Norsk Høstfest - North America's Largest Scandinavian Festival

ACME ELECTRIC—Tool Crib of the North

Tool Crib has been serving the needs of contractors, woodworkers and do-it-yourselfers since 1948, offering a full line selection of hand tools, power tools, woodworking machinery and accessories. As a family owned and operated business, Tool Crib has maintained competitive prices with service before and after the sale.

Bache-Gabrielsen

Celebrating our 100-year anniversary in 2005. Our cognac house has won numerous awards at the International Wine and Spirits Competition and is the number one selling cognac in Norway. With varying product lines and prices, Bache offers customers a wide range of cognacs with a rich tradition and heritage of serving the Scandinavian markets with over 1 million bottles sold annually.

Bremer Bank

Financial Strength; Local Decision Making; Building Long-term Relationships; A Comprehensive Line of Products and Services. Bremer provides special festival banking services to Norsk Høstfest.

CHS

We're a Fortune 500 company that supplies many of the food, grain and energy products behind life's simple pleasures. In fact, we have one of the fastest-growing convenience store chains. One of the leading grain export businesses, and the largest North American crop inputs partnership. We invite you to explore our site and discover how we enrich millions of lives around the world every day. Norsk Høstfest is proud to have CHS as a corporate sponsor!

Dacotah Bank

It's good to be in Dacotah Territory. Dacotah Bank is a unique family of banks serving dozens of hometowns in the Dakotas. We are one of the largest independent banks based in the Dakotas, with over $1 Billion in assets and more than 40,000 customers. Dacotah Bank is the official sponsor of the Skien Mezzanine and the "Dacotah Bank Lights up the Great Hall of the Vikings" Campaign.

Dean Bender Chevrolet

It’s a lucky day for the Høstfest visitor that zips away in a new model Chevrolet. Thanks to Dean Bender Chevrolet in Killdeer and Ryan Chevrolet in Minot, a Chevrolet is given away every year through the Sertoma raffle.

Dean Foods/Land O´ Lakes

Since 1921 we have been making America's favorite brand of butter and other high quality dairy products. Land O’Lakes Old Fashioned Ice Cream is the “Official Ice Cream of Norsk Høstfest.”

First Cable Advertising

First Cable Advertising, Minot’s premiere cable advertising company and video production specialists can handle all your cable advertising and video production needs. Stop at their offices at 504 East Central Avenue, Minot, ND, or give them a call at 701-852-5845 to find out how they can help your business grow. Norsk Høstfest is honored to have First Cable Advertising as a corporate sponsor.

First Western Bank & Trust

First Western Bank & Trust has been serving the community since 1964. They are Minot's only locally owned, hometown bank. They are the sponsor of the “Høstfest Countdown” program printed in the Minot Daily News prior to Norsk Høstfest.

Forum Communications Company

Forum Communications, established in 1878, is a major sponsor of Norsk Høstfest as well as sponsoring the services of Trygve Olson as the official “cartoonist in residence” at the festival.

Grand International Inn

Grand International Inn’s hospitality and elegant atmosphere will meet your needs in perfect style, whether you're traveling on business or pleasure, planning a group conference or a weekend getaway. Grand International Inn is a proud corporate sponsor of Norsk Høstfest.

Holiday Inn Riverside

The Holiday Inn Riverside Hotel! Minot's best choice for your full service or convention needs. A beautiful 7 story atrium hotel located on Highway 2 East, right across from the North Dakota State Fair Grounds. Holiday Inn Riverside is a proud corporate sponsor of Norsk Høstfest.

I. Keating Furniture World

I. Keating Furniture World, the upper Midwest’s largest furniture store, has long been a stalwart supporter of Norsk Høstfest. I Keating Furniture World has recently added the Ashley Furniture line so when you are in Minot, please stop in and look over their newly remodeled store. I Keating Furniture World donates the use of appliances and furniture to help make the Norsk Høstfest what it is today.

