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41st Annual Tucson
Nordic Fair
Saturday, December 3 2022
9AM-3PM

at Streams of the Desert Lutheran Church
5360 E Pima , Tucson, AZ
(1 Block W of Craycroft)

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The History of Nordic Fair in Tucson

A Short History of Tucson’s Nordic Fair

The first Scandinavian Craft Fair began in 1982 in the backyard of the Randles and sponsored by the Tucson Norse Federation chapter, now known as Norse in Tucson. Of the first 19 vendors was Evelyn Sebree, who is still a vendor today in 2022. Items sold by the first vendors were Bronze Bellpulls, Norse pewter, Rosemaled Bags, Needlepoint, Krumkaker, Swedish T-Shirts, wall sconces, smocked bonnet-napkin rings, placemat, straw wreaths, charcoal pastels, Kitchen witches, aprons, krumkake, Kranswkake, sandkaker, Kringle, appliqued skirts, Indian/scenic oils, Rosemaling, wood carvings, dough baskets, hardanger embroidery, potholders, spice ropes, gingerbread houses and people and Norwegian Waffles.

The next two years he Randles hosted the fair which was then called Nordic Guild Fair.

Our local Nordic Guild Fair outgrew the Randles backyard and moved to the Copenhagen parking lot in 1986 and was there until 1995. Vendors were added and the first Saturday in December became the big day for the Scandinavian Community in Tucson. Entertainment by ethnic dancers, and musicians was enjoyed by the visitors to Nordic Fair.

In 1994 there were 34 vendors, and the VASA (Swedish Fraternal association) dance group joined the entertainment. In 1995 we welcomed the Sons of Norway and the Danish Club of Tucson as new vendors.

In 1996 the Fair moved to the Palomino Plaza and then in 1998 the Nordic Fair moved to the Streams of the Desert Lutheran Church where we have stayed through our 41st Annual Nordic Fair in 2022.

Streams of The Desert Lutheran Church has large fellowship rooms, a large patio area and a parking lot that accommodated our loyal visitors. In 1999 the Finnish Club joined the 4 Scandinavian Clubs that had been vendors in the past. In 200 Gretchen Carew took over the administration duties of Nordic Fair and continued her administration with the assistance of Terry Pabst as treasurer until 2021 when both retired.

Some favorite Nordic Fair foods sold at the fair over the years have been waffles, pea soup, meatballs &Danish Frikadeller, Danish Aebleskivers, rice pudding, Scandinavian Cookies, Lefse, special breads and of course coffee.

Nanette Cosart has guided the entertainment for our fair starting with our very own Leikarring Dancers, sponsored by our Norse in Tucson. Later the Swedish dancers joined with the Norwegian children’s dancers, the Barneringen. Later the musical groups Aurora Borealis and the Accordion Club, and Erika Randolph’s Freya’s Sang provided additional entertainment.

The Nordic Fair’s only function is to be a fundraiser for the four Ethnic Clubs and profits for the independent vendors. Our expenses are minimal. Our income is generated from Vendor dues/fees, table rentals, and our Raffle ticket sales. Our expenses include among other things the church rental for 2 days, Table rental, janitorial fees, Entertainment costs-donation, and advertising and postage, office supplies.

Our 40th Anniversary of Nordic Guild Fair was held December 4, 2021. We were all masked up and we were blessed with beautiful Tucson Winter weather. We had excellent attendance and welcomed money for the treasuries of the Norwegians, Danes, Swedes, and Finns.

As always, we are counting on all our Norse in Tucson members and supporters to bake Norwegian cookies for our annual Nordic Fair Bake sale. Please bring your Norwegian Cookies and baked goodies to Streams of the Desert Lutheran Church on FRIDAY , December 2, 2022 between 9 AM and 11:30 AM, We also need volunteers to help sort and package the cookies for sale at Nordic Fair.

Look for many new happenings at our 41st Annual Nordic Fair, Saturday December 3, 9am-3pm.

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