August 29th & 30th, 2020
All vikings are invited to participate in pillaging the village. This will be a weekend filled with competitive spirit and new experiences. Do you have a awesome tattoo to showcase, well enter into our contest to win some great prizes!
2020 Updates Coming Soon!
Events: August 29 & 30 – Bold North Vikings Invasion
Longbow Competition
Registration at 12:15pm. Start time is at 1:00pm.
Divisions:
- Child (Age 12-17)
- Adult (Age 18+)
- Female (Age 18+)
- Longbow
2019 Longbow Competition Registration Form
Archery Tournament Rules:
- A separate tournament will run for archers strictly using a traditional longbow, other divisions can follow the equipment requirements listed above on the Registration form.
- Complimentary tickets will be given to you on the day you are competing.
- You must have some experience in this sport to be accepted in the competition.
- Tournament is of retreating distance style starting between five and fifteen yards and retreating in five yard increments to a maximum of 100 yards.
- Each archer is allowed three shots from each distance until disqualified.
- Awards will be given out to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place
- Disqualification happens when archer fails to hit the target area with one of their three shots.
- Tie-Breakers: In case of a tie, farthest distance will be selected on course with all of the remaining Each archer will be allowed one shot at this distance. Closest to the bulls eye will win the contested position. The next closest competitor will place in the next lower position.
Bocce Ball Tournament
Registration at 11:00am. Start time is at 11:30am.
2019 Bocce Ball Tournament Registration Form
Bocce Ball Tournament Rules:
- Prizes will be awarded to the 1st & 2nd place teams.
- Teams can sign-up the day of the tournament but are encouraged to send in the application in advance.
- You may sign-up as an individual, or as a team (teams are encouraged).
- Equipment is provided by MN Renaissance Festival.
Tattoo Competition
Let’s find out who’s the BOLDEST in the NORTH! Come show off your ink at the classic Tattoo Competition.
Location: On the Special Events stage
No registration needed
Contest starts at 3:30pm
Prizes awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners
Uff Da Hot Dish Eating Contest
What is casserole anyway? Come fill your bellies and celebrate a classic Minnesotan dish at the second annual Uff Da Hotdish Eating Contest! Sponsored by: O’Brien’s Public House!
Location: On the Special Events stage
No registration needed
Contest starts at 1:30pm
Prizes awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners
NEW – Tug a War Competition
Work together or face your friends head-on at the brand NEW Tug-a-War Competition
Location: On Special Events field
No registration needed
Contest starts at 2:30pm
Prizes awarded to 1st and 2nd place winners
Turkey Leg Trot – 5K (Sunday)
Sunday, August 18th, 2019
Race is on Sunday, August 18th, 2019 and will begin at the Front Gate Entrance of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival at the sound of the cannon! Racers will make their way on the trail around the Renaissance Festival! Making their way through twists and turns to get to the finish line!
