2026 SCHEDULE
JUNE
June 6 & 27
JULY
July 11
Bluegrass Sunday: July 12, 2 PM
AUGUST
August 1 & 22
SEPTEMBER
September 12
7:30 - 10 PM
Good, wholesome family fun.
No alcoholic beverages allowed.
Coffee and pop provided along with potluck treats/snacks.
Free admission; Donations are accepted to help defray expenses.
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A variety of musicians each week.
Everyone welcome!
New in 2023: We now have air conditioning in the barn!
Dates subject to change in case of threatening weather.
FIND US
2 miles east of Mayville on Highway 200, then 1 1/4 miles north on County Road 12.
Friends of the Lindaas Barn Dance
The Lindaas Barn Dance remains a free event open for all ages to enjoy. In 2023, we became a non-profit organization, created for the purpose of continuing these dances for years to come. We would appreciate your support as it allows us to help with maintaining the facility as well as supporting our local musicians.
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Become a Friend of the Lindaas Barn Dance with a seasonal membership and help support the tradition of the Lindaas Barn Dance.
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Individual Membership: $15
Family Membership: $25
Booster Level Membership: $100
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Want to advertise for your business or give in honor or memory of a loved one? Become a sponsor at one of three levels, and you'll have your own signage on display at the east end of the barn.
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For more information, send us a message on Facebook, email, or talk to Lute Simley.
Thanks for your support!
Thank You to
Our 2025 Members
Booster Level
Jay & Delores Henrickson
Fuller & Gloria Sheldon
Lonney Eastvold & Faye Swenson
Edith Anderson
Family Level
Lute & Paula Simley
Aaron & Angie Berg
Darlene Lindaas & Shawn Burns
Craig & Arliss Bye
Helen & Al Hoyt
David & Cecelia Collins
Paul & Mary Whitaker
Scott Cleveland & Joy Ust McLain
Sheryl & David Smith
Elizabeth & Herlof Huso
Joseph Smukalla
Gary & Maren Niemeier
Wayne & Sylvia Nelson
Calvin & Gerry Schafer
Danny Pinske
Annika Plummer
John & Paula Peterson
Doris Aas
Mark & Annette Kanko
Jacob & Delayna Wilkins
Alex & Christy Kanko
​A.J. & Emma Geiger
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Individual Level
Ann Anderson
Duane Bakke
Karen Sedevie
Mary Niehaus
John Christianson
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Thank You to Our Sponsors
Platinum Level
Bronze Level
This project is supported in part by a grant from the North Dakota Council on the Arts, which receives funding from the state legislature and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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ABOUT THE LINDAAS BARN
The barn, built in 1949 from lumber salvaged from a much larger barn built in 1900, stands on the Elroy Lindaas Farm near Mayville, North Dakota. The farm has a history that began in 1878 when Endre Lindaas, a Norwegian immigrant, took up residence as part of the United States Homestead Act. In 1881, he married Antonette Monson Bye who was born in southern Minnesota to Norwegian immigrant parents. They raised six children; one of them being Eddie Adolph Lindaas, who took over the farm in 1917. Eddie Married Emma Emelia Bestul, who was born and raised on a farm near Iola and Scandinavia, Wisconsin.
In 1956, their son Elroy and his wife Janice Roberta Pederson took over the farm operation. They continued to live on the farmstead after retirement.
Around 1989, a group of Elroy's musician friends began using the barn loft as a good place to play music. As time progressed, word got around and the attendance increased to a point that many came from 100 miles away to enjoy the music and dancing. The facility began adding improvements such as a first rate floor, better stairway, seating around the perimeter, a well lit stage, a sound system, rest rooms, coffee, sodas and potluck snacks.
Each summer, the barn continues to provide a great place for performers as well as a cozy place to enjoy family style fun. There is a "No Alcoholic Beverage" rule that assures that young and old alike may enjoy the events.
Everyone is welcome; Come and enjoy a unique social gathering!
Support the Lindaas Barn Lift Project:
Expanding Access for All
A Community Invitation to Help Make History More Inclusive
Our Mission
The Friends of Lindaas Barn Dance are dedicated to building community through live music and dance at the historic Lindaas Barn—a welcoming venue open to dancers and music lovers of all ages.
Our Story in Brief
Founded in 2023, our group carries on a tradition that began in 1989, when Elroy Lindaas hosted musicians and dancers from across North Dakota in his family barn. Over the years, with community support, we’ve added a dance floor, modern restrooms, improved lighting, air conditioning, and a sound system. Today, our family-friendly dances (held June–September) draw people of all ages, fostering connection and celebrating local heritage.
2026 Lift Project
We invite you to join us in making the historic Lindaas Barn in rural Mayville, ND, fully accessible for everyone. The Friends of Lindaas Barn Dance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is launching a fundraising campaign to install a wheelchair/people lift. This vital improvement will ensure all guests, regardless of mobility, can enjoy the music, dancing, and fellowship that make our barn a special place.
Project Outcomes and Accountability
With your help, we aim to:
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Enhance accessibility so everyone can participate, regardless of ability.
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Broaden access to free, live music and dance for all.
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Strengthen our entire community by preserving a cherished gathering place.
Thank you for considering a donation to the Friends of Lindaas Barn Dance. Your support helps us celebrate our heritage and build a more inclusive community. Please reach out through our email: lindaasbarndance @gmail.com with questions or to discuss your gift.
How to Donate
Your generosity can make a lasting impact. Please support this project with your tax deductible donation. Please make checks payable to:
Friends of Lindaas Barn Dance
and mail to:
Friends of Lindaas Barn Dance, PO Box 181, Mayville, ND 58257
All donors will receive post-funding updates, including project milestones and a special invitation to the 2026 Barn Dance Season opening celebration on Saturday June 6th, where we hope to debut the new lift.
Let’s "raise the barn"—and welcome EVERYONE to the dance!
CONTACT
Elroy Lindaas
735 153rd Ave. NE
Mayville, ND 58257
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lindaasbarndance @gmail.com
