There are many annual events that take place on our island, we have put together a rather short presentation of most of them here. Links found here are to to sites outside of.

The information you find here have their shortcomings, but we are continuously working to update any information found on our site. If anyone have information they feel should be here, please contact us through; aimar@karmoynett.no.

Vikingfestivalen

Karmøy is where Norway was born, in the time of the mighty Vikings, Karmøy was an important place!

On historical ground you can join in the party Viking-style, or study how the Vikings lived their daily life, you might want to go to the market as the Vikings did? Or maybe take part in the historical Asbjørnmarsjen or in the vikingopptoget which both are done by foot. The vikingopptoget often has guests from all of Norway and even visitors from other countries.

You are invited to "sagakveld" (story night) at Avaldsnes by the vikinggården. There will be storytelling, competitions, dramatized shows, dance and lots more, food is served. To the historical seminar held here, scholars from Norway and other countries take part.

Lectures held in earlier years can be bought from the festival-office.

Contact:
Vikingfestivalen
Rådhuset
4250 Kopervik
Phone: 52 85 75 00
Fax: 52 85 73 60

Skudenesdagene

Marked days with good bargains and entertainment for children and adults.

Contact:
Skudenes Handelsstandsforening
4280 Skudeneshavn
Phone: 52 82 80 04

Olavsdagene in Avaldsnes

An annual event with concerts, seminars, pilgrimage and other services.

Contact:
Avaldsnes menighet on phone: 52 84 21 55

Skudefestivalen

This is actually Vestlandets (West-Norway's) biggest coast-cultural-event! Boats and ships of all categories. There are people here from all over, and there are marked places and old craftsmanshipconnected to maritime life is being demonstrated. In the Søragadå, the main street of the old town, there are a number of art exhibitions

There are entertainment all day 'round. Local artists and international artists. The festival is always held the first weekend of July (Wednesday to Sunday).

Visit their homepage.

Contact:
Skudefestivalen
Postboks 83
4281 Skudeneshavn
Phone: 52 82 87 37
E-mail: staalkri@frisurft.no

Fiskeridagene in Åkrehamn

The Fiskeridagene (Fish days?) in Åkrehamn is a relative new festival, but are taking it's place along side the more known festivals of the island.

Those who arrange it is placing more and more importance on fishing related activities, and on more entertainment both for children and adults. Marked places are set up for the local traders to sell their merchandise.

A carnival is set up, a place for children and teens to have fun, and a dance is held on Saturday night.

On Sunday an outdoors religious service is held, several religious groups are represented.

The harbor in Åkrehamn has become a popular place, thanks to the fact that you still can get fresh things from the sea right from the fishermen here, but also because of the many artistic expressions you will find here, on walls and other things.

Visit their homepage.

Contact:
Fiskeridagene
P.B. 171
4296 Åkrehamn
Phone: 997 33 775