Poulsbo’s annual tradition, come join us for the food, festivities, rides and the parade on Saturday! Schedule of events below, for more information please visit: vikingfest.org

Wristbands for the carnival are available for pre-sale at Poulsbo Safeway or the Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce.

Friday May 18th

12:00–10:00pm: Food/Craft Booths open on Anderson Parkway, and the Viking Village & Crafts open in the Waterfront Park

3:00–10:00pm: Carnival in King Olaf parking lot

4:00–4:30pm: Opening Ceremony

4:30–5:30pm: Sons of Norway Lodge #44 Liekarringen Dancers

5:30–6:30pm: Shield Wall Demonstration, Sponsored by Viking Village

6:30–7:30pm: Music by Crosswing

8:00–10:00pm: Music by Sweet T & Justice

Saturday May19th

7:30–11:00am: Viking Fest Road Race presented by Poulsbo Parks & Recreation

7:00–1:00pm: Viking Fest Lions Pancake Breakfast

10:00–10:00pm: Carnival in King Olaf Parking Lot

11:00–7:00pm: Sons of Norway Lodge #44 Beer Garden

10:00–11:00am: Poulsbo Elementary Marimba Group

11:00–12:00pm: Country Cloggers

12:00–12:30pm: Music by Viking Brass

12:30–1:30pm: Boot Scootin Grannies

2:00–4:00pm: Parade

4:15–5:00pm: Leikarringen Dancers of Leif Erikson Lodge 2-001

5:00–6:00pm: Shield Wall Demo, presented by Viking Village

6:00–6:45pm: Music by Skinny Blue

7:00–7:45pm: Music by Betsy & The Boys

8:15–10:00pm: Music by Garage Heroes

Sunday May 20th

1:00–4:00pm: Strong Man Competition presented by Slippery Pig Brewery

10:00– 6:00pm: Carnival in King Olaf Parking Lot

10:00 a.m. – Complete Stand Up Paddle Board Race 1 mile & 5 mile

9:00–1:00pm: Viking Fest Lions Pancake Breakfast

10:00–11:00am: Traditional Norwegian Fish Toss sponsored by Viking Fest

11:00–12:00pm: Shield Wall Demonstration presented by Viking Village

12:00 –1:30pm: Donut Eating Contest presented by Sluys Bakery

1:30–2:30pm: Lutefisk Eating Contest sponsored by Viking Fest

2:30–3:30pm: Shield Wall Demonstration presented by Viking Village

3:30–4:30pm: In Motion Dance

5:00–6:00pm: Music by Black Ball Project

6:00 p.m. Booths, Entertainment & Carnival Close