I took my kids to the Scandinavian festival every year, they loved the funnel cakes and the ethnic dress.  I don't go anymore, though I sometimes go to JC on business, and I drop in on other "squareheads" (it's OK if I say it, since I am one!).  But, you can only eat so many funnel cakes, though I miss decent lefse like grandma made, along with lutefisk, which actually can be quite good.  Trust me on that one!

I live in Lorane, which is opposite JC from Eugene.  Thank you kindly for the links; the nearest town to me is Cottage Grove, which almost certainly has AL and VFW lodges; but CG-Lorane highway is a dangerous winding road over a mountain, and my night vision isn't what it used to be, especially with oncoming headlights.  Eugene would be the ticket, especially if I can coordinate it with other activities.  I will look into it.

Thanks, LFS2!