Scandinavian roots are not required to celebrate Portland's 89th annual Midsummer Festival. It continues to be a fun, family friendly, and important day with centuries-old traditions and everyone is invited!
1 p.m. - Scandinavian of the Year
2 p.m. - Raising of the Midsummer Pole (Majstång)
$8 adults/ $7 students/seniors
$17 families (2 adults, 2 students)
11 and under / FREE
Enjoy a wide variety of Scandinavian entertainment, from traditional dancing and physical comedy to vibrant live music, non-stop on two stages. These sounds and sights from across the Pacific Northwest provide the perfect backdrop for a lively midsummer celebration.
Food & Drink: Ale from Friem Family Brewers or wine from Johan Vineyards, taste the classic flavors of thin Swedish pancakes, sweet cardamom rolls, cinnamon sugar lefse or round Danish æbelskiver – and that’s just the appetizer! Come grab a bite from Viking Soul Food or the Scandinavian Café, Sweet Kardamom, Finlandia Foundation or the League: lefse, laks, pølser, and more.
Wander around the grounds and explore the booths with Nordic vendors from all over the Pacific Northwest! Shop everything from traditional swords & weaponry and Nordic vintage finds to locally-made artisan crafts. Visit the non-profits that offer fun Nordic programming in the Pacific Northwest and check out this year’s new vendors – Fjällräven, Fringe Mead, Löyly Sauna, Sweet Kardamom and The Big Eclipse.
Lawn games, Midsummer crafts, free face painting and floral wreath making.
When the sun is high in the sky, grab a dancing partner big or small and join us in a celebratory dance around the Midsummer Pole! The majstång is decorated from top to bottom in flowers and birch, and signifies the beginning of the summer season. This gathering is the highlight of the day – let summer commence!
The Portland Scandinavian Midsummer Festival is made possible through the support of the ScanDesign Foundation, Leah Jørgensen Cellars and Nielsen’s Jewelers. Additional support comes from Allart, Inc., ePrint Services, Johan Vineyards and pFriem Family Brewers.
