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ACTIVITIES

Event Activities

Experience a Nordic Christmas market through some of the onsite event activities!

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Finnish Santa - Joulupukki

Take a photo with Joulupukki and his reindeer, Oskar! Find Santa in the central area by the exhibit hall entrance. Brought to you by the Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter.

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Viking Ship

Take a picture with a 20' replica Viking Ship and learn how Vikings lived with an historical exhibit featuring Viking re-enactors. Find the ship in the central area by the entrance.

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Kids' Area

Create ornaments and other crafts, draw in coloring books, and more! The kid's area is presented thanks to a sponsorship by LeafGuard.

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Scavenger Hunt

We've hidden gnomes throughout the event! Can you find them? Sign up at the Nordic Northwest table, finish the scavenger hunt, and collect your prize.

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Raffle

Buy tickets to the raffle at the Nordic Northwest table and choose which items you want to try your luck for!

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Eating Contests

Sign up at the Nordic Northwest area! Pickled herring is provided by Broder Söder (Saturday) and meatballs provided by Scandinavian Cafe (Sunday). Winner of each contest gets a $50 gift certificate to Broder Söder.

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Official Oregon Lucia Court

Nordic Northwest's Lucia Scholarship program puts young women with an interest in Nordic heritage in touch with a beloved legend of Scandinavian Christmas. Watch the procession as they walk through the event with candle crowns.

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