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Welcome!
one and all to the 2016 Astoria
Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
This is our 49th festival, and we are anxiously awaiting
the celebration of our 50th festival next year. Whether you
have family roots in the Scandinavian cultures or not, there
will be something for you to enjoy! Booths, entertainment,
costumes and the extreme pride that everyone has in shar-
ing their traditions will leave you richer.
This is a festival that showcases the beautiful midsum-
mer celebrations observed in Scandinavian countries. It’s
the longest day of the year that we celebrate with an amaz-
ing three-day festival right here in Clatsop County at the
Clatsop County Fairgrounds.
Come raise the Midsummer Pole, and watch the lags ly
while the audience sings along with each national anthem.
Hear the princesses talk about their heritage, and watch the
selection of the new Miss Scandinavia. Dancers from near
and far will show off their excellent skills, and musical en-
tertainment — new and returning — will enthrall you. A
non-denominational church service will also tie together all
the traditions Sunday morning.
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 together 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 for those who come for the irst time, there is always
something to enjoy. Learn dances, burn a hex, eat many de-
licious foods, quiz the princesses about their heritage, see
beautiful authentic costumes, run with the Troll, learn the
game Kubb, and take pride in your inner Scandinavian!
Leila Collier
Chairperson
Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association
2016 Astoria
Scandinavian
Midsummer
Festival
Friday to Sunday, June
good for all three days of
the festival. No pets are
allowed at the festival.
Parking
$2 per day or $5 for a
weekend pass
17, 18 & 19
Clatsop County
Fairgrounds
92937 Walluski Loop,
Astoria
Admission
$8 for adults, $3 for chil-
dren age 6 to 12, free for
children age 5 and under.
Admission wristbands are
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Schedule of Events
Friday, June 17
Saturday, June 18
vian heritage. A panel of judges will select one to
reign as Miss Scandinavia 2016. Hear featured
entertainers from Denmark and Finland. Soloists
from the community will sing the national songs
of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Swe-
den. The Nordic Viking Dancers will perform.
BOOTHS OPEN
2 to 6:30 p.m., Arena
Visit the vendors to find specialty Scandinavian
items, handcrafted treasures and foods.
ENTERTAINMENT
4 to 7 p.m., Arena Stage
There will be live entertainment every hour on
stage including performances by featured groups
from Denmark, Finland and Sweden.
TORCHLIGHT PARADE,
BONFIRE AND HEX BURNING
3 to 11 p.m.
Astoria Brewing Co. will present a selection of
microbrews and a limited menu with live music.
8 p.m. approximately (following the Queen’s
coronation), Parking Area
With torches in hand, Scandia men will lead the
newly crowned Miss Scandinavia and the audi-
ence to the bonfire to throw straw hexes into the
flames. This tradition symbolizes ridding oneself
of bad luck for the year. Accordionists will play
tunes, and there might be a dance.
BEEF DINNER
QUEEN’S FAMILY BALL
4:30 p.m. until supply runs out, Exhibit Hall
The Olney Grange presents a dinner of pot roast,
baked potato, green beans, roll, salad, pie and
beverage for $13.
8 to 10:30 p.m., Exhibit Hall
Miss Scandinavia and her father or special part-
ner will lead the first dance of the 2016 Festival.
Tonight’s the night if you like the Chicken Dance
and Hokey Pokey and the locals’ favorites: the
Butterfly and the Varsouvienne. Scandinavian
Country of Astoria will provide the tunes. Dance a
waltz, schottische, polka, snoa, humppa, or other
favorite Scandinavian dance. There will be an
occasional tango or hambo for the experts.
BEER GARDEN
QUEEN’S CORONATION
7 p.m., Arena
Princesses sponsored by the Danish Society,
Finnish Brotherhood, Sons of Norway and VASA
Swedish Lodge will speak about their Scandina-
Welcome
th
49 Annual
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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 pancakes with
whipped cream and strawberries, Norwegian
rommegrot (sour cream porridge with cinnamon
and sugar), lefse, cheese, shrimp and salmon
lox, bread, fruit, Danish pastry, coffee, OJ, served
by Scandinavian Cafe of Vancouver, Washington.
Adults $10, kids 6 and under $5).
RUNNING OF THE TROLLS
8:30 a.m., Walluski area
The Running of the Trolls is a walk or run in the
countryside. Proceeds benefit the Scandinavian
Midsummer Festival Association Scholarship
Fund. Registration is online or at the festival.
Check-in is from 7 to 8 a.m. in the Entry Hall.
BOOTHS
9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Arena
ENTERTAINMENT
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Arena & Exhibit Hall
There will be live Scandinavian-themed entertain-
ment on two stages throughout the day. Pick up
a festival program at the admission table to find
your favorite band, singer or dance troupe.
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