The ultimate Scandinavian Vacation the third weekend in May invites all who dare to experience and taste the rich culture of Sweden in Kingsburg. This event is filled with entertainment, food and fun. It all begins on Thursday night with the pea soup & Swedish pancake supper. On Friday night enjoy a Swedish Smorgasbord and Heritage Program, and Saturday we will have a Festival with Parade, Vendors, and Heritage Activities! Besides the many great shops & restaurants on Draper St. in Downtown Kingsburg, it’s also where you will find the Swedish Cultural Village. Here you can experience the Swedish Culture as you discover many food & craft booths and enjoy the entertainment.

Schedule of Events:

May 15, 2025

Swedish Pea Soup & Pancake Supper
5:30-7:00pm-Draper Street, Downtown
Pea Soup & Pancakes $12
Pea Soup $6, Pancakes $8

Svenska Musik Kids Club Performance
5:30pm-Draper Street, Downtown
Crowning of the Swedish Queen

5:45pm-Draper Street, Downtown
Downtown Boutiques & Restaurants Open

May 16, 2025

Public Safety Officer Dress Review & Awards
4:00pm-Coffee Pot Park

Swedish Dinner
5:30-7pm-Coffee Pot Park, Adult Dinner $20

Swedish Entertainment
5:30-8:00pm-Coffee Pot Park

ABBA Tribute Band- "The Lingonberries"
8:00pm-Draper Street, Downtown-Bring a chair

Flower & Garden Show
1:00-8:00pm-Village Mall, 1332 Draper St (559) 897-8070
Village Barn Playhouse - "A Tribute to Carol Burnett Show"

Doors open 6:30pm-Located at 39421 Road 36, Kingsburg
Thevillagebarnplayhouse.com
Downtown Boutiques & Restaurants Open

May 17, 2025

Swedish Pancake Breakfast-$10
7:00-10:00am Coffee Pot Park Pavillion

Dala Horse Trot 10K and 2-mile Runs
7:00-9:00am-Fire Station

Decoration of the Maypole
7:30-9:00am-Coffee Pot Park

Festival Arts & Craft Fair
8:00am-4:00pm-Draper Street, Downtown

Flower & Garden Show
8:00am-4:00pm-Village Mall, 1332 Draper St (559) 897-8070

Swedish Cultural Village
8:00am-4:00pm Draper Street Stage, Downtown

Welcome Ceremony
10:00am-Draper Street Stage, Downtown

Swedish Festival Grand Parade
10:30am-11:30am Downtown

Raising of the Maypole & Dancing
Downtown after the Grand Parade

Swedish Cultural Entertainment
Noon-4:00pm Cultural Village, Downtown

Sacred Concert
2:00pm-Kingsburg Community Church, 1532 Smith St
Presentation of Parade Awards
2:00pm-Draper Street Stage, Downtown

Gammaldans - "Learn Swedish Dancing"
5:00-7:30pm-Coffee Pot Park

Village Barn Playhouse-"A Tribute to Carol Burnett Show"
Doors open 6:30pm-Located at 39421 Road 36, Kingsburg

Historic Tours-11:00am-3:00pm
Kingsburg Historical Park-2321 Sierra Street
Kingsburg Train Depot-1465 California Street

Date: May 15 - 17, 2025

Location: Downtown Kingsburg Kingsburg, CA 93631

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