ScanFair Nordic Christmas Market
Visitors can stroll through a festive marketplace offering handcrafted gifts and Nordic treasures while savoring traditional Scandinavian food and drink. The market also features live music, dancing, and seasonal family activities.
What to Expect
Old-world Nordic Christmas market celebrating Scandinavian culture in Portland.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Organizer
Nordic Northwest
Food & Drink
The event offers traditional Scandinavian food and drink.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and fans of nordic holiday traditions
Vibe
Festive and cultural
Energy Level
Low
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Parking: 75-space lot on a first-come, first-served basis, plus limited street parking nearby. TriMet buses 43 and 45 stop in front of the building.
- Accessibility: Accessible parking spaces are in the main lot. The main and side entrances are wheelchair accessible. All restrooms have accessible stalls but no power doors.
- Pets: Dogs are welcome on the lawn and patio if they're on a leash and you clean up after them.
Tips & Advice
- Take TriMet bus 43 or 45, which stops right in front of the building, because the 75-space lot is first-come, first-served.
- Buy tickets online through the Get Your Tickets link before you go, so entry is already sorted when you arrive at the campus.
- Call 503.977.0275 or email info@nordicnorthwest.org before your visit if you need extra accessibility help, so staff can plan for it.
- Become a Nordic Northwest sustaining member if you go to their festivals often, because members get a first look at events throughout the year.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to do at ScanFair?
Browse a marketplace of handcrafted gifts and Nordic treasures, and try traditional Scandinavian food and drink. There's also live music, dancing and family activities.
Where should I park?
The Nordic Northwest lot has 75 spaces on a first-come, first-served basis. There is limited street parking in the neighborhood.
Can I get there by public transit?
Yes. TriMet bus lines 43 and 45 stop right in front of the building in both directions. Nordic Northwest encourages guests to come by transit, ride-share or bike.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes. There are accessible parking spaces in the main lot facing SW Oleson Rd, and both the main and side entrances are wheelchair accessible. All restrooms have accessible stalls but no power doors.
How can I become a vendor?
Use the vendor application linked from the ScanFair page.
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