• Featured Next Event

Nov 6

2026 • 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Free

Admission • Booze Brothers Vista

Join us Friday, November 6, 2026, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Booze Brothers Vista. Celebrate another unforgettable festival season with fellow volunteers, guild members, and friends over fine craft ales.

2 Bands

Rock of Ages, Occupier w/ Beautiful Reasons Special Set

Enjoy live musical performances by Rock of Ages San Diego and Occupier, featuring a special featured set from Beautiful Reasons. Hosted directly by Vista Viking Festival; admission is completely free for all.

Upcoming Appearances

Join us in the community at Concerts & Socials, Parades, Community & Fundraising. Check back often for confirmations and logistical details as we update them.

68th Vista Christmas Parade

VVF Kickoff Raid

SD St. Patrick's Day Parade

December 5, 2026, at 1:00 PM in Downtown Vista from Main Street to Pala Vista Drive. Theme: Candyland Dreams / Candyland Adventures. Free to view; march along with Sleipner.

February 2027. Details coming soon. Location, time, clan activities, and admission cost will be announced as soon as winter raid plans are finalized by festival leadership.

March 13, 2027 at Balboa Park. Festival 9 AM–6 PM, step-off 10:30 AM. Theme: “Sail the Green Wave.” Free parade viewing and procession walk with Sleipner; festival admission details to be confirmed.

Walk MS Carlsbad

Scottish Fest Costa Mesa

Vista Strawberry Festival

Spring 2027 date and location to be confirmed (Carlsbad). Accessible 1-mile and 3-mile routes. Our team walks in Viking garb with Sleipner on static display. Free participation; fundraising encouraged.

May 2027 in Costa Mesa. Visit the Vista Viking Festival vendor booth for merchandise, handcrafted goods, and festival ticket announcements. Exact dates, hours, and admission details coming soon.

May 2027 in Historic Downtown Vista. Stop by our community vendor booth during this festive street fair. Meet the crew and discover upcoming 2027 festival news. Details coming soon.

SD Highland Games

Oceanside Parade

Loki Sessions Beer Release

June 2027 in Vista, California. Visit our clan tent and vendor booth to celebrate Celtic and Norse connections. Exact festival dates, schedule, and venue admission details coming soon.

July 2027 (typically Saturday before Independence Day), 10:00 AM to noon along Coast Highway. Join our Sleipner procession in full Viking garb. Route confirmation and schedule details pending. Free.

August 2027 at Booze Brothers Vista. The annual official pre-festival craft beer collaboration release, live Nordic music, and ticket giveaways. Specific date, schedule, entertainment, and cost coming soon.

March With the Sleipner Crew

Wear your authentic Viking garb—tunics, wool cloaks, aprondresses, and leather boots—and join our procession behind our 40-foot longship Sleipner at civic parades across San Diego County.

Riding space atop the ship deck is strictly limited, with priority reserved for community members who have difficulty walking and active members of Sons of Norway and Norwegian Fish Club Odin. All are welcome to walk the route alongside us.