Midsummer Pole Ceremony and Ring Dances
11:15 - Procession and Raising of the Midsummer Pole. Celebrate the return of Summer! Join in on the fun and festive traditional Ring Dancing. Not to be missed!
The Vikings are Coming!
Crowd favorites, The Boston Viking Irish, return once again to thrill and entertain with a historical Viking encampment, ongoing live combat demos, Viking era crafts and interactive games. Special combat events at 12:00 and 2:00.
Like Mormor used to make! Homemade Swedish Meatball Lunch
12:00-3:00 Swedish meatballs and creamy gravy, mashed potatoes, quick-pickled cucumber salad, lingonberry preserves, and limpa (Swedish rye) or knäckebröd (crisp bread) with butter. $15.
Continuous seating under the Pavilion and in our air-conditioned Lounge.
Live Music All Day!
Accordionist Dan Mackowiak will play festival favorites on the midsummer pole field at 10:30.
Our own SAC Spelmanslag will play sets throughout the day.
The talented,and always effervescent, Birgitta Whited will sing the national anthems, lead the ring dances, and sit in with othe rensembles.
Revontulet Dancers will showcase Finnish folk dances.