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Lindsborg artisan Brian Holdsworth uses a coal fired forge to heat steel to over 900 degrees Fahrenheit, pounding and shaping an old world symbol to celebrate Little Sweden’s past, present and future. When finished, the steel branches and leaves of the Järnkors will grace the northwest corner of … (Read more/see video)
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First race for many youngsters during the Kids’ Short Course Race.
Young and old stepped up to the starting line Saturday to begin a day-long celebration, marking the 145th anniversary in Marquette, Kansas. The men’s race was won by Eddie Grier of Manhattan while Ashtin Klepper of Ellinwood won the women’s heat. (read more).
Read MoreDiscover who will get their wishes granted after a journey deep into the forest, bringing changes to a group of well known fairytale characters with a twist. Watch the video for behind the scenes interviews … (Read more)
Read MoreWhen we asked people to pronounce the word we showed them, it got pretty humorous. Little Sweden, happy sesquicentennial!
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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)
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Seven-year-old Wyatt plays with a calf
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)
Read MoreBrandon 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)
Read MoreIn 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!
Read MoreSeveral 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.
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