The Scandinavian East Coast Museum invites all to Viking Fest 2013 at Bliss/Owl’s Head Park, on Saturday, May 18th from noon to 5:00.
Featuring Re-enactment Groups: The Norseman, a half-size replica Viking ship and its crew, Historic Arms and the Society for Creative Anachronism Presenting combat demos, educational displays and hands-on activities. Have your runes read, Viking Food and Handiwork Demos.
Featuring ethnic dance and musical performances from countries that have a connection to the Vikings, including two guest groups from Norway. Lista Trekkspillklubb - Accordion Band and Hellevik Mannskor - Men’s Choir. (see schedule below). We thank the 17th of May Committee for sponsoring the Norwegian musical groups at our event.
Special guest Miss Lister traveling from Norway. Readings from our two essay contest winners. Norwegian of the year to be announced.
Games, rides, Scandinavian food and Scandinavian crafts. This event is free and is sponsored by Councilman Gentile. The Norwegian Consulate in New York, The Brooklyn Arts Council, the 17th of May Committee and The Bay Ridge Baptist Church. Call 718-748-5950 for further info. www.scandinavian-museum.org
Viking Fest 2013
Performance Schedule
12:00 - 12:45 - Lista Trekkspillklubb - Accordion Band from Norway
12:45 - 1:00 - Pas D’Armes - Entrance of the Re-Enactors - Norseman Crew,
Historic Arms & The Society for Creative Anachronism
1:00 - 1:15 - Scandinavian of the Year Announced
1:15 - 2:15 - * Harborlore Brooklyn Arts Council
2:15 - 2:30 - Game - Race of the Viking gods
2:30 - 2:45 - Clann Eirann Pipers
2:45 - 3:15 - The Donny Golden Irish Step Dance
3:15 - 3:30 - Game - The Vikings Drop In
3:30 - 4:15 - Hellevik Mannskor - Men’s Choir from Norway
4:15 - 4:30 - Game - The Viking Roll Call
4:30 - 5:00 - Young Dancers In Repertory - ethnic dances ending with the
Traditional Maypole Dance choreographed for this event