| THURSDAY, May 14th |
$ indicates admission fee or cost |
| Open Viewing |
Children’s Coloring Exhibit–USDA Forest Service:
Corner of Nordic & Haugen Dr. Check out the windows
of the Forest Service building for these colorful
creations by some of Petersburg’s youngest
artists! |
|
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Visitor Information Center: open |
| 10:00 am-5:00 pm |
Clausen Memorial Museum: open (no charge)
The Clausen is honored to host the 'Festival Arts & Craft Share'. Stop by, see the latest in local talent and take a walk through Petersburg's rich history. |
| 2:00 pm-5:00 pm |
Norwegian Sweater Modeling Event-Lee's Clothing-Main Street
See a variety of beautiful Norwegian sweaters modeled throughout the afternoon! |
| 1:00 pm $ |
One Hour “Make It - Take It” Rosemaling
Class
Cubby Hole-14 Sing Lee Alley. Create your
own pin or keychain using acrylic paints. Call 772-
2717 to sign up! |
| 2:00 pm |
Muskeg Walk with Forest
Service Interpreter:
Meet
at Visitors Center. Join
Mary Clemens on an
interesting leisurely walk
and learn about the
unique surface that makes
up the Mitkof Island
ground cover. |
| 4:00 pm-7:00 pm |
Wild Celery hosting J. Jewelry Designs
This jewelry show will highlight the work of Janine Gibbons-Ruecker as she returns to display her beautiful jewelry. |
| 5:00 pm-6:30 pm |
Hotdog Concert - Main Street
Come enjoy the music and grab a bite to eat all courtesy of Lighthouse Assembly of God and Masters Commission - Wasilla, Alaska. |
| 6:00 pm-9:45 pm |
Little Norway Tournament: Ball Field
Cheer on your favorite local team as they take on teams from around Southeast Alaska. |
| 6:00 pm $ |
Viking Feast - Upstairs in the Elks Ballroom
Join the Vikings & Valkyries as they roll up their sleeves & dive in to this fun feast. Limited tickets are sold at the door so make sure to get yours early! |
| 7:00 pm-9:00 pm |
Beachcomber Inn Season Opener with the Pickled Herring Band
Come earlier and have dinner at this historic cannery site, and then enjoy the sounds of the Pickled Herring Band, back by popular demand for the Festival! |
|
| FRIDAY, May 15th: |
| Open Viewing |
Children’s Coloring Exhibit–USDA Forest Service:
Corner of Nordic & Haugen Dr. Check out the windows
of the Forest Service building for these colorful
creations by some of Petersburg’s youngest
artists! |
| 8:30 am - 4:00 pm |
Spring Show Off - Petersburg High School Commons
Come see what high school students have been doing this year as class and individual projects are displayed throughout the Commons. |
9:00 am-2:00 pm
&
6:30 pm-9:00 pm |
Little Norway Tournament: Ball Field
Cheer on your favorite local team as they take on teams from around Southeast Alaska. Check in for the latest schedule so you don't miss a game. |
| 9:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Visitor Information Center: open–1st and Fram |
| 9:30 am – 5:30 pm |
Rae C. Stedman Elementary School Art Show:
Wells Fargo Lobby. Stop in and check out the kid’s
spring creations! |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Clausen Memorial Museum: open (See Thursday) |
| 10:00 am – 4:00 pm |
Pickled Herring Band: Main Street.
Lend an ear to this very entertaining and energetic
group as you check out this year’s vendors at downtown
Husf lid! |
| 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Downtown Husflid Open: Main Street.
Main
Street is closed off and there are concessions and
craft booths galore! The food court is located under
the big tent in the Hammer & Wikan parking lot. |
| 10:00 am – 5:00 pm |
Seaport Gallery with featured artist Brenda Schwartz
Join us for an opportunity to view limited prints and originals for sale by Brenda Schwartz |
| 11:00 am & 2:00 pm $ |
One Hour “Make It–Take It” Rosemaling Class
Cubby Hole-14 Sing Lee Alley. See Thursday at
1pm |
| 12:00 pm $ |
Scandinavian Style Show & Luncheon: Sons of
Norway Hall
An annual sellout! Get in line early
to watch and listen to the wonderful display of traditional
Norwegian Bunader, all while enjoying a
lovely Petersburg lunch. |
| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm $ |
Beer Garden: Sponsored by Harbor Bar.
