Valisblot Bonfire 2025
VALISBLOT (VALENTINE'S VIKING STYLE)
Vikings, their sweethearts, and all who wish fun in the Nordic Valentine's celebration as the Vikings take over Front Street and end at a bonfire on the waterfront. Gathering, feasting, imbibing, and sweets, all around the raucous (but family-friendly) bonfire in celebration. Valisblot Bonfire is part of the event.
Poulsbo Beer Run
4.1 MILES
Start and end your experience at the Brewery of your choice on DataBar! Run, stumble or walk the 4-mile route to enjoy our 6 other locations.
5 BREWERIES + CIDERHOUSE + BONUS STOP
Slippery Pig, Valhöll, Rainy Daze, Western Red, Echoes, Ty’s Wine & Brew, and Bushel and Barrel Ciderhouse at the Viking Statue.
7 BEERS + 1 CIDER + 1 DONUT = BLAST
Enjoy a beer/cider (9 oz) at each stop! Each brewery will be featuring their custom brews for your first beer to start the morning.
OH WAIT…what? Did you say Donut? Yes, a yummy Space City Donut is also INCLUDED.
FINISHER’S PRIZE
Visit all 7 locations then head back to your starting point to receive your finishers prize and LAST beer!
Poulsbo Girls Night Out
Grab your gal pals for an evening of shopping, dining, deals, and fun! This annual event is always a blast and we hope to see you there! Start your route at the Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce office to get your swag bag (for the first 500 people).
Viking Fest 2025
Viking Fest takes place the 3rd weekend of May, coinciding with the Norwegian Independance Celebration “Syttende Mai”. Poulsbo is located in Washington State, just West of Seattle. It can be reached by car, by driving across the Tacoma Narrows or taking the Ferry from Seattle or Edmonds. Poulsbo can also be reached by boat or seaplane.
Midtsommer Fest 2025
Summer Solstice Celebration
An annual event with a Nordic Market, May Pole Raising, Folk Dancing, Viking Parade, Summer Solstice Proclamation, and a huge Bon Fire at the Waterfront.
Poulsbo Arts Festival 2025
Poulsbo Arts Festival 2025
Aug. 15 - 17th
Friday: Noon - 6p
Saturday: 10a-6p
Sunday: 11a - 5p
For over 36 years the Poulsbo Arts Festival (previously Arts by The Bay) has been celebrated on the beautiful waterfront park in downtown Poulsbo on the third weekend in August.
There is something for every family to enjoy - including jewelry, photography, metalworking, ceramics, woodworking and fabric arts. Raffles of artwork, demonstrations, music and much more complete a fun weekend at the park.
The festival brings together an array of handmade arts and crafts, accompanied by live music and dance. There is something for all the family to enjoy including original design jewelry, metal, ceramic, wood, and fabric art, plus raffles, art demonstrations and much more.
JuleFest 2025
The Annual Julefest Celebration in Poulsbo!
Come to historic downtown Poulsbo on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, and celebrate the changing of the seasons with the Poulsbo Sons of Norway Vikings as we mark our annual Julefest Celebration!
Highlights include:
A majestic torchlight march honoring the Miracle of Santa Lucia!
The arrival of the Lucia Bride, who will lead us to the Solstice bonfire at Muriel Iverson Williams Waterfront Park!
A Skald bellowing out his seasonal proclamation!
The lighting of the blazing Julefest bonfire by the Lucia Bride!
Includes Taste of Norway and a Nordic Market at Sons of Norway
This is a fun, family-friendly event that you won’t want to miss! Bring the whole family down to enjoy the magic of the season, and let’s celebrate together. We hope to see you all there!
Happy Yule!
