Schedule of Events

Five days of fun, festivities, and community celebrations in Spring Grove!

Event details and times are subject to change, so be sure to check back for updates.


Have an event to add or see something that needs correcting? Email us at info@sghomecoming.com.

Wednesday, June 23

1:00 PM | Visitor's Center Opens

5:00-7:00 PM | Community Meal

6:00-8:00 PM | Mollie B Performs

8:00 PM | Kick-off Celebration

8:30 PM | Golf Cart & Side-by-Side Parade

The Syttende Mai Hus

115 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Spring Grove Fest Building

110 N Division Ave, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Hosted by Merchants Bank

Spring Grove Fest Building

110 N Division Ave, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Sponsor recognition and introduction of all Homecoming Queens

Parade around Spring Grove

Thursday, June 24

ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES

SCHEDULED EVENTS

9:00 AM | Visitor's Center Opens

9:00-11:00 AM | Oldest Decades Class Reunion (1945–1955)

11:00AM-12:00PM | Historical Recording of Class Memories

12:00 PM | Chair Volleyball

12:00-5:00 PM | Community Paint-by-Number Mural

1:00-4:00 PM | Country Bus Tours

2:00-4:00 PM | Business Tours

2:30 PM | "Dear Land" Movie Showing

7:00 PM | Homecoming Kick-off Party & Ice Cream Social

Norwegian Birding & Nature Trail

Open for hiking throughout the day


Folksmarsj

Register at the Visitor's Center or Giants Gift Shop


Geocaching Hunt

Register at the Visitor's Center or Giants Gift Shop
Sponsored by TBD


The Syttende Mai Hus

115 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Souvenir pickup and purchases available

Location TBD

Giants of the Earth

163 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

American Legion - Front Room

104 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Bluff Country Artists Gallery

111 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Open to all ages

Departing from Giants of the Earth

163 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Stop by the Visitor's Center for a list of participating businesses

115 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Spring Grove Cinema

167 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Spring Grove Fest Building

110 N Division Ave, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Evening festivities include:

  • Spring Grove Bunad & Sølje Jewelry debut, presented by Giants of the Earth
  • Crowning of Mrs. Homecoming (TBD)
  • Recognition of past Homecoming Queens
  • Recognition of parade marshals
  • Announcement of Homecoming honorees:
  • Businessperson of the Decade
  • Volunteer of the Decade
  • Athletes of the Decade, sponsored by the Athletic Boosters
  • Beard Judging Competition


Friday, June 25

ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES

SCHEDULED EVENTS

9:00 AM | Visitor's Center Opens

9:00 AM-12:00 PM | Country Bus Tour

10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Piecemakers Quilt Show

10:00 AM-3:00 PM | Spring Grove Public Schools Tour

10:00 AM-9:00 PM | Food Trucks

10:00-11:30 AM | Trolley Pub Tour

10:00 AM-5:00 PM | Community Paint-by-Number Mural

11:00 AM | Senior Dining Meal

1:00-2:30 PM | Trolley Pub Tour

2:00-3:30 PM | All-School Employee Reunion

2:30 PM | "Dear Land" Movie Showing

3:00-4:30 PM | Trolley Pub Tour

3:30-5:00 PM | Meet & Greet with Past Teachers & Faculty

5:00-6:00 PM | All-School Reunion Program

6:00 PM | School Class Reunions

7:00 PM–12:00 AM | All-School Class Get-Together

Norwegian Birding & Nature Trail

Open for hiking throughout the day


Folksmarsj

Register at the Visitor's Center or Giants Gift Shop

The Syttende Mai Hus

115 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Departing from Giants of the Earth

163 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Trinity Center

196 2nd Ave NW, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Register at the District Office, Door TBD

113 2nd Ave NW, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Viking Memorial Park

115 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Pedal-powered portable bar tour of Spring Grove

Bluff Country Artists Gallery

111 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Open to all ages

American Legion – Front Room

104 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Sponsored by SEMCAC
Pre-registration required. Call TBD by TBD

Pedal-powered portable bar tour of Spring Grove

School Cafeteria

113 2nd Ave NW, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Private event for past and present employees

Spring Grove Cinema

167 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Pedal-powered portable bar tour of Spring Grove

School Cafeteria

113 2nd Ave NW, Spring Grove, MN 55974

School Gymnasium

113 2nd Ave NW, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Spring Grove Public Schools
Scheduled by individual classes. Contact the District Office for details

Spring Grove Fest Building

110 N Division Ave, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Cash bar available

Saturday, June 26

ALL-DAY ACTIVITIES

SCHEDULED EVENTS

7:30-10:30 AM | Lions Pancake Breakfast

8:00 AM | Visitor's Center Opens

9:00-11:00 AM | Classic Car Show

9:00–11:00 AM | Touch a Truck

9:30 AM | Honoring Our Farm Families Dedication

10:00 AM-5:00 PM | Community Paint-by-Number Mural

10:00 AM | Meet & Greet with Guest Artist

10:00-11:30 AM | Trolley Pub Tour

10:00 AM-10:00 PM | Food Trucks

10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Piecemakers Quilt Show

10:00 AM | Kids' Pedal Pull

Time TBD | Kids' Games

Time TBD | Corn Pile

1:00 PM | GRAND PARADE

After the Parade | Bean Bag Tournament

3:00 PM | First Brigade Band Concert

3:00-4:30 PM | Trolley Pub Tour

3:00-6:00 PM | Norwegian Food Stand

3:30 PM | "Dear Land" Movie Showing

6:00 PM | "Dear Land" Movie Showing

Norwegian Birding & Nature Trail

Open for hiking throughout the day

Spring Grove Fest Building

110 N Division Ave, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Sponsored by the Lions Club

The Syttende Mai Hus

115 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Lee Auto Body or Trinity North Cemetery Area – Location TBD
Registration begins at TBD

Spring Grove Fest Building

110 N Division Ave, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Bronze installation dedication at the Dr. Jim and Karen Gray farm along Highway 44

Bluff Country Artists Gallery

111 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Open to all ages

Artist TBD

Pedal-powered portable bar tour of Spring Grove

Viking Memorial Park

115 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Trinity Center

196 2nd Ave NW, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Spring Grove Fest Building

110 N Division Ave, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Hosted by Harvest Moon Family
Registration begins at 9:45 AM. Pulling begins at 10:00 AM

Viking Memorial Park

115 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Location TBD


Sponsored by Merchants Bank

Spring Grove Main Street

Register at the Visitor's Center before the parade

115 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Trinity Lutheran Church Lawn

203 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Pedal-powered portable bar tour of Spring Grove

Trinity Lutheran Church

203 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Hosted by Trinity Youth

Spring Grove Cinema

167 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Spring Grove Cinema

167 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Sunday, June 27

9:15 AM | Special Worship Service with First Brigade Band

10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Norwegian Breakfast

12:00 PM | "Dear Land" Movie Showing

Time TBD | Cemetery Walk

3:00 PM | Luren Singers in Concert

6:00 PM | "Dear Land" Movie Showing

Trinity Lutheran Church

203 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Trinity Lutheran Church Basement

203 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974


Sponsored by Sons of Norway

Spring Grove Cinema

167 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Trinity Cemetery

203 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Hosted by Sons of Norway. Meet at Trinity Cemetery by the church

Trinity Lutheran Church

203 E Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Spring Grove Cinema

167 W Main St, Spring Grove, MN 55974