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