Every year the festival is held on the last weekend in September in charming Fort Ransom, North Dakota.
There are Norwegian names
and expressions.
Today, looking back on my photos of the festival, I realize I was totally taken with the quaint environment. While inside the festival, I was so absorbed shopping the 200+ vendors, there was no thought of taking pictures! The juried festival didn't disappoint, and I took home a few little treasures.
After walking the show, it was relaxing to hop on a shuttle with a friendly guide,
and enjoy the beautiful scenic setting. Red patches of sumac on the hillside are an overture to the upcoming fall spectacle.
The tiny town is charming and scenic, located in the Sheyenne River valley
While in Fort Ransom, one is constantly reminded of its Scandinavian roots, from the Viking at the top of the hill overlooking town
to the one atop the local grill.
There are Norwegian names
and expressions.
Today, looking back on my photos of the festival, I realize I was totally taken with the quaint environment. While inside the festival, I was so absorbed shopping the 200+ vendors, there was no thought of taking pictures! The juried festival didn't disappoint, and I took home a few little treasures.
After walking the show, it was relaxing to hop on a shuttle with a friendly guide,
and enjoy the beautiful scenic setting. Red patches of sumac on the hillside are an overture to the upcoming fall spectacle.
Looks like a beautiful setting to go explore fiber!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! It had been 50 years since I had been in North Dakota when we visited in 2009. I was amazed at the changes in Minot - I no longer recognized it. Then again, 50 years is a very long time.
ReplyDeleteLovely pictures, Betty. Thanks for sharing!
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