⚔️🛡️ Viking Fest 2026 is Almost Here! 🛡️⚔️
Set sail for a weekend of Nordic fun at Viking Fest, happening right in the heart of Poulsbo! Celebrate our town’s Scandinavian heritage with a lively parade, classic carnival rides, live entertainment, delicious food, local vendors, and family-friendly activities for all ages.
From downtown festivities to waterfront views, Viking Fest is the ultimate kickoff to summer in Poulsbo—full of community spirit, tradition, and a whole lot of fun. Grab your horned helmets, bring the whole crew, and join us for one of Poulsbo’s most beloved annual traditions.
Friday – May 15th
Noon-10pm: Food/Craft Booths, Viking Village open on Anderson Parkway
4:00-10pm: Carnival in King Olaf parking lot
4:00-7pm: Timber Sports
ENTERTAINMENT
4-4:30pm: Opening Ceremonies
4:45-5:15pm: Poulsbo Sons of Norway Leikarringen Dancers
6:30-8pm: Rising SonsWhen Electric Goes Acoustic
8:15-10pm: Cod Peace Classic Rock
Saturday – May 16th
8:00-12pm: Lion’s Pancake Breakfast
9:00-11am: Viking Fest Road Race Presented by Poulsbo Parks & Rec
10:00-10pm: Carnival in King Olaf Parking Lot 10:00-10pm: Food/Craft Booths, Viking Village open on Anderson Parkway
2:00-4pm: Parade
4:00-7pm: Timber Sports
ENTERTAINMENT
10-10:45am: Poulsbo Marimbas
11:15–12:15pm: Leikarringen Dancers Poulsbo Sons of Norway
12:30–1:30pm: One More Time Dance Co Line Dancing
Beer Garden by the Poulsbo Sons of Norway
4:00-5pm: Nordic Fashion Show
5-6:45pm: Merge Alternative Rock Band
7:15-8:15pm: One More Time Dance Co
8:00-11pm: Street Dance with DJ Z Enterprises
Sunday – May 17th
8:00-12pm: Lion’s Pancake Breakfast
10:00-6pm: Carnival at King Olaf Parking Lot
10:00-6pm: Food/Craft Booths, Viking Village open on Anderson Parkway
ENTERTAINMENT
10:00-11pm: Donut Eating Contest by Space City Donuts & Ice Cream Eating Contest
11:00-1pm: Cornhole Contest by Poulsbo Chamber & Poulsbo REMax Connect
11:00-Noon: Magician Kevin Wolfe’s Magic Show
12:15-12:45: Lutefisk Eating Contest supported by the New Day Fisheries & Sons of Norway
1:00-2:30pm: Hippy & the Squids Acoustic Cover Band
3:00-3:45pm: Church Alive
4:00-5:30pm: Morgan Smith & Company Bluegrass
