FESTIVAL OF SKALDS

Skalds were the keepers of Viking history and the great story tellers of their people.

The Festival of Skalds is an Olde Norse themed event that includes:

• Merchants of Handcrafted Wares
• Vendors of Tasty Morsels
• Ancient Games, Demonstrations, and Reenactments
• Entertainment of Medieval Sorts
• Primitive Archery
• And a Lot of Fun for the Whole Family!

Festival Entrance:

8182 Carpenter Rd

Angora, MN  55703

All canned goods will be donated to the Cook Area Food Pantry in Cook, MN.

 (Our 2023 Festival collected  over 140 items for the food pantry. Thank you to all the patrons and participants for all the contributions.)

Confirmed 2024 Artisan Vendors:

• Iron Ranger Arts - All things Primitive, Archery, Historical Replicas, Leather Goods, etc. - www.ironrangerarts.com
• Scrivener's Hoard (Inkling Publications)- Books of Adventure and related items - www.thervhodge.com
• Art by Sarah Riley - Original Paintings and Prints, Ornaments, and Norse Rune Readings - https://artbysarahriley.smugmug.com
• Arachne's Garden - Nalbinding  (the oldest know method of creating fabric from yarn, sometimes referred to as "Viking Knitting") Nalbinded hats, mittens, pouches, etc.  Hand spun yarn, Primitive Ornaments, Pins, Hooks, handcrafted herbal soaps, creams, and salves.  Blacksmith-ed Tools and Primitive Survival Gear
• Valhalla Ridge Farm - Apothecary Medicine, Candles, Soaps, Gnomes, Willow Baskets, Pickled Dragon Eggs, and more. - www.valhallaridgefarm.com
• MM Sudie - Mark of Brikyif fantasy Novels, Notebooks, Silk Flowers, Maps, Bookmarks, Wooden Swords, and more. - www.mmsudie.com
• CJ Critter Ranch - Wind Socks, Sundresses, Diamond Art Sun Catchers, and 3D printed toys and other fun tidbits!
• 552 - Fancifully, Cuddly, Plushy Dragons!  (*Note to potential forever homes:  All dragons have been sternly warned to be on their Best behavior.)
• Lyn Reed Pottery - Functional mugs and bowls, Viking and Anglo Saxon themed and authentic archaeological Viking pottery replicas, Pit fired vessels, Viking beaded jewelry, Eco silk and wool scarves. - www.lynreedpottery.com
• Henna Tattoos - Long term Temporary tattoos, Resin Pour Crafts, and everybody's favorite exotic ren faire bird!
• Nature's Treasures - Hand-crafted jewelry made with natural stone, sublimation art, and rocks.  Hand-crafted wood working items, including small furniture, lamps, cribbage boards, charcuterie and cutting boards and wood burned pictures!
• Pajari Girl, LLC - Jewelry, Puches, Bags, Photography and Tarot readings! - http://pajarigirl.etsy.com
• Pharr Thrown Pottery - Mugs, Goblets, Bowls, Plates, Jars, Vases, and Dragons!
• Primitive Origins, LLC - Wire wrap trees and other creations, Dragon, Butterfly, Dragonfly, and Crystal being sculptures.
• Swamp Critters - Small welded mini fantasy animals, handmade scrapbook cards, crocheted dish clothes and scrunchies, wood carved  birthday candle holders, unicorn bracelets, and good luck gnomes.
• Annie Noodle - Watercolor and gouche paintings and sculptures - www.annienoodle.com
• Sherbear's Mixed Media and Lanny's Sculptures - Resin and Fluid art on canvas, bowls, dragons, frogs, and Jewelry.  And Beautiful hand sculpted and bronzed items!
• Mythical Menagerie - Handmade, Pose-able Mythical Creatures, pendants, stuffed creatures, pins, prints, and stickers! - www.mythicalmenage
• Darlene Hodge Books - Books, Book Marks, and maybe some other stuff - This year Darlene Hodge Books can be found inside the Iron Ranger Arts tent - www.darlenehodge.com
• Open Water Mermaids - Mermaid inspired goods, Natical tales, jewel body art, and a fun Photo Op!
• Northern Carving and Art - Antler and Wood Carving, painted feathers, jewelry, ruins, pouches, Macrame, and leather crafts.
• North Central Gems and Minerals - Rocks, Gems, Minerals, Big Rocks, little rocks, Shiny Rocks, not shiny rocks, rocks, rocks, Rocks!
• Aubreanna's Mystical Moons - Moon themed macrame creations, wire wrapped tree wall hangings and mushroom terrariums. - https://aubreasmysticalmoons.etsy.com
• Down to Earth Design - Stained Glass, Wood burned Mushrooms, Jewelry, and Viking Mugs.
• Chiara Elina Jewelry - Semi precious stone, solder and chainmaille jewelry - www.instagram.com/chiaraelinajewelry
• Blanket Wench and Whatknots - Blankets, Jwelry, Crocheted goods, Diamond Paintings, and more
• Theodores Workshop - A Nature Oriented Craft World! - Jewelry, Prints, Biomes
• FUBAR and Things - Handmade Leather Goods, Jewelry, Sparkly Fairy What Whats, and more. - fubarandthings.org
• Bettencourt Forge - Hand Forged Metal Goods and Blacksmith Demonstrations!