Located
in the parking lot at the corner on Excel & Main
Street. Relax and enjoy a cold one while taking in
the festival sights and sounds. |
| ???? $ |
Viking/Valkyrie Jail
Those Vikings and Valkyries are tricky! You never
know when they might haul you off to jail, so watch
out!!! |
| 3:45 pm |
Parade Line Up: Bottom of PFI Hill |
| 4:00 pm |
The Annual Festival Parade: Main Street.
Look up
as the Temsco Helicopter kicks off the parade by
passing through the Narrows with the USA &
Norwegian Flags. Cheer on the participants and
join in the celebration by bringing your f lags to
wave! |
| 4:00 pm |
Petersburg Viking Baseball: Ball Field
Cheer on as the Petersburg Vikings take on the Craig Panthers in this double-header! |
| 4:30 pm |
The Annual Sil (Herring) Toss: Main Street.
Immediately following the Parade, both youth and
adults line up to see how far partners can toss the
favorite lil Norse fisk! |
| 5:30pm – 8:00 pm $ |
Emblem Club Smorgasbord: Elks Lodge upstairs
Come and enjoy an amazing spread of Norwegian
and Alaskan dinner delights! |
| 6:00pm - 8:00 pm $ |
Steak Night at the Moose Club:
Moose Lodge,
Family Center. The Members of the Moose invite
you to stop in and relax after a full day of activities. |
| 7:30pm |
Gry Mortonsen Documentary Premier - Wright Auditorium
Welcome Gry back to Petersburg and have the first chance to view the film she's worked so long on making about our very own Little Norway Festival. Donations are greatly appreciated and will go toward Gry's travel costs. |
| 8:30pm - 10:30pm |
Beachcomber Inn featuring the Bjorn Solli Jazz Trio
Make your way out to the Beachcomber to enjoy a delicious dinner and then stay to relax and enjoy an evening of music and friends. |
|
| SATURDAY, May 16th |
| Open Viewing |
Children’s Coloring Exhibit–USDA Forest Service:
Corner of Nordic & Haugen Dr. Check out the windows
of the Forest Service building for these colorful
creations by some of Petersburg’s youngest
artists! |
| 8:00 am |
Little Norway “Lop the Loop” 5K Run/Walk:
Main Street 7:30 am – Registration. Race begins
at 8:00 and is free. |
| 10:00 am |
Petersburg Viking Baseball: Ball Field
Cheer on as the Petersburg Vikings take on the Craig Panthers in this double-header!. |
| 10:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Visitor Information Center: Open: 1st and Fram |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Clausen Memorial Museum: open (See Thursday) |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Downtown Husflid Open: Main Street |
| 10:00 am - 12 noon |
USCGC Liberty Open House: Coast Guard Dock
With over 50 years of dedicated service the USCG proudly invites everyone to tour the USCG cutter Liberty! |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Seaport Gallery with featured artist Brenda Schwartz
Join us for an opportunity to view limited prints and originals for sale by Brenda Schwartz |
| 10:00 am - 12 noon |
Dolly Derby: North Harbor:
We’re in partnership
with Fish and Game this year for this popular
event! Young anglers will have a chance to learn
about catch and release or to hook a fish dinner.
There’s no charge, just remember your life jacket! |
| 10:00 am - 1:00 pm $ |
Kaffe Hus: Sons of Norway Hall
Relax and visit while sampling traditional
Norwegian foods. A great stop for authentic pastries,
open faced sandwiches, cookies and coffee; all
in a casual atmosphere. |
| 11:00 am – 1:00 pm $ |
WOTM Beer Bits to Go: Moose Lodge
Thanks to the Women of the Moose, here’s your
chance to enjoy that Petersburg Specialty – Halibut
Beer Bits! Come early as this local favorite sells out fast. |
| 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm |
Hostel Open House - 805 Gjoa Street
Ever wonder about Petersburg's Hostel? Stop by to learn more about what Petersburg has to offer and about hostelling in Alaska. Call for more information or to set a private tour |
| 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
Beer Garden: Sponsored by Harbor Bar.
