Fjordin Crossin | June 29

Fjordin Crossin celebrates aquavit, which is an old world Scandinavian spirit. The festivities begin with a street fair in Hoodsport (new this year) including a barrel procession with the Sons of Norway, from the hardware Distillery to the dock. The event includes seafood vendors, kids activities and music. Also new this year, cool down under the Hoodsport pier with a drink and fresh grilled oysters at the Aquavit Grotto! Try the Fjordin mist cocktail.

THREE WAYS TO GET YOUR FJORD'IN

#1 — Participate in the Paddle the Canal

Challenge Bring your own boat or rent from Hood Canal Adventures. The Paddle has partnereed with local kayak company to offer same day kayak rentals. Cost is $45 per person for 2 hours. ($20 per hour additional hour if you want to play longer.) To sign up for the paddle, hoodcanalevents.com ($29/person).

#2 – Cruise and Spectate Aboard the Lady Alderbrook

The Lady Alderbrook departs from Alderbrook Resort and Spa and ticket includes one Fjord Mist cocktail with the two hour cruise, $35. Book tickets alderbrookresort.com or call (360) 898-2200 for more information.

#3 – Cheer from the Aquavit Grotto

A secret hideaway under the boardwalk? Yes, the underside pier forms a cool and inviting “grotto” to enjoy aquavit cocktails and oysters prepared by Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group. Scandinavian specialties are on the menu from the following vendors: Nina's at Lake Cushman (Swedish Meatballs); The Tides Family Restaurant (Clam Chowder, Shrimp Skewers); Union City Market (Locally-made Popsicles), and Hoodsport Coffee.

2019 Fjordin Schedule

12:00 noon:

• Registration for Paddle the Canal on site, register in advance at hoodcanalevents.com.

• Lady Alderbrook departs from Alderbrook for spectator cruise. alderbrookresort.com

• Food vendors at the Hoodsport Marina open. Local oysters and Scandinavian specialties are on the menu.

• Hoodsport Street Fair – art at the Distillery, Sunshine Creations, M4 Realty and more!

1:00 PM:

• Aquavit Procession from the Distillery begins featuring the Sons of Norway carrying the Aquavit barrel with owners Chuck and Jan. Captain Lee Geist and his boat the Twanoh will set sail and officially cross the Canal "Fjordin."

kids activities include viking "boat building"

• Paddle the Canal challenge offical start to participants follow the Twanoh.

• Those on board the Lady Alderbrook toast the festivities with an aquavit drink!

2:00 PM (approximately):

• Twanoh returns to the Hoodsport Marina with the Paddle the Canal participants.

• Awards ceremony and prizes for Paddle the Canal challenge.

2:30 – 5:00 PM

•"Efterfest" aka the Swedish word for "After Party" at the Distillery where Chuck will be bottling the Aquavit and offer complimentary samples to taste. Cocktails for purchase will be available.

• Cooking demos at Olympic Stove & Spa.

• Street Fair contines with local stores open.

What is this event?

Fjordin Crossin is a community event orgamnized by The Hardware Distillery and Hood Canal Events with the support of Columbia Bank (Hoodsport Branch); Captain Lee Geist, Twanoh (34' cabin cruiser docked at the Alderbrook Resort), offering chartered cruises daily; Explore Hood Canal; Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group; and Dr. Brian Oleson DDS. It is made possuible with the help of Hoodsport's Kiwinas Club, Hoodsport Timberland Library, Port of Hoodsport, George Stenberg Photography and the Sons of Norway. Jeff Slakey of iFiberOne is once again the MC for the event.

Parking

Please park at Columbia Bank and enjoy the walk through the street fair booths! Do not park at the IGA store lot. If you are bringing a boat to launch at the Paddle, please unload your boat and then park in one of the designated spaces. For more information on the event and to register for the Paddle, visit fjordincrossin.com.