Come enjoy a day of fun! We will have food trucks, vendors, plenty of entertainment, car show, and an art show for kids.

Schedule of Events

5K Viking Run

Come and begin your Swedish Festival experience in Thorsby, Alabama by participating in the 5k Viking Run. The run will begin at 8:00 am and take you from town on a moderately level course out to the midway point and back.

Course Map
Entry Form
Registration Form

Time:
7:00-7:45am: Registration
8:00 am: Race Start

Beauty Pageant at Thorsby High School Auditorium

Swedish Queens
Miss Swedish Fest (Age 16 - 19)
Junior Miss (Age 12 - 15)
Young Miss (Age 8 - 11)
Little Miss (age 5 - 7)
Tiny Miss (Age 2 - 4)
Baby Miss Photogenic (Age 0 - 24 months)
Info and Registration Form

9:00am-2:00pm: Car and Bike Show

As part of the Swedish Festival, there will be a car show held on the Thorsby School grounds adjacent to the park. Plaques and Trophies Presented. Enjoy a Parade, LiveMusic, 50+Vendors. Information and Entry Form

9:00 am: Parade
Parade Application

Date: October 14, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Thorsby, AL 35171

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