Norstead's Fall Event
October 22-26th 2008
Knox City, Missouri

Directions

Maps

Site fee

Adults (18+) $50 (VNA members get a $10 discount)

All others FREE!

(see combat for additional information of non VNA member combatants)

Meals

Breakfast each morning, a simple lunch each afternoon, and a feast on Saturday night is included in the site fee.

Information on the feast and what will be served is being put together. Stay tuned for more information

Dinners will not be provided but a local grocery store and eating establishments are available within a short distance from site.

Note: There will be food vendors on site Saturday for the Open to the Public day.

 

Living History

Public hours are in effect from 10 am to 5 pm everyday

All participants in the village will be inspected and must pass The Vikings
basic kit check.

Acceptable kit is expected every day, and the Authenticity officers reserve
the right to ask people to meet standards throughout the event.

Saturday will be open to the public, craft demonstrations are highly
suggested on this day.

Please contact the event organizers if you need anything special for your
demonstration.

It is our intent to make the longhouse a full time LH environment. We will
ask our guests to please make every effort to remember this when enjoying
it. Please hide (or leave behind) all modern conveniences when joining us in
the hall. We realize that some exceptions will be necessary but want to keep
these exceptions to a minimum. Village officers and Authenticity officers
reserve the right to ask people to meet this standard throughout the event.

PLEASE NOTE

Last year one of our biggest complaints was that bedding was not stowed away during the day. This took away useful working space for some artisans. This year we please ask that folks stow their bedding during the day so that this area can be used and not wasted. We wont patrol this each day but we will move any items that we are asked to.

Combat

While the focus of this years event will not be combat, as always standard training and 'pick up' fighting is possible under the eye of any official VNA training officer.

There will be two short combat shows during the day on Saturday while we are open to the public. Show times to be announced.

Due to Norsa insurance concerns, all non VNA members* who wish to participate in combat will be REQUIRED to

A) pay an additional $10 fee to cover additional legal/liability costs

B) pass a Guest Assessment per The Vikings Training Officers Handbook and be subject to those guidelines

Norsa reserves the right to waive these requirements on a case by case basis.

Equestrian

Equestrian - the site is horse friendly but no organized activities are
planned at this time, more to come on this as the event draws near.
 

Camping

There is limited camping inside the longhouse. Please RSVP if you
plan to sleep in the longhouse. Space will be issued on a first come, first
serve basis. Pre-registering for this space is HIGHLY recommended. Please
note that the hall may not be 'family oriented' at times. Loud singing,
libacious story telling, and lots of beer will be consumed over the course
of the event. Please consider this when weighing the option of choosing the
longhall as your primary sleeping area.

Authentic tents are encouraged for those not wanting to sleep in the
longhall. Authentic tents are limited to Viking wedges, Anglo-Saxon Getelds,
lean to shelters and shadeflys. There will be ample space for authentic
tents right outside the longhall.

Non-Authentic camping is available but will be out of sight and is a short
walk from the village site.

 

Parking

Vehicles must be moved to parking immediately after unpacking.

Vehicles will not be allowed onsite after 9:30 am each day (this includes
staff vehicles)

Even before 9:30 am vehicles will not be allowed past the wattle fences that
will enclose the farm.

Strong backs will be available to help folks pack their stuff from the
fences to the camping area if needed (a very short distance)

Parking will be out of sight but within walking distance.

 

Facilities

At present there is no running water or electricity on the
farmstead. Both of these things are available within walking distance.
Drinking water will be provided by the event organizers.

Showers are a short walk from the site but will be outdoor showers. Hot water will be provided.

Portapotties will be available but concealed as much as possible
 

Special

Initially this event was suppose to be centered around hunting (for the guys) and cooking (for the gals) but we haven't had much interest shown in the cooking aspect of the proposal so this year instead of the event being themed around a Danish farmstead we are theming the event around a TBD seasonal hunting camp (like L'Anse aux Meadows is said to be by some.)

Each day will be filled with period hunting and fishing demonstrations. Our trainers will demonstrate period techniques in snaring, bow hunting, and various fishing techniques. Where applicable in season game will be taken but all Missouri Hunting Laws will be abided by.

Basic outdoor survival skills will also be a topic that will be covered...AND TESTED.

All of the knowledge folks gain from this even can be tested at the end of the week as Sam will take interested parties out on an overnight trek into the local wilderness. Authentic gear only guys! This will be a 'take only what you can carry affair.'

This trek will not be for the meek! Think seriously about whether you are prepared to handle an over night trip into the woods in October!

We promise a memorable trek for those who chose to take advantage of something that could be a once in a lifetime experience.

More info on this as it becomes available!

Also, ladies, we are planning enough flexibility into the schedule that we can arrange for additional cooking activities if the need/interest arises.

Friday evening will involve a pit roasted hog and 'the fixins.' This feast is included in the price of site and is to thank folks for honoring us with their presence.

At some point during the event Olaf reserves the right to hold an Althyng to discuss The Vikings of North America and its future. The timing of this is TBD at this time. More to come on this as things unfold.

*Please note that while this is a Nyr Heida/VNA event, it is being held on a
Norsa, Inc site. While Norsa, Inc supports the standards and guidelines of
The Vikings and The Vikings-NA there are cases where Norsa, Inc rules may
supersede them. We will try to keep these exceptions to a minimum but in
cases were the BoD deems it necessary (to protect its members, the group and
or the NFP org) we will make these exceptions know well in advance! Please
make sure you and your group members read the event flyer and understand
these rules. The BoD members are always available for questions.*

**Anyone crossing an ocean to come to the event is exempt from this rule**


Questions/Concerns can be sent to the Norsa BoD.