March 25 is known as Våffeldagen (aka Waffle Day) in Sweden, so of course, you can celebrate it in Lindsborg, aka “Little Sweden.”

The history of Waffle Day in Sweden dates back hundreds of years. Visit Sweden gives some details about how this delicious day started: “According to the Christian gospels, 25 March is the day when the archangel Gabriel came down to earth and told Mary that she would give birth to God’s son in nine months’ time. Originally, the day was celebrated as Our Lady Day (‘Vårfrudagen’), but in Swedish, it kind of sounds like ‘våffeldagen’. Over time, the tradition became more about waffles than about the virgin birth.”

And in Lindsborg, on March 22, you can expect fun and treats at downtown restaurants like Blacksmith Coffee and Roastery, the Crown and Rye, Jalisco Mexican Restaurant, Indigo Moo’d, and more. There’s also going to be kid’s activities at the library, and shops around town will be highlighting waffle gifts and samples.

Event founder Carla Wilson explained on the Visit Lindsborg blog, “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.” Check out the Visit Lindsborg page for more details.

If you’re looking for somewhere to stay for Waffle Day, we recommend the Drom Sott Inn. It’s right in downtown, and it’s a delightful boutique hotel with comfy rooms and Swedish decor.