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The Vikings are coming to Dickson this weekend…prepare for battle!

Aug 17, 2017 | 7:58 AM

DICKSON- Have you ever seen a Viking?

Step into the Saga and Viking Days at the Danish Canadian Museum on August 19 & 20 from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.

The event attracts up to a thousand visitors over two days who are interested in Viking lore.

Through the cooperation of Viking re-enactment group, Odin’s Ravens, visitors can tour the Viking encampment, showing living accommodations, cooking methods and crafts.

You will also see Viking warriors demonstrate the use of swords, shields, axes and archery.

Vendors set up tables around the 14-acre site and sell their crafts with a Scandinavian flavor.

You can also reserve a dinner seat at the special ‘Feast of the Vikings’ on Saturday evening from 5:30 to – 9:30 p.m.

Tour the Viking village, experience some Viking history, and see them demonstrate a battle re-enactment.

Admission fees are $10 Adult, $5 Child (3-12 years), Free (2 and under).