Leif Erikson Festival
Norway, Michigan
Join Us on Saturday, October 10, 2026
Schedule of Events
9:00 AM - Leif's Run
Start the morning with a 2-mile, 5k, or 10k run starting and finishing at Norway City Hall (915 Main Street). Race day registration and check-in will take place in the lobby of the City Hall from 7:30-8:30 am. Parking is available on side streets. RunSignUp
Local Eats & Leif Specials
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Knight Owl
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Mama Bear's Brew (the morning only)
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Maule's on Main
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Mike's on Main
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Mister Mom's
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The Thirsty Whale
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Art & Artisan Market
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Food Vendors Village
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Hay & Wagon Rides
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Renee Pollard baking demonstration (the traditional Cornish pasty, 10:00 AM in the American Legion)
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Free children's activities near Mike's on Main and the American Legion
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Bounce houses​
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Face painting
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Viking costume making
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Walk in Leif's parade​ and more!
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11:10 AM - Miss Norway & Norse King Crowning
Organized by the Norway Area Preservation Society (NAPS), followed by the Friend of Norway recognition.
12:00 PM - Parade
The festival parade starts at St. Mary's Church. Following the parade voting for Pumpkin Palooza winner and the City of Norway Energy Week winners will be announced.
1:00 - 2:30 PM - Live Music
Live music by Victorious located in the bandshell.
7:00 PM - Viking Funeral
The Viking Funeral will be at Strawberry Lake.
Throughout the Day
Viking re-enactments and demonstrations, axe throwing near City Hall, and a Glögg demonstration (warm spiced mulled wine) at Mister Mom's.
Why do we celebrate it in Norway, MI?
The Leif Erikson Fall Festival, held annually, celebrates the Viking history that the Norway area traces some of its roots to. The many happenings hosted throughout our small town over the course of Leif Erikson Weekend are rather diverse, ranging from competitive racing, the crowning of Miss Norway, and the Leif Erikson Parade, to antique and art displays, musical performances, and the "Funeral Pyre" boat-burning on the Night of the Viking. The weekend includes fall produce, activities just for children, a mini zoo, horse rides, wagon rides, and more.
In 1964, United States Congress authorized the President of the United States to proclaim October 9th in each year as Leif Erikson Day. You can read the full proclamation here.