The third annual Midsummer Festival in Austin was held at the Old Bakery and Emporium, which was created in 1876 by a Swedish immigrant.
AUSTIN, Texas — This Saturday, families celebrated Swedish American heritage in Austin at the third annual Midsummer Festival.
Midsummer, or Midsommar, is a festival that happens every year in Sweden to celebrate the summer solstice, which is the longest day of the year. That celebration is usually accompanied with flower crowns, Swedish meatballs, traditional Maypole dances and other Swedish treats.
At the Old Bakery and Emporium right here in Austin, people got a little taste of Sweden this weekend.
“It’s nice to see so many people and celebrating this Swedish American heritage,” said Jonas Ullman, a Swedish immigrant.
Ullman was born and raised in Sweden but moved himself and his family to the U.S. a few years ago. Growing up going to Midsummer festivals, he said the childlike joy makes …
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