Here’s the full schedule of events for the 2019 festival.
Little Norway Festival Schedule 2019
SATURDAY, May 11th
8:00am – 4:00pm City of Kupreanof Celebration Day: “Walk Into the Wilderness” Catch a ride over to Kupreanof starting at 8am from the Harbor Master’s office with the F/V JUNO. FREE Transportation available until 4pm. Join the celebration which includes hikes, geocaching, and kayaking (10am-3:00pm at the Kupreanof Dock). Here’s a schedule of activities and more info.
If You Pack It In, Pack It Out!
Monday, May 13th
All-Day Steps to Be Tobacco Free – PIA -Start stepping to participate in the
annual steps competition. Register by May 10th with Tori at PIA 772-3636
More Info Here
Tuesday, May 14th
7:00pm Fun & Laughter Comedy Show – PIA/JOM – Lighthouse Assembly Church Johnson O’Malley program and comedian Tatanka Means invites
community members to enjoy this family friendly event. Tatanka Means is
one of the youngest Native American, award winning comedians
performing today. More Info Here
WEDNESDAY, May 15 th
10:00am – 2:00pm Visitor Information Center Open: 1 st Street & Fram – Come and see our selection of travel information publications, Mitkof Island maps, posters and souvenir items.
10:00am – 5:00pm Clausen Memorial Museum: 203 Fram Street – The Clausen Museum is honored to host the Little Norway Art Show. Stop by, see the latest in local talent, throughout the festival. No charge.
3:30pm – 7:00pm Baking, Baking and More Baking: Sons of Norway Hall, Sing Lee Alley. Join in and help out or just watch how traditional Norwegian treats are made. Sorry, no sampling, only helping and learning.
5:00pm – 7:00pm Twisted Ginger Jewelry Show: Firelight Gallery, Main Street. Be festival ready, come peruse Twisted Gingers limited line of handmade sterling silver and copper jewelry, designed and created by local artist Erin Kandoll. Sword and Shield designs and pieces that are reminiscent of the Norske heritage we celebrate here in Petersburg.
THURSDAY, May 16 th
9:00am – 5:00pm Visitor Information Center Open: 1 st Street & Fram – Past festival information and memorabilia will be on display. Come and see our
selection of travel information publications, local maps, posters and
souvenir items.
10:00am – 5:00pm Clausen Memorial Museum: 203 Fram Street – Little Norway Art Show – no charge. Stop by, see the latest in local talent, throughout the festival.
11:30am Greek Mythology Walking Tour of Petersburg ; Library Parking Lot: Take this walking tour through Petersburg and see the parallels of Greek Mythology and our town. Tour will take approx 1.5 hr.
Limit of 12 ppl No Dogs! Questions call Bill Moulton 518-1485
Noon- 2:00pm Style Show Early Bird tickets : Sons of Norway – Sing Lee Alley, Come buy early bird Scandinavian Style Show luncheon tickets and select your seat ahead of time. Remaining tickets will be sold at the door on Friday.
2:00pm Muskeg Walk with Forest Service Interpreter: Meet at Ballfields – top of Excel St. Join Joni Johnson on an interesting, leisurely walk and learn
about the unique surface that makes up the Mitkof Island ground cover.
2:00pm – 4:00pm Silver Tea to Honor the Staff at 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 and service.
2:00pm – 5:00pm Live Norwegian Sweater Modeling and Dale of Norway Trunk Show: Lee’s Clothing – Main Street. Experience our 2019 collection of Norwegian sweaters and hats modeled live in our window. Back by popular demand, Peggy Wiggum, our Dale of Norway Representative.
2:30pm- 3:30pm Seagrass Basket Demo : Firelight Gallery; Mainstreet. Artist Sharon Blades will be demonstrating how she makes her seagrass baskets.
