Lefse Festival 2011!
Congratulations to LaVaye and Hannah Dressen, “Grandma Hannah’s Lefse,” for winning the title of “Best Darn Lefse Maker in Northern Minnesota”, along with a heritage lefse grill donated by Ace on the Lake, and a silver pin with baking charms donated by Kelsey’s Jewelry!
Congratulations also go to Jeanne & Jenny of “J & J Lefse” for winning the People’s Choice award along with a gift basket donated by the Tea & Gift Shoppe! Thanks to our judges Sue Doeden, Janell Teig and Judy Dvorak, as well as our 9 terrific lefse teams, vendors, and everyone else who made this a fantastic and fun 7th Annual Lefse Festival.
Thanks also go to our business sponsors: Security Bank, Bemidji Woolen Mills, Ink Spot Press, North Country Dental, Pine Country Insurance, and Raphael’s Bakery, and all the local businesses that donated door prizes for the raffle. Door prizes were donated by: Beaver Bookstore, Brigid’s Cross, Clearwater Cottage, Chocolates Plus, Green Mill, Ground Round, Harmony Food Coop, Keg & Cork, Marketplace Foods, Morrell’s Chippewa Trading Post, Perkins, Raphael’s Bakery Café, Slim’s Bar & Grill, Sunrise Natural Foods & Crafts, Tea & Gift Shop, Val Ahrens of Tastefully Simple, and Wild Hare Bistro. Thanks to Bemidji Paper Products for donating napkins, plates and cups, and to Nei Bottling for donating beverages!
