The community is located between Sioux Falls, South Dakota and Sioux City, Iowa. Andrew Lyckholm's Dalesburg Store, early 1900's Dalesburg Scandinavian Association Dalesburg Scandinavian Association is a community organization which works to promote an interest in Scandinavia and Scandinavian-America and is a special interest group at Dalesburg Lutheran Church. The Lucia Festival, Scandinavian Travelers Program, Pea Soup and Pancake Luncheon and other programs throughout the year make up the activities of the organization. The organization was founded in 1987 and has its Annual Meeting in November. Dalesburg Scandinavian Association is an affiliate of the Swedish Council of America and the American Swedish Institute.
Membership is open to anyone interested in Scandinavia and Scandinavian-America.
Midsommar in Dalesburg celebrates summertime and the Scandinavian heritage. The Dalesburg Midsummer Festival is an annual community homecoming event sponsored and held at Dalesburg Lutheran Church, rural Vermillion, SD on the Friday between June 19-25. The afternoon and evening programs feature the themes of Scandinavia, Scandinavian-America and Rural Life. A highlight of the Festival is the frequent performing individuals and groups from Sweden, Denmark and Norway. The smorgasbord supper is served by the Women of the ELCA at Dalesburg Lutheran.