Every year since 1992 the Arvika Festival has brought musical acts from all over the world to the small town of Arvika in Värmland, Sweden. The festival is one of the most popular festivals in Europe blending playfully various genres as Goth, New Wave, Electronic, Metal, and many more. In 2002 the festival celebrated its tenth year and had more visitors than ever during the three-day open-air festival. A documentary team was on location to catch the hard work and sole put into, and experiences gained from the Arvika Festival. Shot on DV through an observational viewpoint, Festivalhjältar follows three youths, Jimmy Jernberg, Lisa Lundin and Arvid Bache Blix, preparing and working for the festival. Live performances by bands such as Division of Laura Lee, Pluxus, Kingston Air Force, Muse and many more add to the contrasts of working at the festival and visiting the festival. The cameras follow the lead characters six months before the gates open until the last visitor has left the ...