Title

Franconia Midsummer: A Summer Solstice Festival

Date
Saturday, June 17, 2023 - 5 - 11 pm
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Franconia Sculpture Park is pleased to present Midsummer: a Summer Solstice Festival on Saturday, June 17th from 5pm-9pm, followed by a night sky viewing of the new moon with the Minnesota Astronomical Society at 10pm. This event is free and open to the public; parking is $10/vehicle. Curated by Franconia’s outgoing Executive Director Ginger Shulick Porcella, Midsummer is a celebration of light and love, the festival will include performances throughout the late afternoon and evening by ten local performance artists, followed by a sunset observation and an intention-setting bonfire. Franconia is thrilled to capstone the event with a special late-night viewing of the new moon on the darkest night of the summer, courtesy of the Minnesota Astronomical Society who will be providing telescopes for visitors. Other traditional Midsummer activities for visitors include creating flower crowns with Franconia’s native flowers, creating solstice suncatchers, and creating a collaborative solstice altar.

https://www.franconia.org/ 

“This activity is funded through a grant from the East Central Regional Arts Council through an appropriation from the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the State’s general fund.”