On Saturday, March 22, finds Lindsborg immersed in pure waffle love — from hot breakfast waffles and sweet waffle treats to waffle-inspired games and songs and even to roving Waffle People in costume.

It’s the annual Lindsborg Våffeldagen, which translates as “waffle day” in English. Lindsborg’s version of Våffeldagen has earned a reputation for its quirkiness and mellow, friendly atmosphere.

Event founder Carla Wilson explained, “In Sweden and most of Europe, people mark the day by eating waffles. In Lindsborg, we eat waffles plus we welcome waffle creativity — jokes, parody songs, hats, clothing, jewelry, visual references, and anything that is waffle-y.”

Food and treats are served most of the day — starting at the 7:00am and running through the 8:00pm. In the hours between, look for other tasty opportunities.

From 8:00am-2:00pm, look for an encounter with Lindsborg’s Waffle People. You won’t be able to miss them! These are good-natured volunteer greeters, dressed as walking waffles, who will share information and pose for snapshots.

In between waffles, make a day of roaming Lindsborg. From art galleries and boutiques to home decor and floral shops, Lindsborg’s downtown entertains with free sidewalk games and complimentary treats. At The Ivory Thimble, a limited number of waffle-inspired tee shirts and waffle hair bows will be offered for purchase.

Discover the birth of Våffeldagen and more on the Visit Lindsborg blog.