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C7 THE ASTORIAN • TuESdAy, JuNE 18, 2019 semi-finalists who will stand up and face the quiz- zes for an oral spell down. Prizes will be awarded. KUBB EXHIBITION AND TOURNAMENT 1:30-3:30 p.m. – in front of the MIDSUMMER POLE Here’s your chance to participate in a sport activity at the Midsummer Festival! Kubb is a yard game of Scandinavian origins which has been played for about 1,000 years. No prior skills are required. All are welcome. ÆBLESKIVER EATING CONTEST 2:45 p.m. – Exhibit Hall How many Æbleskiver (Danish donuts) can you eat in five minutes with your hands behind your back? The champion will win an Æbleskiver’s pan and recipe. Participants must be in good health and sign a waiver. 18 and older. CHILDREN’S PLAY 1:30 and 3:30 P.M. – Barnefest Area “Sister Bear: A Norse Tale.” Adapted by Jane Yolen from the story written by Peter Christen Asbjorn- sen and Jorgen Moe. Adapted by Katherine Laca- ze, Director. Clatsop Children’s Theater Company. BARNEFEST RAFFLE 3:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Who will win the great prizes donated by com- munity members and businesses to support the children’s activity area? MEATBALL EATING CONTEST 3:30 p.m. – Exhibit Hall How many Swedish meatballs can you eat in five minutes with your hands behind your back? The champion will win a prize. Participants must be in good health and sign a waiver. 18 or older. ÆBLESKIVER EATING CONTEST 3:45 p.m. – Exhibit Hall How many Æbleskiver (Danish donuts) can you eat in five minutes with your hands behind your back? The champion will win an Æbleskiver’s pan and recipe. Participants must be in good health and sign a waiver. 18 and older. NORDIC VIKING DANCERS REUNION 4-5 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Did you dance with the Nordic, Viking or Scandia groups in the past? Can you remember Dudlepska and Little Man in a Fix? If not, it doesn’t matter. Come to the Dancers Reunion and socialize with your former dance partners. Kevin will call, in case you forgot. PARADE OF NATIONAL FOLK WEAR 5 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Are you curious about the lovely costumes worn by representatives of the Scandinavian countries? Come see and hear them explained in a fashion show with live models. VIKING DINNER served by Scandinavian Café of Vancouver, Wash. 4-7 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Buffet: Danish Pork Roulade (Danish style pork roast rolled with apricots and prunes), Banke Kød (Danish roast beef in bay leaf brown gravy), Swedish meatballs in brown cream gravy, Medis- ter Polse (Norwegian pork sausage), braised red cabbage, Janneson’s Temptation (a traditional Swedish casserole made of potatoes, onions, pickled sprats, bread crumbs and cream), garden salad, Danish Smørrebrød (open-faced sandwich- es), shrimp and herring salad, Nordic cheeses, fresh baked bread and crisps, cream filled pastry shells drizzled in dark chocolate, cookies and pas- tries, soda, coffee and bottled water. $16; children 6 and under $7. SCANDINAVIAN BALL with SCANDINAVIAN COUNTRY 9-11 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Local favorite Coreen Bergholm will return with her band Scandinavian Country to provide music for dancing. Join the dancing or watch the dancers and listen to this great music. SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2019 SISU BREAKFAST served by Scandinavian Cafe of Vancouver, Wash. 7-11 a.m. – Exhibit Hall Pannukakku (Finnish pancake), ham, Nordic sau- sage, breakfast potatoes, fresh fruit, Scandinavian cheese selection, fresh pastry, breads and crisps, water, orange juice and coffee. $10. BOOTHS OPEN 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. – 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. RAFFLE 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Today’s your last chance to buy raffle tickets for the $1,000 cash prize and many other fine prizes donated by the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association and festival vendors. Children under 12 need to be accompanied by an adult. NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SERVICE 11 a.m. – Dairy Barn Chapel Join us for a non-denominational church service. SCANDINAVIAN SPELLING BEE 1:45 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Scandinavian lodges have submitted a list of words they think everyone should know. There will be a brief pencil and paper quiz to determine FESTIVAL RAFFLE 3:45 p.m. – Exhibit Hall Who will win the raffle grand prize of $1,000 and the other beautiful prizes donated by the Scandinavian Festival Association and lodges and businesses? Did you buy your tickets? Join us on Sunday to learn who the winners are. You need not be present to win. FLAG CEREMONY AND FESTIVAL CLOSING 4 p.m. – Exhibit Hall The 2019 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival ends as the national songs of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are sung one more time and the flags leave the hall. Say goodbye to your friends and family and make plans to join us again in 2020 for our 53rd anniversary festival. See you again on June 19, 20 and 21 in 2020! UFFDA! ENTERTAINMENT 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Arena There will be live Scandinavian themed enter- tainment throughout most of the day. Pick up a festival program at the admission table or view one of the posted schedules to find your favorite band, singer or dance troupe. EMPIRE OF CHIVALRY AND STEEL VIKING ENCAMPMENT 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Outdoors The Empire of Chivalry and Steel will hold an open house in their Viking encampment outdoors south of the Arena. Costumed reenactors will demonstrate crafts, tournaments, armor making and combat arts from the culture of the Middle Ages. BARNEFEST 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Arena Young festival attendees can participate in chil- dren’s activities in the Barnefest area. This area is staffed by volunteers from Tongue Point Job Corps Center, the Nordic Viking Dancers and parents. http : // asocplay.com
