Norsk Høstfest announces 2025 Great Hall entertainment

The Norsk Høstfest has announced the 2025 concert lineup for the Great Hall of the Vikings. The series will feature five main performances over four days, including returning artists, tribute acts, and nationally recognized groups. Concerts will take place September 24–27 at the Great Hall stage at the North Dakota State Fair Center.

Concert Highlights

• Bjøro Håland
  Wednesday, September 24 | 3 PM
  Norwegian country music icon Bjøro Håland returns for his 36th performance at Høstfest. A member of the Scandinavian Hall of Fame, Håland’s heartfelt vocals and long-standing connection to the festival make him a perennial favorite.
• Neil Diamond Tribute: Matt Vee & The Killer Vees
  Thursday, September 25 | 7 PM
  Matt Vee, nephew of ‘60s pop star Bobby Vee, brings his celebrated tribute show “I Am, He Said” to Minot. Joined by his family and bandmates, the Killer Vees deliver a powerful homage to Neil Diamond’s iconic sound.
• ABBA Tribute: ABBAcadabra
  Friday, September 26 | 1 PM
  Straight from Sweden, ABBAcadabra recreates the magic of ABBA with stunning vocals, authentic costumes, and timeless hits like “Dancing Queen” and “Waterloo.” It’s the closest thing to the real ABBA experience.
• Cash vs The King
  Friday, September 26 | 7 PM & Saturday, September 27 | 1 PM
  Presented by the Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation, this high-energy showdown features the unforgettable music of Johnny Cash and Elvis Presley. It’s a musical face-off that pays tribute to two of rock’s greatest legends.
• Little Texas
  Saturday, September 27 | 7 PM
  Known for hits like “God Blessed Texas” and “What Might Have Been,” Little Texas helped define ‘90s country. With award-winning vocals and their signature slide guitar sound, they’ll close out the festival with a bang.