Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation

Scandinavian Festival 2012

April 14-15, 2012




Festival Information







Saturday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Old Time Scandinavian Dance: 5:00-7:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Admission: $7 (free for children under 12)

Both days of the Festival are filled with music, dancing, food, lectures, demonstration, vendors and activities for young and old alike. The Viking Encampment and Sami Village will once again be present. For information on activities, please click on "Activities". Some examples of family activities:

Family Activities

  • Head wreaths: Make a head wreath with real flowers and ribbon! Good for all ages and boys and girls, men and women alike.
  • Maypole: We will raise the Maypole and dance around it while singing traditional songs.
  • Kubb: Come learn the ancient game of the Vikings. It’s a bit like horseshoes, but without horseshoes or the stake.
  • Croquet: Try your hand at hitting the balls through our Dala Horse hoops.
  • Festival Stage: Music, singing and dancing will change hourly. On Saturday at 10:30 the Festival will open with a colorful parade of flags, along with dignitaries from the Scandinavian countries. Many will be in Old World costumes.
  • Food Court: In the food court, you will find a variety of Scandinavian foods such as Swedish Meatballs, Aebleskivers, Swedish Pancakes, Lefse, Danish Pastries, and more.
  • Craft and Food Demonstrations: Ever wondered how to make Krumkake or tried making bobbin lace? Demonstrations will take place on both days.

Program Schedule

Festival Stage Schedule

  Saturday Sunday
10:30-11:30 Opening Ceremony Tim Rued and Ross Sutter
11:30-12:15 Swedish Folkdance Club of Los Angeles with Västkustens Spelmanslag Bugge and Jensen Danish Musicians
12:15-1:00 Deb & Garth Deb & Garth
1:00-1:45 Katirilli Dancers with Gammaldans Band Västkustens Spelmanslag
1:45-2:15 Maypole Maypole
2:15-3:00 Scandia Dancers of So. California with Gammaldans Band Bugge and Jensen Danish Musicians
3:00-4:00 Bugge and Jensen Danish Musicians ABBA Girlz
4:00-5:00 ABBA Girlz  
5:00-7:00 Open Scandinavian Dancing  

Speaker's Tent Schedule

  Saturday Sunday
11:30-12:15 Bugge & Jensen Musicians from Denmark  
12:15-1:45 Norwegian Settlers Rydberg & Olsen Walking, Working & Party Music of Sweden Tim Rued
1:45-2:45 Growing Up Swedish American Dr. Tonsing Growing Up Swedish American Dr. E. Fred Tonsing
3:00-4:00 Walking, Working & Party Music of Sweden Tim Rued The Swedish Nyckelharpa Tim Rued

Nygreen Hall Room 101

  Saturday Sunday
12:00-1:00 Confirmation, The Parsonage & PKs: A Discussion Dr. Leonard Smith Confirmation, The Parsonage & PKs: A Discussion Dr. Leonard Smith
1:00-2:30 Who are the Saami? Film: Solveig (38 minutes) Nathan Muus Who are the Saami? Film: Solveig (38 minutes) Nathan Muus



This event is sponsored by the Scandinavian American Cultural and Historical Foundation with support from California Lutheran University. For more information about the Scandinavian Festival, please e-mail scanfestival@callutheran.edu