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
