Land and Forest Iceland
Song Contest part of the Great Forest Day
18th June 2024
The esteemed Great Forest Day in the Hallormsstaður National Forest commemorates its 20th anniversary with an exceptional program the 21st and 22nd of June. This includes among lots of other things the annual Icelandic Logging Championship, as well as a unique song competition specifically organised to celebrate two decades of this prominent forest event in Iceland.
The Great Forest Day, known as Skógardagurinn mikli in Icelandic, is an annual family-oriented event held at the Hallormsstaður National Forest around Midsummer. A prominent feature of this festival is the Icelandic Logging Championship, which attracts participants from across the country. In addition to an on-stage program and various activities, visitors can indulge in a delectable barbecue featuring a whole-grilled bull, succulent lamb meat, and savory sausages, all complemented by authentic foresters' coffee, meticulously kettle-brewed over an open fire.
This year, the event is scheduled for the 21st and 22nd of June. In commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Great Forest Day, a song contest has been organised and will conclude during the main event on Saturday, the 22nd.
Friday, June 21 – warm-up for the Forest Day
Program starts at 18:00 in the Arboretum in Mörkin
18:00 Commencement of the program.
18:30 Preliminaries in the song contest perform their songs – Anticipation builds as we await the announcement of those who will advance.
19:00 Performance by singer Esther Jökulsdóttir.
19:30 Preliminary results in the song contest unveiled.
Saturday, June 22 – the Great Forest Day
Program starts at 12:00 in the Arboretum in Mörkin
12:00 Logging Competition – first round starts in the forest.
The Nature Academy organises various puzzles and plays for the children.
13:00 Entertainment program commences in Mörkin
On-stage program.
Performance by singer Esther Jökulsdóttir.
Performance by singer Guðmundur Gíslason.
Concluding rounds of Logging Competition – This year’s Champion nominated.
Horseback riding for the children.
Kettle-brewed coffee.
Barbecue featuring a whole grilled bull, lamb meat, and sausages.
16:00 Everyone happily heading home.
The Great Forest Day is a collaboration between Land and Forest Iceland, the Association of Forest Farmers in East Iceland, the Association of Sheep Farmers in the Hérað and the East Fjords, and the Association of Cattle Farmers in the Hérað and the East Fjords.
The Great Forest Day on Facebook (in Icelandic only)
