Events

Please Note: These are the schedules from the 2022 Festival. Thanks to all who came! We will post the 2023 schedules just as soon as they become available.

On Saturday, June 11 from 11 AM to 12 Noon, there was a Drive-by Stationary Optog Parade of Nordic Folk Wear on the sidewalk in front of the Columbia River Maritime Museum between 16^th and 17^th.

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.

Friday!

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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.

Saturday!

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Sunday Details!

Sunday’s activities include a Pannukakku Breakfast, non-denominational church service, shopping, food, and live entertainment. Festival concludes with the closing ceremonies.

Sunday!

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FRIDAY
June 17, 2022

ASTORIA NORDIC HERITAGE PARK DEDICATION
10:30 A.M.-12:00 NOON
16th and Marine Drive, Downtown Astoria
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BOOTHS OPEN
2-6:30 P.M., Arena
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RAFFLE TICKETS
2-7 P.M.
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ENTERTAINMENT
3:30-7:00 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 18, 2022

MIDNIGHT SUN BREAKFAST
served by Scandinavian Café of Vancouver, WA
7-11:00 A.M., Exhibit Hall

BOOTHS OPEN
9:00 A.M.-6:30 P.M., Arena
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RAFFLE TICKETS
9:00 A.M.-7:00 P.M.
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ENTERTAINMENT
10 A.M.-5:00 P.M., Arena
1:00.-6:00 P.M., Exhibit Hall
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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., Exhibit Hall

OPTOG - FESTIVAL PARADE
11:30 A.M., festival grounds

FLAG RAISING followed immediately by
MIDSUMMER POLE RAISING & DANCING
12 Noon, East Lawn/Midsummer Pole

TUG OF WAR
1 P.M., East Lawn/Midsummer Pole

KUBB EXHIBITION AND TOURNAMENT
1:30-3:30 P.M., East Lawn/Midsummer Pole

SWEDISH MEATBALL EATING CONTEST
3:15 P.M., Exhibit Hall

ÆBLESKIVER EATING CONTEST
3:30 P.M., Exhibit Hall

NORDIC VIKING DANCERS REUNION
4:00-5:00 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

ARRIVAL, Canada’s Tribute to ABBA
7:30 P.M., Arena
Special tickets are required. Advance tickets are sold at the Liberty Theater website. Click Here