FRESNO (KMJ) – The Kingsburg Swedish Festival celebrates it’s 50th Anniversary with music, dancers, and lots of tasty Swedish food -even something new.
Adam Castaneda, the Director of the Kingsburg Chamber of Commerce, says there is a new teen mobile skate park and a competition both Friday and Saturday night to attract the teen generation.
Tradition abounds, from raising the Maypole, to parade and the crowning of the Swedish Festival Queen, even the Viking race.
On this, the Festival’s 50th anniversary, the Kingsburg Chamber will be honoring some married couples who are also hitting their 50th wedding anniversary.
The Annual Swedish Festival is held by the Chamber of Commerce and lasts through Sunday May 22nd.
On, this its 50th anniversary, the chamber will be honoring some married couples who are also hitting their 50th wedding anniversary.
For more information, log on to www.kingsburgswedishfestival.com
Kingsburg Swedish Festival Schedule:
Friday, May 20 (4pm – 9pm); Enjoy our Public Safety Officer Review, a traditional Swedish Smörgåsbord, entertainment, Skate Park – all Downtown.
Saturday, May 21 (starting at 7am); Get in line at Downtown Park for Swedish Pancakes, the Dala Horse Trot, Decorating The Maypole, The Grand Parade (10:30am) and over 100 vendors!
Sunday, May 22 (10am – 4pm @Memorial Park); Join us for craft vendors, food, and entertainment as well help close out the annual festivities!
