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1, 48.23133100, -101.25168740, "605 27th St SE, Minot, ND", "Norsk Høstfest Festival OnlineAuction Bidding begins to Close Wednesday May 6th, 2026 starting a 6:00PM 605 27th Street SE, Minot ND 58701 A Living Piece of North American History — Now Up for Auction Complete liquidation of North America's largest Scandinavian festival. Commercial kitchen equipment, one-of-a-kind Viking art,  industrial equipment, and retail fixtures. Everything must go. For 47 years, Norsk Høstfest brought millions of people to Minot, North Dakota to celebrate Nordic heritage. Now, everything from its kitchens, gift shops, event halls, and storage rooms is being sold at public auction — with no reserve on every lot. Whether you're outfitting a commercial kitchen, hunting for a piece of festival history, or sourcing industrial gear for your shop or warehouse — there's something here for you. Browse the full catalog and bid from anywhere in the country. 🍳 Commercial Kitchen Equipment Vulcan convection oven, Doyon 30-qt planetary mixer, True 3-door beverage cooler, Continental stainless refrigerator, BUNN commercial coffee brewer, a 9-foot 3-compartment sink, stainless work tables, and a full complement of commercial cookware and utensils. Perfect for restaurants, caterers, food trucks, or anyone upgrading a professional kitchen. 🔨 Industrial & Material Handling Equipment 1989 Toyota 3FG25 propane/gas forklift (5,500 lb capacity), manual pallet jack, ANSI-rated rolling safety ladder, fiberglass and aluminum step ladders, stage trusses, cable protectors, and heavy-duty anti-fatigue mats. Priced for the working shop, warehouse, or event company. 🪓 Norsk Høstfest Collectibles & Heritage Art These pieces won't come back on the market. A 6-foot-diameter Leif Erikson Millennium Hall wax-bust medallion, a 9-foot carved wood column by Steinar Karlsen (2001), a 94-inch hand-engraved Viking warrior panel, a folk art painted storage chest and more 🪑 Retail Fixtures & Furniture Double-sided slatwall gondola unit, wooden retail counter, display mannequins and dress forms, rotating display racks, a shoe bench with mirror, and a freestanding full-length mirror. Ideal for boutiques, pop-up shops, or home staging. 🪵 Furniture & Décor Bar stools (wood and metal sets), Field & Stream Restaurant armchairs, tables and benches, bookshelves, utility cabinets, mosaic patio tables, display plant stands, and decorative pieces — a wide mix for home, office, or resale. 📸 AV & Event Production Equipment White Lightning Ultra1800 studio strobe lighting kit (3 flash heads, umbrellas, hard case), a Galls StreetThunder megaphone, and steel stage trusses — built for events, ready for your next project. This is a one-time auction. When it's gone, it's gone — the festival will not return, and neither will these lots. Bidding closes Wednesday, May 6th at 6:00 PM. Register today, browse the full catalog, and place your bids Proceeds from auction to be donated to the Høstfest Heritage Foundation "