Saturday, June 15, 2024 (One Week Before the Festival!)
12 noon, Marine Drive, Downtown Astoria
Drive-by Optog Parade of Native Wear on sidewalk in front of the Columbia River Maritime Museum between 16th and 17th. 2024 Grand Marshal Coreen Bergholm will be honored.
Friday Details!
Friday, the festival kicks off with vendors, food and live entertainment. Friday’s major evening events include Queen's Coronation, a Bonfire with Hex burning, and a public dance.
Saturday Details!
Saturday continues with the Midnight Sun Breakfast, Troll Run/Walk, parade, Midsummer Pole, Beer Garden, Viking Encampment, folk dress parade, children’s games, public dance, & more.
Sunday Details!
Sunday’s activities include a Pannukakku Breakfast, church service, shopping, food, and live entertainment. Festival concludes with the closing ceremonies.
FRIDAY
June 21, 2024
BOOTHS OPEN
2pm-6:30 Ppm, Arena
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RAFFLE TICKETS
2pm -7pm, Arena
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ICELANDIC HORSES
2pm - 6pm, Horse Arena
ENTERTAINMENT
3:15pm - 6:30pm, Arena Stage
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BEER GARDEN OPEN
3pm - 11pm, Arena
MERMAIDS AND TROLLS DINNER
(The Finest of Denmark and Norway)
Hosted by Scandinavian Café of Vancouver WA
4:30pm -7pm or until supply runs out, Exhibit Hall
QUEEN’S CORONATION
7pm, Arena
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TORCHLIGHT PARADE TO BONFIRE AND HEX BURNING
8pm approximately (following the Queen’s coronation,) Parking area
QUEEN’S FAMILY BALL
with Scandinavian Country
8pm -11pm, Exhibit Hall
SATURDAY
June 22, 2024
MIDNIGHT SUN BREAKFAST
served by Scandinavian Café of Vancouver, WA
7 - 11am, Exhibit Hall
RUNNING OF THE TROLLS
8:30am, Walluski Area by Clatsop County Fairgrounds
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BOOTHS OPEN
9am -6:30pm, Arena
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RAFFLE TICKETS
9am -7pm, Arena
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ICELANDIC HORSES
9am - 4pm, Horse Arena
ENTERTAINMENT
9am -4:45pm, Arena
1:15pm -6:30pm, Exhibit Hall
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EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT
10am –4pm, Outdoors
BEER GARDEN
11am - 11pm
BARNEFEST
11am – 5pm, Arena
OPTOG - FESTIVAL PARADE
11:30am, festival grounds
FLAG RAISING followed immediately by
MIDSUMMER POLE RAISING & DANCING
12 Noon, East Lawn/Midsummer Pole
TUG OF WAR
1pm, East Lawn/Midsummer Pole
KUBB EXHIBITION AND TOURNAMENT
1:30pm - 3:30pm, East Lawn/Midsummer Pole
PARADE OF NATIONAL FOLK WEAR and AUTHENTIC SWEATERS
5pm, Exhibit Hall
VIKING DINNER
served by Scandinavian Café of Vancouver, WA
4pm - 7pm, Exhibit Hall
SWEDISH MEATBALL EATING CONTEST
4:45pm, Exhibit Hall
ÆBLESKIVER EATING CONTEST
4:45pm, Exhibit Hall
GASLIGHTER: Songs of The Dixie Chicks &
ARRIVAL: Canada's Tribute to ABBA
GASLIGHTER and ARRIVAL will perform at 7:30 on Saturday, June 22.
Doors open at 7 PM. A separate ticket is required for this event. Advance tickets will be on sale soon. Check back for details.
SUNDAY
June 23, 2024
SISU BREAKFAST
served by Scandinavian Cafe of Vancouver WA
7-11am, Exhibit Hall
BOOTHS OPEN
9am - 2pm, Arena
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RAFFLE TICKETS
9am - 2pm, Arena
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ICELANDIC HORSES
9am - 3pm, Horse Arena
ENTERTAINMENT
10am - 3pm, Arena
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EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT
10am - 3pm, Outdoors
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE
11am, Exhibit Hall
MEATBALL EATING CONTEST
12:15pm, Exhibit Hall
ÆBLESKIVER EATING CONTEST
12:15pm, Exhibit Hall
BARNEFEST RAFFLE
2pm, Arena
FESTIVAL RAFFLE
2:15pm, Arena
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FLAG CEREMONY AND FESTIVAL CLOSING
2:30pm, Arena
3-day Wristband - Adult $10
3-day Wristband - Children (6-12 yrs.) $4
(5 and under free)
Clatsop County Fairgrounds
$5 for the weekend
No Pets Allowed
Only verifiable registered service animals will be permitted