August 12-13, 2023
Join us for a weekend of Olde Norse Merriment - Follow us on Facebook for the most up to date info!
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 and Reenactments
- Entertainment of Medieval Sorts
- and Primitive Archery!
Saturday and Sunday, August 12-13, 2023, 10a-5p both days
Festival Entrance:
8182 Carpenter Rd
Angora, MN 55703
Entrance Fee, Only $5.00 per adult 13+, $1.00 kids 12 and under (or Free with a canned good donation
All canned goods will be donated to the Cook Area Food Pantry in Cook, MN.
(Our 2022 Festival collected over 80 items for the food pantry. Thank you for all the contributions.)
Craft Merchants
2023 Craft Vendors:
- Iron Ranger Arts - All things Primitive, Archery, Historical Replicas, Leather Goods, etc. - www.ironrangerarts.com
- Drew's Blades - Blacksmith - Knives, Swords, Axes, and Spears - look for "Drew's Blades" on Facebook
- Scrivener's Hoard (Inkling Publications)- Books of Adventure and related items - www.thervhodge.com
- Natures Treasures MN - Hand Crafted Wood Burned Art, Cribbage Boards, Hand Crafted Jewelry made with Natural Stones - www.naturetreasuresmn.com
- Mythical Menagerie - Fantasy Pose-able Art Dolls, Fantasy Watercolor prints, Fantasy Watercolor Stickers, Fantasy Pendants - www.mythicalmenagerie.com
- The Fading Tattoo - Henna body art and resin fantasy figurines.
- Art by Sarah Riley - Original Paintings and Prints, Ornaments, and Norse Rune Readings - artbysarahriley.smugmug.com
- Pajari Girl, LLC - Jewelry, Suncatchers, Horeshoe Art, Photography, Metal Stamping, Bird Feeders, and Tarot - www.pajarigirl.com
- Arachne's Garden - Nalebinding (the oldest know method of creating fabric from yarn, sometimes referred to as "Viking Knitting") Nalebinded hats, mittens, pouches, etc. Also handcrafted herbal soaps, creams, and salves. Blacksmithed Tools and Survival Gear
- Darlene Hodge Books - Books and Story Tellings - www.darlenehodge.com
- Down to Earth Designs - Wood Burnt Designs on Mushrooms and Diamond Willow, Granite Etchings, and Jewelry
- Garb and Knot - Empress Lan-Da-Cre, of the Fairie Realm, brings you her Jewelry, Dragon Eggs, art, Costumes, Tiaras, and Wands
- Valhalla Ridge Farm - Apothecary Medicine, Candles, Soaps, Gnomes, Willow Baskets, Pickled Dragon Eggs, and more.
- 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 items.
- Susan Thomas' Gnomes - Gnomes that need Homes!
- Open Water Mermaids - Jewelry, Art, Hair Pieces, Pearls, and Mermaid Crowns - https://skatesandstix.org
- Primitive Origins, LLC - Handmade Wire Wrap Trees, Dragon Sculptures, Sand Etched Crystals, Articulated Dragons, and Sand Dragons
- North Central Gems & Minerals - Big Rocks, small rocks, Sparkly Rocks, Shiny Rocks, Rocks, rocks, ROCKS!
- Dark Horses - Stage Weapons, Old Historical Replica Weapons, Fantasy Wire Trees
Food Vendors
2023 Food Vendors:
- Rose Cottage Baking Co. - Baked goods, Sandwiches, Chips, and Beverages - www.rosecottagebaking.com
- NoBudyz Bizness - Fudge, Kettle Corn, and Candy
- APs Pulled Pork - Pulled Pork Sandwich meals and other goodies
Entertainment & Activities
2023 Performers, Entertainment, and Activities:
- Primitive Archery with Iron Ranger Arts
- The Axe Throwing Men - Axe throwing, Axe throwing, Axe throwing, and maybe some other stuff too
- Mustafa Ali - Mystic, Musician, Poet
- Dans Askina, Turkish Dance Ensemble - Dance and Music from the Ottoman Empire - www.dansaskina.com
- The gardens of the Empress of Lan-Da-Cre
- Dragon Hunter Training - Extremely Educational and Fun! This year's focus is on "How to Scale a Baby Dragon". Gain good luck and protection against incineration by dragon fire. Suitable for all ages of people, but only immature dragons.
- Stara Babas - You're just going to have to experience this one!
- Gloria's Stories - A Skald like no other. Gloria entertains with her wealth of legends and historical knowledge.
- Olrik Ironbrow - A Wandering Warrior
Frequently Asked Questions
Pets:
- 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 arrival.
- Owner assumes full responsibility for pet's actions.
- Please respect others by cleaning up after your pet.
Dog Registration Form - https://form.jotform.com/212165905583054
Parking:
- 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.
Accomodations:
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.
Photo/video waiver:
- 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.
Food and Alcohol policy:
- This is an alcohol free event, no alcohol will be sold onsite.
- Food, Water, and Non Alcoholic Beverages will be sold at the Festival.
- No carry-ins allowed.
Weapons policy:
- No firearms permitted.
- Other 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.
Costumes:
- Patrons are highly encouraged to wear costumes!
- The Festival has an emphasis on Olde Norse, but anything Medieval or Renaissance is appropriate.
Will there be any ATM machines?
- 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.