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One of the more unique landmarks in the community is the Kingsburg water tower which is shaped like an antique Swedish coffee pot.

The Swedish immigrant heritage of the community is principally preserved with festivals.

Kingsburg Swedish Festival, which is the biggest and most known festivals that bring people in from all over the country, is held annually during the third weekend in May.

Activities include a Swedish pancake breakfast, a parade and the coronation of the Swedish Festival Queen.

Many booths, rides and activities are set up all along the side of Downtown Kingsburg's Draper Street.

This festival, which has traditionally been held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, was demoted to only Saturday and Sunday in 2009 after the town's centennial due to the suffering economy. But, in 2011 they added Thursday activities to the festival.