Special Events at Grieg Lodge
Syttende Mai, Lutefisk Dinner, Christmas Party, & more!
Grieg Lodge | Norwegian Cultural Events in Portland, Oregon
Syttende Mai
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Come help celebrate Norway’s National Day, a day of celebration nation-wide, commemorating the signing of Norway’s Constitution in 1814.
1 p.m. - Bar opens!
2 p.m. - Daughters of Norway start serving hot dogs and ice cream to the kids.
2 p.m. - Viking Soul Food starts serving fun Scandinavian food.
2 p.m. - Cultural Program: Christian Krogstad (of Krogstad Aquavit) on Aquavit.
2:30 p.m. - Portland Nordic Chorus sings.
3 p.m. - Aquavit toast!
3 p.m. - Performances by Vasa Rosebuds, Leikarringen, and DaVinci Band.
4 p.m. - Ja Vi Elsker by the Portland Nordic Chorus and DaVinci Band.
4 p.m. - Rally on the street!
5 p.m. - Aquavit toast!
5 p.m. - Norwegian dessert sale by Ladies Social Club.
5:05 p.m. - Cultural Program: Ben Jacobsen (of Jacobsen Salt) on Salt.
5:30 p.m. - Music and dancing!
8 p.m. - Party ends.
Lutefisk Dinner
Sunday, November 8, 2026
12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Seatings at noon, 2 pm, and 4 pm
Take a Risk — try Lutefisk. Aside from our cooked-to-perfection lutefisk, dinner includes meatballs and gravy, potatoes, coleslaw, cranberry relish, and — of course — lefse. Our Scandinavian Sale and Bucket Ruffle will be in the Ballroom and our Landhandel gift shop will be open and stocked with wonderful Scandinavian items. Proceeds from the sale of those items benefit our Grieg Lodge Scholarship Fund. Come a bit earlier than your seating time and enjoy shopping as well as some social time in the Oslo Lounge.
Reservations open up September 1 so please check back later. This very popular event sells out every year, so you’ll need to make your reservation early. There will be three seatings — noon, 2pm, and 4pm.
Please make your reservation at this link.
Torskeklubben Christmas Dinner
Saturday, December 12, 2026
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Each December, the Torskeklubben Christmas Dinner transforms Norse Hall into a true Norwegian julebord that brings together almost 200 Norwegians, Norwegian-Americans, and friends each year. Founded in 1991 by first-generation Norwegians, this volunteer-led tradition is a true labor of love—a celebration of community, food, and heritage passed down through generations. Hosted annually in December, the event features classic dishes such as ribbe and riskrem, dancing around the Christmas tree to beloved Norwegian carols, and even a visit from Santa. Designed for the whole family, the evening honors the joy and togetherness that have defined this multi-generational celebration for more than three decades.
Given space limitations, the Torskeklubben Christmas Dinner is an invite-only event. Invitations are extended to past participants and friends of the community each year, with formal invitations sent out in early November.
Christmas Party
Sunday, December 5, 2026
3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Enjoy a traditional Norwegian Christmas celebration for the young and young at heart.
Enjoy hundreds of delicious homemade cookies, rømmegrøt, riskrem, coffee and punch. Sing holiday songs and dance around our giant Christmas tree. And it is rumored that there may be a visit from Julenissen himself. There is no charge for this event and non-members are welcome.
