First Ever Swedish Festival Tractor Pull


One of the teams participating in the first ever Swedish Festival tractor pull had the following members, from left: Zach Ahrens, Kris Krutilek, Dillon Johnson and Mike Lass. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

One of the teams participating in the first ever Swedish Festival tractor pull had the following members, from left: Zach Ahrens, Kris Krutilek, Dillon Johnson and Mike Lass. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Hanna Directs the Audience in Singing God Bless America


Ed Hanna, Swedish Festival King, directs the audience in singing God Bless America. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Ed Hanna, Swedish Festival King, directs the audience in singing God Bless America. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Miller Performs Jesus Loves Me in Swedish


Patty Miller performs Jesus Loves Me in Swedish. Jim and Marilee Groth accompany her. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Patty Miller performs Jesus Loves Me in Swedish. Jim and Marilee Groth accompany her. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Linder Sings at Opening of Swedish Festival


Mia Linder sings Jesus Loves me with accompaniment from Jim and Marilee Groth. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Mia Linder sings Jesus Loves me with accompaniment from Jim and Marilee Groth. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Anderson and Oakland Swedish Festival King and Queen


Debbie Anderson, at the podium, speaking about her parents, Ed and Betty Hanna, the Oakland Swedish Festival King and Queen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Debbie Anderson, at the podium, speaking about her parents, Ed and Betty Hanna, the Oakland Swedish Festival King and Queen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Anderson Speaks About Festival King and Queen


Debbie Anderson shares her parents, Ed and Betty Hanna, history and memories upon them being crowned Oakland Swedish Festival King and Queen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Debbie Anderson shares her parents, Ed and Betty Hanna, history and memories upon them being crowned Oakland Swedish Festival King and Queen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Oakland Swedish Festival King and Queen


Ed and Betty Hanna are Oakland Swedish Festival's King and Queen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Ed and Betty Hanna are Oakland Swedish Festival’s King and Queen. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Opening Ceremony of Swedish Festival Held at Methodist Church


Karl Lundquist, Oakland Swedish Festival Chairman, opened the Swedish Festival at the Methodist Church Friday Evening. Seated behind him is Patty Miller. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Karl Lundquist, Oakland Swedish Festival Chairman, opened the Swedish Festival at the Methodist Church Friday Evening. Seated behind him is Patty Miller. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

It is the Big Day! Swedish Festival Begins Later Today!


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Oakland Swedish Festival Begins Tomorrow!


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