ScanFair 2024: Nordic Christmas Market

ScanFair brings Scandinavia to Portland through traditional food and drink vendors; an entertainment program focused on cultural heritage; games, activities, and crafts; and welcoming local community organizations.

Tickets are valid for both days! Just grab a wristband as you exit to access the 2nd day of festivities.

Saturday December 7th: 10am - 5pm

Sunday December 8th: 10am - 4pm

Thank you to our sponsors: Scan Design Foundation, Jacuzzi Bath Remodel, LeafGuard, TVG-Medulla/Chiro One Wellness Centers, and Timm G. F. Nielsen State Farm, Insurance and Financial Services!

Food

Delicious and traditional Nordic foods are plentiful in our food court!

Lineup announced soon

Drink

Walk our aisle of spirits, wine, beer, mead, aquavit and more!

Lineup announced soon

Performance Schedule

Watch dancers, listen to music, participate in contests, see fashion, view awards, and watch the Lucia Court procession! There's so much to see and do at ScanFair.

Saturday 12/7

• Lineup announced soon

Sunday 12/8

• Lineup announced soon

Official Oregon Lucia Court

Nordic Northwest's Lucia Scholarship program puts young women with an interest in Nordic heritage in touch with a beloved legend of Scandinavian Christmas. Watch the procession as they walk through the event with candle crowns. Check it out Sunday at 12:30pm.

Joulupukki ("Finnish Santa Claus")

Take a photo with Joulupukki and his reindeer, Oskar! Find Santa in the central area by the exhibit hall entrance. Brought to you by the Finlandia Foundation Columbia-Pacific Chapter.

Viking Ship

Take a picture with a 20' replica Viking Ship. Find the ship in the central area by the entrance.

Kids' Area

Create ornaments and other crafts, draw in coloring books, and more! The kid's area is presented thanks to a sponsorship by LeafGuard.

Scavenger Hunt

We've hidden gnomes throughout the event! Can you find them? Sign up at the Nordic Northwest table, finish the scavenger hunt, and collect your prize.

Raffle

Buy tickets to the raffle at the Nordic Northwest table and choose which items you want to try your luck for! There are other raffle items to win as well! You do not need to be present to win. Sponsored by Timm G. F. Nielsen State Farm, Insurance and Financial Services - serving OR/WA

Eating Contests

Sign up at the Nordic Northwest area!

Scandinavian of the Year

Who will win this prestigious achievement in 2024? Find out on the stage Saturday.

Vendors

Shop over 100 booths in our selection of Nordic and other vendors for amazing holiday gifts! Numbers in parenthesis are booth numbers. We have limited spots left, please email shawnm [at] nordicnorthwest [dot] org for information

Sponsors and Volunteers

Interested in being a sponsor ? Email us at info [at] nordicnorthwest [dot] org

For volunteer opportunities at the event, click here.

Weapons Policy

No real weapons are allowed at the event, and no weapons that are sharp or may hurt anyone will be allowed. Prop and fake weapons are allowed as part of Viking costumes if they will not hurt anyone accidentally. No guns are allowed, real or fake.

Money

It's always a good idea to bring cash to our festivals, as paying by cash at vendor booths always keeps things moving smoothly. Most vendors will accept credit cards.

Getting Here

Just 8 miles from Portland International Airport (PDX), visitors can access the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) via Interstate 5 North from Exit 302A–Rose Quarter, or from Interstate 84 West Exit 1–Lloyd Boulevard.

ADA

The Oregon Convention Center provides all reasonable accommodations for people with health conditions or impairments to assist them in attending events. Please visit their website.

Animals

No pets allowed at this event, except for service animals.

Smoking

No smoking is permitted at ScanFair.

Photography

By entering this space, you consent to be photographed, videotaped, audio recorded, and/or otherwise documented. Your presence here constitutes your consent to use such recording(s) of your appearance, voice, and name in any and all Nordic Northwest related educational, promotional, marketing, and advertising efforts in perpetuity, for any purpose. You understand that all photography, filming, and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent given by you by entering this area.

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