Midwest Viking-era Festival 2026

09/29/2026

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09/25/2026

Here is a site map of the festival Oct. 2 and 3. This year we will be offering a touch tour for people with disabilities (of all ages). The touch stations are marked with an *. We will also offer a sensory tent for folks who would like to decompress from the hubbub of the festival. Please contact the festival coordinator Heidi Sherman with questions: [email protected]

09/22/2026

Happening soon!

History comes to life at UW-Green Bay as the fifth annual Midwest Viking Festival returns Oct. 2 and 3. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, visitors can explore the Viking House grounds and Wood Hall parking lot through immersive demonstrations, hands-on activities and educational experiences that show...

09/19/2025

Almost ready for the big day tomorrow!

09/01/2025

This year we will have presentations from Sámi culture bearer Tanley Lego, will tell us about the importance of skiing to the indigenous people of Northern Europe and other ancient Indigenous skills and arts the Sámi taught Scandinavians.

08/30/2025

Check out our updated schedule of performances (Sep. 19 and 20). As in previous years, the festival will be free and open to all!

UW-Green Bay is the proud host of the annual Midwest Viking Festival which explores Scandinavian history and the daily life of the region from a thousand years ago. Located at the Viking House grounds north of the Wood Hall lot, the festival celebrates the craft traditions, food, stories and many ot...

09/30/2024

Glorious forecast for this weekend’s festival!