The Viking Festival 2005 in Vista, California, includes a Viking Village with scheduled Viking battles and an authentic reproduction of an early Viking encampment, Viking log toss, Norwegian cookies and baked goods.
Norway Hall Foundation, Norwegian Fish Club Odin, and Sons of Norway Lodge No. 60 are proud to announce Viking Festival 2005. On October 1, from noon to 9pm, members and friends unite to see, share, and sample all things Viking and Norwegian at Norway Hall, which was built in the 50s.
While Viking activities abound, a variety of many other Scandinavian goods are also featured.
ENTERTAINERS: Live music sweetens the atmosphere. The international Clachan Boys, a Celtic duo, are performing Scottish and Irish music from 5 to 8pm. Also featuring Kjell Holmes, accordionist and the Blue Bayou, performing cowboy folk tunes throughout the day.
VIKING ACTIVITIES: Do you have the strength? All gather around the always-popular Viking Log Toss. Each year men, women, and children sign up to demonstrate their Viking prowess at the Viking Log Toss Competition. For those brave enough, one can try their hand at ax throwing, the Viking way.
VIKING VILLAGE: Scheduled Viking Battles and an authentic reproduction of an early Viking encampment is featured. Performance guilds from the Adrian Empire, Drafn and Raiders from the North, will exhibit life and times from the Viking period.
ARTS, CRAFTS, & VENDORS: Beautiful Nordic arts and crafts both hand made and imported are featured. Also available are cloths, linens, and clothes, jewelry, clogs, and books for cooking, history, language, and much more.
SMØRGÅSBORD OF FOODS: There is FOOD GALORE. Many types and styles - with an EMPHASIS on the International FLAVORS! YES - We will have LEFSE, Swedish Meatballs, Serbian Čevaps-meat rolls (a real crowd pleaser!), Polish Sticks, Soup, Norwegian Cookies, Scandinavian Baked Goods and so much more! The beer garden will feature local brew from Green Flash Brewery and imported Norwegian Hansa beer.
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING: Portable DVD player and Color TV! Tickets are $1 each with drawings held at 3:00pm and 6:00pm. Need not be present to win. 3:00pm prize – portable DVD player. 6:00pm prize – Color TV.
HOW TO GET TO NORWAY HALL: From the 78 freeway, exit Escondido Ave. Go North to East Vista Way and take a right. After about 3 miles, look for the Norway Hall and Viking Festival sign on your left. Norway Hall is located at 2006 East Vista Way across the street from Elks Lodge and behind D’Elegantes Restaurant. There is additional parking a block before you get to the festival.
For more information, contact Robert Undheim, General Chair robertundheim@cox.net or 760-630-4428.