Friday Events

Please Note: The following Events schedules have already passed. The next Festival will be held on June 21, 22, and 23, 2024. We will update next year's schedule later in the year. We hope to see you next year!

FRIDAY
June 16, 2023


BOOTHS OPEN
2pm - 6:30pm, Arena

Visit the midsummer vendors to find specialty Scandinavian items and handcrafted treasures.  Many booths offer Scandinavian food items for your dining and snacking pleasure.
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RAFFLE TICKETS
2pm - 7pm
Be sure to buy raffle tickets for fine prizes donated by the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association and festival vendors.
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ICELANDIC HORSES
2pm - 6pm
Jackie and Larry Taylor of Yelm, Washington will show their Icelandic horses in the horse arena next to the Midsummer Pole.

ENTERTAINMENT
3:15pm - 6:30pm, Arena Stage

Kardemimmit from Finland, the Brownsmead Flats from Astoria, and Gangspil from Denmark with Kristian and Sonnich will entertain live on the Arena Stage.
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BEER GARDEN OPEN
3pm - 11pm, Arena

Adult beverages and a limited menu of snacks will be offered in the beer garden hosted by the Astor Street Opry.

BEEF POT ROAST DINNER
Hosted by Olney Grange

4:30pm -7pm or until supply runs out
Exhibit Hall
Beef pot roast, baked potato, green beans, roll, salad, pie, beverage, $18; children under 11, $9.

QUEEN’S CORONATION

7pm, Arena

Princesses sponsored by the Danish Society, Finnish Brotherhood, Sons of Norway and VASA Swedish Lodge will speak about their Scandinavian heritage.  A panel of judges will select one to reign as Miss Scandinavia 2023.
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TORCHLIGHT PARADE TO BONFIRE AND HEX BURNING

8pm approximately (following the Queen’s coronation,) Parking Area
Scandia men with flaming torches will lead the newly crowned Miss Scandinavia and audience members to the bonfire to throw straw hexes into the flames.  This tradition symbolizes ridding oneself of bad luck for the year.

QUEEN’S FAMILY BALL
with Scandinavian Country

8pm - 11pm, Exhibit Hall

Miss Scandinavia and her father or special partner will lead the first dance of the 2023 Midsummer Festival. Join the dancing or watch the dancers and listen to great music.

Saturday Details!

Saturday continues with the Midnight Sun Breakfast, Troll Run/Walk, OpTog 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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3-day Wristband - Adult $10
3-day Wristband - Children (6-12 yrs.) $4
(5 and under free)


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Clatsop County Fairgrounds
92937 Walluski Loop
Astoria, OR 97103

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Clatsop County Fairgrounds
$5 for the weekend


No Pets Allowed
Only verifiable registered service animals will be permitted