The performance and demonstration schedule is the same for both days, with the exception of our special guests on Friday, October 6: from 1 to 3 p.m., Aurora Acres will have their reindeer at the festival! The Sons of Norway and the National Federation of the Blind will be selling cookies and chocolate bars. For a more substantial fare, the food truck Caribbean Cruiser will have delicious lunches for purchase. While entrance to the festival is free, there is a cost for snacks, food, and other items sold by vendors.
| Time |
Event |
| 10 a.m. |
Festival Opening! |
| 10:15 a.m. |
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 a.m. |
Battle Demonstrations! |
| 11:30 a.m. |
Telge Glima
Swedish wrestlers show us the physical comedy of medieval games. |
| 1 p.m. |
The Oldest Letters in Scandinavia:
Join rune expert Kari Tauring for stories, songs and histories about the oldest form of writing in Scandinavia. Kari will sing and teach about the oldest tune written in runes.
Oct 6 Only: Aurora Acres reindeer will be at the festival from 1 to 3 p.m. |
| 2:30 p.m. |
Battle Demonstrations! |
| 3 p.m. |
Telge Glima:
Swedish wrestlers show us the physical comedy of medieval games. |
| 4 p.m. |
Festival Closes |