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Norwegian Heritage Day

Join us for this year’s Heritage Day/Tastes of Norway at Leif Erikson Lodge, Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM. We will start the day with our annual Leif to Leif 5km Run/Walk through Ballard, from the Lodge, down to the waters of Shilshole Bay, and back. Honor our lodge namesake
with us by joining in the fun! This is a family-friendly event for all ages. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. Sign-up for the Fun Run on our 5k Fun Run page!

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Stick around after the run for our Tastes of Norway and enjoy live Scandinavian music and other Nordic Heritage demonstrations. Norwegian dishes such as: 

  • Pea soup

  • Smørbrød

  • Rømmegrøt

  • Verden’s Bestekake

  • Bløtkake

  • Norwegian cookies

Entertainment: 

  • Leikarringen

  • Barneleikarringen

  • Bunad Parade 

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Demonstrations: 

  • Rosemaling

  • Woodcarving,

  • Weaving

  • Viking jewelry,

  • Cooking (vaffler, goro, Kransekake, and more.)

  • Aquavit tasting

  • Children's activities will also be available.

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And don’t forget the Aquavit tasting! Freeparking at Banner Bank for event attendees. Volunteers are wanted for allaspects of the event! Call the LEL office to volunteer. 206-783-1274.

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