Old Bakery & Emporium

Rain or shine, our Midsummer festival WILL be taking place on Saturday, June 6th!

We have a large tent outside, and our museum will be open with inside space available! We look forward to celebrating with you!

5th Annual Midsummer Festival Our 5th Annual Midsummer Festival honoring the Old Bakery & Emporium's Swedish American heritage is on Saturday, June 6th, from 11 am - 3 pm

Our 5th Annual Midsummer Festival is THIS Saturday, June 6th! Join us for FREE family-friendly fun, including live music, flower crown making, and more!

Learn more and RSVP >> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-midsummer-festival-tickets-1988015788740?aff=oddtdtcreator

Here at the Old Bakery & Emporium, we honor Swedish immigrant Charles Lundberg, who founded this historic building and first filled it with the aromas of traditional Swedish delicacies. Our story began with a Swedish baker and his wife, and we continue to celebrate their heritage today, especially through our observance of Midsummer, one of Sweden’s most cherished historical holidays.

Hear traditional and contemporary Swedish and Scandinavian songs performed LIVE by The Norrsken Three at our 5th Annual Midsummer Festival on Saturday, June 6th, from 11 am - 3 pm!

Learn more and RSVP for FREE >> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-midsummer-festival-tickets-1988015788740?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our historic building is celebrating 150 years! In celebration of such a milestone, our Fine Art Gallery currently features an exhibition highlighting the last century and a half at the Old Bakery & Emporium.

Stop by this weekend and enjoy some local history and art. Learn more >> https://www.austintexas.gov/old-bakery/fine-art-gallery-old-bakery-emporium

We are thrilled to welcome The Norrsken Three back to perform at our 5th Annual Midsummer Festival! Join us on Saturday, June 6th, to hear LIVE traditional and contemporary Swedish and Scandinavian songs

Learn more and RSVP for FREE >> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-midsummer-festival-tickets-1988015788740?aff=oddtdtcreator

Our beloved flower-crown-making station will return at this year's 5th Annual Midsummer Festival on Saturday, June 6th!

Midsummer (Midsommar) is one of Sweden’s most beloved traditional celebrations, with origins reaching back to the 6th century. Marking the summer solstice and the longest day of the year, it symbolizes hopes for fertility and a successful harvest.

Learn more and RSVP for FREE >> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-midsummer-festival-tickets-1988015788740?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come see a full timeline of the Old Bakery & Emporium's history in our current exhibition, Celebrating 150 Years of the Old Bakery!

The exhibition is on display in our Fine Art Gallery through June 6th, 2026.

Gallery hours & location >> https://www.austintexas.gov/OBE

Want a taste of Sweden this summer? Stop by our 5th Annual Midsummer Festival on Saturday, June 6th! Austin's own The Fika Table will be serving up traditional Swedish cardamom buns.

Learn more and RSVP for FREE >> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-midsummer-festival-tickets-1988015788740?aff=oddtdtcreator

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS!

We need volunteers for our 5th Annual Midsummer Festival on Saturday, June 6th to help set up, assist families with activities, keep the event clean and organized, and break down. The shifts are from 10 am – 1 pm and 1 – 4 pm.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgRMZjZIy6OWX6c736LaSkZgG6l9_vYBDMzxidfGF2gBXF8w/viewform

Celebrate the summer solstice with us on June 6th at our 5th Annual Midsummer Festival!

This event is FREE family fun! Learn more and RSVP >> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5th-annual-midsummer-festival-tickets-1988015788740?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Old Bakery & Emporium was built in 1876 by Swedish immigrant Charles Lundberg. Midsummer, or Midsommar, is a traditional Swedish holiday celebrating the Summer Solstice, the longest day of the year. The Old Bakery hosts the Midsummer Festival as a tribute to the building’s Swedish American heritage.