Viking Days

See the Nordic Heritage Museum grounds transformed into an all-ages festival bursting with Nordic food, music, demonstrations, crafts, and the Viking Encampment for this free two-day event.

Both days start with a Swedish Pancake Breakfast, and delicacies from each of the five Nordic countries are available throughout the festival, from Danish aebleskiver to Icelandic vinarterta. Or enjoy grilled sausages and craft beer in the Valhalla Beer Garden, which stays open late on Saturday night for a Salmon BBQ cookout.

Dozens of music groups perform, crafts are set up for kids, and local artisans sell handcrafted items.

Perhaps the greatest highlight of the event is the Viking Encampment. There, event-goers see what a day in the life of a Viking was really like and participate in demonstrations on weaving, carving, games, and more. But look out — a battle may erupt!