5:00pm – 9:00pm$ Beachcomber Lodge : 384 Mitkof Hwy – Traditional Norwegian fare specials, bar open till midnight. Call 772-3888 with questions
5:30pm Salmon Beyond Borders : Library – Presentation by Salmon Beyond
Borders providing an update on work being done to defend
trans-boundary rivers and a film about the Stikine river will be shown.
6:30pm Ray Troll Art Talk : Library – Artist Ray Troll will speak on the History of Ray Troll art in 100 T-shirts. Opportunity for Q & A’s
7:00pm$ Mitkof Mummers Presents: Millie Monka and the Salmon Cannery – Wright Auditorium, PHS – Doors open at 6:30PM – Don’t miss this hilarious comedy complete with zany characters that will provide a laugh a minute!
Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.,
Denver, Colorado
8:00pm – 12:00am Open Mic at Kito’s Kave: Sing Lee Alley -The stage is yours! Come out and enjoy live music from local and not so local musicians!
Tentative
9:00pm $ ShotSki Party at the Harbor Bar: Don’t miss this fun event…it’s always a good time! Questions? Call the Harbor Bar at 772-4526.
FRIDAY, May 17 th
Open Viewing Rae C. Stedman Elementary School Art Show: Various locations around town – Walk through town and stop to enjoy artwork by the inspired students of Stedman Elementary. Locations where original works of art can be viewed include: Petersburg-Wrangell Insurance, First Bank, Wells Fargo and The US Forest Service.
9:00am – 5:00pm Visitor Information Center Open: 1 st Street & Fram – Past festival information and memorabilia will be on display. Come and see our
selection of travel information publications, local maps, posters and
souvenir items.
9:30 & 11:00am $ One hour Make it – Take it Rosemaling Class: Trident Cookhouse – Main Street. Beginning rosemaling for teens and adults with Judy Forgey. Make an item, and take it with you. 15 people per class. To register, call772-4731.
9:30am – 5:30pm Diamante Gift Shoppe: Mainstreet, Stop by and admire the beautiful Solje Jewelry imported from Norway. Naomi Welde will also have a collection of her hand painted rosemaling for viewing and purchase. Don’t forget Little Norway’s Blanket and Tote bag.
10:00am – 5:00pm Dale of Norway Trunk Show: Lee’s Clothing – Main Street. Browse the 2019 Dale of Norway Norway Norwegian sweater collection and visit with Peggy Wiggum, Dale of Norway our sales representative.
10:00am – 5:00pm Clausen Memorial Museum: 203 Fram Street – No charge Little Norway Art Show. See Thursday.
10:00am – 5:00pm Downtown Husflid Open: Main Street – The downtown area is closed off and there are concessions and craft booths galore. Do a little shopping, eating and visiting with the unique people from Petersburg at their booths. The food court is located under the big tent in the Hammer & Wikan parking lot.
10:00am – 5:00pm Hands Only CPR “class” – Main Street Booth by Alps – Hands only CPR will be taught for FREE every 15 minutes. No certification will be given, but you will learn lifesaving skills with a mannequin you keep to practice with.
11:30am Greek Mythology Walking Tour of Petersburg ; Library Parking Lot: Take this walking tour through Petersburg and see the parallels of Greek Mythology and our town. Tour will take approx 1.5 hr.
Limit of 12 ppl No Dogs! Questions call Bill Moulton 518-1485
Noon $ Scandinavian Style Show & Luncheon: Sons of Norway Hall, Sing Lee Alley – Doors open at 11:30pm. See and hear about our wonderful
collection of traditional Bunader, all the while enjoying a lovely Petersburg
lunch.
Noon – 2:00pm USCG Helo Static Display : Airport – Check out the USCG JayHawk rescue Helicopter which will be on display along with the pilots.
Noon Viking Jail: Main Street – At your own risk…carefully grab a Viking or
Valkyrie for a photo op. Those Vikings are TRICKY!!
Noon – 6:00pm $ Kito’s Kave Beer Garden: 11 Sing Lee Alley – Stop in for a refreshing drink!, Hungry? Grab something from The Salty Pantry located next to the Kito’s Kave Beer Garden!
