Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes Park

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes Park This is a wonderful free family event with something to interest people of every age. You'll find S Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, June 24-26, 2022

When ? Why?

While the traditional day for Midsummer is June 21, the summer solstice, Estes Park will hold its 2022 celebration on the weekend of June 24-26. The festival is open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday, and from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday. Friday & Saturday evenings, the Beer Garden will be open from 4 PM until 8 PM. Admission is free. Where ? The Festival takes place in Bond Park, in downtown Estes P

ark at the intersection of Elkhorn (the main street) and MacGregor Ave. What ? The festivities begin at 10 a.m. Saturday with the raising of the MIDSUMMER POLE, followed by a GRAND MARCH ENTRANCE. Costumed representatives from each of the five Scandinavian countries enter the park carrying the flag of their country, followed by the playing of the national anthems of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland. Dancing and live music continue all day with many opportunities for young and old to participate in ring and open dances. Visitors can pay homage to this culture by purchasing a Danish or a handmade craft at one of the many ART AND CRAFT BOOTHS. Some exhibitors will be selling traditional Scandinavian food, baked goods, decorations and traditional art. The folk art of decorative painting on wood, called rosemaling in Norway and dalmaling in Sweden, will be well represented. Other exhibitors will have handcrafted items, such as pottery, fabric, woodworking, jewelry, painting, metal work, photography, glass and more. All the offerings are inspired by the richly cultural region of Scandinavia. In the CULTURAL TENT children (and adults) can paint a Swedish dala horse, make a flower crown wreath, and watch traditional crafts being demonstrated. One can see demonstrations on how to prepare the famous lefse, a traditional soft thin Norwegian flatbread, at the LEFSE DEMONSTRATION TENT, and can experience the roots of Scandinavian heritage at the FJELLBORG VIKING ENCAMPMENT. Their historically correct re-enactment camp will feature swordsmanship, a Viking boat, traditional crafts and daily life displays. Anyone wearing a traditional or Viking costume to the festival is invited to participate in the highly entertaining FASHION SHOW, held each day. To complement the ancient Viking history, the festival will also include an ode to more modern Scandinavian technology with a VINTAGE VOLVO AND SAAB AUTO SHOW. Snapvisor (or Drinking Songs) can be sung in the adults only BEER GARDEN. The festival's goal is to entertain and educate the public about Scandinavian traditions and culture and provide a place for those of Scandinavian descent to gather and share their heritage.

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes ParkJune 23-25, 2023For festival questions, please use the following link.
01/29/2023

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes Park
June 23-25, 2023

For festival questions, please use the following link.

The Scandinavian Alliance of Colorado and the Scandinavian Midsummer Festival in Estes Park are both volunteer based organizations. Complete the form below and someone will get back to you as soon as possible. 

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes ParkJune 23-25, 2023For festival information, please use the following link.
01/29/2023

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes Park
June 23-25, 2023

For festival information, please use the following link.

In the heart of historic Downtown Estes Park, at the intersection of Elkhorn (the main street) and MacGregor Avenues, the Midsummer Festival celebrates our cultural heritage for it’s 30th year! Preview vendors, drinks, and music as the festival builds around you!

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes ParkJune 23-25, 2023For festival parking, please use the following link.
01/29/2023

Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes Park
June 23-25, 2023

For festival parking, please use the following link.

Estes Park Parking information & Parking Map: Park & Ride lot at the Events Center, garage at the Visitor Center, Downtown & Street Parking.,

Photos courtesy of Alvin Anusencion. Used by permission. 🇳🇴🇸🇪🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸
06/30/2022

Photos courtesy of Alvin Anusencion. Used by permission. 🇳🇴🇸🇪🇩🇰🇫🇮🇮🇸

June 23, 2022 - Town of Estes Park Public Parking. Public parking is now $2 / hour, except in selected areas including ...
06/24/2022

June 23, 2022 - Town of Estes Park Public Parking. Public parking is now $2 / hour, except in selected areas including the Visitor Center.

You can park free at the Visitor Center and hop a free shuttle to Bond Park. Walking distance is only about 3 blocks from the Visitor Center.

https://estes-park.com/parking

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Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes Park, June 24-26, 2022
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Scandinavian Midsummer Festival, Estes Park, June 24-26, 2022

Schedule of the 2022 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival. 😀Friday, June 24th, Beer Garden and Market Preview, 4 - 8 p.m.Satu...
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Friday, June 24th, Beer Garden and Market Preview, 4 - 8 p.m.
Saturday, June 25th, 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, June 26th, 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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170 MacGregor Avenue
Estes Park, CO
80517

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Friday 4pm - 9pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm
Sunday 9:30am - 4pm

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Scandinavian Midsummer Festival in Estes Park

The 2021 Scandinavian Midsummer Festival in Estes Park will be held the weekend of June 25th - 27th. It is for all ages, is wheelchair accessible, and the admission is free.

The festival is open from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM on Saturday, and from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Sunday. Friday & Saturday evenings the Beer Garden will be open from 4 PM until 9 PM. The Festival takes place in Bond Park, in downtown Estes Park at the intersection of Elkhorn (the main street) and MacGregor Ave. There are Scandinavian food and craft vendors, and craft demonstrations. Music and dancing - both participatory and performance - run throughout the day. The Fjellborg Vikings have a small encampment and do combat demonstrations, a hit with the youngsters. There is a Cultural Tent where one can watch Scandinavian handcrafts being demonstrated. Adults and children alike can paint a dala horse and make flower crowns. You can learn how to make lefse at the lefse tent, and purchase some to take home. An entertaining and humorous "fashion show" is put on both days.