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District 2 Convention27.-30. mai 2026 Poulsbo, Washington
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No refunds after May 15
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Daily Parking: A large parking garage is on the corner of Washington and 2nd Ave. under the Hampton Inn. The green and red levels (2nd and 3rd entrances) are for KCC event attendees.
Parking meters are located near the elevator and stairwell on both levels. All parking stalls are numbered: Enter your parking stall number into the meter. Then select, “Conference Attendee.” The conference rate is $5 per car, and is good for the day. The meters accept cash and card, but do not give change. Guests! Note that conference center parking is only on the green and red levels of the garage. The blue level (first entrance) is for the Hampton Inn, Kitsap Transit, and Anthony’s Restaurant. Parking there may result in a ticket. The Washington Garage, located at 405 Washington Avenue (three blocks from KCC), offers free parking every night from 5pm until 2am. Free street parking is also available during these hours. |
2026 Convention Committee - Komité
Left to right May Mathiesen, Lorena Maxwell, Mike Joy, Joanne Graves, Paul Anunson (Chair), Alisha Anunson, Ruby Patterson, Kristin Holt, Deb Goyette, Rob Kodalen, Donna Kodalen, Karen Zabinski, Anya Anunson, Curtis Vincent (Lodge President) 
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Tidsplan: Schedule of Events
Tirsdag (Tuesday), 26 mai Possible travel day and arrival for delegates. 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.
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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 from May 2024 to May 2026 Click here for judging categories. |
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Stille Auksjon: Silent Auction
Each lodge participates in this fundraiser by providing an auction basket for an silent auction to held during the convention and ending at 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
Bunad Creations 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! |
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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. |
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.
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
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.
- Traveling South on SR 3 take the Kitsap Way exit.
- Turn left on Kitsap Way and go under the highway.
- Continue on straight on Kitsap Way and follow it as it curves to the right and left and becomes 6th Street.
- Continue on 6th Street to Pacific Avenue and turn right.
- Continue on Pacific Avenue to 2nd Street and turn left.
- Go one block on 2nd Street to Washington Avenue.
- Cross over Washington Avenue and enter the drive to the parking garage.
- Traveling North on SR 3 take the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard/Downtown Bremerton exit.
- Continue on exit road to Burwell Street and turn right.
- Continue on Burwell Street to Pacific Avenue.
- Continue on Pacific Avenue to 2nd Street and turn left.
- Go one block on 2nd Street to Washington Avenue.
- Cross over Washington Avenue and enter the drive to the parking garage.
- Take the Bremerton Ferry (West) from Pier 52 in downtown Seattle (Alaskan Way).
- Debark the ferry at Bremerton Terminal. If walking off the ferry, the conference center will be on your right.
- If driving, travel through tunnel to Park Avenue and turn right.
- Continue on Park Avenue to 4th Street and turn right.
- Continue on 4th Street to Pacific Avenue and turn right.
- Continue on Pacific Avenue to 2nd Street and turn left.
- Go one block on 2nd Street to Washington Avenue.
- Cross over Washington Avenue and enter the drive to the parking garage.
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.
- Turn right in second (Green) or third (Red) levels of the parking garage.
- 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.
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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