Taste of Iceland in Seattle 2019

Kicking off on October 11, Iceland Naturally welcomes Seattle to experience Icelandic culture with the return of the renowned Taste of Iceland! Back for its 12th year, the festival immerses Seattle in the best of Iceland’s culture, showcasing the nation’s cuisine, music, literature, film and more with a variety of events throughout the city.

Throughout Taste of Iceland, festival goers will even have a chance to win a trip to Iceland! To celebrate 10 years of Icelandair servicing Seattleites, Taste of Iceland teamed up with the airline to bring Washingtonians a chance to win a fabulous 10-day trip to Iceland among other exciting, Icelandic prizes with the #SEAcloseup Challenge! From October 10-19, 2019, Icelandair representatives will be hosting the #SEAcloseup Challenge to test your knowledge of Seattle and Icelandair.

To play: On each day of the contest, a close-up photo and clue of a Puget Sound area location will be posted on Icelandair’s Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts, each highlighting Seattle’s connection to her Icelandic sister city of Reykjavik. Comment your guess of the location – along with “#SEAcloseup” – for the chance to win that day’s prize. Each day’s winner will be chosen randomly from all correct answers submitted across Icelandair’s social media accounts. On October 19, 2019, the winners from each of the 10 days will be entered in a drawing for the grand prize of an amazing 10-day trip to Iceland, with the prizewinner announced during the Taste of Iceland “Reykjavik Calling,” concert at KEXP – Seattle Center.

Interested in attending these exciting events and getting a real feel for Icelandic culture? RSVP to Reykjavík Calling, a cocktail class and more Icelandic events on Facebook and be sure to share your experience with us on Instagram and Twitter by tagging @IcelandNatural with #TasteofIceland and #INTurns20 to help us celebrate 20 years of Iceland Naturally. Keep checking this page for updated information and don’t forget to share the event with your friends!

OCT. 11-13 | CONFERENCE | NORDIC KNITTING CONFERENCE AT NATIONAL NORDIC MUSEUM
OCT. 17-20 | FOOD | ICELANDIC MENU AT CUOCO
OCT. 17 | PANEL | WHY IS GENDER EQUALITY SO IMPORTANT TO (GLOBAL) GROWTH? AT NATIONAL NORDIC MUSEUM
OCT. 18 | LITERATURE | THE WRITE STUFF AT SEATTLE PUBLIC CENTRAL LIBRARY
OCT. 19 | COCKTAILS | COCKTAIL CLASS AT HOTEL ANDRA
OCT. 19 | MUSIC | REYKJAVÍK CALLING AT KEXP
OCT. 19 | CULTURE | ICELAND DAY AT NATIONAL NORDIC MUSEUM
OCT. 19 | KIDSRIGHTS | PANEL AT NATIONAL NORDIC MUSEUM
OCT. 20 | FILM | ICELANDIC SHORT FILM FESTIVAL AT NATIONAL NORDIC MUSEUM
OCT. 20 | DRINK | BAR TAKEOVER AT LIBERTY

CONFERENCE | Nordic Knitting Conference At National Nordic Museum
WHERE: National Nordic Museum | 2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
WHEN: October 11-13, 2019
AGENDA: Day 1, Day 2 and Day 3.
WHO: Ýr Jóhannsdóttir
For bios on all participating speakers and instructors, click here.
RSVP on Facebook.

FOOD | Icelandic Menu at Cuoco
WHERE: Cuoco | 310 Terry Avenue North Seattle, WA 98109
WHEN: October 17-20
COST: $80
Menu: Click here.
RESERVATIONS: Open Table
WHO: Icelandic Chef | Georg Arnar Halldórsson
Seattle Chef | Ron Anderson
Icelandic Mixologist | Tóta
Seattle Mixologist | Jonny Spielsinger
MORE INFO: Click here.
RSVP on Facebook.

