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.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Astoria Oregon

2 weeks ago

Enjoy a stay-at-home tune from Jorgen Madsen, 2019 Grand Marshal for OpTog parade and a regular at the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival for years! ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you, probably some of the first music I ever heard as a newborn!! Happy to hear it!!!

This really made my heart happy! Thank you so much!!

Thank you! Wonderful music.

Thank you. I so enjoyed that. 💖

That hits the spot today!

my toe just starts tapping. thank you

I love this!

Thank you Jorgen 💕

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Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Astoria Oregon

2 weeks ago

The view today from the future site of Astoria Nordic Heritage Park is gorgeous. Have we told you that this view is protected now by new zoning regulations passed by the Astoria City Council? We’re thrilled! ... See MoreSee Less

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Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Astoria Oregon

3 weeks ago

2020 Crown Bearer Max and his sister had an active day with their grandma practicing social distancing on the Cathedral Tree Trail below the Astoria Colulmn. We hope you all are staying healthy and getting a chance to enjoy the outdoors too. It's the Nordic way! ... See MoreSee Less

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Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Astoria Oregon

4 weeks ago

Mark your calendars for Midsummer in Astoria, Oregon - June 19 - 21. ... See MoreSee Less

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Hoping all the restrictions for the virus are over by then! Always love coming. It's our first festival of the year and always kicks off our summer festival season. My gr-gr grandparents were from Norway. 🇳🇴

How do I sign up for the parade of costumes?

Stephanie Heather

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Astoria Oregon

4 weeks ago

Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association
Upcoming Request for Proposal
RE: Astoria Nordic Heritage Park

Project Overview
Urban Resources, Inc. (URI) is soliciting proposals on behalf of the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association (ASHA) to construct the Astoria Nordic Heritage Park (ANHP) in Astoria, OR. The scope will include site work, civil, right of way work, utilities, hardscape, landscape and installation of ASHA furnished components built on City property. The purpose of the Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association (ASHA) is to preserve traditional Scandinavian culture and heritage through educational opportunities in areas of customs, language, food and the arts and to educate the citizens of Clatsop County and surrounding areas about the culture and heritage of the Scandinavian countries. The Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit. To learn more about ASHA and the ANHP visit www.astorianordicpark.org

ASHA has a fundraising campaign in process and construction is anticipated to begin in the spring of 2021

Request for Proposal will be issued March 16th, 2020 to receive the RFP please contact Larry Atchison, Sr. Project Manager Urban Resources Inc. larry at urbanresourcesinc dot com

Project Team
Owner: Astoria Scandinavian Heritage Association, Construction Management: Urban Resources, Inc., Landscape Architect: The West Studio, Civil Engineering: Herrera Engineering, Structural Engineering: Crow Engineering, Local Project Consultant Rosemary Johnson ... See MoreSee Less

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