Castle Bridge · St. Joseph, Missouri
Enter Hedeby.
Choose your side.
Friday night and a full Saturday of mead, metal, melee, music, and mischief. In Hedeby, it’s 1017. Pick a clan and join the story.
Find your way around VikingFest.
Explore the grounds and Asgard indoor maps, choose your festival session, and find stage showtimes.
Explore the Map & Schedule →Loki’s Night
Adults-only music, a night market, and a little mayhem.
The Great Gathering
All ages by day, with fire and spectacle after sundown.
Join the story
Choose a clan, earn glory, and help shape the tale of Hedeby.
Welcome to Hedeby
There’s more going on
than the stage show.
VikingFest mixes history, music, games, food, and an ongoing clan story, all connected to the story of the Castle Bridge farm. Browse the artisan market, hear the war drums, test your strength, or cast glory for one of four rival clans.
Explore the festival →How much Viking history do you know?
Take Odin’s Trial. Twenty questions. Earn up to 30% off general admission.
Take the Viking history quizFour banners. One victorious clan.
Where does your loyalty lie?
Take the “What Clan Are You?” test
Thunder has a soundtrack.
WEDDINGS AT VIKINGFESTSwear your oath in Hedeby.
Backed by good folk
Friends of the gathering
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