Events

Wife carrying is a contest in which competitors race while each carrying a partner. Whilst most teams consist of a man carrying a woman there are generally no rules about gender or marital status. The objective is for the runner to carry their team-mate through a special obstacle track in the fastest time. The sport was first introduced in 1992 in Sonkajärvi, Finland.

Several types of carrying may be practiced: either a classic piggyback, a fireman’s carry (over the shoulder), or Estonian-style (“wife” upside-down on his back with their legs over the neck and shoulders).

(From Wikipedia)

IMPORTANT DETAILS
-Contestants must be 18 years of age or older in order to compete.

-Registration is open for all (Does not have to be a husband/wife team) as long as the person being carried is at least 108 pounds. If they are not, backpacks with rocks must be worn until they meet the weight requirement.

-Helmets are recommended for the person being carried. (We have a few available, but bring your own if you have one)

-Registration is $15 per couple and waivers will be signed on site before the competition begins. T Shirts are included for anyone who is pre-registered. T shirts are not guaranteed for those who sign up day of.

-The course will include at least one water obstacle and various other obstacles on a grass course that is approximately 200 yards long.

-Prizes for the top finishers! (not to mention bragging rights) FIRST PLACE will win 100 LBS of Sanpete Turkey! Sponsored by Pitman Farms!

The contest will take place on the Snow College Practice Field just west of the Snow College football field at 3:00 PM on Saturday.

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Join the Scandinavian Festival Parade May 23rd – 10 AM
THEME: SCANDINAVIAN TRADITIONS

There will be a float competition with prizes for the best floats.

Floats are highly encouraged to fly a Scandinavian Flag from their float

Participants are encouraged to be in costume if possible

Participation is FREE and all family friendly entries are welcome

Unfortunately, due to safety regulations, there will be no candy thrown from floats. You are welcome to have adults walking beside your float handing out candy and other items.

Participants will be contacted with more information the week of the festival

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Parade Registration

All entries need to print off the following wavier and bring signed to check in on the day of the parade.

Waiver

PARADE ROUTE
Line up will begin at 9:15 am going EAST on 300 SOUTH. All floats need to be in place by 9:45 am to participate.

The parade will begin promptly at 10 am and will travel North on Main Street (Route 89) from 300 South to 100 North (College Ave) and will turn WEST at the light at Maverick going West towards Pioneer Park and disperse from there.

The Scandinavian Festival Pickleball Tournament will take place at the Ephraim Sports Complex (Snow College courts 319 N. 200 E.).
Registrants check in at 4:00 PM on May 25th for 2.5/3.0 and 5:15 for 3.5/4.0.
Players must bring their own paddle to participate. Prizes will be awarded to winners of the tournament!

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The Scandinavian Festival Car Show is great for anyone that enjoys original cars and trucks. Take a walk down memory lane and view all the originals

Parade – Ephraim Main Street, 10:00 a.m.

Car Show – 11:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Awards Presentation – 3:00 p.m.

Prizes will be given for each of the top divisions and one grand prize for Best of Show, courtesy of sponsors GoesGoes.com, Ephraim City, Dax Manufacturing, IFA, Walmart, CO Building, Napa Auto, and Utah Heritage Credit Union.

All car show entries should line up for the Grand Parade at 300 South Main Street at 9 a.m. Parade starts at 10 a.m.

After the parade the car show lineup will be located at 100 E Center Street.

Registration is $25, which includes a t-shirt, parade entry, dash plaque, and swag bag. $10 for each additional car. T-Shirt and size not guaranteed unless you preregister.

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While the exact origins of cornhole are debated, there’s a strong theory that it has roots in Native American cultures, who played a similar game using animal bladders filled with beans, which Scandinavian settlers may have then adapted and helped spread. Join us in Pioneer Village Friday May 23rd at 5:00 pm for this friendly classic competition.

Join us for the Annual Tennis Match at Scandinavian Days!

Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Categories

In Scandinavian traditions, a maypole, also known as a “midsommarstång” or “majstång,” is a central symbol of Midsommar, the summer solstice celebration, and is decorated with greenery and flowers, often with ribbons, and raised in a town square or open field where people gather to dance around it.

Symbolism:
The maypole, or “midsommarstång” as it’s known in Sweden, is a symbol of fertility, new life, and growth, representing the abundance of the summer season.

Decoration:
The maypole is typically decorated with greenery like birch leaves and wildflowers, and then adorned with colorful ribbons that are wrapped around it from top to bottom.

MAYPOLE

We are so excited to have a beautiful 60′ diameter Maypole coming to our festival this year!

Join us on the Snow College Practice Field next to the Main Stage for a fun and engaging interactive experience learning how to do a traditional Maypole! It only takes about 15 minutes.

*Also see a Traditional Swedish Maypole in our Scandinavian Village*

Friday May 23rd
1:30 pm
2:45 pm
4:00 pm
5:15 pm

Saturday May 24th
12:00 noon
2:00 pm
3:15 pm
4:30 pm

The Spillings Hoard (Swedish: Spillingsskatten) is the world’s largest Viking silver treasure every found. It was found July 1999 in a field at the Spilling farm on northern Gotland, Sweden. This extraordinary treasure is on display at Sweden’s Gotland Museum, allowing visitors to appreciate the rich history and cultural significance of this remarkable find.

Join us for our own Scandinavian Festival Spillingsskatten Treasure Hunt!

A GRAND PRIZE sponsored by T-Mobile will be given to the first person who completes the hunt!

Treasure seekers can pick up their first clue at the T-Mobile booth starting at 11 am on Saturday morning.