Festival in Seltjarnarnes on Saturday

Seltjarnarnes is set to host a significant event this Saturday as Grótta takes on Selfoss in a women's football match that could mark a historic milestone for the club. A victory for Grótta would guarantee their promotion to the Best League, the top tier of women's football in Iceland, for the very first time in their history.

The match, scheduled to kick off at 2 PM, is being billed as a "family festival." The area will open at 12:30 PM, offering a full day of activities. Grótta is encouraging fans and the local community to arrive early to enjoy the festivities and support both the team and the chosen charity, Ljónshjarta.

Attendees can expect a range of entertainment, including bouncy castles, a photo wall, games, face painting, and music from DJ Anna Markar. Food options will include barbecue, pizza, and hot dogs, with desserts and candy floss also available. A special tent for adults will offer refreshments. The club is urging attendees to wear Grótta's charity t-shirt or the color blue to show their support, with those doing so entered into a raffle for prizes.

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We wanted to make this big day for Grótta into something even bigger and use the power that exists in our community for good. Ljónshjarta does invaluable work for families who have gone through difficult experiences, and we hope as many people as possible will come, share in our joy, and help raise substantial funds for this important cause.

Beyond the sporting significance, the game holds a special purpose as all proceeds will be donated to Ljónshjarta. This organization provides support to individuals who have lost a spouse and children who have lost a parent. "We wanted to make this big day for Grótta into something even bigger and use the power that exists in our community for good," said actress Lilja Nótt Þórarinsdóttir, one of the event organizers. "Ljónshjarta does invaluable work for families who have gone through difficult experiences, and we hope as many people as possible will come, share in our joy, and help raise substantial funds for this important cause."

This potential promotion marks a significant achievement for Grótta, whose women's first team was only established in 2016. The club has focused on developing its youth programs, which have seen considerable success, with many young players progressing to the first team, national youth squads, and even professional careers abroad. The organizers hope the event will be a memorable day for everyone involved, regardless of their usual level of football engagement.

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We want this to be a day for the whole family. It doesn't matter if people follow Grótta's every game or rarely come to the field; on Saturday, we want to see everyone from the Nes, Grótta people, and everyone else who wants to support a good cause come and create an unforgettable atmosphere.