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Immigrants' Song: Swedish Music

  • Wright County Fairgrounds 1010 1st Street Howard Lake, MN, 55349 United States (map)

Exciting times at the Wright County Fair!

Discover the stories and tunes of first-generation Swedish immigrant musicians Hol-Britta and Anna, traditional bagpipers from Dalarna, Sweden, who immigrated to Cokato, Wright County, Minnesota, in the late 1800s. Renee Vaughan, and Laura MacKenzie will perform traditional tunes from Hol-Britta and Anna's homeland after a brief presentation in the Welker Schoolhouse.

Enjoy an afternoon of music and history, honoring the melodies that continue to resonate across generations.