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    Viking Fest
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Viking Fest returns May 20-22 for the first time since 2019.
    After 2-year layoff, large turnout expected at Viking...
    By Tyler Shuey • April 29, 2022 1:30 am

    Most events back for 3-day festival in May

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    The Bremerton Sons of Norway Oslo Lodge longship makes its way through Poulsbo’s Front Street during the 2019 Viking Fest parade. Brian Judge / Kitsap News Group.
    Viking Fest, Poulsbo’s Scandinavian celebration, has been cancelled...
    By Mark Krulish • April 6, 2020 3:00 pm

    POULSBO — One of Kitsap County’s biggest events of the year, Viking Fest held each May in Poulsbo, has been…

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    Hold onto your horns, the Vikings are coming to town!
    Hold onto your horns, the Vikings are coming...
    By Nick Twietmeyer • May 17, 2018 1:30 am

    Friday, May 18, Viking Fest now in its 50th year kicks off with a jammed packed weekend

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    Sons of Norway Viking Fest Luncheon to be held on Wednesday, May 16
    Sons of Norway Viking Fest Luncheon to be...
    May 15, 2018 1:30 am

    POULSBO — This year’s Viking Fest luncheon at the Sons of Norway will be held from 11 a.m. to 2…

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    Viking Tour returns for fourth year in 2018
    Viking Tour returns for fourth year in 2018
    By Mark Krulish • May 15, 2018 1:30 am

    The event provide races at three different lengths — 18, 30 and 60 miles.

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    Seeley crowned 2018 Miss Viking Fest
    Seeley crowned 2018 Miss Viking Fest
    May 3, 2018 10:30 am

    Brittany Walsworth, Kristen Crawford and Alexis Duncan were named Miss Viking Fest princesses.

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    Viking Fest parade | Photo gallery
    Viking Fest parade | Photo gallery
    By Terryl Asla • May 20, 2017 1:30 am

    POULSBO — The 2017 Viking Fest parade on May 20 was a v-e-e-e-r-r-r-r-y long parade. With the huge crowds, I…

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    Welcome to Poulsbo. And welcome to Viking Fest
    Welcome to Poulsbo. And welcome to Viking Fest
    May 19, 2017 1:30 am

    May 17 is to Americans of Norwegian ancestry what April 24 is to Americans of Irish ancestry, Sept. 15-16 is…

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    Detail from the 2017 Viking Fest logo designed by Keith Lyon of Northwest College of Art & Design.
    Miss Viking Fest contestants will bring historic figures...
    April 14, 2017 1:30 am

    Vying for $1,500, and a year in the spotlight to call attention to a cause

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    Detail from the winning logo by Keith Lyon of Northwest College of Art & Design.
    Lyon wins 2017 Viking Fest logo contest
    April 14, 2017 1:30 am

    POULSBO — Keith Lyon, a student at Northwest College of Art & Design, is the winner of the 2017 Viking…

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