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!
Friday 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’s Chorus
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
Saturday 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. 43rd Annual Poulsbo Noon Lions’ Pancake Breakfast at NK High School. All funds benefit the Lions’ NK High School Scholarship Fund 7:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. 38th Annual 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. 46th Annual Parade – Downtown Poulsbo, sponsored by Central 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”
Sunday 8:00 a.m. – until done 1st Annual Viking Tour Bike race- 5 mile, 35 mile, 65 mile tours Information at [email protected] 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. 43rd Annual Poulsbo Noon Lions’ Pancake Breakfast Held at NK High School- All funds benefit the Lions’ NK High 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. 2nd Annual 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 at THE LOFT RESTAURANT Sponsored by THE LOFT RESTAURANT, Poulsbo 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Annual Lutefisk Eating Contest Sign up at Information Booth-first come Lutefisk donated by NEW 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. 3rd Annual 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
