Step back a thousand years into our Viking Village. Meet Odin, the Norse Gods, Vikings and Valkyries of all kinds. Food, music, combat, merchants, and more.

Two stages filled with music and entertainment. Scandinavian folk dancing. The Bawdy Juggler will amaze and embarrass the crowd. All gather round for the always popular test of strength, the Viking Log Toss. At the Weapons Range, the brave of heart may try their hand at archery, and throw axe and spear. Further hone your Viking skills for the Battle Cry, Horn Blowing, and Beard contests. And be sure to come for the world famous Fish Fling competition.

At Norway Hall, learn about Scandinavian history, genealogy, and culture. KidZone for the little Vikings. The wee ones can paint their own shields and swords. There will be crafts, face painting, and a bouncy castle, and the learning-fun Rune Quest. Exciting Viking battles will be fought on our fields. Cheer on your favorite warrior.

Visit living, early Viking Encampments featured throughout our grounds. Reenactment guilds Drafin, Guardians of Midgaard, Raiders from the North, Vesterfolk, and Wolves of Odin bring our Viking Village to life with authentic daily activities. Blacksmithing, fabric arts, fine metalworking, and fresh baked bread from our Viking ovens.

The Viking Marketplace will be filled with merchants offering Viking wares, and treasures brought back from across the seas -- swords, knives, helms, shields, drinking horns, jewelry, and more. Get yourself outfitted to cosplay Viking. Or just take home a treasure or two to remember the day.

Marketplace food vendors will have sausages, Swedish meatballs, Norwegian cookies, exotic treats, and Lefsa. Two beer gardens.

Info: vikingfestivalvista.com or 760-726-6526.