The Herring Toss

Length 01:40
Licensor Next Generation Radio
Producer(s) Emily Schwing
Formats
Topics Entertainment, Holidays, Sports
Produced May 23, 2006
Added to PRX July 17, 2006
 

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Summary:

A light piece about an annual event in Petersburg, Alaska

Website:

http://www.kfsk.org

Additional Credits and Funding:

Emily Schwing is currently an Intern at NPR member station, KFSK 100.9FM in Petersburg, AK.

Tones:

Humorous, Light

Language:

English

Description:

Each year, the city of Petersburg celebrates its Norwegian heritage with the Little Norway Festival in mid May. One of the lesser known events that takes place during the festival, is the Herring Toss, which happens directly after the parade down North Nordic Drive on the opening day of the Festival.