Midtsommer 2025

Poulsbo Leikarringen and the Poulsbo Sons of Norway invite you to a traditional Scandinavian Midtsommer celebration at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park in downtown Poulsbo.

Drawing upon Swedish traditions, Midtsommer features the raising of the maistang (midsummer pole), bedecked with greens and flowers to symbolize spring, life, and beauty. This festive occasion includes music, dancing, and flower crown-making, embodying Scandinavian culture and the joy of summer solstice.

Swedish Midsommar celebrations are rich with tradition: decorating homes with greenery, wearing flower crowns, dancing, singing, and feasting late into the bright northern evening. Poulsbo’s celebration mirrors these traditions, bringing the charm of small Scandinavian villages to the Pacific Northwest.

Event highlights:
10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Free flower crown-making, live music performances.
1:00 pm: Maistang raising, inviting audience participation in dancing and singing.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm: Folk dance performances by Poulsbo Leikarringen youth dancers.
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm: Continued live music performances.

Celebrate Midsommar in Poulsbo and experience vibrant Scandinavian culture with friends and family. Admission is free!