PANEL | Why Is Gender Equality So Important To (Global) Growth? At National Nordic Museum
WHERE: National Nordic Museum | 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA, 98107
WHEN: October 17 | 4pm-5:15pm | Networking reception from 5:30-6:30pm
WHO: Keynote Speaker: Hanna Birna Kristjansdottir | Senior Advisor to UN Women in New York and Chair of the Board, Women Political Leaders Global Forum
Panelists:
Hanna Birna Kristjánsdóttir | Senior Advisor to UN Women in New York and Chair of the Board, Women Political Leaders Global Forum
Gael Tarleton | State Representative for the 36th Legislative District
Anthony Reeves | Creative Director, Wunderman Thompson
Eliza Reid | First Lady of Iceland
Moderator: Alison Peters | Senior Associate at EnviroIssues
MORE INFO: Click here.
RSVP on Eventbrite.

LITERATURE | The Write Stuff At Seattle Public Central Library
WHERE: Microsoft Auditorium at Seattle Public Central Library | 1000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
WHEN: October 18 | 7-8 pm
COST: Free
WHO: First Lady of Iceland Eliza Reid
Moderator: Juan Carlos Reyes | Writer, Professor of Creative Writing at Seattle University, Board member at Seattle City of Literature
MORE INFO: Click here.
RSVP on Facebook.

COCKTAILS | TASTE OF ICELAND COCKTAIL CLASS AT THE NORTHERN LIGHTS ROOM – HOTEL ANDRA
WHERE: Northern Lights Room – Hotel Andra | 2000 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
WHEN: October 19 | 2-4pm
WHO: Icelandic Mixologist | Tóta
MORE INFO: Click here.
RSVP on Facebook.
*Must be 21+ to participate

CULTURE | Iceland Day at National Nordic Museum
WHERE: National Nordic Museum | 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
WHEN: October 19 | 11am-3pm
WHAT:
Theatrical Performance
Leikhópurinn Lotta
Andrea Osp Karlsdottir
Rosa Asgeirsdottir
Sigsteinn Sigurbergsson
KidsRights Panel | More information below.
Face Painting
Johanna Asgeirsdottir
RSVP on Facebook.

KIDSRIGHTS | Panel at National Nordic Museum
WHERE: National Nordic Museum | 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
WHEN: October 19 | 10:50am-12pm | Full Agenda
WHO: Keynote Speaker: Salvör Nordal | Ombudsman for Children in Iceland
Moderator: Rachel Sottile | President and CEO of The Center for Children & Youth Justice
Panelists:
Salvör Nordal | Ombudsman for Children in Iceland
Greg Williamson | Director of the Office of Youth Engagement for the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families
Andrea Rogers | Senior Staff Attorney of Our Children’s Trust
Annie Blackledge | Executive Director of The Mockingbird Society
RSVP on Eventbrite.

FILM | Shortfish: Iceland’s Premier Short Film Festival at National Nordic Museum
WHERE: National Nordic Museum | 2655 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
WHEN: October 20 | 2-4pm
COST: Free
SHORT FILMS: Shortfish 2018 Program by Stockfish
MORE INFO: Click here.
RSVP on Facebook.

DRINK | Bar Takeover with Tóta at Liberty
WHERE: Liberty | 517 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
WHEN: October 20 | 8pm-Close
WHO: Icelandic Mixologist | Tóta
MORE INFO: Click here.
RSVP on Facebook.

About Taste of Iceland

Taste of Iceland in Seattle is presented by Iceland Naturally in cooperation with Iceland Airwaves, Iceland Music, Why For Good, Cuoco, KEXP, National Nordic Museum, Hotel Andra, Seattle Central Public Library, Icelandair, Elliot Bay Book Company, KidsRights and The Technology Alliance.

About Iceland Naturally
Iceland Naturally is a cooperative marketing organization that promotes the services, products and culture of Iceland. Through events, promotions and online marketing initiatives, Iceland Naturally introduces Iceland’s creativity and natural wonders to North Americans. The group is comprised of Iceland’s top companies and organizations: Icelandair, Icelandic Group, Reyka Vodka, City of Reykjavik, Icelandic Glacial Water, Blue Lagoon, Keflavik International Airport (KEF), Landsvirkjun, Ölgerðin Egill Skallagrímsson, Icelandic Lamb, Promote Iceland, Icelandic Provisions and the Government of Iceland.

Taste of Iceland in Seattle 2019

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