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FAQ

  • Sponsor Us
    Download the sponsorship form.
  • Where can I use Viking Bucks?
    Individuals receive Viking Bucks for participating in the parade and Leif Run during the Leif Erikson festival. Viking Bucks come in $5 increments. No change is given, and they are not redeemable for cash. Viking Bucks from the 2023 Leif Erikson Festival are valid until December 31, 2023. Businesses that want to enroll in the Viking Bucks program. Please refer to the Downtown Norway business website (www.norwaymi.com).
  • What is the timeline of the events? Where can I download them?
  • I want to volunteer for the festival. Where can I sign up?
    You can reach out by email at leiferikson@norwaymi.com or call Barb Thorne at 906-282-4426.
  • Where are the events (activities) held?
    Locate the Events tab at the top of the page. Each event lists the date, time, and location of each activity and event.
  • Are all activities free during Leif Erikson Festival?
    No. Not all the activities are free during the Leif Erikson Festival. Refer to the Events tab on the website for details of all activities and/or events taking place at the festival.
  • Where can I locate what is new for each festival?
    You may find what is new at each festival for each year within the history tab.
  • Where can I redeem Viking Bucks?
    You can redeem Viking bucks at participating Norway, Michigan businesses.
  • Where does the parade start?
    This year (2022) the parade starts on Main Street and Fourth Avenue (near St. Mary's Catholic Church).
  • Do I need a ticket for the ceremonial parade that follows the Viking Dinner Theatre?
    No. The ceremonial parade that follows the Viking Dinner Theatre is free.
  • What day and time is the Quilt Show?
    The Quilt Show starts on Friday from 10 AM - 6PM and Saturday from 9 AM - 4 PM. The quilt show is located at 120 O'Dill Drive, Norway (Evangelical Covenant Church). Admission is $5 each day
  • What time does the festival start on Saturday?
    Saturday's activities generally start at 10 AM, unless noted elsewhere.
  • Where can I locate the children's activities?
    The children's activities are located on Main Street, just south of US Hwy 2.
  • Where can I locate the Fine Artist Application?
    The Leif Erikson Fine Artist application can be found below.
  • Where can I locate the crafter, vendor, and woodworker application?
  • Where can I locate the food vendor application?
  • I have additional questions regarding Leif's Run. Who can I contact?
    You can contact the Race Director, Victoria Normand by email at leiferikson@norwaymi.com
  • What time does the Leif's Run two-mile run/walk start?
    The two-mile run/walk starts at 9:10 AM. As a reminder, this year the race starts at Norway City Hall, 915 Main Street, Norway, Michigan.
  • What time does the Leif's Run 5K start?
    The 5K starts at 9:05 AM. As a reminder, this year the race starts at Norway City Hall, location 915 Main St, Norway, Michigan.
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