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Welcome to Swedish Day 2008
Our 97th Year!   Our 97th Year!

Swedish Day (Svenskarnas Dag, Inc.) is the Midwest's oldest Midsummer festival, dating back to 1911. Swedish Day is held on the 3rd Sunday of June (June 15, 2008) at Good Templar Park, 528 East Side Drive, Geneva, IL 60134. This ethnic festival, organized by the Swedish Day Committee of  IOGT, has entertained the Fox Valley area for generations. Come out for the day and enjoy beautiful Good Templar Park! This family event has something for everyone: Arts & Crafts Fair, Folk Dancers, Maypole Celebration, Live Scandinavian Music, Children's Choir, etc.

See animated viking boat.




New this year!   A Viking re-enactment around the Viking ship! (more to come)  Back to top


Official Swedish Day Schedule   Back to top
  • 9:00AM   Gates Open
  • 9:30AM   Viking Encampment
  • 10:00AM   Children's Games start (run all day)
  • 10:00AM Worship Service (at Main Stage)
    • Pastor: Pastor Rev. Dr. Norman Nelson
    • Special Music:
      • Swedesong Girls Ensemble
      • Marguerite Karl, soprano
      • Emily Engstrom, piano
  • 11:00AM Cottage Walk (purchase tickets and meet at Swedish Day Crafts Booth)
  • 11:30AM  Viking Ship Presentation
  • 11:30AM Magic by Frank Kay
  • 12 Noon Cottage Walk (meet at Swedish Day Crafts Booth)
  • 12 Noon  Icelandic Horses Presentation: Solvari and Sindri (near Kid's Games)
  • 12:30PM Maypole Raising & Dancing
    • Procession
      • Ernie Sandquist, Accordion
      • Swedish American Children's Choir
      • The Nordic Dancers of Chicago
    • Dance Leaders: Linda & Paul Muhr
  • 1:00PM Cottage Walk (meet at Swedish Day Crafts Booth)
  • 1:15PM  Opening Ceremony (at Main Stage)
      • Procession of Flags
      • National Anthems - Marguerite Karl, soprano
      • Welcome-Craig Hanson, President Swedish Day Committee Remarks
      • Introduction of Performers & Master of Ceremonies,
        Dr. Paul R. Muhr
    • Main Program
      • Swedish American Children's Choir
      • The Nordic Dancers of Chicago
      • Ernie Sandquist, Accordion
      (Sound provided all day by Richard Peck-RJ Recording & Sound of Geneva, IL)
Attractions  Back to top

Entertainment   Back to top
  • Opening Ceremony
    • Procession of Flags
    • National Anthems-Marguerite Karl, Soprano
    • Welcome-Craig Hanson, President Swedish Day Committee
    • Introduction of Performers & Master of Ceremonies-Dr. Paul Muhr
  • Main Program
    • Swedish American Children's Choir
    • The Nordic Dancers of Chicago
    • Ernie Sandquist, Accordion
Food  (Back to top)
  • Fried Herring Breakfast
  • Swedish Pancake Breakfast
  • Swedish Coffee Bread
  • Swedish Meatball Dinner
  • Sloppy Joes (or Yoes), Hamburgers, Hot Dogs
  • Almond Tarts (Mazariner)
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For Kids  Back to top
  • Moon Jump
  • Carnival Games
Directions to Good Templar Park  Back to top
  • From South Suburbs
    1. Take I-294 North to I-88
    2. West on I-88 to Farnsworth Ave (20.6 miles)
    3. North on Farnsworth Ave to Rt 38 (5.9 mi)
    4. West on Rt 38 to East Side Dr (0.6 mi)
    5. North on East Side Dr--the park is on west side of street (0.3 mi)
  • From North/West Suburbs
    1. West on North Ave/Rt 64 to 7th Ave
    2. South on 7th Ave--the park is on west side of street (1.7 mi)
  • From Chicago
    1. Take I-90 West to I-294 South
    2. I-294 South to I-88 (9.1 mi)
    3. West on I-88 to Farnsworth Ave (20.6 miles)
    4. North on Farnsworth Ave to Rt 38 (5.9 mi)
    5. West on Rt 38 to East Side Dr (0.6 mi)
    6. North on East Side Dr--the park is on west side of street (0.3 mi)



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