Vista, California
"Join us for two GREAT DAYS of Viking Revelry"
Norwegian Fish Club Odin and Sons of Norway Lodge No. 60 are proud to announce Viking
Festival 2009. On September 26th, from 11am to 8pm and on September 27th, from 11am to
4pm, members and friends unite to see, share, and sample all things Viking and Norwegian at
Norway Hall, which was built in the 50s.
While Viking activities abound, a variety of many other Scandinavian goods are also featured.
ENTERTAINERS: Live music sweetens the atmosphere. The well-known Highland Way, an
upbeat Celtic band, are performing Scottish and Irish music on both days. Also featured are
Kjell Holmes, accordionist, Hardanger Fiddlers, and some blue grass by Needle in a Haystack.
VIKING ACTIVITIES: Do you have the strength? All gather around the always-popular
Viking Log Toss. Each year men, women, and children sign up to demonstrate their Viking
prowess at the Viking Log Toss Competition. For those brave enough, one can try their hand at
axe throwing, the Viking way. Back by popular demand are—the Fiske Fling and the Battle Cry
Competition.
VIKING VILLAGE: Scheduled Viking Battles and an authentic reproduction of an early Viking
encampment are featured. Performance guilds from Drafn and Raiders from the North will
exhibit life and times from the Viking period. A working forge and operating bread oven will
lend to the authenticity of the day.
ARTS, CRAFTS, & VENDORS: Beautiful Nordic arts and crafts both hand made and imported
are featured. Also available are horns, swords, cloths, linens, and clothes, jewelry, clogs, and
books for cooking, history, language, and much more.
SMØRGÅSBORD OF FOODS: There is FOOD GALORE. Many types and styles - with an
EMPHASIS on FLAVORS! YES—we will have homemade Lefse! Menu items include Swedish
Meatballs (a real crowd pleaser!), Pølse, Fish Cakes, Norwegian Cookies, Scandinavian Baked
Goods and so much more! The beer garden will feature local microbrews and Viking mead.
HOW TO GET TO NORWAY HALL: From the 78 freeway, exit Escondido Ave. Go North to
East Vista Way and take a right. After about 3 miles, look for the Norway Hall and Viking
Festival signs on your left. Norway Hall is located at 2006 East Vista Way across the street
from Elks Lodge and behind D’Elegantes Restaurant. There is additional parking a block north
of the festival.
ADMISSION: $7 ● 12 and under Free ● 2-day pass $11
For more information, contact Robert Undheim, General Chair
info@vikingfestivalvista.com or 760-724-6592
www.VikingFestivalVista.com
"Join us for two GREAT DAYS of Viking Revelry"
Norwegian Fish Club Odin and Sons of Norway Lodge No. 60 are proud to announce Viking
Festival 2009. On September 26th, from 11am to 8pm and on September 27th, from 11am to
4pm, members and friends unite to see, share, and sample all things Viking and Norwegian at
Norway Hall, which was built in the 50s.
While Viking activities abound, a variety of many other Scandinavian goods are also featured.
ENTERTAINERS: Live music sweetens the atmosphere. The well-known Highland Way, an
upbeat Celtic band, are performing Scottish and Irish music on both days. Also featured are
Kjell Holmes, accordionist, Hardanger Fiddlers, and some blue grass by Needle in a Haystack.
VIKING ACTIVITIES: Do you have the strength? All gather around the always-popular
Viking Log Toss. Each year men, women, and children sign up to demonstrate their Viking
prowess at the Viking Log Toss Competition. For those brave enough, one can try their hand at
axe throwing, the Viking way. Back by popular demand are—the Fiske Fling and the Battle Cry
Competition.
VIKING VILLAGE: Scheduled Viking Battles and an authentic reproduction of an early Viking
encampment are featured. Performance guilds from Drafn and Raiders from the North will
exhibit life and times from the Viking period. A working forge and operating bread oven will
lend to the authenticity of the day.
ARTS, CRAFTS, & VENDORS: Beautiful Nordic arts and crafts both hand made and imported
are featured. Also available are horns, swords, cloths, linens, and clothes, jewelry, clogs, and
books for cooking, history, language, and much more.
SMØRGÅSBORD OF FOODS: There is FOOD GALORE. Many types and styles - with an
EMPHASIS on FLAVORS! YES—we will have homemade Lefse! Menu items include Swedish
Meatballs (a real crowd pleaser!), Pølse, Fish Cakes, Norwegian Cookies, Scandinavian Baked
Goods and so much more! The beer garden will feature local microbrews and Viking mead.
HOW TO GET TO NORWAY HALL: From the 78 freeway, exit Escondido Ave. Go North to
East Vista Way and take a right. After about 3 miles, look for the Norway Hall and Viking
Festival signs on your left. Norway Hall is located at 2006 East Vista Way across the street
from Elks Lodge and behind D’Elegantes Restaurant. There is additional parking a block north
of the festival.
ADMISSION: $7 ● 12 and under Free ● 2-day pass $11
For more information, contact Robert Undheim, General Chair
info@vikingfestivalvista.com or 760-724-6592
www.VikingFestivalVista.com
Vista Viking Festival
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