POULSBO — The 47th annual Viking Fest got under way on May 15 and continues through the weekend with the carnival, contests, live entertainment and, on May 16, the downtown parade.
Here’s the schedule.
MAY 16
7 a.m. to 1 p.m.: 43th annual Poulsbo Noon Lions’ Pancake Breakfast at North Kitsap High School. All funds benefit the Lions’ North Kitsap High School Scholarship Fund.
7:30-11 a.m. 38th annual Viking Fest Road Race. Sponsored by City of Poulsbo Parks and Recreation Department.
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.: Food/Craft Booths open on Anderson Parkway. Carnival opens at King Olav Parking Lot until 10 p.m. Viking Village open in Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park
11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.: Sons of Norway Lodge No. 44 Poulsbo Scandinavian Luncheon.
11 a.m. to 7 p.m.: Sons of Norway Lodge Membership Drive Beer Garden.
Entertainment at Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion, sponsored by Valley Nursery
10-11 a.m.: Country Cloggers
11–11:30 a.m.: Music by Karl-Ivar Petterson and Julia Pihl, Swedish accordion player
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.: Poulsbo Elementary Marimba Group.
12:30–1:30 p.m.: Kitsap Kickers.
2-4 p.m.: 46th annual Parade in Downtown Poulsbo, sponsored by Central Market. Grand marshal: Denise Whitaker of KOMO 4.
4:15-5 p.m.: Viking Nordic Dancers, Astoria, Oregon.
5–5:30 p.m.: Kitsap Children’s Musical Theatre.
5:30-6:15 p.m.: Wall of Shield, presented by Viking Village.
6:15-7:45 p.m.: Music by Sweet T & Justice.
8-10 p.m.: Music by Betsy & the Boys.
MAY 17
8 a.m. – until done: Viking Tour Bike Race – 5-mile, 35-mile, 65-mile tours. Information at info@poulsbovikingtour.com or poulsbovikingtour.com.
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.: VolksSporters Walking Club 5K & 10K Fun Walk. Check in at info booth.
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.: 43th annual Poulsbo Noon Lions’ Pancake Breakfast at North Kitsap High School. All funds benefit the Lions’ North Kitsap High School Scholarship Fund.
10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: Food/Craft Booths open on Anderson Parkway. Carnival opens at King Olav Parking Lot until 10 p.m. Viking Village open in Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park
Entertainment at Austin-Kvelstad Pavilion, sponsored by Valley Nursery
10 a.m. to noon: Donut-Eating Contest, sponsored by Sluys Bakery. Sign up at the Information Booth.
Noon to 1 p.m.: Oyster-Eating Contest, Sponsored by The Loft Restaurant. Sign up at the Information Booth.
1-2 p.m.: Lutefisk-Eating Contest. Lutefisk donated by New Day Fisheries. Sign up at Information Booth.
2-3 p.m.: Viking Paddle Stand-Up Paddle Board Race, 1 mile (Liberty Bay).
3-4 p.m.: Viking Paddle Stand-Up Paddle Board Race, 5 mile (Liberty Bay).
4-5 p.m.: Third annual Message in a Bottle Race, sponsored by CENEX.
5-6 p.m.: Wall of Shield, presented by Viking Village.
6 p.m.: Booths and entertainment close.
6 p.m.: Carnival closes.
