# Event Details - **Event Name**: ScanFair 2025: Nordic Christmas Market - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and traditions of a Nordic Christmas MarketAbout this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4b7868c0-aa85-11f0-927e-890fa17a9fc9-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd9d9d9-gmir.jpg 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.Get your tickets now before the price increases day of!Saturday, December 13th: 10am - 5pmSunday, December 14th: 10am - 4pmThank you to our sponsors:Scan Design FoundationSmith Brothers FarmsTVG-Medulla/Chiro One Wellness CentersWyndham ResortsYour Home Improvement CompanyPortland Waldorf SchoolChampion Replacement Windows of PortlandMiller Home Renovations https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/4c5fe290-aa85-11f0-927e-890fa17a9fc9-rimg-w1053-h740-dc040504-gmir.jpg FoodDelicious and traditional Nordic foods are plentiful in our food court sponsored by Smith Brothers Farms!Scandinavian Cafe - Swedish Meatball Meals, Danish Medister Polse Sausage Meals, Lefse, Scandinavian Pancakes, Herring Sample, PastryHarmoni Lodge - Varmkorv (Swedish sausage) with bun or mashed potatoes, Swedish yellow pea soup, Swedish meatballs in gravy with mashed potatoes and lingonberriesNorthwest Danish Association - Aebleskiver and coffeeRaw Oregon Honey - Jar of Local Raw Honey and Bee ProductsJamie's Kafferep - A variety of Swedish baked goods, including: Kardemummabullar (Cardamom buns), Kanelbullar (Cinnamon buns), Saffransbullar med mandelmassa (Saffron buns with almond paste), Lussekatter (Saffron buns), Kardemummaflätor (Cardamom braids), Vörtlimpor (Wort bread), Mazariner (almond tarts), and a selection of traditional Swedish cookies.Carina's Bakery - Baked goods like cardamom buns. marzipan tarts, pepparkakor cake, and cookies; lingonberry iced tea, hot soup, a few savory baked goods.Hygge Chocoaltes - Our Scandinavian-Inspired Artisan Chocolates. We have chocolate boxes, chocolate bars, holiday confections, and a choose your own bonbon chocolate case packaged for offsite consumption.Danish Sisterhood Lodge # 81 - Danish pastriesVíK Roasters - Coffee including "Kaffi" and holiday blend, "Jólakaffi", coffee beans for home and as giftsPortland Nordic Chorus - Baked goods https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/4deceb30-aa85-11f0-aa32-0b15300cb2fb-rimg-w1110-h740-dc2d2f31-gmir.jpg DrinkOran Mor Artisan Mead - Mead Tasting and bottle sales for off premise consumption. Mead horns and Oran Mor merch.Vertigo Brewing Company - Nordic beer and cider https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/4e7491c0-aa85-11f0-927e-890fa17a9fc9-rimg-w1110-h740-dc070705-gmir.jpg Performance ScheduleWatch 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 12/710:00am - Doors Open10:15am - Morning performances1:00pm- Scandinavian of the Year award1:15pm - Pickled Herring Eating Contest1:30pm -Afternoon performances5:00 - Event endSunday 12/810:00am - Doors Open10:00am - Morning performances11:45am - Meatball Eating Contest12:15pm - Portland Nordic Chorus & St. Lucia Court of Oregon2:00pm - Afternoon performances4:00pm - Event end https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4ef77d60-aa85-11f0-99af-3f228e6098de-rimg-w1110-h740-dc070403-gmir.jpg Official Oregon Lucia CourtNordic 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.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. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/5019b640-aa85-11f0-99af-3f228e6098de-rimg-w1110-h740-dc050505-gmir.jpg Viking Ship Take a picture with a 20' replica Viking Ship. Find the ship in the central area by the entrance. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/50a15cd0-aa85-11f0-aa32-0b15300cb2fb-rimg-w1110-h740-dcdcd5a4-gmir.jpg Kids' AreaCreate ornaments and other crafts, draw in coloring books, and more!Scavenger HuntWe've hidden gnomes throughout the event! Can you find them? Find at least 5 and collect your prize at the Nordic Northwest table. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/51503a70-aa85-11f0-aa32-0b15300cb2fb-rimg-w1110-h740-dca80417-gmir.jpg RaffleBuy 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. Eating ContestsSign up at the Nordic Northwest area! Includes a meatball contest one day and a pickled herring contest the other. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/51cce480-aa85-11f0-99af-3f228e6098de-rimg-w1110-h740-dcbbc2c1-gmir.jpg Scandinavian of the YearWho will win this prestigious achievement? Find out on the stage Saturday. