Swedish Festival Coming to Oakland in June

Valkommen (Welcome) to Oakland, the Swedish Capital of Nebraska.

Oakland is a community rich in Swedish heritage, being named after John Oak, a settler who arrived here in 1855 with many other Swedish families. He is also responsible for the migration of five more Swedish families to the area in 1866.

In honor of this heritage, a Swedish Festival is held bi-annualy, with many festivities during a three-day period in June. This year, the festival will be held Friday, June 19th-Sunday June 21st. Oaklander Karl Lundquist is the chairman for the three-day event. He is being assisted by several other members and organizations of the community.

Below is the current list of events as they stand now. There may be additions as the Festival nears.

Friday, June 19th:

Swedish Coronation at the Methodist Church at 7:00 p.m.

Swedish Tractor Pull to be held downtown at 3rd/4th Street at 7:30 p.m.