Tuesday, June 15-June 30
ASOC Virtual Readers Theater
Reader's Theater - From the attic of Suomi Hall: Love & Politics
produced by the Astor Street Opry Company, funded by the Clatsop Cultural Coalition. Tune into the livestream at 5:00pm on June 15 here: https://youtu.be/a-eG7mgyYdI.
Friday, June 18
Coronation
7:00pm The 2021 Court presentations "What My Heritage Means to Me" and crowning of Miss Scandinavia 2021. Watch this year's Coronation LIVE from the PAC - Click here to watch on Facebook!
Saturday, June 19
Drive-by OpTog Parade
11:00am on Marine Drive in Astoria near the Columbia River Maritime Museum between 16th and 20th Streets. The 2021 Court, dancers, and members of the Nordic community will welcome friends and visitors traveling to and through Astoria, clad in their colorful native folk dress. This year, we honor our Optop Grand Marshal, Loran Matthews.
Fruit Soup and Rice Pudding (to go):
Carrying on their longstanding Midsummer tradition, the auxiliary of the Finnish lodge is offering (drive thru/pick up) creamed rice and fruit soup (riisipuuro ja hedelmakeitto). Place your order by calling a friendly voice at 503-440-9002 by June 17. Pick up your order by driving behind the hall at 244 West Marine Drive in Astoria on Saturday, June 19 between 11-3. No need to get out of your car--we will hand you your order in exchange for $15/quart. Kiitos!
Flag Raising
12 noon, Saturday, June 19, at the future site of Astorian Nordic Heritage Park, 16th and Marine Drive.
Nordic Scavenger Hunt
Starts at the Nordic Heritage Park, where participants will pick up their materials. Come one, come all, and join in on the fun!
Sunday, June 20
Church Service
A Scandinavian church service will be offered at 11 AM on Sunday, June 20, at Bethany Free Lutheran Church across from Safeway. There will be readings in Finnish, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish as well as in English. Scandinavian delicacies will be offered in take-away packages after the service. Service will also be livestreamed online at www.bethanyfree.com
And mark your calendars for June 17, 18, and 19 for the 55th Annual Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds!
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, non-denominational church service, shopping, food, and live entertainment. Festival concludes with the closing ceremonies.
FRIDAY
June 19, 2020
BOOTHS OPEN
2-6:30 P.M., Arena
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RAFFLE TICKETS
2-7 P.M.
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ICELANDIC HORSES
2-6 P.M., Horse Arena
DANCE LESSONS with Patrick McMonagle
4-4:30 & 5-5:30P.M., Exhibit Hall
ENTERTAINMENT
5-7:00 P.M., Arena Stage
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BEER GARDEN OPEN
3-11:00 P.M.
BEEF POT ROAST DINNER
Hosted by Olney Grange
4:30 -7 P.M. or until supply runs out, Exhibit Hall
QUEEN’S CORONATION
7:00 P.M., Arena
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TORCHLIGHT PARADE TO BONFIRE AND HEX BURNING
8:00 P.M. approximately (following the Queen’s coronation)
QUEEN’S FAMILY BALL
with Scandinavian Country
8-11 P.M., Exhibit Hall
SATURDAY
June 20, 2020
MIDNIGHT SUN BREAKFAST
served by Scandinavian Café of Vancouver, WA
7-11:00 A.M., Exhibit Hall
RUNNING OF THE TROLLS
Thanks to our primary sponsor: Columbia Memorial Hospital
8:30 A.M., Walluski area
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BOOTHS OPEN
9:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M., Arena
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RAFFLE
9:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.
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ICELANDIC HORSES
9 A.M.-4 P.M., Horse Arena
ENTERTAINMENT
10 A.M.-6:45 P.M., Arena
8:00 A.M.-6:15 P.M., Exhibit Hall
12 noon -6 P.M., Beer Garden
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EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT
10:00 A.M.–6:00 P.M., Outdoors
BEER GARDEN
11 A.M. - 11 P.M.
BARNEFEST
11 A.M. – 5:00 P.M., Arena
OPTOG - FESTIVAL PARADE
11:30 A.M., festival grounds
FLAG RAISING followed immediately by
MIDSUMMER POLE RAISING & DANCING
12 Noon, Outdoor Stage
TUG OF WAR
1 P.M., Outdoors by Midsummer Pole
KUBB EXHIBITION AND TOURNAMENT
1:30-3:30 P.M., in front of the MIDSUMMER POLE
CHILDREN'S SKIT
2 Shows: 1:30 and 3:30 P.M., Barnefest Area
READER'S THEATER: From the Suomi Hall Attic
2:00 and 4:00 P.M., Dairy Barn
SWEDISH MEATBALL EATING CONTEST
2:15 P.M., Exhibit Hall
ÆBLESKIVER EATING CONTEST
2:30 P.M., Exhibit Hall
NORDIC VIKING DANCERS AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION
4:30 P.M., Exhibit Hall
PARADE OF NATIONAL FOLK WEAR
5:00 P.M., Exhibit Hall
VIKING DINNER
served by Scandinavian Café of Vancouver, WA
4-7:00 P.M., Exhibit Hall
SCANDINAVIAN DANCE CONTESTS
7:00-8:00 P.M., Arena
SCANDINAVIAN BALL with SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRY
8:00-10:00 P.M., Exhibit Hall
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SUNDAY
June 21, 2020
SISU BREAKFAST
served by Scandinavian Cafe of Vancouver WA
7-11:00 A.M., Exhibit Hall
BOOTHS OPEN
9 A.M.-4:00 P.M., Arena
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RAFFLE
9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M.
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ICELANDIC HORSES
9 A.M.-2 P.M., Horse Arena
ENTERTAINMENT
10:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M., Arena
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EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT
10-4:00 P.M., Outdoors
BARNEFEST
11-2:30 P.M., Arena
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE
11:00 A.M., Dairy Barn Chapel
BEER GARDEN
11:00 A.M.-2:30 P.M.
READER'S THEATER: From the Suomi Hall Attic
12:30 P.M., Dairy Barn
SCANDINAVIAN SPELLING BEE
1:005 PM, EXHIBIT HALL
ÆBLESKIVER EATING CONTEST
2:45 P.M., Exhibit Hall
BARNEFEST RAFFLE
3:30 PM, Exhibit Hall
FESTIVAL RAFFLE
3:45, Exhibit Hall
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FLAG CEREMONY AND FESTIVAL CLOSING
4:00 P.M., Exhibit Hall
3-day Wristband - Adult $8
3-day Wristband - Children (6-12 yrs.) $3
(5 and under free)
Clatsop County Fairgrounds
$2 per day or
$5 weekend pass
No Pets Allowed
Only verifiable registered service animals will be permitted