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About The daily Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1961-current | View Entire Issue (June 16, 2016)
JUNE 16, 2016 // 15 EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Outdoors The Empire of Chivalry and Steel will hold an open house in its Viking encampment outdoors south of the Arena. Costumed re-enactors will demonstrate crafts, tournaments, armor making, and combat arts from the culture of the Middle Ages. BEER GARDEN 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Astoria Brewing Co. will offer a selection of homebrewed microbrews and a limited menu. The Astor Street Opry will present Olio acts from “Shanghaied in Astoria” at 1, 3 and 5 p.m. There will also be live music. Hall and then parade through the arena and festival grounds to the outdoor stage. FLAG RAISING AND MIDSUMMER POLE RAISING Noon, Outdoor Stage Hear the national songs of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden while Miss Scandinavia and her court assist in the pageantry of the raising of the flags. Then volunteers will skillfully raise the Midsummer Pole. Jorgen will play tunes for ring dancing lead by Christine Smith and the dancers from VASA Youth of Portland. (In case of rain, flag raising will be moved to the Exhibit Hall.) ENTERTAINMENT 4 to 7 p.m., Exhibit Hall Buffet: Danish pork roulade (pork roast rolled with apri- cots and prunes), Swedish meatballs in brown cream gravy, Norwegian beef and cabbage, braised red cab- bage, Janneson’s temptation (a traditional Swedish cas- serole made of potatoes, onions, pickled sprats, bread crumbs and cream), garden salad, Danish smørrebrød (open-faced sandwiches), shrimp and herring salad, Nordic cheeses, bread and crisps, Nordic ricecream dessert with cherry sauce, cookies and pastries, soda, coffee and water, served by Scandinavian Cafe of Van- couver, Washington. Adults $15, kids 6 and under $7. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arena Noon to 4 p.m., Exhibit Hall DANCERS’ BALL KUBB EXHIBITION BARNEFEST VIKING DINNER 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Arena Young attendees can participate in children’s activities in the Barnefest area, staffed by volunteers from Tongue Point Job Corps Center, the Nordic Viking Dancers, and parents. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. There are inexpensive games (fishing, wheel spin, plinko, golf and bean bag toss), face painting and a raffle. A puppet show will be held at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. 1 to 3 p.m., in front of the Midsummer Pole Kubb (pronounced “koob”) is a yard game of Scandi- navian origins that has been played for centuries. Each year there is a world competition in Gotland, Sweden. The game is played between two teams with up to six people per team. It consists of throwing baton-like pieces to knock over the blocks of the opposing team. After taking down blocks and guards, a team will try to knock down the king in the middle of the field. No prior skills are required. All are welcome. OPTOG – FESTIVAL PARADE PARADE OF COSTUMES 11:30 a.m., festival grounds Miss Scandinavia and her court, costumed dancers and entertainers, and representatives from the Scandinavian lodges will assemble in the dining area of the Exhibit 5 p.m., Exhibit Hall Are you curious about the costumes worn by repre- sentatives of the Scandinavian countries? Hear them explained in a fashion show with live models. 6:30 to 7 p.m., dance basics with Martha Levenson 7 to 10 p.m., Exhibit Hall Skolkis of Seattle will provide music for family-friendly dancing. Come dance a waltz, polka, schottische or hambo, just listen and watch, try lessons, and enjoy re- freshments. There will be a few mixers during the early part of the evening so all can participate. Sunday, June 19 PANNUKAKKU BREAKFAST 7 to 11 a.m., Exhibit Hall Astoria Rotary Club serves Finnish pancakes, ham, fruit cup, coffee, tea, juice or milk. $6 for adults and kids. BOOTHS 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Arena EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Outdoors BARNEFEST 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Arena There will be a puppet show at 11:30 a.m. NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE 11 a.m., Exhibit Hall A non-denominational church service will be hosted by a local minister. Jane Landstra and Ken Embrey of Nordleik of Poulsbo will perform the prelude before the service and two special pieces during the service. RAFFLE, FLAG CEREMONY AND FESTIVAL CLOSING 4 p.m., Exhibit Hall Who will win the raffle grand prize of $1,000 and the other prizes donated by the Festival Association, lodges and businesses? Learn who the winners are; you need not be present to win. The 2016 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival ends as the national songs of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Nor- way and Sweden are sung one more time and the flags leave the hall. Say goodbye, and make plans to join us again in 2017 for our 50th anniversary. VELKOMMEN • TERVETULOA • VALKOMMEN Welcome to th Astoria’s 49 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival SENATOR BETSY JOHNSON
