Daniel O'Donnell

Texas Tenors

Chicks with hits

Clint Black

Terry Fator

Ricky Skaggs

Minot Norsk Høstfest Sleep Inn

STAY AT THE SLEEP INN – Attached to the Dakota Square Mall. Daily shuttle to the fairgrounds provided.

LOOKING FOR BIG NAME ENTERTAINMENT? IT’S HAPPENING IN MINOT, NORTH DAKOTA AT THE 43rd ANNUAL NORSK HØSTFEST. North America’s largest Scandinavian Festival is a grand celebration of Nordic heritage, food and fun which features two major artists performing each day.

This popular tour will include reserved seating for FIVE main stage celebrity shows.

Extra shows are optional.2019 included Celebrity Entertainers were: Chicks with Hits featuring Terri Clark, Pam Tillis & Suzy Bogguss; Daniel O’Donnell; Clint Black; Charley Pride; and Terry Fator.

2019 ENTERTAINMENT ON THE NON-RESERVED FREE STAGES INCLUDED: The Medora Gospel Experience, Neil Diamond Tribute Show, Bjoro Haaland, Mollie B, Williams and Ree, Kentucky Riders, The Western Senators, William Florian, Ryan Keplin Fiddling Lefty, Trio Larsson, True Thomas the Story Teller, Viking Live Steel Combat, Telge Glima, Auntie Kreamsaugen, Country Gentlemen, Soul Shine, The Norwegian Bachelor Farmers, Magic Tap Cloggers, Jenta O’ja, Jenny and the Law, Max from Wild Hands, Daniel Starks, Ringling 5 Ragnarokkr, Norsk Hostfest Accordian Club, J-M-B Band, Skalmusik, Skandi Ski Fantasy, Dakota Drifters, Renee & Karl, Scandinavian Youth Camp Performers, Western Plains Children’s Choir, Nordic Hand Knit Sweater Program, Bunad and Folk Costume Style Show, Scandinavian Antiques Show – and more!

Guaranteed Date
2020 Departure Date
Alberta: 8 days | September 28, 2020
Saskatchewan: 6 days | September 29, 2020
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 travelling companions enroute. A stop is made in Medicine Hat before crossing the Alberta/Saskatchewan border and arriving in Swift Current, Saskatchewan.

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Swift Current to Minot

(5 nights) Tuesday. Travel through Moose Jaw, Regina and Weyburn before crossing the Canadian/American border. Continue south through North Dakota to Minot. Arrive at your hotel for time to relax before the Høstfest entertainment begins tomorrow. Accommodation is at the Sleep Inn. This well located full-facility hotel is attached to the Dakota Square Mall. Daily shuttle to the fairgrounds is provided.

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Minot

Wednesday. Leisure time to take in some great entertainment on the free stages! At the Hostfest, you will enjoy professional quality music shows by a host of famous entertainers on seven different stages all under one roof. The Norsk Høstfest includes a wide variety of ongoing activities such as Scandinavian arts, crafts, handiwork and antique displays; an import shop featuring Scandinavian goods; booths containing Norwegian food delicacies all combined with continuous music and performing groups. The 2019 afternoon concert was CHICKS WITH HITS featuring TERRI CLARK, PAM TILLIS AND SUZY BOGGUSS. These three ladies, very well-known in the country music arena, formed their group in October 2017 and have been performing across the country ever since. The 2019 evening concert featured the ever-popular charismatic DANIEL O’DONNELL, affectionately known as “Wee Daniel”. Daniel has sold over 10 million records with music described as a mix of country and Irish folk. He is the only artist in the world to score a hit in the UK album charts every year for 30 years.

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Minot

Thursday. Another day to enjoy the fun. The OPTIONAL afternoon concert last year was RICKY SKAGGS with his band Kentucky Thunder. Skaggs is an American country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer and composer who was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2018. The 2019 evening headliner was CLINT BLACK and the Emmy Award winning TEXAS TENORS. As an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, multi-instrumentalist, record producer and actor, Black has more than thirty singles with the US country charts.

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Minot

Friday. Your 2019 afternoon headliner featured CHARLEY PRIDE, singer, musician, guitarist, recording artist, performer, business owner and former baseball player. In 2016 Pride began crafting many new recordings with Billy Yates. The two artists & songwriters produced a new album that marks a high-level return to original Charley Pride standards. Following the concert you may want to join our optional DINNER/SHOPPING EXCURSION with a picture stop at the SCANDINAVIAN HERITAGE PARK. The 2019 OPTIONAL evening concert was Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias.

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Minot

Saturday. This morning, savour that last taste of Scandinavian food and catch a last bit of entertainment on the final day of this year’s Hostfest. Last year’s afternoon concert featured TERRY FATOR, a ventriloquist, impressionist, comedian and singer from Dallas, TX. Fator uses 15 different puppets in his show which is featured at the Mirage/Las Vegas. He was the second season winner of America’s Got Talent. The OPTIONAL 2019 OPTIONAL evening concert featured the band CHICAGO, a rock band formed in 1967 in Chicago. Despite several personnel changes throughout the years, Chicago has never stopped and their fan base remains among the most loyal of all.

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Minot to Swift Current

Sunday. Travel north to retrace your steps home. Make a stop at the duty free store and re-enter Canada to overnight in Swift Current on the last evening of the tour.

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Swift Current to Calgary to Edmonton

Monday. Return home with fond memories of your Concert Tour.

tour route map for Minot Hostfest Alberta departure

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
Admission to attractions and sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
Daily admission to Høstfest activities
Daily shuttles and shuttle tickets to the Norsk Høstfest activities

Reserved seating for five Celebrity Shows
Continuous entertainment on various stages
Ongoing activities including Scandinavian Arts, Crafts, Handiwork and Antique Displays, Food Booths
Optional evening international dance with live bands
Scandinavian Heritage Park
Shopping excursion to Dakota Mall
Meals Include: Continental Breakfasts: Alberta 7, Saskatchewan 5

Notes:

Featuring the Sleep Inn

Excellent hotel attached to the Dakota Square Mall. Tour includes 5 breakfasts. Daily transportation to/from fairground will be provided as well as daily shuttle tickets

Alberta Pricing

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

Triple

$1,769.00

GST $15.06

Twin

$2,059.00

GST $17.53

Single

$2,879.00

GST $24.51

Early Booking Discount

$41.00 twin sharing per person.

Saskatchewan Pricing

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

Triple

$1,659.00

GST: N/A

Twin

$1,899.00

GST: N/A

Single

$2,579.00

GST: N/A

Early Booking Discount

$38.00 twin sharing per person.

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Daniel O'Donnell

Texas Tenors

Chicks with hits

Clint Black

Terry Fator

Ricky Skaggs

Minot Norsk Høstfest Sleep Inn

STAY AT THE SLEEP INN – Attached to the Dakota Square Mall. Daily shuttle to the fairgrounds provided.

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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

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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

Alberta Pricing

Saskatchewan Pricing

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