​Bring a dish, share its story, and get to know someone new. 🌍

​Food has a way of bringing people together. For this Welcome Week picnic in Vollen, we're gathering by the Oslofjord to share food, stories, and an evening with people from different places and backgrounds.

​Bring a dish or snack connected to your hometown, family, culture, or simply something you love. Homemade or store-bought are both welcome—the important part is having something to put on the table and share with the people around you.

• ​15:00: Arrive, have a quick tour of the museum)

• ​15:30 set out the food, and start digging in!

• ​16:30: A short stand-up set from your host, Sim and a talent showcase opportunity for all. You can take the center stage and perform on any new skill/hobby (sing/dance/comedy,etc)you'd like to test and get live sentiment from the crowd.

• ​Afterwards: Eat, chat, and enjoy the evening by the fjord

​🧺 What to bring

• ​A dish or snack to share (please label it with the dish name, main ingredients, and any common allergens)

• ​Something to sit on

• ​Warm clothes (we're in Norway in September, after all!)

​No need to be a great cook, and no need to know anyone before you come. Just bring something to share and come hungry for food, stories, and new connections.

​📍 Exact meeting point - Oslofjordmuseet

​The event is free and will be held in English and Norwegian.

​*A note about food: This is a community potluck, so food is prepared and brought by individual participants rather than the event organizer. If you have allergies or specific dietary requirements, please use your own judgment when deciding what to eat.

​💙 Part of Norway Welcome Week 2026. Discover more events happening across Norway at welcomeweek.no.