As followers of the Norse faith, it can be incredibly meaningful to celebrate and participate in events that honor your ancestors and your beliefs. Norse Pride events are a great way to connect with others who share our faith, as well as to learn more about Norse culture, history, and traditions. From Viking festivals and medieval fairs to battle re-enactments and Nordic marketplaces, there are many events throughout the year that cater to our interests as practitioners of the Norse faith. In this list, we've compiled a variety of Norse Pride events happening across the United States in 2023, so you can start planning your attendance and join in the celebration of our shared heritage.
California:
Vista Viking Festival-Vista, California-Sept 16th-17th
Colorado:
Longs Peak Scottish Irish Fest- Estes Park, CO- Sept 8th-10th
Breckenridge ULLR Fest- Breckenridge, CO- December-TBD
Iowa:
Iowa Irish Fest- Downtown Waterloo, IA-Aug 4th-6th
Maryland:
The Viking Experience- Crownsville, MD-May 22nd
Vikingscon- La Plata, Maryland-Nov 4th-5th
Maryland Irish Festival- Timonium, MD- Nov 10th-12th
Michigan:
Michigan Nordic Fire Festival- Charlotte, MI-Feb-2024
Minnesota:
Irish Fair of Minnesota- St. Paul, MN- Aug 11th-13th
Crow Wing Viking Festival- Brainerd, Minnesota-Aug 12th
Midwest Viking Festival and Scandinavian Hjemkomst, Minnesota – June
Radford Highlanders Festival- Radford, VA- Oct 14th
North Carolina:
Greybeards Viking Experience- Warrenton, North Carolina-July 8th-9th
The Viking Experience- Stern, NC-March
North Dakota:
The Deuce Icelandic Heritage Celebration, North Dakota – August
Norsk Hostflest, Minot, North Dakota – September
Ohio:
Ohio Scottish Games- Berea, Ohio-June 9th-11th
May 2023 – Ohio Viking Festival, Cortland, Ohio
Pennsylvania:
Ballyshaners Celtic Festival- Bethlehem, PA-TBD
Texas:
Texas Viking Festival-Page, TX-December
Virginia:
Manassas Viking Festival- Manassas, Virginia-May 13th
Yule Festival- Yorktown, VA- December-TBD