ING

ING demonstrates its free spirit by encouraging Høstfest visitors to get in the dancing mood at ING’s nightly dances featuring three live bands that perform on the side stages during the day. ING employees even show up to dance with individuals looking for a dance partner. ING is the Official Sponsor of the “ING Nightly Dances”

KCJB Radio

KCJB is a vital Høstfest media partner, providing on site coverage during the festival. KCJB, your home for classic country, also offers news and sports coverage as well as hosting the well known Swap Shop every Saturday morning at 9:10 a.m.

KMOT-TV

KMOT-TV, Channel 10, is an NBC affiliate located in the Magic City of Minot. KMOT-TV is part of NBC North Dakota News, the largest media company in the state. NBC North Dakota News covers all corners of the state plus Western Minnesota and Eastern Montana.

KXMC-TV

KXMC-TV, CBS 13, is a CBS Television affiliate located at 3425 South Broadway, Minot, North Dakota. It is part of Reiten Television, Inc., one of only two locally owned and operated television groups in North Dakota and one of only a few in the country.

MarketPlace Foods

MarketPlace Food and Drug sponsors Norsk Høstfest’s Scandinavian Dessert Competition and Meet the Chefs at Marketplace prior to the festival. Imagine a food store where every department is a celebration of freshness and selection and a helpful staff is awaiting your arrival and eager to accommodate your every need. A place with such a distinctive atmosphere and exceptional values you'll go out of your way to return, even if you must drive a little farther.

MDU

Thanks to the Montana-Dakota Utilities Co.-sponsored Message Central, Norsk Hostfest visitors have a convenient place to meet and to stay in touch with family and friends. The booth is staffed by friendly and helpful Montana-Dakota employees and friends. Message Central, with its message board and excellent customer service, makes Norsk Hosfest an even better experience. Montana Dakota is a natural gas and electricity utilities division of MDU Resources Group, Inc. Montana-Dakota serves approximately 300,000 retail customers in five upper Midwest states.

Minot Daily News

Spreading the word about what’s happening at Norsk Høstfest is key to the festival’s success, and Høstfest partner Minot Daily News plays a vital role in designing and disseminating spring and fall tabloids as well as sponsoring print ads throughout the Ogden newspaper chain.

Miracle Mart

Three great locations to serve you.

1600 2nd Ave SW
1620 South Broadway
1024 24th Ave SW

Always Fresh and Friendly!

Nash Finch Company

Nash Finch Company is a Fortune 500 company and one of the leading food distribution companies in the United States, with nearly $4 billion in fiscal 2004 sales. Nash Finch supplies food product for many areas of Norsk Høstfest.

Nestle´

With a focus on enhancing every life experience—whether it's the first day of summer, a romantic dinner, or holiday baking—Nestlé is committed to providing quality brands and products that are essential to good living. In doing so, the Nestlé name has become synonymous with great-tasting, nutritious food and beverage products.

Nestlé-the official coffee of Norsk Høstfest.

Newman Outdoor Advertising

North Dakota billboards boldly announce dates and happenings at Norsk Høstfest; Newman Outdoor Advertising, a 3M exclusive company, provides billboard designs and free rental space.

Northwest Airlines

Northwest Airlines is the world's fifth largest airline. Northwest and its travel partners serve more than 900 cities in more than 160 countries on six continents. Norsk Høstfest is proud that Northwest Airlines is the “Official Airline of Norsk Høstfest.”

Reiten Television

Reiten Television is the owner and operator of North Dakota’s KX Television network, operating 4 television stations in western North Dakota. They broadcast twice daily from the Norsk Høstfest and also coordinate and oversee the Norsk Høstfest television network.

RENT-A-WRECK

Looking for a discount car, truck or van to rent in North Dakota? Minot's Rent-A-Wreck offers great rental rates on good-looking, good-running new and used cars, trucks and vans. Check out Rent-A-Wreck for great rates and great service. It's the "Smart Alternative" ® to the high prices of the large car rental agencies.

