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.
The Scandinavian Cultural Foundation is excited to be hosting our third Scandinavian Day Camp! Campers will enjoy five days of Scandinavian crafts and folk dances, cook and eat delicious Nordic recipes, act out fairy tales, and so much more.
Spaces are limited, so sign up now! To register, email us at the below address. Scholarships are available, please let us know if you would like to apply. For registration and questions, email events@junctioncityscandia.org
SEE YOU AUGUST
14th-17th, 2025!
The Scandinavian Festival is hosted by the Scandinavian Cultural Foundation of Junction City (SCF). It was established in 1961 and has become a signature event for the local area. The Festival is free for visitors and is always the second Thursday-Sunday in August. During the event, many local nonprofits participate as vendors, so you can support the community with your visit! Entertainment is free, and various performances are featured throughout all four days. The Festival and the SCF are volunteer-operated and would greatly appreciate your support! More information can be found on our blog as the event approaches.
See you August 14th-17th, 2025!
The Scandinavian Festival is hosted by the Scandinavian Cultural Foundation of Junction City (SCF). It was established in 1961 and has become a signature event for the local area. The Festival is free for visitors and is always the second Thursday-Sunday in August. During the event, many local nonprofits participate as vendors, so you can support the community with your visit! Entertainment is free, and various performances are featured throughout all four days. The Festival and the SCF are volunteer-operated and would greatly appreciate your support! More information can be found on our blog as the event approaches.
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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Sanchez Christmas Tree Farm
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