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The restaurant will be closed for day and night service December 15, 16, & 17 for
SNØMARKET!
Bundle up in winter gear and get cozy out in our parking lot with us! We will be transforming it into a Nordic Fishing village. Our event is free & open to the public. Enjoy a mug of homemade glögg, hot chocolate, æbleskiver, lefse, fish on a stick, and more. Street parking available.
Sponsored by the City of Rockford's “Forward For Fun” grant.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Friday & Saturday, December 15 & 16, 3 pm - 9 pm
3 pm-5 pm Herring Toss
Molkky
Kids Craft Corner Indoors
5 pm- 8 pm Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
5 pm - 8 pm “Write Your Name In Runes”
Marshmallow Trick Shots
Snowball Scooping Competition
Viking Tug of War
7 pm - 8:30 pm Christmas Carole-oke
8:00 pm Viking Story Telling Around The Fire
Special Saturday Feature Indoors 3 pm - 9 pm
SPINDLE & SHEARS!
Spindle & Shears is a sister act weaving together historical accuracy, education, and fun for modern audiences. Their reenactment provides an honest understanding of the Past that can help us to wisely engage with our Present to create a just Future. Dressed as Viking era women, Arian Rana and Lane Ellen invite guests to experience common life and material culture through re-creation and demonstration, including the opportunity for hands-on interaction. On December 16th, come see supported spinning, Viking-era wire knit jewelry making, touch 2000-year old beads, and learn how you show your status in Birka, Sweden society in the year 920.
Sunday, December 17 11 am - 4 pm
11 am-1 pm Herring Toss
Molkky
Kids Craft Corner Indoors
1 pm- 4 pm Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
1 pm: Swedish Historical Society's St. Lucia Choir
1 pm - 3 pm “Write Your Name In Runes”
Marshmallow Trick Shots
Snowball Scooping Competition
Viking Tug of War
2:30 pm - 4 pm Christmas Carole-oke
Normal Hours of Operation: 7:30 am to 2 pm Wednesday-Sunday
5 pm to 9 pm Thursday, Friday, & Saturday
Closed: Mondays & Tuesdays
For questions, please email us at info@thenorwegian.com or call 815-329-6191 during business hours
1402 N Main Street, Rockford, IL 61103