It’s time once again to plan for Stromsburg’s annual Swedish Midsommar Festival which runs from Friday, June 18th through Sunday, June 20th. Schedules for the event are available at various local retailers, banks and at the Stromsburg City Office. Additional details and schedules for the three days of events are also posted on our Community Discussion Forums.

Highlights include an Extreme Soap Box Derby race, lawn mower races, a Swedish tractor pull, music, horseshoe, softball and 3-on-3 basketball tournaments, food, entertainment and more. If you’ve never checked out this annual event, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Bring the family and plan a visit to Stromsburg for a taste of our Swedish heritage and some good food and fun.

Stromsburg Swedish Midsommar Festival 2010

You won’t want to miss this year’s Extreme, Almost Illegal Soapbox Derby race on Sunday, June 20th. The race track is on East 2nd Street, starting at the corner of Central and running east. There are three age classes, so anyone between the ages of 5 years and 111 years can enter. Additional details can be found on the Discussion Forums under UPCOMING EVENTS –> COMMUNITY EVENTS including rules, event times and entry fees.