Spelmansstamman

Join us for Spelmansstämman – a free event focused on Swedish and Ojibwe music and culture. Spelmansstämman features folk music; Swedish & Ojibwe children’s activities and crafts; historic building tours; and an arts & crafts fair.

This event stems from the long-held Swedish folk music tradition of the immigrant fiddle. This celebration is based on an outdoor gathering (stamma) of Swedish fiddlers (spelman) to share music, friendship, and cultural traditions. Spelmansstämma was recognized as one of the best ten summer festivals in Minnesota by TravelMag.com.

CELEBRATING SWEDISH AND OJIBWE MUSIC AND CULTURE IN 2023

Gammelgården Museum and Scandia Heritage Alliance join forces to offer a free family-friendly event featuring folk music; Swedish and Ojibwe children’s history and art activities; arts & crafts fair; artist demonstrations; and historic building tours.

MUSIC PERFORMANCES

Spelmansstämman is a long-standing Swedish folk music tradition based on outdoor gatherings (stämma) of Swedish fiddlers (spelman) to share music, friendship, and playing. At a traditional stämma, a small group of musicians stand in a circle and share tunes they have written. Gammelgården’s 33rd annual Spelmansstämman will feature multiple musicians performing throughout the day. If you are a fiddler, bring your own instrument and join the traditional sharing of tunes during the interlude!