Midsommarfest

Event location: Saint Edward State Park

Free – no registration required.  

Annual or One Day Discover Pass is required for vehicle access. Discover Passes are available online and at park entrance. 

Event Date
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Come join Skandia Folkdance Society to celebrate the traditional Swedish celebration of the summer solstice in Midsommarfest at Saint Edward State Park on June 28, 2026!

Midsommarfest, as presented by Skandia Folkdance Society, is a traditional Swedish celebration of the summer solstice, recreated in as authentic a manner as possible, complete with the raising of a garlanded Midsommar pole, a serpentine dance around the pole, and scores of costumed musicians and dancers - traditions practiced in Sweden for centuries. Over the years since the 1959 inception of Skandia Midsommarfest, the festival has expanded to include contributions from all the Nordic countries so that the rich cultural diversity of all those lands can be experienced by Skandia Midsommarfest attendees.

Skandia Midsommarfest parade: two children holding a flag walking in the front
A maypole with onlookers and a brick building in the background

Accessibility statement

Washington State Parks Folk & Traditional Arts Program is committed to making our events accessible to everyone. If you require an accommodation or service to fully participate, please contact FolkArts@parks.wa.gov or (360) 701-7923 at least 14 days prior to the event. For more information, please visit https://parks.wa.gov/folk-and-traditional-arts-program.

Directions

47.7313406, -122.2550771

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