Stiftungsfest

Stiftungsfest is a "Founder's Day" celebration held in Norwood Young America, Minnesota, United States, on the last full weekend of August every year. The first Stiftungsfest was held in 1861.[http://www.stiftungsfest.org/ www.stiftungsfest.org] It is Minnesota's oldest celebration.

The Stiftungsfest highlights the German heritage of the city. It features old-time and polka bands from across the United States and Germany as well as ethnic food.[http://www.exploreminnesota.com/experiences/festivals/listing.aspx?EntityID=17206 Listing on www.exploreminnesota.com]