Poulsbo Events in 2008

Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce 2008 Golf Classic
July 24th, 2008 at Gold Mountain Golf Course!

Please join us for our Annual Chamber Golf Classic at Gold Mountain!

This is a great opportunity to treat your friends and clients to a day on the course, win some fantastic prizes, make some business connections and have a really fun time!

Each year the Chamber's annual Golf Classic donates a portion of it's earnings to the Olympic College Poulsbo Campus. Call the Chamber office at 360-779-4848 for more details and to get your team signed up!



Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce 1st Annual Music Festival
September 13, 2008
Where: Raab Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce is putting on its 1st Annual Music Festival. The official Title is “Poulsbo’s Americana Music Festival” and it is planned for Saturday, September 13, 2008 in conjunction with our City Centennial Opening of our own Centennial Park. The event will take place at Raab Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. We will have at least two great bands for your entertainment, food, fun for kids and wonderful weather.

The day will begin with the soft opening of our City of Poulsbo’s Centennial Park at 10:30 a.m. Music will be featured at the park and then work its way up the hill to Raab Park for a fun-filled day.

More information will be available right here, on our website as plans evolve. Be sure to mark your calendar now and save the date for a fun-filled Family Day in Poulsbo. If you have any questions please contact the Chamber office at 360-779-4999.



Chamber of Commerce Annual Business Expo
September 25th
Where: Sons of Norway Lodge located at 18891 Front Street
Admission is completely FREE to the Public!!

Join us for our third annual Greater Poulsbo Chamber of Commerce Business Fair! Come out and meet locally owned and operated businesses in North Kitsap while taking in one of the many engaging exhibitions we've got lined up for you! There'll be lots to see and door prizes to win so stop by and check it out!

If you are a business and would like more information on participating in this event please call Trina at the Chamber office today! (360) 779-4999.



JAK’S CAFÉ & ESPRESSO’S 1ST ANNUAL CHILI COOKOFF
When: April 12, 2008 at 1pm
Where: Jak's Cafe & Espresso located at 19355 Jensen WayContact: Julie 360-394-5257
There will be three (3) categories to enter your chili in; HOT, MEDIUM or MILD according to the ‘heat factor’ of your chili, but all chili entries will be judged on flavor and texture. Each category will have 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners and one entry will win the ‘over all’ 1st place prize of $100.00 (cash & prizes)Chili must be pre-cooked and submitted in a crock pot no later than 1:00pm on 4/12/08. We will supply the power, tasting spoons, bowls, napkins, etc. necessary to test and later sell to the public for a minimum cost. All proceeds will be donated to PAWS. You must mail in your entry form along with the entry fee of $7.00 by March 15, 2008 to be eligible for our contest to:

Chili CookoffP.O. Box 444, Poulsbo, WA 98370


Viking Fest!!!
Contact them at 360-697-7450 or www.VikingFest.org
When: May 16,17,18

Join us for our Annual Event celebrating Poulsbo Norwegian Heritage! A variety of Food Entertainment, and booths will be available each day! The exciting rides of the
Carnival start Friday and ride tickets may be purchased in advance at various
stores in town. The evening will be capped off with a fireworks display over
Liberty Bay. See Viking Village which shows the way of life of the vikings in
1500 A.D.!! Start your day on Saturday or on Sunday with a Pancake breakfast
at the Armory. The Viking Fest Parade will follow on Saturday with
fearless Viking Warriors!

Also, don't miss the luncheon served at the Sons of Norway Hall, starting at 11:00 a.m. For more information: 360-697-7450 or www.VikingFest.org


Viking Fest Road Race North Kitsap Parks & Recreation
When: May 17
Starting time 9:00 a.m
Running Race: 5 mile, 1 Mile, Kids Dashes! A fun time for all!! For more information: 360-779-9898


St Hans/Midsummer Fest
When: June 21
Where: Waterfront Park, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Join in a Scandinavian tradition of celebrating the Summer Solstice.
Folk dance exhibitions, kindergarten through high school. Games for children,
Burlap Sack races, Tug of War, Egg Carry, Balance Beam, Hot Dogs and Fish Toss.
8 p.m. Viking Parade, Lighting the Bon Fire and Midsummer proclamation
by Sons of Norway Vikings


City of Poulsbo Centennial Street Dance ~ A Dance of the Decades
Historic Downtown Poulsbo - Front Street
August 16th, 2008 from 6-11pm

Join us in continuing our year long Centennial Celebration by coming out and to strut, sway and swing during this charged evening event! We've got live local music, a beer garden and lots more in the works!
*More information will be on it's way, so check back frequently!


First Lutheran Church Annual Lutefisk and Lefse Dinner Date: October 18th Time: 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 pm The annual Lutefisk and Lefse Dinner features over 2000 pounds of lutefisk and 2000 pieces of lefse, which is flat, unleavened Scandinavian bread! Also served: meat balls & gravy, potatoes, dinner salad, sliced tomatoes, sherbet and Norwegian cookies, & beverages. Poulsbo tradition since 1912 (95 years) - not to be missed! Tickets at the Door or call 360-779-2622 for advanced seating. For more information: www.poulsbo-lutefisk.com


Sons of Norway Famous Annual Lutefisk Feed
When: Saturday November 1stWhere: Sons of Norway Lodge located at 18891 Front Street
This is your last chance before the busy holiday season to partake in this
traditional Norwegian feast at the Sons of Norway Hall in downtown Poulsbo.
Call 360-779-5209 for more information.


Yule Fest and Christmas Bazaar!Historic Downtown PoulsboWhen: Saturday December 1st from 10am to 4pmWhere: Sons of Norway Lodge located at 18891 Front StreetCome join us get into the Christmas Spirit!Hand crafted items, bake booth, lefse, Christmas bread and much, much more!
Food will also be available. Then starting at 4pm in the park way will be the Yule Fest. There will be; Christmas music, games, walking and dancing around the Christmas tree, music by Vestre Sund Mannskor and North Kitsap High School band and choir and Free Horse and Wagon rides!At 5pm the torchlight parade with the Vikings bringing the Lucia Bride in by boat. Bonfire, tree lighting and Father Christmas greeting the children. Hot dogs, hot chocolate, hot cider and much, much more will be available. For more information please call 360-779-5209.



Yul Cup and Lighted Boat Parade
When: December 12th
December 13th

Celebrate the season and watch the water sparkle with the Lighted Christmas
Boat Parade put on by the Poulsbo Yacht Club! As they cruise Liberty Bay one
night, Manzanita, and Port Madison the next, enjoy personalized messages from
Santa to the children (pre-arranged).

On Friday, arrive in Historic Downtown Poulsbo, Waterfront Park to enjoy a Yul Cup (hot cider) and cookies. Join in the Cone Ceremonies by the fire! A time to reflect or make a resolution, a pledge, or a wish. Toss your Cone into the fire and believe!

For more information please contact:
Christmas Ships
Poulsbo Yacht Club
18129 Fjord Dr. NE Suite T
Poulsbo, WA 98370

Phone# 360-779-3116