Annual Viking Fest Norwegian Festival
presented FREE at the Waterfront Park in the city of Poulsbo, Washington
Friday – May 17 | Saturday – May 18th | Sunday May 19th, 2024
The Annual VIKING FEST is proudly presented by the Communities of Poulsbo & Kitsap County to celebrate the spirit of our Scandinavian Founders. The VIKING FEST features the Annual Viking Road Race, Gourmet Food, Arts & Crafts, Carnival, Live performances and music entertainment. VIKING FEST is coming to town and so is our annual Road Race! Come seize the day and start your Saturday, morning right with this perfect family-friendly event for all ages in our fun road race run. Complete your choice of a 5M, 1M, and Kids Dash along our beautiful Poulsbo waterfront. Come Join the community of Poulsbo for a great Family Event!
12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Food/Craft Booths open on Anderson Parkway
- Carnival opens at King Olav Parking Lot until 10 p.m.
- Viking Village & Suquamish Arts & Crafts open in MIW Waterfront Park
Entertainment at Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion sponsored by Valley Nursery
3:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. Navy Band “ Passage”
3:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Music by Poulsbo Viking Brass
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony – Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion in MIW Waterfront Park
- Presentation of the Colors by Boy Scout troop 1571
- Norwegian National Anthems –performed by the Sons of Norway Men’sChorus
- U.S. National Anthem – performed by the Poulsbo Viking Brass
- Welcomes by Kathi Foresee – Viking Fest President
- Introduction by Glenn Robbins – Sons of Norway President
- Welcome by Mayor Becky Erickson
- Introduction of 2015 Miss Viking Fest & her Court
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Music by Sons of Norway Mens Chorus
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Poulsbo Sons of Norway Liekarringen Dancers-2 Age groups
6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Poulsbo Parks & Recreation Circus Camp
6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Music by “James Redfern”
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Psycho Sushi
7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 43rdAnnual Poulsbo Noon Lions’ Pancake Breakfast at NK High School.
Allfunds benefit the Lions’ NK High School Scholarship Fund
7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 38thAnnual Viking Fest Road Race – Sponsored by City of Poulsbo, Parks and Recreation Department
11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Sons of Norway Lodge #44 Poulsbo – Scandinavian Luncheon
11: 00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Sons of Norway Lodge Membership drive Beer Garden
Entertainment at Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion sponsored by Valley Nursery
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Country Cloggers
11:00 a.m. –11:30 a.m. Music by “Karl-Ivar Petterson & Julia Pihl”, Swedish Accordion player
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Poulsbo Elementary Marimba Group
12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Kitsap Kickers
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 46thAnnual Parade – Downtown Poulsbo,sponsored byCentral Market
Featuring Miss Viking Fest and Little Miss Viking Fest
4:15 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Viking Nordic Dancers, Astoria, OR
5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. KCMT
5:30 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. Wall of Shield presented by Viking Village
6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Music by “Sweet T & Justice”
8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Music by “Betsy & the Boys”
8:00 a.m. – until done 1stAnnual Viking Tour Bike race- 5 mile, 35 mile, 65 mile tours
Informationat[emailprotected]or poulsbovikingtour.com
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. VolksSporters Walking Club 5K & 10K Fun Walk-Check in at info booth
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 43rdAnnual Poulsbo Noon Lions’ Pancake Breakfast
Held at NK High School- All funds benefit the Lions’ NKHigh School Scholarship Fund
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Food/Craft Booths open on Anderson Parkway
- Carnival opens at King Olav Parking Lot until 5:30 p.m.
- Entertainment at Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion in Liberty Bay Park
- Viking Village & Suquamish Arts & Crafts open in MIW Waterfront Park
Entertainment at Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion sponsored by Valley Nursery
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Murder Mystery – Investigate Murder
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 2ndAnnual Donut Eating Contest sponsored by Sluys Bakery – multiple ages
Sign up at Information booth-first come
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Oyster Eating Contest – sign up atTHE LOFT RESTAURANT
Sponsored byTHE LOFT RESTAURANT, Poulsbo
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Annual Lutefisk Eating Contest
Sign up at Information Booth-first come
Lutefisk donated byNEW DAY FISHERIES, Port Townsend, and prepared by Tony Smallbeck
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Viking Paddle –Stand Up Paddle Board Race- 1 mile race (Liberty Bay)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Viking Paddle –Stand Up Paddle Board Race- 5 mile race (Liberty Bay)
4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 3rdAnnual Message in a Bottle Race – sponsored by Cenex
5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wall of Shield presented by Viking Village
6:00 p.m. Booths and Entertainment Close
6:00 p.m. Carnival Closes
