Skudefestivalen July 2–5, 2026

Skudefestivalen - Boats, Maritime Heritage, Music, and Family Fun!

Experience one of Norway's most beloved coastal festivals, featuring a vibrant marketplace, cultural events, live entertainment, traditional crafts, and activities for the whole family.
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The harbor comes alive with an impressive gathering of historic and modern vessels, while the town offers concerts by popular Norwegian artists, maritime experiences, and plenty of summer fun.

During Skudefestivalen, Palme Olena Beach is transformed into a lively summer oasis for children and families.
Just steps away, the emigrant ship Restauration will be moored alongside the quay, next to Råseglarhuset.
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Open Ship
Friday, July 3 • Saturday, July 4 • Sunday, July 5
Open to visitors from 11:00 a.m.
Step aboard and experience the legendary vessel that carried the first organized group of Norwegian emigrants to North America in 1825.
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Friday, July 3, 4:00 p.m.
Interactive Pop-Up Art Exhibition  "Loam Margaret og det tilbakelagte moderlandet" (Loam Margaret and the Homeland Left Behind). See more info.
Location: Råseglarhuset, 2nd Floor. (Søragadå 1, 4280 Skudeneshavn)
Free admission.

Saturday, July 4:
Celebrating 1 and 201 Years Since Restauration Set Sail.
Join us as we commemorate the 201st and 1st anniversary of Restauration's departure from Stavanger in 1825 and 2025.
Visitors who come aboard before 4:00 p.m. and register their name and phone number will be entered into a drawing to win exclusive commemorative prizes:
- A pair of "Sail" designer earrings by Sylvsmidja of Voss (value: NOK 1,674 / USD 176)
- Norway's Most Beautiful Stamp of 2025, presented on an official first-day cover—a truly one-of-a-kind collector's item - value ...?
- A numbered, authentic deck plank from Restauration (value: NOK 825)
Prize drawing: 4:00 p.m., alongside the ship.

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Restauration's participation in Skudefestivalen is proudly supported by Sparebanken Norge.
THANK YOU for helping make this experience possible!