Seeking Sponsors for the Great Northern Viking Festival 2026

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• Two Ultimate Viking Weekend Passes (Very Important Viking), includes general festival access on Saturday and Sunday, A Night in Valhalla, Very Important Viking perks, camping on both Friday and Saturday nights, and Fellowship by the Fire on Friday night (Pass value: ~$200)
   
• Permission to vend during A Night in Valhalla (21+) — exclusive evening vending opportunity
   
• Prime vendor booth during the daytime festival in the main marketplace for maximum foot traffic
   
• Logo on event signage, digital assets, and the festival website sponsor page
   
• Mention in press outreach and premium social media shout-outs before, during, and after the event
   
• Live demo space on-site if desired for product displays, demonstrations, or audience engagement
   
• Business name painted on a Viking shield displayed on the Shield Wall at the festival entrance, visible to every guest
   
• Optional: Host your own named festival contest  choose the game (axe throwing, tug of war, or another Viking challenge) and have representatives compete on your behalf
   
• Sponsorship Appreciation Ceremony recognition and a unique Odin’s Elite sponsor gift

• Two Valhalla Very Important Viking Night Passes, includes A Night in Valhalla admission, Saturday night camping, and access to the general festival on Saturday
   
• Vendor booth during the daytime festival for direct sales and customer engagement
   
• Name on printed materials and the festival website sponsor listing
   
• Social media acknowledgments before and during the festival weekend
   
• Naming rights for the public axe throwing contest  promoted as “Axe Throwing Contest sponsored by [Business Name]” in schedules and announcements to attendees
   
• Sponsorship Appreciation Ceremony recognition and a unique Valkyrie’s Valor sponsor gift

• Four Festival Day Passes, admission for any combination of days (Saturday and/or Sunday), no camping included.
   
• One social media shout-out on the festival’s official page before or during the event
   
• $50 discount on a standard daytime vendor booth during the festival, applied to the current vendor rate
   
• Name on the festival website sponsor listing and select printed materials
   
• Sponsorship Appreciation Ceremony recognition and a unique Viking Voyager sponsor gift

⚔️ In Partnership with Homestead Camp (Missouri)  ⚔️ 

Bring Iceland to Minnesota and connect your brand to one of the most unforgettable elements of the festival. This sponsorship directly supports the travel of authentic Viking martial arts expert and cultural historian from Iceland, offering demonstrations and insights found nowhere else in Minnesota.

Why It’s a Standout:

• Exclusive: No other festival in Minnesota in 2026 will feature this exact guest experience.
   
• High visibility: Draws hundreds per session, with extensive online and media reach.
   
• Prestige: Your name becomes part of a rare international cultural exchange.
   

Sponsor Benefits:

• Official recognition as the Icelandic guest sponsor in all festival marketing
   
• Logo and name on signage at Icelandic demo locations and guest bio pages on our website
   
• Verbal thank-you before each Icelandic guest demonstration
   
• Recognition in press releases and featured social media posts
   
• Photo opportunity with Icelandic guests (for your own marketing use)
   
• Optional sponsor booth space during the festival to connect directly with attendees (placement subject to approval)
   
• Estimated Reach: Hundreds per session, with thousands more reached online through press, shares, and festival promotions.

 🍺 Official Festival Beer Provided by Paddlefish Brewing  (St. Peter, MN)  🍺

Own the most social and photographed location of A Night in Valhalla. The Mead Hall is where horns are raised, laughter fills the air, and memories are made. As the Mead-Giver Sponsor, your brand becomes the name behind the heartbeat of the evening.

Why It’s Special:

• Cultural center: The Mead Hall is woven into Viking history and our modern celebration.
   
• Photo magnet: Attendees share countless images from this space, all with your branding in the frame.
   
• Direct connection: Guests will associate your name with hospitality, celebration, and community.
   

Sponsor Benefits:

• Naming rights for the Mead Hall (“The Mead Hall — Sponsored by [Your Name]”)
   
• Naming of one signature mead blend for the evening (subject to Festival Manager approval)
   
• Two VIV Passes to A Night in Valhalla (with all VIV perks)
   
• Reserved sponsor table in the VIV section of the Mead Hall
   
• Two complimentary flights of mead
   
• Logo and name on Mead Hall signage and menus
   
• Recognition on the festival website, multiple social media spotlight posts, and event program
   
• On-stage thank-you during the evening
   
• Estimated Reach: Over 1,200 guests expected to visit the Mead Hall in 2026, generating hundreds of photos and videos posted online.
   

 ⭐ Little Vikings’ Landing is Proudly Sponsored by WOW! Zone (Mankato, MN) ⭐ 

Be the champion of our youngest festival-goers by sponsoring Little Vikings’ Landing — a vibrant, interactive children’s area full of hands-on activities, games, and crafts. This space is a core feature of Family Day on Sunday and a highlight for parents and kids alike.

Why It’s Special:

• Family goodwill: Sponsors gain positive association with safe, joyful experiences for children.
   
• High engagement: Families linger here, giving your brand repeated exposure.
   
• Local connection: Perfect for businesses focused on family services, education, health, or community.
   

Sponsor Benefits:

• Naming rights for the children’s area (“Little Vikings’ Landing — Sponsored by [Your Name]”)
   
• Logo and name displayed at the entrance to Little Vikings’ Landing
   
• Sponsor table/booth space within or directly adjacent to the children’s area for direct interaction
   
• Four General Festival Tickets for Saturday or Sunday
   
• Recognition on the festival website, social media, and event program
   
• On-stage thank-you during the weekend’s festivities
   
• Opportunity to provide small branded giveaways for the children’s area (subject to approval)
   
• Inclusion in Family Day promotions (logo and name in marketing and social media posts)
   
• Estimated Reach: 600+ family members expected in 2026, based on first-year attendance growth projections.

The Thingstead is the beating heart of the festival’s daytime programming — a constant stage for combat, crafts, storytelling, and cultural demonstrations. Attendees return here again and again, ensuring repeated visibility for your brand throughout the weekend.

Why It’s Special:

• Central gathering point: Every guest spends time here during the festival.
   
• Diverse audience: Appeals to families, history buffs, and action-seekers alike.
   
• Ongoing impressions: Your brand is present in the background of countless festival memories.
   

Sponsor Benefits:

• Naming rights for the Thingstead (“Thingstead — Sponsored by [Your Name]”)
   
• Banner/signage displayed at the Thingstead
   
• Four General Festival Tickets for Saturday or Sunday
   
• Logo and name featured on the festival website, event program, and daily social media schedule posts
   
• On-stage thank-you during combat, demo, and presentation announcements
   
• Estimated Reach: Over 1,200 attendees expected to visit this space in 2026, based on first-year data and projected growth.

Step into the raw strength of the Viking Age.
This high-energy area features live strongman performances, interactive challenges, and crowd-driven contests throughout the day.

As the sponsor, your brand will be front and center in one of the most engaging and interactive experiences at the festival.  Includes on-site recognition during strongman events.     

Sponsor Benefits: 

Naming rights for the Demo Area
(“Demo Area — Sponsored by [Your Name]”)

Banner/signage displayed in the Demo Area

Two Ultimate Viking Weekend Passes
(includes camping, festival access, and Valhalla)

Logo and name featured on the festival website, event program, and social media schedule posts

Featured in the official Festival App

On-stage recognition during demos, combat, and scheduled presentations