This will be the 43rd Scandinavian Day Festival. Many years have passed and the festival has evolved but it remains loyal to its roots; the heritage of the five Nordic countries. We achieved our mission to bring the Scandinavian community together last year, when 300 people visited the Festival despite a very rainy and muddy day.

The Festival planning team is working to select the entertainment including the ever popular ABBA Salute and finding vendors to prepare those delicious Scandinavian foods and an assortment of Scandinavian goods for you. We are excited to bring to our 5 Nordic communities, and the Midwest, a vibrant and fun-filled Festival for 2023.

Schedule of Events

10:30am-11:00am: Church Service

11:10am-11:30am: Opening Ceremony / Welcome

11:35am-11:55am: Leikarringen Heimhug DancersFounded in 1925, Leikarringen "Heimhug" is the oldest existing Scandinavian folk dance group in the Chicago area. The group encourages anyone interested in learning Norwegian and other Scandinavian folk dances to become a member.

12:05pm-1:20pm: Mads TollingMads Tolling is a two-time Grammy Award-Winning Violinist and Composer. He is a current member of Bob Weir’s Wolf Bros/Pack Band and formerly with bassist Stanley Clarke and Turtle Island Quartet.

1:30pm-1:50pm: Nordic Folk Dancers of ChicagoThe Nordic Folk Dancers of Chicago bring their traditional and newly choreographed folk dances to life for all to enjoy. "We simply love to dance!"

2:00pm-3:00pm: Smorgasbandet

3:30pm-5:00pm: Dancing QueenDancing Queen: An ABBA Salute is the ultimate tribute to the music of the greatest pop band in history – sure to capture the hearts of fans and audiences of all ages!

5:15pm-6:15pm: Closing Bonfire with Smorgasbandet

Children's Activities
Noon-4:00pm: Elsa in the Park
Noon-4:00pm: Pony Rides
Noon-4:00pm: Face Painting
2:00pm-2:20pm: Stories with Elsa at the Gazebo

Date: September 10th, 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Cost:
$10.00 per person
Children 12 and under free!

Location:
Vasa Park,
35 West 217 Route 31,
South Elgin, IL 60177.

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