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The life of a Viking

Submitted Photo The Viking Village offers food, entertainment and attractions at the Norsk Høstfest, including reenactments of battles, as seen in this photo.

The Norsk Høstfest starts in Minot in a few days and has a lot to offer with a variety of food options, many different entertainment acts and lots of different attractions.

The Viking Vilage is one attraction that is considered a great stop for anyone, being full of fun and education.

“The Viking Village is designed to be educational and entertaining from toddlers to seniors. There will be Viking toys available, but also room for serious, in-depth scholarly discussions,” said Tim Jorgensen, coordinator of the Viking Village.

The village focuses on representing what life was like in Viking Age Scandinavia and Northern Europe between 800-1050 AD. There are around 80 demonstrators, performers and merchants who are in the village and look forward to interacting with festivalgoers.

“We have a handful of Vikings from the Minot area as well as a group from Fargo-Moorehead called “River Ravens,” but largely our Viking Village is assembled from individuals and groups from around North America and Europe. This year, there will be 24 first-time Viking guests coming from all corners of the U.S. as well as Sweden and Ireland,” Jorgensen said.

Submitted Photos Guests will enjoy learning crafts and interacting with Vikings every day of the Norsk Høstfest.

The activities guests can enjoy include leatherwork, jewelry making, stone carving and turning, glass bead production, textile demonstrations, coin striking and plenty of merchants. On the Nordic Greens outside, there will be blacksmithing, archery, cooking demonstrations, battles and games from Telge Glima of Sweden.

The Viking Village also will offer battles for guests to watch. These are performed by professionals daily at 11:30 a.m., 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.

Norsk Høstfest runs from Sept. 27-30 at the State Fair Center on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds.

Submitted Photos Guests will enjoy learning crafts and interacting with Vikings every day of the Norsk Høstfest.

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