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A crayfish party ( ) is a traditional summertime eating and drinking celebration in the Nordic countries. The tradition, originating in Sweden, has also spread to Finland via its Swedish-speaking population and Norway.
Crayfish parties are generally held during August, a tradition that began because the crayfish harvest in Sweden was, for most of the 20th century, legally limited to the late summer. Nowadays, the kräftpremiär date in early August has no legal significance. Customary party accessories are novelty paper hats, paper tablecloths, paper lanterns (often depicting the Man in the Moon), and bibs.
Akvavit and other kinds of snaps are served, as well as beer, and traditional drinking songs (snapsvisa) may be sung.Christina Johansson Robinowitz & Lisa Werner Carr (2025). 9781877864889, Intercultural Press. . ISBN 9781877864889 The crayfish are boiled in salt water and seasoned with fresh dill – preferably "crown dill" harvested after the plant has flowered – then served cold and eaten with the fingers. Bread, Edible mushrooms pies, strong Västerbotten cheese, salads and other dishes are served buffet-style.
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