Located
in the parking lot at the corner on Excel & Main
Street. Relax and enjoy a cold one while taking in
the festival sights and sounds. |
| ???? $ |
Viking /Valkyrie Jail
Those Vikings and Valkyries are tricky! You never
know when they might haul you off to jail, so watch
out!!! |
| 1:00 pm |
Petersburg Viking Baseball: Ball Field
Cheer on as the Petersburg Vikings take on the Craig Panthers in this double-header! |
| 2:00 pm |
Pickled Herring Band Music:
High School Gym
Enjoy the toe tapping variet y of authentic accordion
music and if you’ve never danced at a pageant
before, here’s your chance to step out and join in the fun of true Scandinavian st yle as we warm up
for this year’s pageant. |
| 3:00 pm |
Little Norway Festival Pageant:
High School Gym
Enjoy Petersburg’s rich multi-ethnic heritage
through music, drawings, award presentations and
the featured “Festival Dancers.” |
| 4:45 pm - 8:30 pm |
Little Norway Tournament: Ball Field
Cheer on your favorite local team as they take on teams from around Southeast Alaska. |
| 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm |
All You Can Eat Shrimp Feed:
PFI Cookhouse
Hosted and served up by the PHS Basketball
Teams. You are invited to pick and eat as much as
you can of this Petersburg delicacy. |
| 7:00 pm - 9:00pm $ |
Bjørn Solli Jazz Trio - Sons of Norway Hall a 21 and over event
Join us as we welcome The Bjorn Solli Trio as they provide an evening of music and entertainment. Kito's Kave will be hosting refreshments so make sure to bring your ID as it will be checked at the door. Here's your chance to relax after a busy day. |
| 8:00 pm $ |
The Annual Festival Dance: Elks Lodge Members & Guests Only
Haven't had enough, yet? Here's another chance to enjoy the Pickled Herring Band from northwest Washington! Schottisches, polkas, waltzes, foxtrot, swing and more along with familiar melodies with one generation and create new memories for another. Remember, standard house rules apply so plan in advance. Skoal! |
|
| SUNDAY, May 17th |
| Open Viewing |
Children’s Coloring Exhibit–USDA Forest Service:
Corner of Nordic & Haugen Dr. Check out the windows
of the Forest Service building for these colorful
creations by some of Petersburg’s youngest
artists! |
| 8:00 – 11 am $ |
The Annual Festival Pancake Breakfast:
St.
Catherine’s Catholic Church. Enjoy this hearty
breakfast as you ease your way into the final day of
the Festival! |
| 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 pm |
Church of your choice |
| 10:00 am – 2:00 pm |
Clausen Memorial Museum: Open
This is your last chance to check out the Festival Art
Share! |
| 12:00 noon - 4:00 pm |
Visitor Information Center: Open
Lots of interesting information and recipes for visitors
and locals alike. If you haven’t been in lately,
this might be a good time to stop by! |
| 12 noon $ |
Rotary Club Seafood Bake & Barbecue:
Sandy
Beach. (Credit cards accepted) Enjoy the ultimate meal of grilled salmon, halibut & black cod with the works on the side while visiting with friends, old and new. This annual picnic truly promotes the Alaskan Spirit! This is also your last chance to hear the Pickled Herring Band and find out who won those Alaska Airlines tickets or the cash! Philanthropist of the year honored |
| 1:00 pm |
Little Norway Tournament: Ball Field
Cheer on your favorite local team as they take on teams from around Southeast Alaska. Check in for the latest schedule so you don't miss a game. |
| 7:00 pm |
Baccalaureate Service for the Class of 2009:
Wright Auditorium. All are invited to join and
celebrate in worship the bright futures of our PHS
graduates! |