Noon – 8:00pm $ Harbor Bar Beer Garden: Coastal Cold Storage Parking lot, Main Street- Relax and enjoy a cold one while taking in the festival sights and sounds.
1:00pm – 5:00pm Charles T Centennial Celebration – North Harbor 1st float, stall #48 See 100 years of Petersburg history – Watch the history of The Charles T unfold, and tour the Charles T. She was brought to Psg from Seattle in the early 1920’s by Earl N. Ohmer, the founder of Alaska Glacier Seafoods and has been here ever since. Refreshments provided.
2:00pm Museum Bench Dedication – City Hall; Museum members will install the Salmon Settee in the upstairs lobby of the municipal building.
2:30pm Coast Guard Rescue Demo – Look out over the Narrows in front of PFI and watch as the Coast Guard demonstrates a helicopter water rescue. Good locations to view would be along N. Nordic drive by Eagles Roost, or the North Harbor docks by the Kestrel.
3:45pm Parade Line Up: Bottom of PFI hill, Main Street. No need to register to walk in the parade – bring yourself or a group and walk! Questions?
Contact Parks and Rec 772-3392
4:00pm The Annual Festival Parade: Main Street – Look into the skies as the
Temsco Helicopter kicks off the parade by passing through the Narrows with the USA and Norwegian Flags. Cheer on the participants and join in
the celebration by bringing your flags to wave.
4:30pm The Annual Sil (Herring) Toss: Main Street – Immediately following the parade, both youth and adults lineup to see how far partners can toss the favorite lil Norse Fisk. Questions? Call Parks and Rec 772-3392
4:30pm Book Signing – Museum; 3rd & Fram streets – Tin Can Country: Southeast Alaska Historic Salmon Canneries – several local authors will be on hand to sign a copy their book about the history of canneries throughout SE . More Info Here
After Sil Toss Viking Kid Games – Main Street Corner Nordic/Excel – Kid games of skill and splash, open to kids in 1st-5th grade. Sponsored by the Vikings and Valkyries.
4:30pm-6:00pm $ Viking Swim Club Beer Bit Fundraiser Dinner: Under the covered area outside Parks and Rec. Halibut beer bits, coleslaw, lemonade and a cookie. Come support our local Viking Swim Club – head up right after the Festival Parade. First come, first served until they’re gone!
5:00-7:00pm Firelight Gallery Presents: Polly Koeneman : Firelight Gallery, Main Street. Drop in and see the wonderful art of Rosemaling from artist Polly Koeneman, a classic Norwegian style of painting.
5:00pm – 9:00pm$ Live Music Beachcomber Lodge : 384 Mitkof Hwy – Traditional Norwegian fare specials, bar open till midnight. Live American Soul music by R.O. Shapiro & Lauren Tronick. $5 cover charge Call 772-3888 with questions
5:30pm – 8pm$ Mayfest Mayhem – Roller Derby Tourney: High School Gym – Come watch & cheer on the Petersburg Ragnarok Rollers as they take on the Sitka Sound Slayers. Yes, all the players will be on roller skates, hitting, jumping and blocking. At 5:45 there will be a short Fresh Meat Expo Bout and then at 7:00pm the hard hitting action will take place with the main event.
7:00pm$ Mitkof Mummers Presents: Millie Monka and the Salmon Cannery; Wright Auditorium, PHS – Doors open at 6:30PM – Don’t miss this hilarious
comedy complete with zany characters that will provide a laugh a minute!
Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.,
Denver, Colorado
9:00pm – 2:00am Rockfish at Kito’s Kave: 11 Sing Lee Alley – Come hit the dance floor and shake your bunad to the live music of the local band Rockfish.
