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August 3, 2026
Swedish Festival King and Queen Tony and Emy Troutman take part in the festivities.
Era photo by Wade Aiken
Era photo by Wade Aiken
Grant Orris and Kevin Abbott perform.
Miss Smethport Andrianna Keesler, riding “Hazel,” portrays a Valkyrie appearing at King Ragnar’s funeral to carry his soul to Valhalla, the great hall of Odin.
Festivalgoers light up the night during the Swedish Festival Glow Party.
Miss Smethport Andrianna Keesler, riding “Hazel,” portrays a Valkyrie appearing at King Ragnar’s funeral to carry his soul to Valhalla, the great hall of Odin.
Annie Wolfe and Denise Carlson, dressed as Sonny and Cher, lip-sync to “I Got You Babe.”
The Swedish Festival Pet Parade featured dogs and a cat, along with some less common participants, including a goat, a rooster, baby ducks and a frog.
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