• Homeschool Dancers

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States
  • Folkdanslag

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    In 1941, as the U.S. entering the Second World War became imminent, and the declaration was only a few months away, a group of Lindsborg adults began practicing Swedish folk dances. These folk dances were performed publicly for the first time in Lindsborg at the original Svensk Hyllningsfest. They called themselves the “Swedish Folk Games” […]

  • Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    The Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers, established 1963, is a group of high school dancers and musicians dedicated to promoting the study and appreciation of traditional Swedish folk dance and music. Through performances at local festivals and celebrations and on tour throughout the United States and Scandinavia, they seek to preserve their community’s Swedish heritage, and encourage the continued […]

  • USD400 Middle School Band

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    The Smoky Valley has a long history of extremely talented musical groups. This Middle School band is no exception to that rule. They perform during the opening ceremony and march in the parade donned in Swedish costumes.

  • Opening Ceremony

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    During the opening ceremony, the Middle School band plays and the Soderstrom Elementary vocal classes serenade the Hyllningsfest Royalty with Children of the Heavenly Father in both Swedish and English. This is sure to tug at your heartstrings. These children practice prior to leaving for summer vacation the year of the festival and most Smoky […]

  • USD400 Swedish Folk Dancers

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    The elementary and middle school students of Smoky Valley USD 400 sing, dance, and play traditional Swedish songs & games in traditional Swedish dress.

  • Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    The Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers, established 1963, is a group of high school dancers and musicians dedicated to promoting the study and appreciation of traditional Swedish folk dance and music. Through performances at local festivals and celebrations and on tour throughout the United States and Scandinavia, they seek to preserve their community’s Swedish heritage, and encourage the continued […]

  • Brandon Draper

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    Brandon Draper has enjoyed a celebrated career as drummer, percussionist, producer, multi-instrumentalist and educator.   In addition to freelancing and teaching, he currently performs as a solo artist, multi-instrumentalist.  With the Turkish-Jazz group Alaturka, Draper recorded, co-mixed and performed on the 2013 release Yalniz (4.5 Stars – Best albums of 2013 – Downbeat Magazine).  Brandon plays guitar with his […]

  • Peterson Farm Brothers

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    Three brothers that farm in central Kansas. We leverage our digital and public speaking platforms to entertain and educate while sharing the message about agriculture.

  • Parade

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    Led by our Hyllningsfest Royalty, the grand parade is an hour-long extravaganza. There are always interesting parade entries; marching bands, including the Smoky Valley Middle School Band dressed in Swedish costumes, area high school bands, floats, Bethany College Homecoming Royalty and much more. It’s sure to be a crowd pleaser for all ages!

  • USD400 Swedish Folk Dancers

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    The elementary and middle school students of Smoky Valley USD 400 sing, dance, and play traditional Swedish songs & games in traditional Swedish dress.

  • Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    The Lindsborg Swedish Folk Dancers, established 1963, is a group of high school dancers and musicians dedicated to promoting the study and appreciation of traditional Swedish folk dance and music. Through performances at local festivals and celebrations and on tour throughout the United States and Scandinavia, they seek to preserve their community’s Swedish heritage, and encourage the continued […]

  • Bethany College Choir

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    Bethany College Choir on the MainStage from 2:30-3pm on Saturday

  • Folkdanslag

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    In 1941, as the U.S. entering the Second World War became imminent, and the declaration was only a few months away, a group of Lindsborg adults began practicing Swedish folk dances. These folk dances were performed publicly for the first time in Lindsborg at the original Svensk Hyllningsfest. They called themselves the “Swedish Folk Games” […]

  • Brandon Draper

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    Brandon Draper has enjoyed a celebrated career as drummer, percussionist, producer, multi-instrumentalist and educator.   In addition to freelancing and teaching, he currently performs as a solo artist, multi-instrumentalist.  With the Turkish-Jazz group Alaturka, Draper recorded, co-mixed and performed on the 2013 release Yalniz (4.5 Stars – Best albums of 2013 – Downbeat Magazine).  Brandon plays guitar with his […]

  • Old Man Lingonberry

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    Old Man Lingonberry is a quartet hailing from Lindsborg and Smolan, KS and consists of Jesse Crawford (acoustic & electric guitars and vocals), Tyler Tubbs (bass, vocals), and Taton Tubbs (percussion, vocals). Old Man Lingonberry plays an eclectic and fun mix of Folk, Rock, Americana, Hip-Hop, Bluegrass, and Country music styles.

  • Peterson Farm Brothers

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    Three brothers that farm in central Kansas. We leverage our digital and public speaking platforms to entertain and educate while sharing the message about agriculture.

  • King Midas

    Main Stage 102 N Main St, Lindsborg, KS, United States

    King Midas