and Julefest. Nordic Sól began in 1984 as Tivoli Days and was held each July. In 2008 the two-day event's name was changed to Viking Days and in 2011 the event moved to mid-August. In 2018, the event moved back to July to coincide with the annual Ballard SeafoodFest. The event features food and craft vendors, Scandinavian music, and a Viking Encampment. In 2019, the museum renamed Viking Days to Nordic Sól and redesigned it to highlight more aspects of Nordic history and contemporary culture. Julefest is held the Saturday and Sunday before Thanksgiving each year. This event is a Nordic Christmas celebration with craft vendors, Nordic food and music, and Christmas traditions on display. The 2019 Julefest was the 42nd occurrence of this festival. References External links 1980 establishments in Washington (state) Ballard, Seattle Danish-American history Ethnic museums in Washington (state) European-American museums Finnish-American culture in Washington (state) History museums in Washington (state) Human migration Icelandic-American history Libraries in Seattle Museums established in 1980 Museums in Seattle Norwegian migration to North America Norwegian-American culture in Washington (state) Sámi-American history Scandinavian history Scandinavian-American culture Swedish-American culture in Washington (state)