2024 Michigan Nordic Fire Festival in Charlotte MI - Schedule! Ship Burning, Ring of Steel Fire Performance, Feast, Viking Encampment, Concerts, Combat Shows, Axe Throwing
Article: 2024 Michigan Nordic Fire Festival in Charlotte MI - Schedule! Ship Burning, Ring of Steel Fire Performance, Feast, Viking Encampment, Concerts, Combat Shows, Axe Throwing
Let me just say, the Michigan Nordic Fire Festival is freakin' awesome!! Each day is packed with live entertainment and all things Viking! See the Ring of Steel fire performance, SHIP BURNING (Knörr Blόt), Mid-Winter Feast (Þorrablót), archery, combat shows, human dog sled races, spear throwing, tons of vendors and more! Fun for the entire family, held the last weekend in February.
- See Demonstrations - Cooking, Battles, Blacksmithing
- Reenactments throughout the weekend
- Visit the Viking Encampment to learn history of the Vikings and see how they lived
- Musical performances all three days
- See LARP Players
- Free competitions! How's your tug of war skills?
This is your chance to buy a handmade axe or incredible jewelry!
So, if you love all things Viking, this Michigan Winter Festival is for you!
When is the Michigan Nordic Fire Festival 2024?
FEBRUARY 23-25, 2024
2024 Festival Hours:
Friday 5pm-11pm
Saturday 10am -11pm
Sunday 11am- 4pm
Where is the Michigan Nordic Fire Festival?
Location: Eaton County Fairgrounds, 1025 Cochran Ave, Charlotte, MI
No on-site parking, see parking info below.
What to Wear to the Nordic Fire Festival
Dressing in badass Viking attire is encouraged! BUT dress warm as this event is outside. Lots of people wear furs draped around their necks, long coats, and boots.
- This OUTDOOR Viking fire festival can be muddy, wet or icy so be sure to wear boots and very warm clothes! It IS February...and in Michigan, after all!
My feet were cold after 2 hours so double up those socks and huddle around the numerous fires to stay warm.
MAP of Michigan Nordic Fire Festival + Where to Park
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Free Parking and Shuttle Service
FYI: There is currently no parking on site at the festival grounds. This includes handicap parking so you will need to park at the two locations listed below.
FREE Parking and Shuttle Service: For the free shuttle and free parking, park at:
- Parkview Elementary: 301 East Kalamo Hwy, Charlotte
- OR Downtown Charlotte at Beach Market: 200 West Lovett Street, Charlotte.
- Tips will be appreciated by the driver, so bring cash.
The free shuttle service begins 30 minutes before the festival opens and ends at festival closing times.
ALLOW PLENTY OF TIME: If you are planning to see an event at a specific time, be sure to arrive at the parking area at least an hour ahead of time to allow time for the shuttle to arrive (can be a 20 minute wait), transportation to the event, ticket lines, and walking.
You may not park on the side streets next to the fairgrounds but street parking west of Cochran Avenue or north of M50 is allowed.
- RV parking is available at the Charlotte Walmart. Please use the north end of the lot.
Try Your Hand at Axe Throwing at the Nordic Fire Festival in Charlotte, MI!
Visit the Viking Encampment
See the SHIP BURNING (Knörr Blόt)
Visit the Blacksmith Shop
Shop For All Things Nordic!
You can find axes, swords, knives, books, jewelry, real furs, capes, crowns, baked goods and so much more throughout the Nordic Fire Festival.
2024 Nordic Fire Festival Tickets
You can buy tickets online prior to this popular Michigan festival or buy them at the door.
Get your Michigan Nordic Fire Festival tickets.
Adults: 17+
Adult Weekend Pass - $30.00 (+$1 Service Charge)
Adult Day Pass - $20.00 (+$1 Service Charge)
Youth: 10-16
Youth Weekend Pass - $10.00 (+$1 Service Charge)
Youth Day Pass - $5.00 (+$1 Service Charge)
Kids Under 10 - Free
Friday, February 23, 2024 Nordic Fire Festival Schedule | THIS IS TBD
We'll be here for the ship burning! So excited!
Dragon Stage: Centerpoint for photos and gathering.
Mead Hall Stage: (5:00 pm - 11:00 pm)
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: WakeFire-Michigan's most dynamic Celtic Rock Band! Can't wait to see them!
- 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm: Belfast Gin
- 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Luku the Mad
- 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Pictus
Fire Ring:
- 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Tribute to Jeremy Droscha
- 7:00 pm: SHIP BURNING (Knörr Blόt)
- 7:30 pm -10:30 pm: Ring of Steel Fire Performance right after the Ship Burning.
Rogues Range:
- Ongoing Activities beginning Saturday, such as Archery and Axe Wall.
Viking Encampment:
- Ongoing activities and demonstrations. Visit Corvus Cohort, the Michigan Viking Alliance and Vulksgaard. Learn fascinating historical facts.
Super cool Viking Festival Michigan 2024!
Saturday, February 24, 2024 Nordic Fire Festival Schedule | THIS IS TBD
Dragon Stage:
- 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Dragon Smite
- 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Garb Contest
- 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Beard Competition
- 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm: Ring of Steel Fire Performance Begins at Dusk.
Mead Hall Stage: (12:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
- 10:00: am - 12:00 pm: Bell Book and Canto
- 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm: Luku the Mad
- 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Pictus
- 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Luku the Mad
- 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Fresh Pict
- 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm: Pictus
- 6:30 pm - 7:00 pm: Luku the Mad
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm: WakeFire
- 9:00 pm - 9:30 pm: Luku the Mad
- 9:30 pm - 11:00 pm: Belfast Gin
Fire Ring:
- 7:00 pm -10:30 pm: Various Performers
Rogues Range:
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Ongoing Activities such as Wack-a-Saxon, Spear Throw, Stone Throw, Hammer Throw, Battle Cry of Heroes!
Viking Encampment:
- Ongoing activities and demonstrations. Visit Corvus Cohort, the Michigan Viking Alliance and Vulksgaard. Learn fascinating historical facts.
Fight List:
- 10:00 am - 6:00 pm: Continuous fights/combat beginning with Valiant Combat at 10:00 am.
Super cool Viking Festival Michigan 2024!
Sunday, February 25, 2024 Nordic Fire Festival Schedule | THIS IS TBD
Dragon Stage:
- 11:00 pm - 11:30 pm: Garb Contest
- 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm: Dragon Smite
- 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm: Battle Cry of Heros
Mead Hall Stage:
- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Mid-Winter Feast (Þorrablót)
- 2:30 pm - 3:30pm: WakeFire
Rogues Range:
- Ongoing Activities beginning Saturday, such as Archery and Axe Wall.
Viking Encampment:
- 11:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Corvus Cohort-Combat Show
- 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm: Corvus Cohort-Combat Show
Fight List:
- 11:00 am - 3:30 pm: Continuous fights/combat beginning with Swords of Valour at 11:00 am.
Hope to see you at this Viking Festival Michigan 2024!
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