Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden are represented in the opening ceremony at the 2022 Scandinavian Day Festival at Vasa Park in South Elgin. Courtesy of Amber Dooley/Scandinavian Park Inc.

The Scandinavian Day Festival returns for its 45th year celebrating traditional music, dance, food and more on Sunday, Sept. 7.

The family-friendly event takes place from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Vasa Park at 35W217 Route 31 in South Elgin. It features food, entertainment and vendors representing Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland and Iceland.

The day’s schedule begins at 10:30 a.m. with an outdoor church service, followed by an opening ceremony and welcome at 11:30 a.m.

Children’s activities will include crafts, face painting, story time by Elsa at 2 p.m., and free pony rides.

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