one of the top vocal bands of the decade.

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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. Continue 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

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 GREAT HALL MAIN STAGE ENTERTAINMENT:

Wednesday 3:00 PM Bjøro Håland
Thursday 7:00 PM Matt Vee and The Killer Vees
Friday 1:00 PM Abbacadabra
Saturday 1:00 PM Cash vs. The King

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

Reserved seating for four main stage 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 Funds | Prices subject to change

Triple

$1,909.00

GST $18.57

Twin

$2,199.00

GST $21.39

Single

$3,079.00

GST $29.95

Single accommodation limited to first five bookings

Early Booking Discount

twin sharing per person.

$44.00

2025 Saskatchewan pricing

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

Triple

$1,809.00

GST N/A

Twin

$2,049.00

GST N/A

Single

$2,799.00

GST N/A

Single accommodation limited to first five bookings

Early Booking Discount

twin sharing per person.

$41.00

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Minot Entertainers

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Minot Hostfest Group Photo

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Minot Hostfest Group Photo

Minot Norsk Høstfest

8 Day Motorcoach Tour

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Edmonton to Calgary to Swift Current

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Swift Current to Minot

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Minot

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Minot to Swift Current

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Swift Current to Calgary to Edmonton

Included in Your Holiday

2025 Alberta pricing

2025 Saskatchewan pricing

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