JAMESTOWN, N.Y. — The Scandinavian heritage of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York will be celebrated at the 2019 Scandinavian Folk Festival at Jamestown Community College next month.
The festival will take place from 1 to 9:30 p.m. July 19, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 20, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 21.
In addition to food and entertainment, the festival is an educational event, with 18 lectures to be offered.
One of the most comprehensive exhibits of Scandinavian folk costumes will be on display as well as a major collection of antique Swedish dolls. Crafters will demonstrate and offer workshops on Swedish weaving, chip carving, spinning and Scandinavian needle arts.
One can enter a Finnish wife carrying contest, a Scandinavian trivia competition, a Kubb tournament and even a cooking contest. Numerous vendors, both inside and outside, including one from Norway, will offer their products. The Festival has its own Market Tent with a gift shop, loppis (flea market) and unique handmade items from chainmail to pillowcases and everything in between.
For more information and times for events, check the web site Scandinavianjamestown.org or call 716-665-0883.
