8:00 a.m.:Paavo Nurmi 5k Run and Walk9:30 a.m.: Run Awards ceremony
10:00 a.m.: Opening Ceremonies — Mike Swanson, master of ceremonies
Colors parade — March in by local Veterans of Wars, Boy and Girl Scouts troops, and the West Coast Korsu (Bunker) Choir accompanied by Ed Downs, trumpet
National Anthems by Richard Ellis and the Korsu Choir
God Bless America by Richard Ellis
Invocation by Anna Wirkkala Ehrlund
Welcome — Co-chairs Darlene Warra Bjornsgaard and Deanna Raistakka Wilson
Greetings from Retired Consul Norman WesterbergMaypole Dancers
Immediately following the opening ceremonies, Wife Carrying and Boot throwing Contests will be held on the football field. Ted Swanson and Debra Denny Klinger will M.C. Awards following the events.
We wrap up the day and close the building and grounds at midnight. What an event! But note: Schedule subject to change before the festival. Please return to this page.