For the tenth time, the food festival is being organized in Lofoten. The festival offers over 50 activities during the eight days that the festival is held. A lot of people and a lot of life and excitement are expected on Vestvågøy these days. It all starts in the fishing village of Ballstad.
PROGRAM
Saturday 7 October
Kl. 18:00
Aquavit tasting/course in Kræmmervika Harbour.
Tickets at Lofothallen or via e-ticket.
Kl. 20:00
Opening of this year’s lutefish season at Kræmmarvika Harbour. Chefs from Ballstad prepare the year’s first lutefisk with accessories. An unforgettable evening with guests and surprises. Tickets at Lofothallen or via e-ticket.
Sunday 8 October
Kl. 13:00
Family buffet with local food at all restaurants in Ballstad. No registration.
Monday 9 October
Kl. 11:00
Course; Spinning on a hand stone, part 1/2.
Info: den-gode-sauen.no
Kl. 17:00
Dessert and cake course with Lars Erik Undrum at Lofoten Food Studio, Ballstad. Registration to Roy Magne Berglund 941 35 740 or post@rmberglund.no
Kl. 20:00
Sushi at Hattvika Lodge, Ballstad. No registration.
Tuesday 10 October
Kl. 11:00
Chocolate course with Lars Erik Undrum at Lofoten Food Studio, Ballstad. Registration to Roy Magne Berglund 941 35740 or post@rmberglund.no
Fra kl. 17:00
Eat for a hundredrings at a number of restaurants on Vestvågøy.
Wednesday 11 October
Kl. 09:30
The coastal industry conference in the Meiriet cultural centre.
This is the business community’s meeting place. This year’s main theme is: GROWTH
Kl. 10:00
Course; Spinning on a hand stone, part 2/2. Info: den-gode-sauen.no
Kl. 11:00
Course; Plant dyeing of wool, part 1/2. Info: den-gode-sauen.no
Kl. 12:00
The first food, baby food course. Qltura, Meiriet Kultursenter
Registration at Vestvågøy Frivilligsentral, aud.karin@lofothallen.no or tel. 906 423
Kl. 17:00
Baking course with Morten Schakenda from Bakeriet i Lom part 1/2.
Vest-Lofoten VG school dept. food subjects, Gravdal. 12 places.
Registration: 413 18 889
Kl. 17:00
“Eat for a hundred” at a number of restaurants on Vestvågøy.
Thursday 12 October
Kl. 09:00
Baking course with Morten Schakenda from Bakeriet i Lom part 2/2.
Vest-Lofoten VG school dept. food subjects, Gravdal. 12 places.
Registration: 413 18 889
Kl. 11:00
Course; Plant dyeing of wool, part 2/2.
Info: den-gode-sauen.no
Kl. 17:30
Meat roll course at Coop Extra, Leknes with Knut Horn. Attendance at the local food department in Coop Extra. The course includes 1 meat roll. If they wish to sew an extra one, this should be reported in advance. NOK 1,000 for two. Tickets on e-ticket or at Lofothallen.
Kl. 20:00
“Krøsus Lofoten” Food and beer menu at Himmel og Havn, Ballstad. No registration.
Friday 13 October
Kl. 11:00
Hiking in the pastureland to the short-tailed sheep späelsau, Myrland. Info: den-gode-sauen.no
Kl. 18:30
Haven’t landed yet, concert with Halvdan Sivertsen. UNFORTUNATELY SOLD OUT!
Kl. 19:00
“Dine around” in several places in Ballstad. Start Sky and Harbour.
Register to Roy Magne Berglund 941 35740 or post@rmberglund.no
Kl. 19:00
Bar evening at 8373 Café 8373 Ballstad.
Saturday 14 October
Kl. 11:00
Sheep herding in Borgfjord. Info: den-gode-sauen.no
KL. 11:00
The food festival in Lofoten opens its doors.
Kl. 12:00
Official opening of the tenth Food Festival in Lofoten.
Kl. 13:00
Awarding of Vestvågøy municipality’s industry award, environmental award and culture award. Cultural features, on the big stage. Presentation of the award; This year’s Food Ambassador in Lofoten.
Kl. 17:00
The festival closes for today.
Kl. 20:00
“Come to be in lamb” This year’s Lofoten lamb is served at restaurant Bevares. Table reservation for Best Western Lofoten hotel tel. 760 54430
This happens all day:
- Visit the barn and say hello to the animals.
- Restaurant Bevares serves local food.
- LFK cafe open with good coffee and home baked goods.
- Visit “Ballstadgata” with tastings of local food.
- Sales stalls with various sheep products such as yarn, wool, leather traps.
- Knitting Workshop, hat exhibition.
- Courses in braid knitting, pion knitting, bead knitting, knitting with beads, two band knitting, heel knitting, patent knitting, crochet at Vestvågøy Husflidslag.
- Exchange of unfinished knitting projects 12:00.
- Qualification milk pail holding.
Sunday 15 October
Kl. 11:00
Airy mountain trip to Hjellvoll with sheep farmer Odd Nicolaisen.
Kl. 12:00
The food festival in Lofoten opens the doors to the big family day.
Kl. 13:00
Horse riding outside Lofothallen, for children from 13:00 – 15:00, NOK 50
The climbing wall is open to children from 13:00 – 16:00
Kl. 14:00
Award of the best stand at the Food Festival 2017.
Magician Jacob Ljungkvist entertains from the stage.
Kl. 14:30
Wild sheep shearing and wool auction!
Kl. 15:00
FINAL in milk pail holding on stage.
This happens all day:
- Visit the barn and say hello to the animals.
- Restaurant Bevares serves local food.
- LFK cafe open with good coffee and home baked goods.
- Bouncy mattress for the children.
- Outdoor carousel for the children.
- Learn to cook good tour food (outdoors).
- Visit “Ballstadgata” with tastings of local food.
- Sales stalls with various sheep products such as yarn, wool, leather traps.
- Knitting Workshop, hat exhibition.
- Courses in braid knitting, pion knitting, bead knitting, knitting with beads, two band knitting, heel knitting, patent knitting, crochet at Vestvågøy Husflidslag.
- Exchange of unfinished knitting projects.
- Qualification milk pail holding
Photo: Aurora Borealis Multimedia AS, Lofothallen