Confirmed 2024 Food Vendors:

• NoBudyz Bizness - Fudge, Kettle Corn, and Candy!
• APs Pulled Pork - Pulled Pork Sandwich meals and other goodies!
• Rose Cottage Baking Co. - Food and Beverages, and probably some tasty baked goods too!
• OneNet - Soft Pretzels and Dip-dips!
• Cat's Creations - Freeze dried Candy and Sublimation Creations

2024 Performers, Entertainment, and Activities: 

• Primitive Archery with Iron Ranger Arts and the North Woods Grizzlies Archery Team
• The Axe Throwing Men - Axe throwing, Axe throwing, Axe throwing, and maybe some other stuff!
• Gaelically Speaking - helping the Scot's Gaelic language continue to flourish. - https://gaelicallyspeaking.weebly.com
• The gardens of the Empress of Lan-Da-Cre
• Dragon Hunter Training - Extremely Educational and Fun!  This year's focus hasn't been announced yet!  Suitable for all ages of human!  May be too scary for juvenile dragons.
• Dans Askina - Turkish Dance Ensemble - Music and dance from the countries of the former Ottoman Empire. - http://dansaskina.com
• Mustafa Ali - Mystic, Poet, Musician

• Dogs only are allowed. No other pets are permitted.
• All dogs must be on a leash or in a pet carrier.
• You must provide proof of current shots and fill out a dog registration form prior to entry.
• Owner assumes full responsibility for pet's actions.
• Please respect others by cleaning up after your pet.

Dog Pre Registration Form - https://form.jotform.com/irawshop/dog-registration

• Parking is FREE and is located just outside the main entrance.
• No vehicles allowed on the grounds.
• Please respect the handicapped spaces, located to the right of the Main Gate. They are reserved for those who really need them.

• This is an alcohol and marijuana free event, no alcohol will be sold onsite and marijuana is prohibited as we are considered a public park with children present during festival hours.
• Food, Water, and Non Alcoholic Beverages will be sold at the Festival.
• No carry-ins allowed.

• Patrons are highly encouraged to wear family friendly costumes!
• The Festival has an emphasis on Olde Norse, but anything Medieval, Fantasy, or Renaissance is appropriate.

• No, there is no ATM machine. In addition, many vendors will not have credit card swipers. Please bring enough cash!
• The closest ATM machines are at businesses in Virginia, Chisholm, or Cook.

• No firearms permitted.
• Other bladed weapons must be peace-tied at all times: this means that the weapon is tied, strapped, or otherwise secured so that it cannot be drawn or wielded.
• Any guest wielding, holding, or displaying an untied weapon will be ejected from the faire.
• We reserve the right not to allow a weapon to be brought into the faire for any reason.

Campgrounds, Lodges, Hotels and other Accomodations can be found at a number of the surrounding towns within 30 miles of the Festival. The closest towns are Cook, Virginia, and Chisholm.

• By entering the Festival of Skalds grounds, all guests and participants grant the management and staff of Festival of Skalds permission to take photographs and videos of them to be used in advertising, promotion, and documentation of the event, and waive any rights regarding use of their image, likeness and voice for the aforementioned purposes.