Viking Fest Minnesota

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BE a Viking at Viking Fest Minnesota!Step into the world of the Northmen at Viking Fest Minnesota, the country's largest Viking festival, where YOU don’t just watch history—you become a part of it. Where a warrior can BE a Viking. Where a family can BE a Viking. Where YOU can BE a Viking!Join us October 4-5 & October 11-12, 2025, at the Dakota County Fairgrounds, just 30 minutes from Minneapolis/St. Paul, for an unforgettable immersive Viking adventure.

What to Expect

• Where a warrior can BE a Viking – Witness fierce battles and live combat demonstrations as warriors clash in historically inspired Viking combat. Learn to wield a sword, throw an axe, or test your skill with a shield.
• Where a family can BE Vikings – Bring the whole family for kid-friendly activities, interactive storytelling, hands-on crafts, and engaging historical experiences.
• Where a scholar can BE a Viking – Discover the true history of the Viking Age with educational talks, artifact displays, and hands-on workshops in blacksmithing, weaving, and more.
• Where a traveler can BE a Viking – Explore the authentic Viking encampment, meet reenactors and see history come to life.
• Where a foodie can BE a Viking – Indulge in hearty Viking cuisine, raise a horn of mead, and savor flavors inspired by the Viking Age.
• Where an adventurer can BE a Viking – Dress the part and embrace the Viking lifestyle! Whether you arrive in full Viking garb, take advantage of our costumes, or stay in our Viking Encampment to live like a Viking, we welcome you to live the legend.
• Where a storyteller can BE a Viking – Gather ‘round the fire for tales of gods and legends, with raucous performers bringing the sagas to life in both authentic and irreverent ways.

Whether you’re a family looking for adventure, a history buff eager to learn, or a thrill-seeker ready to unleash your inner warrior, Viking Fest Minnesota is where YOU can BE a Viking!

Join us for this epic new tradition, and BE a part of history.
Find tickets on-line at https://vikingfest.com/ticket-pricing-info/