Scandinavians were people who loved to tell stories, and so, continuing that tradition at the Scandinavian Heritage Festival is both a tribute to the past and a continuation of that practice into the future. Join our expert storytellers in our villages for special story times featuring Nordic Myths, Scandinavian Folk Tales and Pioneer Stories of the Scandinavian people who settled Sanpete County.
FRIDAY
Viking Village 2:15 pm & 4:30 pm Nordic Myths & Legends
Scandinavian Village 12:30 pm & 3:30 pm Scandinavian Folk Tales
Pioneer Village 1:15 pm & 5:15 pm Scandinavian Pioneer Stories
SATURDAY
Viking Village 2:15 pm & 4:30 pm Nordic Myths & Legends
Scandinavian Village 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm Scandinavian Folk Tales
Pioneer Village 1:30 pm & 4:00 pm Scandinavian Pioneer Stories
Andy Harris taught at Utah State University for a time before becoming interested in applying his research in Human Development and Family Studies to interspecies relationships. He has become renowned in certain circles for his work in developing a comprehensive study of trolls and their family dynamics. Especially significant is his development of a process for resolving intercranial disagreements for trolls with multiple heads. He has been in Sanpete County for several years and loves being in the area with his family. He also enjoys telling a good story when occasion permits.
Charley Roetting teaches in the Theatre Department at Snow College. He has a background in theatre, film, and improv. He enjoys the dark and gruesome, but also enjoys sharing his gifts with younger audiences. One of his life goals is to attract the attention of Thor to be his patron deity. He regrets not being born with red hair, as he believes this is one of his biggest impediments to drawing the attention of the storm god. Give him an audience and he’ll do his best to give them an unforgettable experience.
Shirley Bahlmann is a longtime resident of Sanpete County. She has written several books of pioneer tales. The most common descriptor of this woman is that “she’s great.” While she has enjoyed writing stories about pioneers, she has no real interest in living their lifestyle. She appreciates some of the finer things in life, like running water, flushing toilets, and sunscreen. Her enthusiasm influences everything she does, including telling stories. Always worth the price of admission, she will engage you in the days of covered wagons and buffalo chip campfires.
Described as a “modern-day Viking” by one of his children’s friends, Andrew “Andy” Bahlmann considers himself to be more of a “jack of all trades, master of none” type. He teaches in the English Department at Snow College.He can trace his lineage back to Odin and is something of an armchair expert on the Norse. He also has a fondness for what some have called Mormon cosplay (trek). He has been a part of Scandinavian Days storytelling in the past and looks forward to once again sharing his love of a good story.