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2026 D2 Convention logo

​District 2 Convention​

27.-30. mai 2026
Poulsbo, Washington

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​Velkommen!

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​​Sons of Norway District 2 Convention 
​May 27-30, 2026
Hosted by Poulsbo 2-44 at the Kitsap Conference Center,
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a beautiful waterfront facility in Bremerton, near Poulsbo, WA. 
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Registration
Delegates must NOT register until you have been confirmed by D2.  If you would like to pay by check, please email [email protected]; upon receipt of your email, we will send instructions.
Hampton Inn & Suites Bremerton
$169/night
(360) 405-0200
Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Seattle Bremerton
$159/night
(360) 377-2111

Tidsplan: Schedule of Events 
Tirsday (Tuesday), 26 mai
Possible travel day and arrival for delegates. 
Hotel rate is adjusted for earlier check in if needed.
Onsdag (Wednesday), 27 mai
Note: All District 2 board members are scheduled to attend the full board meeting on Wednesday, May 27, so plan to be there Wednesday morning. 
  • 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. District 2 Board Meeting
  • 12-5 p.m. Registration
  • 3-6 p.m. Folk Art Cultural Entries Drop Off
  • 6 p.m. No-host bar; Opening Night Presidents' Reception & Bunad Parade. Performance by Leikarringen. For the bunad parade, click here to submit your registration.
Torsday (Thursday), 28 mai
  • 8 a.m. - 10 a.m. 
    Presentation of Fane banners
    VFW Post 2463 Color Guard to open the Convention
    Greetings from Bremerton Mayor Greg Wheeler, Poulsbo Mayor Ed Stern and Poulsbo City Administrator Rob Gelder
    Invocation by Pastor John Hoyum
    Roll call
  • Until 3:30 p.m: Business meeting
  • Folk art display
  • Dinner at Poulsbo Sons of Norway. We will all wear our Norwegian sweaters! Performance by Leikarringen dancers
Fredag (Friday), 29 mai
  • 9 a.m. to 4:30: Business meeting
  • Folk art display
  • Alaska Hospitality Night @ Hampton Inn
Lørdag (Saturday), 30 mai
  • Memorial Service
  • Closing Awards Banquet
  • Raffle basket drawing
Plus cultural presentations, Ski for Light, Trollhaugen, breakout sessions, folk music, craft/cooking demos, speakers/presenters, memorial, etc.
​For more information, contact Paul. 
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Vil du sponse:  Will you sponsor?
Our Convention offers various opportunities to gain exposure for your business by promotions to our visitors and also to our near-2,000 membership.

We appreciate your support and are grateful to those businesses that recognize our lodge puts the Norway in “Little Norway!”
Sponsors

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Nyhetsbrevkonkurranse: Newsletter Competition
Calling all newsletter editors! 
Lodges will go head-to-head in a Newsletter Competition showcasing creativity, communication, and Nordic pride.
Bring 6 newsletters:
  • 3 from June-December 2024
  • 3 from 2025 - present
More details coming

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Folkekunstkonkurranse: Folk Art Competition
​It’s time to start working on projects for the 2026 Folk Art Competition.  Projects must be completed in the two years since the last Convention.
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Whether you're an expert or beginner, allow us to admire your work!
Rules
Registration Form/Waiver

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Utlodning: Raffle 
​Each lodge participates in this fundraiser by providing an auction basket for a drawing to be held on Saturday at the banquet.  Baskets donated by individuals are encouraged also.  Themes are wonderfully popular:  Local items from your area, nordic food, rosemaling, books, sports, wine, chocolates, beauty basics, gnomes and trolls.  Bring your basket to the Convention. 

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Selgere av håndverk:  Vendors ​
More info coming soon.
Items sold will be of Scandinavian, Nordic, Viking, and/or of Scandinavian/American nature.

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​Bunad Parade: 28 mai 2026

Buttons polished? Silver shining? It’s bunad time! Convention members are invited to don their Norwegian bunad and march in our Bunad Parade at the opening dinner—a colorful, joyful highlight of the weekend.

​Let’s fill the banquet with tradition, pride, and a whole lot of Nordic flair!

Registration

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Poulsbo Lodge Trolls' Den: Members and guests only.
Open daily at 3 p.m.  Current Sons of Norway membership card & valid ID required.

POULSBO ATTRACTIONS AND RESTAURANTS


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bremerton attractions and restaurants

Spørsmål og Svar:  FAQs
What is the dress code for the Convention?
Delegates and Committee members:  Business casual
District Officers:  Business attire
President's Reception and Evening Banquet:  Bunads or semi-formal dress. For the bunad parade, click here to submit your registration.
Thursday Dinner at the Lodge: Norwegian sweater
Regalia is to be worn by District Officers during all convention sessions.
Shorts, t-shirts and other casual attire is not to be worn during convention sessions.
How do guests register?
Separately, guests may register via the above "Registration" link; if you would prefer to pay via check, please email [email protected]
what are directions to the conference center?
Directions from South SR-3
  1. Traveling South on SR 3 take the Kitsap Way exit.
  2. Turn left on Kitsap Way and go under the highway.
  3. Continue on straight on Kitsap Way and follow it as it curves to the right and left and becomes 6th Street.
  4. Continue on 6th Street to Pacific Avenue and turn right.
  5. Continue on Pacific Avenue to 2nd Street and turn left.
  6. Go one block on 2nd Street to Washington Avenue.
  7. Cross over Washington Avenue and enter the drive to the parking garage.
Directions from North SR-3
  1. Traveling North on SR 3 take the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard/Downtown Bremerton exit.
  2. Continue on exit road to Burwell Street and turn right.
  3. Continue on Burwell Street to Pacific Avenue.
  4. Continue on Pacific Avenue to 2nd Street and turn left.
  5. Go one block on 2nd Street to Washington Avenue.
  6. Cross over Washington Avenue and enter the drive to the parking garage.
Directions by Ferry (from Seattle)
  1. Take the Bremerton Ferry (West) from Pier 52 in downtown Seattle (Alaskan Way).
  2. Debark the ferry at Bremerton Terminal. If walking off the ferry, the conference center will be on your right.
  3. If driving, travel through tunnel to Park Avenue and turn right.
  4. Continue on Park Avenue to 4th Street and turn right.
  5. Continue on 4th Street to Pacific Avenue and turn right.
  6. Continue on Pacific Avenue to 2nd Street and turn left.
  7. Go one block on 2nd Street to Washington Avenue.
  8. Cross over Washington Avenue and enter the drive to the parking garage.
Directions by Fast Ferry (from Seattle)
Take the Fast Ferry by foot from Seattle to Kitsap Conference Center. No car is required as our venue is the next to the ferry terminal along the marina. View Kitsap Transit’s Fast Ferry schedule for more information. 
does the conference center have parking?
Yes.  ​
  1. Turn right in second (Green) or third (Red) levels of the parking garage.
  2. Take the elevator to Floor 1 and you will find the entrance to Kitsap Conference Center.
Does the Hampton Inn have parking?
Yes.  Self parking is $12/day.  Valet is not available.
Does the fairfield have parking?
Yes.  Self-parking is $15/day.
is there a vegetarian option?
Yes.  Please note that on your registration form.  Please contact us at D2Convention2026@gmail if you have questions.
Does historic downtown poulsbo have parking?
Parking time limits: As posted on downtown signage, ranging from 1 to 4 hours
Violation fine: $60 – exceeding posted time limits
Click for a printable parking map:  www.historicdowntownpoulsbo.com/parking-map
If you have a valid disabled placard, you may park without time restriction.

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