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.
2026 Oregon Midsummer Festival
The Oregon Midsummer Festival is Friday, June 26 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Nordic Northwest’ campus in Southwest Portland.
Attendees can participate in flower crown making, midsummer dances, a scavenger hunt, tug-of-war, arts and crafts, face painting and maypole parading.
You’ll also history come to life with a 20-foot replica Viking ship.
There are 40-plus local artisans and crafters selling themed goods, including vintage treasures, artisan crafts and Nordic gear. Food vendors are serving up Nordic snacks, sweets and meals along with local beer and wine are available for purchase.
The festival has a full lineup of live entertainment, including folk performers and dancers. Here’s the schedule for each day:
Friday
5 – 6 PM
Revontuli
6 – 7 PM
Dan Schlesinger euphonium+
7 – 8 PM
Allemans Katt
7 – 9 PM
Community Bonfire
8 – 9 PM
Deborah Kelly Accordion
Saturday
10 – 10:45 AM
Michael Rodenkirch duo
10:45 AM
Welcome and Announcements
11 – 11:45 AM
Vasa Dancers
11 – 11:45 AM (kids area)
Games
12 – 12:45 PM
Brennan Kessenich
1 – 2 PM
Midsummer Pole Ceremony with Vasa Rosebuds and Alleman’s Katt
2 – 2:45 PM
Allemans Katt & Friends
2 – 2:45 PM (kids area)
Games
3 – 3:45 PM
Nye Algen
4 – 4:45 PM
Granstrom & Rogers
Tickets
One ticket gets you admission to both days of the festival. Tickets are $19.95 for adults and $10.95 for kids online in advance. Kids 5 and under attend for free. Ticket prices increase at the door.
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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