Icelandic Culture and Heritage Pavilion
Aug 2, 2026 to Aug 3, 2026
Sunday, August 2nd, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday, August 3rd, Noon - 4:00 PM
Location: Gimli Park Categories: Arts & Culture, Entertainment
Date/Time:
Sunday, August 2nd - 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Monday, August 3rd - Noon to 4:00 PM
Location: Gimli Park Pavilion
- Click to sign-up online to volunteer for this event
Do you want to learn more about New Iceland's culture?
The Icelandic Culture and Heritage Pavilion at Gimli Park Pavilion features Iceland-inspired wares for purchase, as well as displays from heritage groups.
On Sunday, join us to participate in crafts and workshops to learn more about New Icelandic culture! Activities are free and suitable for all ages.
Have your photo taken in a Huldufólk house and meet Snorri and Snæbjörn
Sunday Activities
Huldufólk House Craft
10:00 AM - Noon
Paint a huldufólk house to make a home for Iceland’s hidden people in your garden.
Story of the Gimli Huldufólk
11:00 AM
Listen to “The Story of the Gimli Huldufólk” and meet Snorri and Snæbjörn themselves!
Under the Mountains and Waves: A Guide to Icelandic Folk Monsters
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Talk by Logan Stefanson
Longships and Sod Houses: A Thousand-Year Family Saga: From Viking Iceland to the Dakota Plains.
2:30 - 3:30 PM
Talk by Gary Goodman
Click here to apply to be a Cultural vendor.
Icelandic Culture and Heritage videos
Amma's Kitchen
- Making Pönnukökur with Connie and Laurel
- Making Rullupylsa with Kenny and Glenn
- Baking Vínarterta with Grétar
