Schedule of Events:

10:30 AM and 12:45 PM: Viking Myths and Legends: Skalds of the Viking Encampment recount stories from Norse Mythology.

10:45 AM and 2:15 PM: Presentation on Icelandic sheep. Learn about this unique sheep and their connection to the Vikings.

11:45 AM: Bones and Trees: The Sounds of the Viking Era Just home from her studies in Norway, Kari Tauring will regale us with stories and tunes on bone and willow flutes, two of the ancient instruments that create the sounds of the Viking era.

11:45 AM and 1:30 PM: Fjord Horse riding demonstration

12:15 and 2:30 PM: Author reading: Efjandun. Hear about the struggle between the West Saxons England and the invading Danish Vikings,

1:45 PM: The Runes: A Workshop Join rune expert Kari Tauring for some serious fun with runes.

11:15 AM and 2:45 PM: Battle demonstrations
Learn about the various Viking weapons and see warriors in action. Family-friendly.

All Day

Viking faering (reconnaissance boat) exhibit
encampment: Walk through a traveling Viking "tent village"
Viking Age craft demonstrations (in the Viking encampment)
Viking games
vendor sales
children's crafts: age-appropriate Viking-related crafts for children & youth 4 to 15.
food (But get your aebleskiver early before it sells out!)

Date: August 12, 2023

Time: 10am - 4pm

Location: Crow Wing County Fairgrounds - 2000 13th Street SouthEast Brainerd, MN 56401

Cost:

Adults (18+): $20
Youth (5 to 17): $8
Children (0 to 4): Free!
Family*: $46

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