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Flere Lag Stevne
Several ("flere") bygdelags convene for a convention ("stevne") every year in early August.
This stevne features tours, genealogy research, cultural programs, entertainment, banquet, lag membership meetings and more!
Join Us at the Stevne
The Flere Lag Stevne
An annual meeting of several groups of Norwegian-Americans. Celebrating our shared Norwegian ancestry & culture.
Many years ago each lag held their own stevne, then realized they could share in overall costs, invite a broader range of speakers, attract quality vendors, etc. For a number of years, it was a meeting of three lags ("tre lag stevne") which has now grown to five lags and is known as the "flere lag stevne" as a result. We share in group tours, genealogy research, banquets, group photographs and much more.
Become a member to enjoy all the benefits of the annual stevne!
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Echoes of the Past: Stories of our Immigrant Ancestors
Stevne Pre-Registration is requested by 31 August 2026
Hotel Information
DoubleTree
1701 4th St NW
Austin, MN
ROOM RESERVATIONS:
DoubleTree prefers that our members book online rather than calling the hotel directly. Apparently, if people call the hotel directly to book they'll be automatically forwarded to the national reservation line which is not always 100% reliable at finding and confirming special blocked rates. So there are less likely to be issues if rooms are booked through the online portal designed for us.
Book hotel by 15 August 2026 for the Flere Lag Rate
The Flere Lag Stevne has blocked rooms (King or Queen) for the nights of:
Flere Lag Rate = $109+tax per night
Dates available are for the nights of Mon Sep 14, Tue Sep 15, Wed Sep 16, and Thu Sep 17 (check-out on Fri Sep 18)
Please Note that Sep 14 was included in the mix specifically for those who arrive the day prior to the Stevne.
Most attendees will probably want to book 3 nights: Sep 15, Sep 16, and Sep 17 (checkout on the 18th)
Share Your History!
Participate in the "Echos of the Past" story share. Click below for more information.
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Registration
The printable registration form is available below. Please print it, fill it out, and mail it to the address listed on the form.
Registration
Program Booklet
The program booklet will be available closer to the event date.
Flere Lag Members
These distinct lags participate together in the annual Flere Lag Stevne.
Gudbrandsdalslaget
An organization of emigrant descendants from the Gudbrandsdal Valley in Norway
Nord Hedmark og Hedemarken
An organization of descendants from the North Hedmark and Hedemarken area of Norway
Romerikslaget i Amerika
A Norwegian American association whose members have ancestral roots or present-day ties to the area that nearly surrounds Oslo, Norway, called Romerike.
Trønderlag of America
An organization for the descendants of emigrants from the Trøndelag region of Norway.
