Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Oregon

08/18/2026

Remembering Nettie ❤️
Just a gentle reminder that Nettie Blair’s Celebration of Life will be held this Saturday, August 22nd, from 12:00–4:00 PM at the Olney Grange.
Her family invites friends and loved ones to gather in remembrance, celebrate her life, and share stories of a very special woman who touched so many lives.
Nettie will be deeply missed and forever remembered. ❤️🇫🇮❤️☕️

08/13/2026

Support Astoria's Nordic community.

Nordic inspired casual clothing, home goods and gifts. Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Finland, Greenland, Faroe Islands. Large floral designs. Candles, apparel, aprons, pillows, bags. Nordic flag apparel. Nordic themed art. Hygga, Fika, Lagom, Sisu, Bilar, Swedish Fish, Dala Horse art. Nordic fla...

08/13/2026

☀️ A Beautiful Day, a Wonderful Parade & So Much Nordic Pride! 🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪
Last weekend was a beautiful sunny day in Astoria, and our Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Queen, Princess Court, Crown Bearer, and Junior Chaperone were proud to take part in the Astoria Regatta Parade! 👑 We were blessed to have the Bloss Den Magi Draken boat as this years float!

Adding even more energy and Scandinavian spirit to the celebration, the Viking Nordic Scandia Dancers performed along the entire parade route through downtown Astoria. Their lively dancing brought smiles, applause, and plenty of Nordic pride to the crowd!

It was especially wonderful to be part of the celebration while supporting the Regatta Queen and Princesses. We also enjoyed seeing Miss Clatsop County, Miss Clatsop County Teen, Miss North Coast and Miss North Coast Teen.

We are always proud to join our community in celebrating the wonderful traditions and events that make Astoria and Clatsop County such a special place.

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to watch, cheer, wave, and celebrate with us. What a wonderful day to share friendship, community, and Scandinavian heritage! ❤️💙🇺🇸

Photos courtesy of Chris Kryzanek Chris Kryzanek Photography

07/27/2026

September 19 - free admission.

Free admission!

07/22/2026

🎉 Congratulations to the Viking Nordic Scandia Dancers! 🎉

The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association would like to recognize and congratulate the Viking Nordic Scandia Dancers for their outstanding participation in the Astoria Column Centennial Celebration.

What an unforgettable occasion to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of one of Astoria's most iconic landmarks! The dancers' energetic and inspiring performance beautifully showcased the rich traditions, culture, and spirit of the Nordic community. Their dedication and enthusiasm were evident in every dance, and they represented our Scandinavian heritage with pride and excellence.

We are grateful for the many hours of practice and commitment that the Viking Nordic Scandia Dancers devote to preserving and sharing these cherished traditions. Thank you for being such wonderful ambassadors for Scandinavian culture and for helping make this historic celebration even more memorable.

🌿 Coming Up Next! 🌿
You can catch the Viking Nordic Scandia Dancers again this Saturday, July 25, at 1:45 p.m. as they perform at the Finnish American Folk Festival in Naselle, Washington.

If you're in the area, stop by, cheer them on, and enjoy another outstanding performance celebrating Nordic music, dance, and
heritage.

Thank you, Viking Nordic Scandia Dancers, for keeping Scandinavian traditions alive and inspiring audiences wherever you perform! ❤️🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪

💙 A Heartfelt Thank You to Kevin & Bern Ladd 💙
The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association would like to express our deepest gratitude to Kevin and Bern Ladd for their unwavering dedication to the Viking Nordic Scandia Dancers.
Your countless hours of teaching, mentoring, encouraging, and inspiring dancers of all ages have helped preserve a treasured part of our Scandinavian heritage. Through your patience, passion, and commitment, generations of dancers have learned not only the steps of traditional Nordic dances, but also the history, friendships, and sense of community that accompany them.
The success of the Viking Nordic Scandia Dancers is a reflection of your hard work and the love you have for sharing these traditions. Whether performing at the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival or representing our Nordic community at events throughout the Pacific Northwest, your dancers proudly carry forward a legacy that you have helped build.

