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The Great Northern Viking Festival, hosted by Northern Woman Productions, is a vibrant family friendly annual celebration that honors the rich Old Norse and Viking heritage within the heart of Minnesota, a land steeped with Scandinavian roots.
Immersive Viking Experience in Mankato, MN
Our mission is to transport attendees back in time, immersing them fully in the Viking era through an exhilarating festival experience. While honoring the ancient Norse Viking ways, we offer an exciting fusion of entertainment, education, and immersive experiences, bridging the gap between past and present.
June 13th & 14th, 2026 | Mankato, MN
General Festival (All Ages)
Saturday & Sunday | 10:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Enjoy Viking-themed demos, live entertainment, family fun, food, crafts, and more.
Sunday is Family Day!
Fire of Fellowship (Friday Night)
June 12th | Exclusive to Ultimate Viking Weekend Pass holders
Gather around the flames with fellow festival campers and special guests, for songs, stories, and a first taste of the magic to come.
A Night in Valhalla (21+ Only)
Saturday, June 13th | 8:00 PM – Midnight
An adults-only Viking night featuring bonfires, mead, contests, music, and mythic revelry under the stars.
📍 Location:
20002 Hawkeye Lane (T198), Mankato, MN 56001
Ticket Info
Early Raven Rates: February 27th–March 17th
Score the best deal before prices rise. Limited-time offer!
General Presale: March 18th – June 11th
Prices increase after Early Raven, buy early to save.
Gate Sales: June 13th & 14th
Available only for select tickets (if not sold out) and will be the highest price. Advance purchase is strongly recommended.
Save Your Silver – Buy Early!
Ticket prices rise the closer we sail to festival weekend. Early Raven Rates (Feb. 27th–March 17th) offer the best value and are only available for a short time.
Some passes are limited and will not be available at the gate.
Skip the lines. Get the perks. Buy now and join the Viking adventure.
🎟️ Ticket Options
🛡️ Ultimate Viking Weekend Pass – $135 Early Raven | $155 General Presale | No Gate Sales
Daytime festival admission (Sat & Sun) + A Night in Valhalla (21+)
Includes VIV (Very Important Viking) perks, camping (Fri & Sat), and access to the exclusive Fire of Fellowship gathering Friday night.
No gate sales. Limited quantity to preserve the immersive experience. The best deal! The full experience. The only way to truly step into the Viking world for the whole weekend.
🍷 Valhalla VIV Night Pass – $65 Early Raven | $80 General Presale | No Gate Sales
VIV (Very Important Viking) entry to A Night in Valhalla (21+).
Includes Mead Hall access (music, seating, all mead flavors), access to seating in the reserved front viewing area for entertainment,
professional photo and exclusive VIV souvenir keepsake.
No Camping. No Fire of Fellowship.
Does not include festival day access.
🌙 Valhalla Night Pass – $45 Early Raven | $55 General Presale | $70 Gate (if available)
General admission to A Night in Valhalla (21+).
Includes entry to the evening’s entertainment and vendors.
No VIV perks & limited drink selection. No camping, No Fire of Fellowship. No daytime access.
🧭 Festival Day Pass –All Ages
$15 Adult / $8 Youth (ages 8–17) Early Raven
$20 Adult / $10 Youth General Presale
$25 Adult / $12 Youth Gate (if available)
One-day admission (Saturday or Sunday) to the daytime Great Northern Viking Festival.
Kids 7 & under are free. Sunday is Family Day!
⚔️ Going to A Night in Valhalla? Upgrade to the Ultimate or VIV Pass.
Want more than just a taste of the Viking world? Step into the full saga with our premium passes.
Both the Ultimate Viking Weekend Pass and the Valhalla VIV Night Pass unlock Very Important Viking (VIV) status — including:
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📸 Professional photo opportunity to capture your Viking experience
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🍷 Mead Hall access: all mead flavors available for purchase and more perks.
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🛡️ A cozy Viking hall atmosphere
🪙 Exclusive VIV souvenir keepsake
🔥Access to seating in the reserved front viewing area during entertainment
General Valhalla Night Pass holders do not have access to the Mead Hall and are limited to:
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🍺 Purchasing only 2 mead flavors or 1 beer from outdoor drink stations
Upgrade for the full Viking experience.
Only with the Ultimate Viking Weekend Pass, you also receive:
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🏕️ Tent Camping on both Friday and Saturday nights
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🔥 Entry to the Fire of Fellowship — an intimate Friday night gathering with Viking experts and special guests
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🧭 Full access to the daytime festival (Saturday & Sunday) and A Night in Valhalla (Saturday night)
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🎤 Deeper connection with renowned Viking historians, artisans, and performers
These passes are limited to keep the experience immersive, authentic, and unforgettable.
Don’t just attend — belong.
Live the legend. Become an Ultimate or VIV (Very Important Viking)
Details can be found on the Great Northern Viking Festival website: GreatNorthernVikingFestival.com
All sales are final, no refunds. Event is held rain or shine. No hate, no politics event, liability waiver is included when you buy tickets. Must be 21+ to buy A Night in Valhalla or Ultimate Viking Weekend Pass.