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Below you'll find a list of all posts from May, 2018

Official 2018 Court Photographs

We’ve just added this year’s Official Scandinavian Midsummer Festival court photos, taken by the talented Lisa Lamping! You can view all of these, and learn more about each of these young ladies on our 2018 Court page. Click here.

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Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Oregon

The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival has been a tradition on the North Coast of Oregon for over fifty years. During the three days of the festival, musical, dance, and theater groups entertain, and vendors offer authentic foods and gifts.

Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Oregon

4 days ago

The prune tart experts at Suomi Hall were joined by visitors from Finland today who showed them the authentic way to make our favorite pastries. There will be lots of prune tarts at the Midsummer Festival June 21-23 at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. Save the date! ... See MoreSee Less

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Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Oregon

5 days ago

The tubinator Ken Presthus got a good send off when his partner Coreen Bergholm and her accordion band played for his celebration of life this weekend. Coreen and the band will play for the Queen’s Ball Friday evening at the Midsummer Festival, June 21. We will miss Ken in the band. He was a great guy and terrific musician. ... See MoreSee Less

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Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Oregon

6 days ago

Did you get your tickets yet for ARRIVAL's return to the Midsummer Festival on Saturday, June 22? The performance sold out in 2021 and we had the most FUN ever. Don't miss it! Scroll through the photos and see the QR code with a link to EventBrite link for tickets. GASLIGHTER Songs of the (Dixie) Chicks opens and ARRIVAL Canada's Tribute to ABBA finishes. We can't wait! ... See MoreSee Less

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Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Oregon

1 week ago

The VASA Youth Group Swedish Dancers come from Portland and will perform at the festival on Saturday only. This group is led by Christine Smith. Catch them leading the dancing around the Midsummer Pole and performing in the exhibit hall. Saturday, June 22, 202411:30 AM – Optog Walking parade to Midsummer Pole12:15 PM – Dancing around the Midsummer Pole with the Polka Dots 2-2:20 PM - Exhibit Hall ... See MoreSee Less

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Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Oregon

1 week ago

Continuing our introductions of the 2024 festival court, The 2024 Senior Court Chaperone is Lindy Hartvigson of Astoria who is employed by Astoria Schools as a librarian. She has fond festival memories of making aebleskiver in the Lower Columbia Danish Society Booth and attending the ARRIVAL Abba Tribute Band concert with her sister. Lindy and her sister wore matching shirts to the concert and sang and danced all evening. Lindy’s parents are both half Danish and her husband is Norwegian so there is lots of Scandinavian food in the home at the holidays. Lindy is honored to serve as chaperone to honor her heritage. Meet all the court at the Queen Coronation at 7 PM on Friday, June 21, at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. ... See MoreSee Less

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