Viking Fest features fun, food and culture

Viking Fest, a yearly celebration of Scandinavian history and pride, returned to Owl’s Head Park May 11.

The 22nd annual event, hosted by the Scandinavian East Coast Museum, included food, reenactors, a scavenger hunt, a 50/50 raffle, and performances by Ellen Lindstrom and the Clann Eireann Pipers.

Visitors take a break. Eagle Urban Media/Photos by Arthur De Gaeta

The Noresemen Viking ship and crew also returned to the park. Reenactors included Medieval and Renaissance re-creation group SCA Ostgardr.

The Noresemen Viking ship.
Eagle Urban Media/Photos by Arthur De Gaeta
A reenactor poses with fans.
Eagle Urban Media/Photos by Arthur De Gaeta

Photos courtesy by Ellen Lindstrom

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