Logo courtesy of Oregon Midsummer Festival
Enjoy Nordic traditions during the Oregon Midsummer Festival at Nordic Northwest.
The annual event is hosted by Nordic Northwest, an organization that plans celebrations throughout the year focused on the cultures of Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway and Sweden.
The Oregon Midsummer Festival lets you celebrate the summer solstice with live entertainment, activities, dancing and music while learning about the history of Nordic countries.
Here are the details about this year’s festival.
2024 Oregon Midsummer Festival
The Oregon Midsummer Festival is Friday, June 28 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nordic Northwest’ campus in Southwest Portland.
Attendees can participate in flower crown making, Viking chess, midsummer dances, a scavenger hunt for gnomes, tug-of-war, arts and crafts, face painting and maypole parading.
You’ll also watch Viking combat and history come to life with the Timberhaven Vikings and a 20-foot replica ship.
The festival has a full lineup of live entertainment, including folk performers and dancers. Here’s the schedule for each day:
Friday
5:30 p.m.
Hapsala
Dance lesson
7 p.m.
Dan Schelsinger
Euphonium and more
8 p.m.
Joseph Linahon
Viking ballads
Saturday
10 a.m.
Vasa Rosebuds
Dance group
11 a.m.
Tulehoidjad “Torch Bearers”
Estonian dance
12 p.m.
Portland Nordic Chorus
1 p.m.
Midsummer Pole Ceremony with David Elliker-Vagsberg and Vasa Rosebuds, Tug of War
2 p.m.
Fossegrimen
Traditional music
3 p.m.
Granstrom, Rogers and Admund
Songs from Sweden and Oregon
4 p.m.
Nye Algen
Traditional Norweigan and Swedish folk music
There are 30+ local artisans and crafters selling themed goods, including vintage treasures, artisan crafts and Nordic gear. There’s also booths for nonprofit organizations that promote Nordic programming in the region.
Food vendors are serving up Nordic snacks, sweets and meals along with local beer and wine are available for purchase.
Tickets
One ticket gets you admission to both days of the festival. Tickets are $19 for adults and $10 for kids online in advance. Online tickets include a $2-$3 processing fee. Tickets at the door are $25 for adults and $15 for kids. Kids 5 and under attend for free.
Nordic Northwest Campus is at 8800 SW Oleson Rd in Portland. For more information and to buy tickets, visit the Oregon Midsummer Festival’s website.
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