Hostfest Begins in Minot, North Dakota Today

The calendar may say that it's still?September today, but nonetheless, it's Norsk Hstfest time.

Activities begin tonight with a concert by Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, then the festival kicks off in earnest on Wednesday. Other headlining entertainment this year includes Reba McEntire, Clint Black, George Jones and Ray Stevens.

This year marks the 32nd anniversary of Hstfest. It has grown from a small festival dedicated to the heritage of Scandinavian countries to a huge annual event, drawing thousands of visitors from around the country and around the world.

In addition the the top-notch entertainers that perform on the main stage every year, the festival is full of cultural exhibits, food booths and crafts.

Perhaps most importantly, it's full of people with a sincere interest in keeping alive the Scandinavian culture, and that includes hundreds of volunteers who come year after year simply to volunteer their time at the festival. Without volunteers, the Hstfest could not, and would not, survive.

But survive and thrive it has, for the past 32 years.

For those visiting the Magic City, we say welcome to Norsk Hstfest.