Nordic Heritage Museum is kicking off the holiday season with the annual Yulefest this weekend.

A holiday tradition, Yulefest offers hundreds of hand-crafted gifts, a jubilee of Scandinavian musical performances, and traditional Nordic cuisine that will inspire holiday cheer. Santa will also make a visit.

“Yulefest is a museum program that has become an important tradition within the Scandinavian community here in the Pacific Northwest,” said the museum's CEO Eric Nelson. “It’s a great way to re-connect to the warmth and spirit of the season.”

Yulefest’s traditional Scandinavian entertainment will feature fiddlers, singers, folk dancers and more.
Shop hand-crafted gifts from the many Nordic-inspired vendors, and enjoy Scandinavian food and drink available at several locations in the Museum.

The Nordic Café features open-faced Scandinavian sandwiches, krumkake, and lefse.

The Kaffestuga offers coffee, cookies, and pastries; and the Bodega, where guests enjoy special Scandinavian beverages such as glögg—hot spiced wine, a traditional beverage of the holiday season—and a selection of Nordic beers.

Don’t miss Goodies to Go where you can purchase Scandinavian treats by the dozen!

There will also be free children’s crafts and activities as well as photos with Santa.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Nov 19 and 20.

Suggested donation is $3 for adults, $1 for children under 12, and kids under 5 are admitted free. Limited parking is available for a suggested donation of $2.

For more information, visit www.nordicmuseum.org or phone (206) 789-5707.