Roger Ward North American

Roger Ward North American has been pleasing customers and building relationships with the community for the past 27 years. Our award winning staff and the professionals at North American Van Lines are here to make sure that your move is a smooth one. Roger Ward North American is “The Official Movers of Norsk Høstfest.”

Ryan Chevrolet

It’s a lucky day for the Høstfest visitor that zips away in a new model Chevrolet. Thanks to Ryan Chevrolet in Minot and Dean Bender Chevrolet in Killdeer, a Chevrolet is given away every year through the Sertoma raffle.

Sertoma

Sertoma Club members organize and man the annual raffle that awards lucky winners great prizes such as a brand new Chevrolet donated by Jim Ryan and Dean Bender Chevrolet dealerships.

SLEEP INN & SUITES

The Sleep Inn & Suites ® hotel, located west of U.S. Highway 83 in Minot, is attached to the Dakota Square Mall with easy access to movie theaters and stores. Amenities include free continental breakfast, an indoor water park and hot tub, high-speed Internet access, computer hook-ups and much more. Whether in town for business or pleasure, book your next stay at Minot's Sleep Inn & Suites hotel.

Sons of Norway

The mission of Sons of Norway is to promote, preserve, and cherish a lasting appreciation of the heritage and culture of Norway and other Nordic countries while growing soundly as a fraternal benefit society and offering maximum benefits to its members.

SRT Communications

SRT, the region’s telephone communications giant is the presenting sponsor of Reykjavik Hall and the official Communications Company of the festival. SRT sponsors hostfest.com, a communications guide with services information, telephone system in Høstfest offices on South Broadway, and the SRT Official Communications Center in Troll Stroll South with Internet access, computers and telephones for public usage. SRT continues to man the festival’s on-site internal telephone system and provide wireless telephones and two-way radios that are used for communication among volunteer chair people and staff.

Sunny 101.9

SUNNY 101.9, the region’s Country Superstation, is proud to be the official radio station of Norsk Høstfest. SUNNY is excited to return to Høstfest in 2006, moving its on-air studios to the festival. Its Norsk Høstfest broadcast will help bring the experience to thousands of listeners throughout the region, with a warm invitation to come join the fun in person!

The View

The View presents The Games of The Norsk Hostfest based on oldtime Nordic games. The View is a new concept in retirement living - with the emphasis on living. Resort-style living in home-style surroundings, unmatched amenities, conveniences and ‘to your order” health services…Life starts at The View.

Touchstone Energy Cooperatives

Under the masterful sponsorship of Touchstone Energy, Copenhagen Hall beckons Høstfest visitors with a major stage featuring continuous entertainment, quaint sidewalk cafes, and the Artisan Village. Touchstone’s touch stretches beyond Copenhagen – free cookies made in flash bake ovens, daily drawings for prizes, and radio personalities broadcasting Høstfest throughout the region.

Trinity Health

Whether it’s caring enough to meet the highest standards of quality, recruiting the finest professionals or providing the latest technology, our mission - our only mission -- is serving you. Everything we do is because of you. Literally! And to help you and your family live longer, healthier lives is our greatest reward. Trinity Health is also a co-sponsor of the Festival Guide and sponsors the Trinity Information Booths at the festival.

Ventura Foods

From Portland to Pittsburgh and Wisconsin to the West, Ventura Foods meets the challenges of the marketplace by delivering high quality products at competitive prices. This is part of our commitment to build long lasting and profitable partnerships with our customers. Ventura Foods is the sponsor of Karl Kernell, master pastry chef.

Xcel Energy

Xcel Energy is the “Official Electrical Provider of Norsk Høstfest” and sponsor of the Norsk Høstfest Governor’s Reception. Our name reflects our core value — excellence in energy products and services. Xcel Energy is dedicated to providing you the best in service, value and information to enhance your professional and personal life. Xcel Energy has been successfully proving this to their customers for the past 130 years and will work hard to continue with this commitment in the future.