
Matthew park has been turned into an authentic Viking town.. again! The 2020 festival was a great success and 2021 is just around the corner and will be better than ever with even more Vikings. Their rivals, the knights have decided to join them this year for a battle to the finish to celebrate all of the honorable warriors and knights of the Viking era!
You can try your hand at archery or axe throwing. There will also be spinning and weaving to watch, traditional items made from wool and leather. Viking food to try. A skilled blacksmith will be forging traditional Viking items. The original Viking fjord horses will also be there. Tell all your friends and come to Norsewood for a great time!
Schedule below
Norsewood Viking Festival 2021
Mathew’s Park, 28 Ngamoko Rd, Norsewood, NZ
Entry $5, Kids under the sword height FREE
Saturday – 6 February 2021
10:00 - Open to public, Viking parade around the park
10:15 - Morris Dancing Group doing their show where the maypole is situated
11:00 - In the hall you will be able to watch a movie about the real Viking lifestyle and true story of Ragnar Lothbrock
- Denyse and her warrior’s will be doing the horse show
11:30 - A battle will take place between the Medieval and Viking groups
12:00 - The Pixie Chicks performing live
- A professional telling and showing of how to use Axes, Crossbow, Spear, and Archery
13:00 - Shea, a blacksmith from Stackhouse Knives will be talking about blacksmithing in the Viking age
13:30 - The Morris Dancing Group will be doing their show where the maypole is situated
14:00 - Denyse and her warrior’s will be doing the horse show
14:00 - The Ceoul Manawatu performing live
16:00 - The festival is closed to the public
18:00 - The Viking and Medieval groups social event, the Pixie Chicks will perform live for the evening
Sunday – 7 February 2021
10:00 - Open to public, Viking parade around the park
10:30 - Denyse and her warriors will be doing the horse show
11:00 - Archery competition for 1 hour
- In the hall you will be able to watch a movie about the real Viking lifestyle and the true story of Ragnar Lothbrock
11:30: - Shea, a blacksmith from Stackhouse Knives will be talking about blacksmithing in the Viking age
12:00 - The pixie chicks performing live
13:00 - A professional telling and showing of how to use Axes, Crossbow, Spear, and Archery
14:00 - Denyse and her warriors will be doing the horse show
15:00 - The festival closes to the public
17:00 - Social meeting for the Vikings and Medieval groups