Saturday, June 19 2021 at 01:00 PM (Get Tickets)
Location:
Foothills Park
199 Foothills Rd
Lake Oswego, OR 97034
Event Description:
The League of Swedish Societies* will hold its 94th annual Portland Midsummer Festival at Foothills Park amphitheater next to the Willamette river in Lake Oswego, Oregon on Saturday, June 19th, 2021 from 1 pm until 4 pm.
The midsummer festival will be conducted with a pandemic-conscious mindset and comply with the regulations set by Lake Oswego Parks Department according to the State of Oregon. The League will be responsible for enforcing the restrictions set by the Parks Department. There will be a roped off area set up around the amphitheater and you will need to register to enter the area.
In this beautiful park next to the Willamette river there will be music, raising of the majstång also known as the Midsummer pole, a kubb tournament and kubb demonstration games. Attendees are welcome to bring their own food to celebrate the day and enjoy the traditions. Bring a picnic basket and blanket and enjoy the music and festivities. Water and soft drinks will be available for purchase / food will not be sold at this year’s event. Attendance is free, and donations are accepted to balance the costs to rent the amphitheater.
Registration is required for All of the 6 local Scandinavian organizations
When: Saturday, June 19, 2021
Time: 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm
Where: Foothills Park in Lake Oswego, Oregon
Cost: Free, but donations are accepted
Attendees: Limited to 150 mask wearing individuals inside the roped off area
Events:
Raising the majstång—Midsummer pole at 2 pm
Kubb tournament from 11 am until 4p
Music starts at 1 pm
Food: Bring your own picnic and enjoy a picnic in the park
Drinks: Water and soft drinks will available for purchase (or bring your own)
Volunteers needed**
*A consortium of six local organizations (Swedish Society Linnea; Nobel Lodge No. 184, VOA; Skandia No. 68, Independent Order of Vikings; Harmoni Lodge No. 472, VOA; Portland Nordic Chorus [formerly Portland Scandinavian Chorus]; and New Sweden Cultural Heritage Society)
** We need members who will volunteer an hour or two to help produce the event. Although the League will not sell food, help is needed with set-up and clean-up, managing the number of entrants to the amphitheater, and selling soda and water.
