The Valdres Samband annual Stevne for 2023 will be held in Starbuck, MN on June 22, 23 and 24th. This event is open to members and non-members. You can attend one, two or all three days of this event. As always the costs are very reasonable and children are free. We will soon provide a registration form on this website. If we have your email address, you will also receive notification when the registration form and online payment is available.
THURSDAY June 22, 2023
Thursday activities include a tour of the Starbuck Depot and School Museum as well as the Lefse Hall of Fame. Lunch will be served before we travel to nearby Glenwood, Minnesota. In Glenwood we will tour the Pope Museum and there will be time for those who want to research Pope County. The tour will be followed by a trip to the Rolling Forks Vineyard.
FRIDAY June 23, 2023, Fron Lutheran Church, Starbuck MN
Registration and the Genealogy Room both open at 9am. We have several presentations scheduled and will be providing lunch, a rosmal class, a banquet meal followed by entertainment.
SATURDAY June 24, 2023, Fron Lutheran Church, Starbuck MN
Genealogy room is open on Saturday. Presentations include Knitting/Spinning, Valdres Architecture. Lunch provided.
LODGING
If you want to make reservations, we have reserved blocks of rooms at two hotels in Starbuck. Deadline to make a reservation and get these rates is MAY 6, 2023.