Crayfish Dinner Party

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Category
Celebration
Start date
Fri, Aug 08 06:00 PM
End date
Fri, Aug 08 09:00 PM
Address / City
1900 Pattison Avenue Philadelphia
Location
PA, US
Get a taste of Swedish summer at this annual Crayfish Party, one of the most enjoyable traditions of summer! Enjoy a buffet of crayfish and Swedish meatballs, along with crisp bread, cheese, potatoes, cheese pie, and a glass of akvavit, on the museum’s stunning terrace overlooking FDR Park.
Register by Aug 4.

At one time the lakes of central Sweden were filled with crayfish, but overfishing decimated their population. Eventually, the government prohibited the catching of crayfish except for a short time in late summer. After going the whole summer without the delicacy, the return of crayfish to the dinner table in August became a great cause for celebration, a tradition that has continued through today.

$60 for ASHM members and $70 for non-members.
https://www.americanswedish.org/events/crayfish-party-5
Organizer
American Swedish Historical Museum
Phone
215.389.1776