It's a rare day that we get the duo of a lively event in Stavanger coupled with beautiful weather. Usually when I go into town for a meeting or appointment the city looks a bit dead. We've had an influx of summer tourists lately, but not since the 17th of May celebrations have I seen the city look like this:
Everyone is gathered for the 2012 Gladmat festival this week. Billed as Scandinavia's biggest food festival, Gladmat offers a variety of events over several days. We headed down to the harbour one afternoon to check out the food tents.
Did I mention that Stavanger is cruise ship central in summer? Needless to say, the harbour was mobbed!
We followed these couples' leads and found a spot on one of the ship restaurants docked next to the action.
The Gladmat Food Festival takes place at the end of July every year in Stavanger. It is one of many summer festivals in Rogaland.
This looks delightful! I love food festivals – especially in other parts of the world.
Me too, Sabina – always feel lucky when we stumble upon one!
mmmmm yum! I love food festivals!
Gotta love a good food festival! The picture of the watermelon at the end is incredible! Thanks for sharing.
Isn’t it pretty? I’d love to know how to carve one like that, Thai-style
Looks like a wonderful day and very happy participants!!
Most definitely – everyone seemed in excellent spirits! (as is always the case in Norway when the sun is shining)
I read about this and was sorry that we were visiting in a couple weeks and not now….mmmmmm…making mouth water. Glad to hear that you guys are getting away for the weekend (from what I can tell, you have had your noses to the grindstone since you moved to Norway…you deserve a break!)
I’m sure you’ll get plenty of nice food on the cruise, haha. My first thought when I saw all the cruisers at the food festival was, ‘How can they possibly be hungry for this?’ At least that has always been my experience of cruises – so much food! =)
I finally launched my new business today so I have earned a relaxing weekend 😉