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Great Northern Viking Festival

Mankato, MN

Dates June 13, 2026 – June 14, 2026
Typical Season October
Duration 1 week
Running since 2024
Location , Mankato, MN

Get ready to immerse yourself into 981! Dress up in your most badass Viking gear and let the revelry begin! Our festival is the ultimate throwback, featuring music, mead, and merrymaking. Great Northern Viking Festival is jam-packed with activities to make you feel like a true Viking, from axe throwing to games and competitions. You'll witness jaw-dropping combat demonstrations and be schooled in life skills that the Viking forefathers practiced.