Våffeldagen
March 21, 2026
Downtown Lindsborg
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In Lindsborg, Våffeldagen means waffles for breakfast, lunch and supper, as well as for desserts and drinks. Some form of waffle taste -- from Belgian breakfast waffles with bacon and chicken and waffles to waffle parfaits and waffle ice cream sandwiches -- will be available in Lindsborg between 6:00am and 8:00pm. Depending on the time of day, multiple locations will be serving. Check out this article on the Visit Lindsborg blog!
Lindsborg Våffeldagen also is known for serving up generous helpings of waffle humor as part of the day. Visitors from 8:00am-2:00pm can catch a greeting from the merry and photographable Lindsborg Waffle People. Costumed as waffles, they rove downtown with menus, gifts, and information. Guests may also take advantage of snapping a selfie with a waffle person, which is sure to evoke chuckles from family and friends. Also look for waffle games and complimentary interactive waffle art for children.
In keeping with the spirit of the day, Lindsborg invites everyone to wear waffle-y garments and accessories -- from full costumes and hand-made headwear to tee shirts, ties, scarves, jewelry and other interpretations of the humble waffle.
Why do Swedes celebrate Våffledagen?
In Sweden, Våffeldagen is always on March 25. According to Christian tradition, March 25 is the day when the archangel Gabriel came to earth and told Mary she would give birth to God's son.
From the beginning, what was celebrated was 'Vårfrudagen', (Our Lady Day), but in Swedish it kind of sounds like vorfleday, or 'våffeldagen'. Over time this tradition has become more about the waffles than about virgin birth. (Find more information here.)
Here is the official 2026 Lindsborg Våffeldagen Guide, which is also found on two Facebook pages: Lindsborg Våffeldagen and Visit Lindsborg.