SATURDAY, May 18th
Open Viewing Rae C Stedman Elementary School Art Show: Various locations around town (see Friday)
7:00am – 11:00am $ Little Norway “Lop the Loop” Run/Walk: Main Street. Check-In starts at 7am and the race begins at 8am downtown! Pre-Register at the front desk or online at the Petersburg Parks and Rec events page. Questions? Call Parks and Rec 772-3392. More Info Here
9:00am – 5:00pm Visitor Information Center Open: 1st & Fram. Past festival information and memorabilia will be on display. Come see our selection of
publications, local maps, posters, displays and souvenir items.
9:30am – 5:30pm Diamante Gift Shoppe: Mainstreet, See Friday
9:30 & 11:00am $ One hour Make it – Take it Rosemaling Class: Trident Cookhouse – Main Street. Beginning rosemaling for teens and adults with Judy Forgey. Make an item, and take it with you. 15 people per class. To register, call 772-4731
10:00am-5:00pm Dale of Norway Trunk Show: Lee’s Clothing – Main Street. Viking Collection trunk show Continues throughout the day with Peggy Wiggum.
10:00am – 5:00pm Downtown Husflid Open: Main Street – The downtown area is closed off and there are concessions and craft booths galore. Do a little shopping, eating and visiting with the unique people from Petersburg at their booths. The food court is located under the big tent in the Hammer & Wikan parking lot
10:00am – 5:00pm Clausen Memorial Museum: 203 Fram Street. No charge (see Thursday)
10:00am – 5:00pm Hands Only CPR “class” – Main Street Booth by Alps – Hands only CPR will be taught for FREE every 15 minutes. No certification will be given, but you will learn lifesaving skills with a mannequin you keep to practice with.
10:00am – 12 noon Lil’ Fisk Derby: Harbormaster Shack – North Harbor- Sons of Norway sponsors this popular event run by ADF&G. Young anglers will have a chance to learn about catch & release and how to hook a fish dinner. There is no charge, just remember your life jacket and fishing pole. Life jacket safety checks will be available. Register at 10 – turn in fish by 11:30, Prizes at Noon!
10:00am – 1:00pm $ Kaffe Hus: Sons of Norway, Sing Lee Alley. 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.
11:00am -1:00 pm Ray Troll Shirt Signing -Lee’s Clothing-Main Street
Ketchikan artist and fish enthusiast Ray Troll will be signing t-shirts and
sweatshirts from his 2019 collection, available at Lee’s Clothing.
Noon – 6:00pm $ Kito’s Kave Beer Garden: 11 Sing Lee Alley. Stop in for a refreshing drink! Hungry? Grab something from The Salty Pantry BBQ located next to the Kito’s Kave Beer Garden!
Noon – 6:00pm $ Harbor Bar Beer Garden: Coastal Cold Storage Parking lot, Main Street – Relax and enjoy a cold one while taking in the festival sights and sounds.
12:30pm Guns and Hoses: Main Street – Law enforcement and Firefighters will team up to see whose team can pull a firetruck across the finish line first.
1:00pm – 5:00pm Charles T Centennial Celebration – North Harbor 1st float, stall #48 See 100 years of Petersburg history – Watch the history of The Charles T unfold, and tour the Charles T. She was brought to Psg from Seattle in the early 1920’s by Earl N. Ohmer, the founder of Alaska Glacier Seafoods and has been here ever since. Refreshments provided
1:00pm Fisk-O- Rama , Main Street – between the banks. Watch as two huge
halibuts get fletched by professionals from PFI. This event was made
possible because of donation from PFI – thank you!
2:00pm Jörmungandr Strongman Style Sled Pull – Main Street- Like the Norse god Thor pulling the serpent Jörmungandr from the sea, competitors will be given 60 seconds to drag a weighted sled for 50 feet. The winner is
determined by fastest time or furthest distance (if no one in the class
completes the pull) Free to watch – Sign up Fee to participate
3:30pm Little Norway Festival Pageant: High School Gym – Enjoy Petersburg’s rich multi-ethnic heritage through music, drawings, award presentations and the featured “Festival Dancers”. State and local dignitaries will greet the crowd and start off the celebration. $1500 raffle winner announced.
