Viking Fest Minnesota

Step into the world of Vikings this fall! The Viking Fest Minnesota will be held at the Dakota County Fairgrounds for two weekends: October 10th – 11th and October 17th – 18th, 2026!

Vikings play a big role in Minnesota culture. Of course we have our football team named after them, but we also have Big Ole and Kensington Runstone Museum in Alexandria plus so many Minnesotans are of Scandinavian heritage with possible Viking ancestors.

If you’re into vikings, Viking Fest Minnesota is an immersive cultural celebration that blends history, mythology, crafts, and entertainment into one unforgettable event. Designed for families, history lovers, and adventurers, it’s the premier destination to enter the Viking Age and live the legend.

This immersive, family-friendly festival brings Viking heritage and Norse mythology to life with hands-on activities, live combat demonstrations, music, crafts, and even feasts worthy of the gods. Whether you’re a history buff, fantasy fan, or just looking for a unique fall adventure, Viking Fest is your chance to “Be a Viking. Live the Legend.”

I’ve always been fascinated by Vikings, so I can’t wait to see this event come to life! From axe throwing to the Viking ship, it feels like such a fun way to mix history, entertainment, and family activities all in one place. I’m especially excited about the living history encampment! I know my family will love exploring the crafts and seeing what life was like in the Viking Age!

Viking Fest Highlights

Guests of all ages can:

• Watch thrilling combat demonstrations and stunt performances
• Try axe throwing, archery, and puzzle quests
• Explore artisan crafts and Viking-age workshops
• Visit a living history encampment with blacksmithing, weaving, woodworking, and historic cooking
• Feast like a Viking with food trucks or attend immersive Theater-in-the-Round feasts
• See Icelandic horses, sheep, and chickens, plus animal demos like horseback archery and fleece felting
• Tour the Viking Age museum featuring artifacts, replicas, and educational displays
• Enjoy kid-friendly fun in a dedicated children’s area with crafts, coloring, and safe play swords & shields

Entertainment includes Hexxen, Lochtune. Countersong, Harp Twins & Volfgang Twins, Nordic Daughter, Ásgarðr Thunder – mick laBriola and Kristine Moon – The Viking Island Lady.

Viking Fest Ticketing

General Admission – Daily

General Admission – Daily 
Adults and Teens – $29.95
Children (ages 5–12) – $9.95
Children under 4 – Free

Season Pass – includes access to all four days, commemorative medallion, and early/exclusive pre-event access
Adults and Teens – $69.95
Children (ages 5–12) – $24.95
Children under 4 – Free

Order tickets here.