May 13

May 13 How do YOU say "Sesquicentennial?"

When we asked people to pronounce the word we showed them, it got pretty humorous. Little Sweden, happy sesquicentennial!

May 7

May 7 Swedes Connect Through Youth Soccer

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Sports, Features, Articles

The City of Lindsborg’s youth soccer program continues to be a springboard for learning and growing on the soccer field. Recreation Director Beth Ferguson says, “We have a great connection with the Bethany soccer program.” (Read more)

Apr 29

Apr 29 Spring Calving at J&E Farms

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Articles, Features

Erik Peterson’s ancestors broke ground near New Gottland in 1876 and the Petersons have been farming and raising livestock in the Smoky Valley ever since. President Grover Cleveland signed their paperwork for a quarter section of land as part of the Homestead Act in 1885 to finalize the deed … (Read more)

Apr 10

Apr 10 Jazz Walk 2019

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Features, Articles

Brandon Draper was born to keep the beat. “Before I could walk I was thumping my leg in the crib, so my mom called me Thumper,” he said. The live music will cap off a busy Friday evening in Lindsborg as the 3rd Annual Jazz Walk … (article and video here)

Oct 18

Oct 18 Svensk Hyllningsfest

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Features

In October of odd-numbered years, Lindsborg hosts a community festival called Hyllningsfest, where participants and onlookers alike wear the traditional Swedish folk costumes to celebrate the Swedish pioneers who settled the Smoky Valley in the 1860s. Enjoy the arts and crafts, Swedish food, music, and other special entertainment; stay at one of our many lodging options and see some of the area offerings over the weekend!

Oct 4

Oct 4 True Beeliever

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Features

Several years ago Eric Beckman developed a curiosity about bees. An opportunity through the Kansas Honey Producers Association gave him the start he needed for a sweet new hobby.