The 21st Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival will take place this Saturday and Sunday at the Northwest Arena. This year's festival theme is "Let's Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of ABBA." The hours for the Festival are from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 … [Read more...]
20th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival Set for July 15-16
The 20th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival takes place this weekend in downtown Jamestown. It will run from 10am to 8pm Saturday, July 15 and 10am to 4pm Sunday, July 16 at the Northwest Arena. The event will include several presentations … [Read more...]
Jamestown Local Development Corporation to Vote on Funding Non-Profit Requests in July
The Jamestown Local Development Corporation will vote in July on awarding $1.5 million in Non-Profit Assistance Program funds. Nine organizations have requested a total of $2,756,457 toward$43,462,532 in project costs. Council President and … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Scandinavian Folk Festival – July 14, 2022
Scandinavian Folk Festival organizer Gwen Funcell talks about the return of the festival to downtown Jamestown. … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Folk Festival Takes Place in Downtown Jamestown July 16-17
The Scandinavian Folk Festival comes back after two years with celebrations in downtown Jamestown. Folk Festival Organizer Gwen Funcel said the two-day event this weekend will take place at the Northwest Arena with the Midsummer Procession going … [Read more...]
Scandinavian Folk Festival Begins Friday, Continues Through Weekend
GERRY - The 2017 Scandinavian Folk Festival begins Friday, July 21 at the Gerry Rodeo grounds and will continue throughout the weekend. In addition to Scandinavian foods, crafts, demonstrations, lectures and vendors, there will also be musical … [Read more...]
14th Annual Scandinavian Folk Festival Begins Friday in Gerry, NY
GERRY - The 2015 Scandinavian Folk Festival, presented by the American Scandinavian Heritage Foundation, will take place this weekend at the Gerry Rodeo Grounds, beginning today and continuing through Sunday. The event will feature plenty of food, … [Read more...]
MORNING NEWS: County Legislature to Consider Abandoned Vehicle Law Tonight
MAYILLE - Some lawmakers in Mayville want to crackdown on abandoned vehicles and vacant properties in Chautauqua County. When the Chautauqua County Legislature meets tonight in Mayville, it will consider a local law that would give the sheriff’s … [Read more...]
LOCAL MUSIC: Swedish Bluegrass Band Returns to Scandinavian Folk Festival
JAMESTOWN - The Rockridge Brothers will once again perform at the Scandinavian Folk Festival this weekend (July 20-22) at the Gerry Rodeo Grounds. It is the second time the band has performed at the festival, the first time being last year. While … [Read more...]