4:30pm – 7:00pm $ All you can eat Shrimp Feed: PFI Cookhouse, Main Street. Hosted and served up by the PHS Boys’ and Girls’ Basketball Teams. Pick and eat as much as you can of our Petersburg delicacies at this annual favorite event. Senior citizen seating at 4:00pm and general seating at 4:30pm. See a basketball player before they sell out. Information- Rick Brock, 518-0185.
5:00pm – 9:00pm$ Beachcomber Lodge : 384 Mitkof Hwy – Traditional Norwegian fare specials, bar open till midnight. Call 772-3888 with questions
6:00pm – 8:00pm $ Steak Night at the Moose Club: Moose Lodge Family Center – Fram St – All members and guests are invited. After a full day of activities, stop in and enjoy a great meal.
7:00pm$ Mitkof Mummers Presents: Millie Monka and the Salmon Cannery; Wright Auditorium, PHS – Doors open at 6:30PM – Don’t miss this hilarious
comedy complete with zany characters that will provide a laugh a minute! Produced by special arrangement with Pioneer Drama Service, Inc.,
Denver, Colorado
8:00PM$ Ray Troll and the Ratfish Wranglers – Sons of Norway Hall – Petersburg Arts Council presents- Ray Troll and the Ratfish Wranglers, they are a wild bunch of artist-musicians hailing from the town of Ketchikan, Alaska. The music played could be described as sub-aquatic-funk jazz, neo folk, fish-punk, alternative rock. Come dance or listen and Chill. Tickets for sale at Lee’s Clothing, Firelight Gallery and at the door. Doors open at 7:30pm
8:00pm- Midnight$ Middle/High School LNF After Party -: Lighthouse Church – Pre register before event or at 7:30pm at the Lighthouse church (signed permission form is a MUST) Laser Tag, inflatable jousting, movies, snacks, games, activities and prizes. Questions? Call Denver 402-215-9255 (6th-12th grade only)
9:00pm – 3:00am DJ Alvin at Kito’s Kave: 11 Sing Lee Alley – Dancing until closing
SUNDAY, May 19th
Open Viewing Rae C Stedman Elementary School Art Show: Various locations around town (see Friday).
8:00am – 11:00am $ The Annual Festival Pancake Breakfast: St. Catherine’s Catholic Church , 3rd and Dolphin St. – Enjoy this hearty breakfast as you ease your way into the final day of the Festival.
10:00am – 1:00pm Worship at a church of your choice.
11:00am Scouting Celebration : Presbyterian Church, 2nd & Haugen. A Ceremony celebrating all Scouts. Scouting patches from Norway will be presented to all cub/scouts present.
Noon $ Rotary Club Seafood Bake & Barbecue: Sandy Beach. (Credit cards
accepted) Enjoy the ultimate meal of grilled salmon, rockfish & black cod
with the works on the side, all while visiting with friends old and new.
Celebrate Alaskan spirit on the shores of Frederick Sound and find out
who won the Chamber of Commerce raffle for the Alaska airlines tickets
or the cash. Live American Soul music by R.O. Shapiro & Lauren Tronick.
Buy a ticket ahead of time and go the front of the line. Tickets available at
Viking Travel, Petersburg Pilot or from a Rotarian.
Noon $ Bloody Mary Bar at The Harbor Bar: Main Street – Hair of the dog and all the fixins.
2pm Spring Wild Edibles Field Trip Library Parking Lot; Haugen & 2nd Street. Participants are asked to meet at the library parking lot. They will carpool from there to various locations to identify wild edibles in season. Sponsored by the Rainforest Festival.
4:00pm$ Wine & Paint – Glacier Express -Main Street Bring your own drink and paint along with Grace Wolf as she teaches you to paint your own Viking ship. Room for 22 – no advance sign ups
