⚔️ Experience the Fest

Feast. Fight. Forge. Feel the thunder of the drums. The clash of steel. The laughter in the mead hall.
At Viking Fest Minnesota, you don’t just watch history—you live it.

Whether you’re a shieldmaiden in the making, a mead-loving wanderer, a curious skald, or a full-on fantasy fanatic, this is your chance to immerse yourself in a world of myth, muscle, and mayhem.

🛡️ BE a Viking – Hands-On Experiences

Want to walk the walk? We’ve got you covered.
From axe throwing and archery to craft-making, garb rentals, and Viking weapon training, you’ll find endless ways to step into the boots of a Norse legend.

📅 Daily Program

With 5+ performance stages, a bustling marketplace, and events across the grounds, there’s something happening every hour.
Get ready for combat shows, music sets, storytelling, and hands-on demos—plus surprises around every corner.

⛺ Viking Encampment

Wander through our living history encampment, where reenactors bring the Viking Age to life. Hear sagas, witness daily life, and ask questions as warriors, traders, and craftspeople show you how the Northmen lived.

⚔️ Combat & Martial Activities

Watch—and maybe join in—as trained fighters clash in demonstrations of real Viking martial arts. Sword, shield, spear, and raw adrenaline.
Or sign up for Viking Combat Training and learn the basics yourself!

🛍️ Artisan Marketplace & Demos

Browse handcrafted wares, from chainmail to carved horn, mead mugs to rune-inscribed treasures.
Meet blacksmiths, weavers, leatherworkers, and more as they demonstrate ancient skills right before your eyes.

🏆 Contests

Test your strength, wit, and Viking spirit!
Participate in beard contests, garb showcases, battle challenges, and more for eternal glory (and maybe a prize or two).

🎭 Entertainment Galore

From family-friendly shows to bawdy tavern laughs, the festival features 5+ stages with:

• Comedy & storytelling

• Live action skits & Norse plays

• Historical presentations

• Roaming performers & mischief-makers

🎶 Viking Music

Raise your horn to the rhythm of the North!
Hear the sounds of traditional Nordic folk, battle drums, and modern acts channeling the Viking spirit.
We’ll have everything from acoustic saga singers to thunderous bands fit for Valhalla.

🍖 Viking Food

Feast like the raiders of old!
Enjoy roasted meats, hearty stews, fire-grilled fare, and sweet Nordic treats.
You won’t leave hungry—unless you’re saving room for mead.

🍻 Specialty Brews & Beverages

Step into our Mead Hall for a true taste of Viking indulgence.
Sample traditional mead, local craft brews, cider, and themed specialty drinks—including a comedic, adults-only Mead Tour (18+) that’s as wild as it is delicious.

🕹️ Games & Activities

Try your hand at games inspired by Viking life. Fun for the bold… and the lucky.

🧒 Children & Families

This is a fest for young raiders too!

• Crafts and Viking dress-up

• Combat

• Storytelling

• Family contests

• Photo ops with characters

⚔️ BE the Legend

Whether you arrive in chainmail, tunics, fur, or cargo shorts, Viking Fest Minnesota calls you to live boldly, feast gloriously, and become part of the legend.

Every path through the festival leads to something new—so sharpen your axe, raise your horn, and BE a Viking.