A Celebration of Viking Culture. For the latest updates, visit LeifEriksonFest.com.
The Leif Erikson Fall Festival, held annually, celebrates the Viking history that the Norway area traces some of its roots to. The many events hosted throughout our small town over the course of Leif Erikson Weekend are 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.
Schedule of Events
October 10, 2026 | Main Street, Downtown Norway
7:30 AM – 10:30 am: Leif's Run
A 2-mile, 5K, or 10K run starting and finishing at Norway City Hall, with chip timing by Tortoise & Hare.
Onsite registration on October 10 takes place from 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM CDT at Norway City Hall (915 Main St in the basement lobby).
10K Race: Starts at 9:00 AM ($30).
5K Race: Starts at 9:05 AM ($25).
2-Mile Fun Run/Walk: Starts at 9:10 AM ($20).
Course Close: 11:00 AM CDT.
Awards Ceremony: 10:30 AM at the City Band Shell.
Register at RunSignUp.com/LeifsRun.
Ongoing events between 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Art & Artisan Market at the American Legion
621 Main Street, Norway, MI 49870
Expanded Art & Artisan Market with 25 unique hand selected vendors, music, Children’s crafts, face painting, a traditional Cornish Pasty baking demo, outdoor vendors with seasonal pumpkins, squash, corn stalks and flowers. “Søtsaker” a new (sweets) Cafe in veteran’s park.
Near Mike’s on Main (616 Main Street) you’ll find Hay Wagon Rides, free children's activities — including bounce houses, Viking costume making, and a walk in the Leif's Parade.
Near the Norway City Bandshell (900 block of Main Street) you’ll find the Food Vendors Village and Taste of Norway (Mama Bear's Brew, morning only, at City Hall) offering food throughout the day.
Enjoy Leif specials up and down Main Street from Mike's on Main, Mister Mom's, The Norway-Vulcan Senior Center, The Knight Owl, Maule's on Main, and The Thirsty Whale.
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
Main Street hosts the festival parade, along with voting for the Pumpkin Palooza winner and City of Norway Energy Week winners.
1:00 – 2:30 PM — Live Music
Victorious performs at the City Bandshell.
7:00 PM — Viking Funeral
Held at Strawberry Lake.
Throughout the day: Viking re-enactments and demonstrations, axe throwing, and a Glögg demonstration (warm spiced mulled wine) at Mister Mom's.