Seeking Vendors: Great Northern Viking Festival

2026 Great Northern Viking Festival Vendor Pricing & Perks

📅 Festival Dates: June 13th-14th, 2026
📍 Location: Mankato, MN
Bonus Event: A Night in Valhalla – June 13th, 2026 (21+ Exclusive Event)

🐦 Early Raven Rate: Until January 31st, 2026

• $150 (10x10) / $175 (10x20)
• 🎟️ FREE vending opportunity at A Night in Valhalla (8:00-9:30 PM)
• 🌟 Priority Vendor Placement at both events
• 🎟️ FREE general admission entry for up to 2 registered booth staff 

to A Night in Valhalla after closing up shop.  

➕ Additional GA vendor tickets available at a discounted rate

Note: Vendor access includes General Admission only.
VIV/VIP perks are exclusive to VIV ticket holders and sponsors.
Vendors wishing to enjoy VIV/VIP experiences may purchase a VIP ticket as a patron
—or— join us as a sponsor to receive VIV perks plus complimentary booth space.

We want to honor those who built this with us —
returning vendors get a $25 loyalty discount during Early Raven Registration Only.
 

⚔️ Regular Rate: February 1st – April 30th, 2026

• $200 (10x10) / $225 (10x20) 
• Standard placement at the daytime festival
• Eligible for Valhalla vending add-on (limited availability) – $50
  🎟️ Includes 1 GA Valhalla entry wristband (after vending)
  ➕ Additional GA Valhalla vendor tickets available at a discounted rate 

⚠️ Late Registration: May 1st – June 6th, 2026

• $225 (10x10) / $250 (10x20)
•  Standard placement — based on remaining space
  🛍️ Eligible for Valhalla vending add-on (if space remains) – $75
  🎟️ Includes 1 GA Valhalla entry wristband (after vending)
  ➕ Additional GA Valhalla vendor tickets available at full price 

•  Important: Late Registration is subject to availability and market balance.
  If your product category is already well-represented, your application may not be accepted. 

🚨 Final Cutoff: June 6th, 2026: No applications accepted after this date

Additional Vendor Information

🛖 Non-Profit Organizations – Contact us for FREE vendor space!
🍗 Food Vendors – Please email us for details on requirements, pricing and availability.

Primitive Tent Camping — $25 for the full weekend
RV Camping (no hookups) — $35 for the full weekend
Extremely limited — available by approval only

Choose your preferred atmosphere:

🌅 Morning Dove Camp
For those who prefer turning in early and waking with the sun.
Quiet hours encouraged and respected.

🌙 Night Owl Camp
For vendors who enjoy later nights, fire-side socializing, and laughter after hours.

We want everyone to have a great experience — you’ll be able to select your preferred camping area during registration.

Want to go beyond vending and become part of the story?

Sponsors of the Great Northern Viking Festival receive:

✨ Complimentary booth space
✨ Complimentary vendor camping
✨ Marketing promotion before & during the event
✨ VIV (Very Important Viking) status at A Night in Valhalla — VIP perks included
✨ Preferred placement throughout the weekend
✨ Recognition as a festival partner

We offer monetary and product/service-based sponsorship packages.
👉 Learn more on our Sponsor Page 

Early Raven Vendors receive the best perks:

🐦 FREE Valhalla vending at our exclusive 21+ after-dark event
🎟️ FREE GA Valhalla entry for up to 2 booth staff
🌟 Priority booth placement at both events
💰 Best pricing of the season — Early Raven ends January 31st

Join us for the 2026 Great Northern Viking Festival — an interactive Viking-themed marketplace,
complete with live demonstrations, performers, music, food, and immersive experiences.

📍 Beautiful wooded location where the rivers meet — Mankato, MN
🚗 Just over an hour and a half south of the Twin Cities
🔥 Highly engaged audience that values handcrafted, quality, Viking-inspired goods
⚔️ Strong vendor sales — shoppers come ready to build their Viking hoard

We are actively seeking vendors that fit our All Things Viking theme, including:
artisan crafts, blades & shields, Viking clothing/garb, jewelry, woodwork, fiber arts,
books & lore, leatherwork, and unique Viking fantasy-inspired pieces.

Our guests arrive expecting to step into a Viking world — and you are part of that magic!
To keep the experience immersive and cohesive across the festival:

• Booths must visually reflect Viking or Norse-inspired style
• Modern pop-up tents must be neutral colored or be fully covered in neutral fabrics (brown, tan, natural, canvas look)
• No neon colors, bright branded banners, or plastic-looking displays
• Keep booths tidy and themed to match the atmosphere
• Only items approved in your application may be sold

Need help? We offer simple, affordable suggestions for theming your space!

Booth staff must wear Viking-appropriate clothing during festival hours.

We welcome:
✔ Historical Viking garb
✔ Viking-fantasy inspired outfits

If you do not have Viking garb yet:
→ All-black or all-brown clothing with minimal visible modern logos is acceptable.

Not permitted:
✘ Renaissance/medieval/pirate/sci-fi/non-Viking cosplay/steampunk styles
✘ Bright modern colors and graphics

Our patrons come ready to build their Viking look and lifestyle 

— and they value quality, unique craftsmanship they can’t buy anywhere else.

We proudly feature:
✔ Handcrafted or artist-designed goods
✔ Unique accessories that complement Viking  garb
✔ Artisan products that enhance the immersive experience
✔ Items named, displayed, or themed to fit Viking-fantasy culture

Your items do not need to be strictly “historically Viking” —
as long as your presentation fits the world and tells a story.

🚫 We are not able to accept:
✘ Mass-produced resale merchandise
✘ Drop-shipped products or imported novelties
✘ Modern, unrelated pop-culture products
✘ Booths lacking Viking-themed display or effort

The more your brand leans into the Viking theme visually
the more excited buyers become — and the more they spend.
 

👑 Our shoppers:
• Often attend in costume
• Are passionate about artisan goods
• Prefer quality over cheap souvenirs
• Love items that enhance their Viking persona
• Happily support small business makers

If you have something unique, creative, and well-crafted —
you will fit right in with our Viking marketplace!

Approval is based on theme fit, quality, and category balance — applying does not guarantee acceptance.

We want every vendor to succeed — engaging booths always gain more attention, more photos, and more sales.

🛡️ Full rules and regulations are included in the vendor application and must be agreed to upon acceptance.

📝 APPLY HERE ➝ Coming Soon
💳 Once approved — SUBMIT PAYMENT HERE ➝ at the bottom of this page

Please do not send payment until your application has been reviewed and approved.

 Refund Policy: Vendor payments are non-refundable once accepted into the festival.
This ensures fair planning and support for our small business vendors. 

📨 Vendor Questions? Email us at: GNVFVendor@gmail.com