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Welcome! to the 48th annual Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Sankt Hans, Juhannus, Jónsmessa, Midsomar, Sankhnsaften, MIDSUMMER! However you might say it in Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, Swedish or English, you will thoroughly enjoy the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival! Whether you have family roots in the Scandinavian cultures or not, there will be something for you to enjoy. Booths, entertainment, cos- tumes and the extreme pride everyone has in sharing traditions will leave you richer for having experienced it all. This is a festival that showcases the beautiful midsummer celebrations observed in Scandinavian countries. It’s the lon- gest day of the year that we celebrate with an amazing three- day festival right here in Clatsop County at the Clatsop County Fairgrounds. 5DLVHWKH0LGVXPPHU3ROHDQGZDWFKWKHÀDJVÀ\ZKLOH the audience sings along with each national anthem. Hear the princesses talk about their heritage, and watch the ultimate se- lection of the new Miss Scandinavia. Dancers from near and far will show off their excellent skills, and musical entertainment — new and returning — will enthrall you. This is not a festival put on by one, but by many. This is a community of volunteers who work hard year round to put to- gether an enjoyable experience for everyone. Their pride shines through all the events that have been arranged and coordinated for your enjoyment. To the multitudes of volunteers I must say thank you for ALL your efforts to make this the best festival yet! For those who have been to the festival for multiple years or IRUWKRVHZKRFRPHIRUWKH¿UVWWLPHWKHUHLVDOZD\VVRPHWKLQJ to enjoy. Learn dances, burn a hex, eat many delicious foods, quiz the princesses about their heritage, experience the sights of EHDXWLIXODXWKHQWLFFRVWXPHVDQGHDWOXWH¿VN²MXVWNLGGLQJ Leila Collier Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association 2015 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Friday to Sunday, June 19, 20 & 21 Clatsop County Fairgrounds 92937 Walluski Loop, Astoria Admission $8 for adults, $3 for children age 6 to 12, free for children age 5 and under. Admission wristbands are good for all three days of the festival. Parking Schedule of Events 2 to 6:30 p.m., Arena Visit the midsummer vendors to find spe- cialty Scandinavian items, handcrafted treasures and Scandinavian foods. Brotherhood’s Suomi Hall and is believed to have been performed on stage there. Dora is a Swedish immigrant maid who has saved her hard-earned money for seven years. Suddenly her hiding place has been sold to a junk man. The fun begins with everyone trying to find the money. The play will be presented in readers theater format. ENTERTAINMENT QUEEN’S CORONATION Friday, June 19 BOOTHS OPEN 3 to 7 p.m., Arena Stage There will be live entertainment every hour on stage including performances by featured groups from Norway and Denmark. BEER GARDEN 3 to 11 p.m. Astoria Brewing Company will present a selection of award-winning handcrafted mi- crobrews and a limited menu with live music. Saturday, June 20 7 p.m., 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 2015. Hear featured entertainers from Denmark and Norway, enjoy national songs, see the Nordic Viking Dancers perform traditional folk dances. TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION AND BONFIRE BEEF DINER HOSTED BY OLNEY GRANGE 4:30 p.m. until supply runs out, Exhibit Hall Beef pot roast, baked potato, green beans, salad, pie, beverage, $13 Liberty Theater players present “DORA” 5:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall “Dora” is a one-act comedy written by Pauline Phelps in 1932. The script was recently discovered in the attic of the Finnish 8 p.m. approximately, immediately follow- ing 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. Accordionists will play. QUEEN’S BALL 8 to 10:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall Miss Scandinavia and her father or special SHANGHAIED IN ASTORIA S 3 EA 1 SO S N T Tickets on sale ONE HOUR before all shows! SHOW RUNS THRU SEPTEMBER 12, 2015 Thursdays to Saturdays 7pm (July 9th-Sept. 12th) and Sundays 2pm (7/19, 8/16, 9/6) RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED Fridays are Family Night $5 for kids and $10 for adults! For discounts to Shanghaied in Astoria, go to our website astorstreetoprycompany.com partner will lead the first dance of the 2015 festival. Scandinavian Country of Astoria will provide tunes for the waltz, schottische, polka, snoa, humppa, occasional tango or hambo for the experts, the Chicken Dance, the Hokey Pokey and the locals’ favorites – the Butterfly and the Varsouvienne. MIDNIGHT SUN BREAKFAST 7 to 11 a.m., Exhibit Hall Buffet: Norwegian Jarlsberg egg cake, Finnish Pyttipannu (pan-fried scramble of potato, onions, sausage and egg), Swedish pan- cakes with whipped cream and strawberries, Norwegian Rommegrot (sour cream porridge/ pudding with cinnamon and sugar), lefse, Scandinavian cheese, shrimp and salmon lox, bread, fruit, Danish pastry, coffee, OJ served by Scandinavian Cafe of Vancouver, Washington. Adults $9, kids 6 and under $4. TROLL RUN/WALK 8:30 a.m., Walluski area The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival presents the 12th annual Running of the Trolls. Join us for a walk or run in the beautiful Walluski countryside. Proceeds from the race will benefit the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Associa- tion Scholarship Fund. Registration is available online or at the festival. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. on Saturday in the Main Entry Hall. W EL CO M E TO TH E A STO R IA SC ANDI NAVIAN M IDSU M M ER FEST I VAL Visit our booth at the festival, or our store in Downtown Astoria www.finnware.com $2 per day or $5 for a weekend pass No pets are allowed at the festival. PUBLISHED BY: THE DAILY ASTORIAN © 2015 The Daily Astorian ON THE COVER: 2014 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival activities 2015 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Court photos by Lisa Lamping www.astoriascanfest.com 12 | June 18, 2015 | coastweekend.com YEAR ROUND THEATER! 129 W. BOND ST (UNIONTOWN) ASTORIA (Behind the Chamber of Commerce) INFO: CALL 503-325-6104 Since 1987 1116 Com m ercia l, Astoria • 800-851-F INN • 503-325-5720
