Saturday, August 28th 5:00-8:00 pm
The ‘kräftskiva’ (crayfish party) is a late summer celebration dear to all Swedes. It features a seafood fest with lots of side dishes, drinks and – no surprise – MORE SINGING!
The crayfish party goes back to the 16th century when it was popular with royals. In the 17th century, Swedes started eating crayfish on a wider scale. In the 1900s, crayfish became a national delicacy, and people in all sectors of society began celebrating the occasion. Most crayfish parties take place outdoors, marking the end of the summer. Join us for this very traditional Swedish late summer party where slurping is expected, singing is mandatory, and paper hat and bib attire is required! This event serves as Swedish Historical Society’s biggest annual fundraiser, and we would love to see you there!
This year’s Crayfish Party will be held under a tent in the gardens of the Nordic Cultural Center (327 South Third Street) on Saturday evening, August 28th. The event will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., beginning with a 5:00 p.m. social hour, followed by a 6:00 p.m. dinner. This seasonal feast will feature traditional delicacies including an abundance of crayfish, salmon, meatballs, cheeses, and “västerbottenpaj” (cheese quiche). The party includes a complimentary beverage, a cash bar, and so much more! There will be live music. Registration is limited to 10 tables of 6 guests each. We would prefer that attendees put together a table, and then register. If you do not have enough people to fill a table, please contact Executive Director Alix Fox to let her know how many you have at your table when you register.
The crayfish party goes back to the 16th century when it was popular with royals. In the 17th century, Swedes started eating crayfish on a wider scale. In the 1900s, crayfish became a national delicacy, and people in all sectors of society began celebrating the occasion. Most crayfish parties take place outdoors, marking the end of the summer. Join us for this very traditional Swedish late summer party where slurping is expected, singing is mandatory, and paper hat and bib attire is required! This event serves as Swedish Historical Society’s biggest annual fundraiser, and we would love to see you there!
This year’s Crayfish Party will be held under a tent in the gardens of the Nordic Cultural Center (327 South Third Street) on Saturday evening, August 28th. The event will be 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., beginning with a 5:00 p.m. social hour, followed by a 6:00 p.m. dinner. This seasonal feast will feature traditional delicacies including an abundance of crayfish, salmon, meatballs, cheeses, and “västerbottenpaj” (cheese quiche). The party includes a complimentary beverage, a cash bar, and so much more! There will be live music. Registration is limited to 10 tables of 6 guests each. We would prefer that attendees put together a table, and then register. If you do not have enough people to fill a table, please contact Executive Director Alix Fox to let her know how many you have at your table when you register.
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Ticket prices are as follows:
SHS members: $75.00 per person/$150 per couple Non-members: $80.00 per person/$160 per couple Cost of a table: $450 for members, $480 for non-members Table sponsor is $600 which includes a complimentary round of beverages and additional recognition. If you are interested in being a sponsor, please contact the museum at 815-963-5559 and/or email at museum@swedishhistorical.org |
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