Event Description
🎉 Icelandic Festival of Manitoba
📅 August 4-7, 2023
📍 118 Dockside Drive, Gimli Harbour, Gimli, MB
🎟️ Free Admission to Festival Grounds
Most activities and performances are free, however some require a fee such as the Midway Rides, the fashion show and some performances. There may be a lineup for some activities. You can purchase a limited Odin’s Festival Pass for 2023 and cut the lines, crowds, and costs.
The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba offers something for everyone, from live music and entertainment, to crafts and food vendors, to Viking battles and village displays. You can also enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Winnipeg, the world’s largest freshwater lake, and explore the charming town of Gimli, which has a strong Icelandic influence.
Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, cultural experiences, or just a good time with friends, you’ll find it at the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba.
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Some of the highlights of the festival include:
- The Family Scavenger Hunt, where you can test your knowledge of Icelandic trivia and win prizes.
- The Lawn Parade Contest, where you can decorate your lawn with Icelandic flags, signs, and symbols and compete for the best display.
- The Sandcastle Contest, where you can unleash your creativity and build your own masterpiece on the beach.
- The Wonder Shows Midway & Rides, where you can have fun on various attractions and games.
- The Wonder Shows Midway & Rides, where you can have fun on various attractions and games.
- The Vingólf Beverage Gardens, where you can relax and enjoy a drink while listening to live music.
- The Viking Village, where you can see how the Vikings lived, worked, and fought.
- The Viking Battle, where you can watch the Vikings clash in an epic showdown on the hill.
- The Kiddie Shield Wall, where you can join the Vikings in a mock battle and learn some fighting skills.
The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba is a celebration of Iceland’s culture and heritage that you don’t want to miss. It’s a great way to connect with your roots, learn something new, and have a blast. To find out more about the festival, visit their website here or follow them on social media.
You can also get a VIP access pass for 2023 here. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the best of Iceland in Manitoba!
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