| THURSDAY, May 13th |
$ 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 - 1st and Fram |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Clausen Memorial Museum: Little Norway Art Show - open (no charge)
The Clausen is honored to host the 'Festival Arts & Craft Share'. Stop by & see the latest in local talent. |
| 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:
Join Mary Clemens on an interestingly leisurely walk and learn about the unique surface that makes up the Mitkof Island ground cover. |
| 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Silver Tea to Honor the Staff of Petersburg Medical Center: Long Term Care Solarium
The Hospital Guild invites the public to join them in honoring the staff of Petersburg Medical Center for their dedication & service. |
| 3:00 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! |
| 4:00 pm |
Little Norway Softball Tournament: Ball Field
Cheer on your favorite local team as they take on teams from around Southeast Alaska. Games will be happening all weekend so check out the tournament brackets on the side of the concessions stand building to find the up-to-date schedule. |
| 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. |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Wild Celery featuring water colors by Tanesa Young and jewlery by Brad Taylor
This art show will highlight the work of Tanesa Young and Brad Taylor. |
| 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 14th: |
| 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 - 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: Little Norway Art Show - open (no charge)
The Clausen is honored to host the 'Festival Arts & Craft Share'. Stop by & see the latest in local talent. |
| 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. |
| 11:00 am $ |
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! |
| 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!!! Stop by, visit the prisoners & get your own Viking T-Shirt! |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Mobile Aquatic Classroom: Fish & Game Office Sing Lee Alley
Did you ever wonder what creatures lie beneath the surface of the boat harbors or in
Petersburg or what lives in your nearby fresh water streams? Well stop by the Department
of Fish & Game Mobile Aquatic Classroom and check it out! Aquariums with live fish,
critters & crawlies; Peer into the microscopic world of your local aquatic fauna and get
hands on with a variety of fun fish activities! |
| 2:00 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! |
| 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! |
| 4:30 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! |
| 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
Seaport Gallery presents Pia Reilly's "My Home Town" art collection
Stop by Seaport Gallery for the artist reception and get a sneak peak of new art by local
artist Pia Reilly. The pieces will be available to view all weekend but this is your chance
to meet the artist. |
| 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm $ |
Emblem Club Smorgasbord: Elks Lodge upstairs
Come and enjoy an amazing spread of Norwegian
and Alaskan dinner delights! |
| 6:00 pm - 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. |
|
| SATURDAY, 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! |
| 7:00 am - 11:00 am $ |
ANB/ANS Camp 16 Scholarship Breakfast: Alaska Native Brotherhood Hall
Stop by the ANB Hall for your fill of french toast, buttermilk pancakes and all the fixings.
This breakfast will help raise funds for the scholarship program. |
| 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 - 3:00 pm |
Visitor Information Center: Open: 1st and Fram |
| 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Clausen Memorial Museum: Little Norway Art Show - open (no charge)
The Clausen is honored to host the 'Festival Arts & Craft Share'. Stop by & see the latest in local talent. |
| 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 - 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! Registration starts at 9:30am. |
| 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. |
| 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm |
Mobile Aquatic Classroom: Fish & Game Office Sing Lee Alley
Did you ever wonder what creatures lie beneath the surface of the boat harbors or in
Petersburg or what lives in your nearby fresh water streams? Well stop by the Department
of Fish & Game Mobile Aquatic Classroom and check it out! Aquariums with live fish,
critters & crawlies; Peer into the microscopic world of your local aquatic fauna and get
hands on with a variety of fun fish activities! |
| 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!!! Stop by, visit the prisoners & get your own Viking T-Shirt! |
| 2:00 pm |
Pickled Herring Band Music:
High School Gym
Enjoy the toe tapping variety of authentic accordion music and join in the fun
of true Scandinavian style as we warm up for the 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.” |
| 4:30 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. |
| 6:30 pm $ |
Fleet Street Band With Wine & Cheese Tasting: Sons of Norway Hall
The Petersburg Arts Council presents the Fleet Street Band from Juneau and welcomes
the community to a night of jazz music. Kito's Kave and Hammer & Wikan will be
hosting a wine and cheese tasting to round out the night. |
| 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 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 – 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 am - 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! |
| 1:00 pm |
St. Andrews Episcopal Church Raffle: Sandy Beach
Tickets are already sold out for this popular raffle, the drawing will be held during the
Rotary Club Seafood Bake & Barbeque for the King quilt, baby quilt and basket of gifts.
Need not be present to win. |
