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 16th and 17th.
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 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

SUNDAY
June 19, 2022
SISU BREAKFAST
served by Scandinavian Cafe of Vancouver WA
7-11:00 A.M., Exhibit Hall
BOOTHS OPEN
9 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Arena
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RAFFLE TICKETS
9:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M.
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ENTERTAINMENT
10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M., Arena
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EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT
10-2:00 P.M., Outdoors
NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE
11:00 A.M., Exhibit Hall
SCANDINAVIAN SPELLING BEE
12:30 PM, Exhibit Hall
ÆBLESKIVER EATING CONTEST
12:45 P.M., Exhibit Hall
BARNEFEST RAFFLE
12:30 PM, Arena
FESTIVAL RAFFLE
12:15, Arena
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FLAG CEREMONY AND FESTIVAL CLOSING
1:15 P.M., 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