Thank you for the many years you have devoted to teaching, leading, and inspiring others. Your generosity of time, talent, and heart has enriched our Festival and our community beyond measure.
We are truly grateful for everything you do to ensure that Scandinavian dance traditions continue to thrive for future generations.
Thank you, Kevin and Bern, for being such extraordinary ambassadors of our Nordic heritage. ❤️🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪

07/19/2026

📸 A Heartfelt Thank You to Chris Kryzanek! 📸
The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association extends our deepest gratitude to Chris Kryzanek for once again capturing the heart and spirit of our Festival through his incredible photography.
From the excitement of Festival weekend to the many events leading up to it throughout the year, Chris has generously shared his time and talent to preserve the moments that make our Festival so special. His photographs tell the story of our volunteers, performers, dancers, musicians, vendors, royalty, and the thousands of guests who come together to celebrate our Scandinavian heritage.
Because of Chris's keen eye and artistic talent, we are able to relive the smiles, traditions, friendships, and unforgettable memories long after the Festival has ended. His images not only document our history but also help inspire future generations to appreciate and celebrate the rich traditions of the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival.
Chris, thank you for your generosity, your dedication, and the countless hours you spend behind the camera capturing memories that will be treasured for years to come. Your photographs have become an invaluable part of our Festival's story, and we are sincerely grateful for everything you do.
Thank you for helping us preserve the memories of another wonderful Festival. We appreciate you more than words can express! ❤️📷🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪

Chris Kryzanek Chris Kryzanek Photography

07/18/2026

Heritage!

07/14/2026

🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸🇳🇴🇸🇪2027 POSTER DESIGN CONTEST 🎨
SUBMISSION DEADLINE: October 15, 2026

The Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Association (ASMFA) announces the first Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival (ASMF) Poster Art Contest, celebrating the rich Nordic culture of the Lower Columbia Region and a traditional midsummer festival that began in 1968.

SELECTION PROCESS: Through the jury process, the winning entry will be selected to represent the ASMF on the poster and in publicity and promotional materials for the event. Judging will be based on the best depiction of the ASMF and a format that can be easily and clearly shared in various media.

AWARD: The 2027 Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival Poster Contest winner will receive a cash prize of $600, 2 entry tickets and a parking pass for the 2027 Festival, and a framed copy of the poster/artwork.

Winning entry may be used on advertising, promotional items and other merchandise as well. ASMF merchandise will be sold exclusively by ASMFA.

IMPORTANT DATES:
October 15, 2026 Submission Deadline
November 27, 2026 Winner announced
June 18–20, 2027 Dates of Festival
POSTER CONTEST ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The art must depict or relate to the Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival and commemorate the 60th festival.
The poster must include the following information:
(Date) June 18-20,2027
Astoria Scandinavian Midsummer Festival
(Website) astoriascanfest.com
Artists 18 and older are invited to participate.
Entrants must reside in the United States.
Only original work by the entrant will be accepted. Use of clip art or inclusion of elements of or reference to work(s) by other artist(s) will disqualify the entry.
AI-generated images are not permitted.
Art may not include the photo likeness of any identifiable person(s).
All media that may be printed as a poster are acceptable. If the creation is dimensional, you must submit a high-resolution photo of the piece in the size noted below.
One entry per artist will be accepted.
ASMFA may add logos and information pertaining to the festival for promotional purposes.
Artwork must be vertical and will be available as a PDF to be printed as 8.5” x 11” and 11” x 17” and 15”x23” vertical images. The original piece must be sized to transfer to those dimensions. It may be used on merchandise, as well. Files must be submitted in JPEG, JPG, or PDF (preferred) format at 300 dpi or higher. The artist, by signing the entry form, assigns to ASMFA the rights to the artwork for promotion of the ASMF. This includes ASMFA to use the art by posting it online, on their websites and on social media, and printing the art for use in ASMF related promotions. Entry in the contest constitutes full permission to publish names of winners without further compensation. The determination of eligibility of entries and any interpretation of these rules is at the sole discretion of the ASMFA and shall be final and binding upon all entrants. The winning artist retains ownership of the original artwork. ASMFA retains the exclusive right to the sale of items bearing that art. The winning artist can, at their discretion, sell the original art minus the ASMFA/ASMF name and/or logo after July 1, 2027. Artist irrevocably assigns to ASMFA, by submitting and signing the entry form, exclusive copyright, trademark, licensing, marketing, distribution, reproduction, and registration rights to the ASMF artwork for any and all purposes and uses. ASMFA reserves the right to reject any and all entries; and to request reasonable, minor design modifications from the proposed winner.

RIGHTS: By participating in the contest, you agree that after submission, your entry will become the property of ASMFA and may be used for promotional purposes, shared on ASMF social media accounts, and/or included in announcements and press releases. Except as used by the ASHA and its entities, all artists, including the winner, will retain the rights to their work. The winning artist is not to use their design for their own promotions until after the ASMF closing date of June 21, 2027. By participating, the entrant agrees to abide by and be bound by these rules. All artists must complete the submission form and include an artist bio and artist statement for their piece. Each must be under 200 words.

QUESTIONS? Please contact the ASMFA at [email protected]

07/12/2026