
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.
2025 Oregon Midsummer Festival
The Oregon Midsummer Festival is Friday, June 27 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, June 28 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 history come to life with a 20-foot replica Viking ship.
There are 40+ 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 p.m.
Liam Barnes duo
7 p.m.
Dan Schlesinger euphonium+
8 p.m.
Joseph Linahon ballads
Saturday
10 a.m.
Renvontuli
11 a.m.
Vasa Rosebuds youth group dancers
Games in kids area
12 p.m.
Portland Nordic Chorus
1 p.m.
Midsummer Pole Ceremony with Vasa Rosebuds and Fossegrimen
2 p.m.
Fossegrimen
2:30 p.m.
Tug of War and games in kids area
3 p.m.
Dan Schlesinger euphonium+
4 p.m.
Granstrom, Rogers and Admunnd
Tickets
One ticket gets you admission to both days of the festival. Tickets are $19 for adults and $10 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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