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/524f0cd0-aa85-11f0-927e-890fa17a9fc9-rimg-w1127-h740-dcbcbcc2-gmir.jpg VendorsShop over 100 booths in our selection of Nordic and other vendors for amazing holiday gifts!AbbyPainterArtAnnelie Thurin Hand-Cuts & PrintsAnnie Riehl aka LadySamebrainArtistic expressionBaeth Co.Blue Ice DesignCardboard ArmyCarina's BakeryCecret ScentsChampion Replacement Windows of PortlandChannel SalesCharmedCJs Creative MemoriesClara's PearlCreative KarliCRG JerkyD S Johnson Enterprises, IncDanish Sisterhood Lodge # 81Dream Stones by Desirae and ArtEF High School Exchange YearElizabeth JewelryEuropean ImportsFamke at workFern and Fjord VintageFinnish With A FlairFLIPP 3DFolk and Forest Boutique by Amused MaiForelsket LLCFrankos MustardsFull Moon TradesmanGibson DesignGifts & Crafts Intl.Gnomes & TomesGreenlund GlassworksGrieg LodgeHarmoni LodgeHeart Song Arts PotteryHoney Loom DesignsHurricane Hair WrapsHygge ChocolatesNorskwearINKBUS TattooJade StudiosJamie's KafferepJanique Crenshaw IllustrationJayPalmerBooksKarlsson's Scandinavian DesignsLadyfern Designs & Simpsons Refill Co.Laura Heckman's Scandinavian SoaperyLavendollarLockes Jewelry BoxMagical Fairy HairMiller Home RenovationsMorozkispa LLCMUWD designsMy Art Maker LLCNaturally Fun ShopNeil CutlerNew Sweden Cultural Heritage SocietyNomadic ArtistryNordic AllureNordiskalNorthwest Danish AssociationOne of One GoodsOran Mor Artisan MeadOrnata DesignsPakHye GoodsPaper CutParty StationPaulina PizzaPearl and Poppy ShopPeter Glanting IllustrationPortland Floorball ClubPortland Nordic ChorusPortland Pickles & Portland BangersPortland Waldorf SchoolPortlandin Suomi Koulu/Portland Finnish SchoolPurrfect For YouRaw Oregon HoneyRecollected Pieces JewelryReNatureArtRepurposed Wood StudioScandi KnitScandinavian Genealogy SocietyScantik ButikSed Ferro PressShooting Star DesignSilver LyeningSmith Brothers FarmsSolfiskurStone Age WorkshopStudio 528 HZSun and Stem, LLCSusie Larsson DesignSWEA PortlandSwedish DreamThe Crafter and The CarverThe Gilded GhostThe Gone Rogue Boutique/ The Innovative TechThe Nordic TraderThe Scandinavian CafeThe Verve Bar / Sly Dawg Studio (name change coming)The Wooly BirdThistle Patch Fiber StudioThreaded GemsTokerud DesignsToothbutterPDXTurtle Dude BooksTVG-Medulla, LLC/Chiro OneVertigo Brewing CompanyVik RoastersViking Krafts and Sable Fleur DesignsVinland CraftsmanWhimcycleWild Hearts MarketWinning WaysWovia HandmadeYour Home Improvement CompanyZimmerdahl Productions https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/52d37f10-aa85-11f0-aa32-0b15300cb2fb-rimg-w1110-h740-dcd6d8db-gmir.jpg Sponsors and VolunteersInterested in being a sponsor ? Email us at info [at] nordicnorthwest [dot] orgFor volunteer opportunities at the event, click here.Weapons PolicyNo 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.MoneyIt'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 HereJust 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.ADAThe Oregon Convention Center provides all reasonable accommodations for people with health conditions or impairments to assist them in attending events. Please visit their website.AnimalsNo pets allowed at this event, except for service animals.SmokingNo smoking is permitted at ScanFair.PhotographyBy 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. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/portland/scanfair-2025-nordic-christmas-market/100001830737187209 - **Event Categories**: Art, Contests, health-wellness, Festivals, Kids, Sports, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 50, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Portland - **state**: OR - **country**: United States - **location**: Oregon Convention Center - **lat**: 45.5283308 - **long**: -122.6634712 - **full address**: Oregon Convention Center, 777 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ScanFair 2025: Nordic Christmas Market - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b07bd1e5a63eef314bcfff46211158c66f99224134cb20782309d391108c33ae-rimg-w1200-h675-dc97b8bf-gmir.jpg?v=1760615015 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ScanFair 2025: Nordic Christmas Market being held? - **A:** ScanFair 2025: Nordic Christmas Market takes place on Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 04:00 pm at Oregon Convention Center, 777 Northeast Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, Portland, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for ScanFair 2025: Nordic Christmas Market? - **A:** Tickets for ScanFair 2025: Nordic Christmas Market are priced at USD 50 per person. 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