Maintaining and honoring our community’s Scandinavian heritage for future generations through education and participation in cultural experiences.
Maintaining and honoring our community’s Scandinavian heritage for future generations through education and participation in cultural experiences.
The second Thursday-Sunday in August is when we gather as a community to celebrate Scandinavian heritage.
There are many things to know about our annual events. We have gathered frequently asked questions to help.
The Scandinavian Cultural Foundation is a nonprofit organization run by volunteers. Find out how to be involved, or how to give.
Join us for our annual Yule Fest – this year expanded to two days!
Start the evening by dining in on an authentic Danish meal, grab a treat or two, then head down the street to spot us in the annual Tri-County Chamber Light Parade. Follow us back to Festival Hall and join in on all the fun we have scheduled! And if you miss it on Friday, come on Saturday for a delicious Swedish meal, more treats, crafter booths, and a day packed with exciting events!
SEE YOU AUGUST
14th-17th, 2025!
Growing up in a town where learning Scandinavian folkdance in the summer is annual activity is pretty special. The Junction City Scandinavian Festival would not be the same without the many levels of kids dancing throughout the day. Children as young as two can be a dancer, as long as they attend the handful of practices prior to the Festival and have a costume. The age groups for dancing goes through high school and beyond. Find out when practices are held and who how to contact the group directors over on the Dance page.
See you August 14th-17th, 2025!
Growing up in a town where learning Scandinavian folkdance in the summer is annual activity is pretty special. The Junction City Scandinavian Festival would not be the same without the many levels of kids dancing throughout the day. Children as young as two can be a dancer, as long as they attend the handful of practices prior to the Festival and have a costume. The age groups for dancing goes through high school and beyond. Find out when practices are held and who how to contact the group directors over on the Dance page.
This year’s pin is the second in the Tomte series of collectable membership pins. This pin features Sweden and a Tomte riding a pig. The colors are the yellow and blue of the Swedish flag. The Swedish Tomte are known to be loyal, mischievous and have a good sense of humor. They have long been a symbol for the winter solstice and yuletide. They love children and the family will prosper when there is a Tomte around. If you have a Tomte in your house, you are favored with good fortune. Thank-you to Jessica Pratt and West River Printing Co. for her hard work and beautiful creativity in creating the artwork for this pin!
The 63rd annual Junction City Scandinavian Festival is fast approaching. This event is hosted by the Scandinavian Cultural Foundation of Junction City and has free admission and entertainment. The Scandinavian Festival takes place Thursday-Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 10am-8pm, though the entertainment goes into the evening with a pageant and community dance! Each day of the Festival honors a Scandinavian country. The order for this year is Finland, Norway, Sweden and Denmark. The Festival hosts roughly a hundred vendors and supports many local nonprofits and youth programs. The program schedule and event details will be found on the blog.
195 W 5th Ave, Junction City, Oregon
P.O. Box 5, Junction City, Oregon 97448
info@junctioncityscandia.org
(541)998-9372
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