Annual Swedish Festival

The ultimate Scandinavian Vacation the third weekend in May invites all who dare to experience and taste the rich culture of Sweden in Kingsburg. This event is filled with entertainment, food and fun. It all begins on Thursday night with the pea soup & Swedish pancake supper. On Friday night enjoy a Swedish Smorgasbord and Heritage Program, and Saturday we will have a Festival with Parade, Vendors, and Heritage Activities! Besides the many great shops & restaurants on Draper St. in Downtown Kingsburg, it’s also where you will find the Swedish Cultural Village. Here you can experience the Swedish Culture as you discover many food & craft booths and enjoy the entertainment.

Schedule of Events:

Swedish Pancake Breakfast-$10

7:00-10:00am Coffee Pot Park Pavillion

Dala Horse Trot 10K and 2-mile Runs

7:00-9:00am-Fire Station

Decoration of the Maypole

7:30-9:00am-Coffee Pot Park

Festival Arts & Craft Fair

8:00am-4:00pm-Draper Street, Downtown

Flower & Garden Show

8:00am-4:00pm-Village Mall, 1332 Draper St (559) 897-8070

Swedish Cultural Village

8:00am-4:00pm Draper Street Stage, Downtown

Welcome Ceremony

10:00am-Draper Street Stage, Downtown

Swedish Festival Grand Parade

10:30am-11:30am Downtown

Raising of the Maypole & Dancing

Downtown after the Grand Parade

Swedish Cultural Entertainment

Noon-4:00pm Cultural Village, Downtown

Sacred Concert

2:00pm-Kingsburg Community Church, 1532 Smith St

Presentation of Parade Awards

2:00pm-Draper Street Stage, Downtown

Gammaldans - "Learn Swedish Dancing"

5:00-7:30pm-Coffee Pot Park

Village Barn Playhouse-"A Tribute to Carol Burnett Show"

Doors open 6:30pm-Located at 39421 Road 36, Kingsburg

Historic Tours-11:00am-3:00pm

Kingsburg Historical Park-2321 Sierra Street

Kingsburg Train Depot-1465 California Street

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