Magnus Barelegs Viking Festival

24/05/2023

Frigga's Furies - Viking Boat Race - fundraiser for NSPCC - JustGiving

10/05/2023

Support our ladies for a great cause!

Frigga's Furies - Viking Boat Race - fundraiser for NSPCC - JustGiving

22/04/2023

The Magnus Viking Association will be there!

18/04/2023

Join us at Ballydugan Medieval Settlement on the 29th and 30th April

09/04/2023

Get down to Ballydugan Medieval Settlement for your last chance of the weekend to see the vikings! 12 to 5pm today!
Browse the medieval market, see the vikings do battle and maybe even get to throw some eggs!

08/03/2023

Happy Women's Day from our Viking ladies!

03/09/2022

Thanks to Gingers Ireland for sharing this video of their experience of the festival!

The Magnus Bare Legs vikings and other groups invaded Delamont country Park. The reinactors did an amazing job, especially putting their heart and souls int...

31/08/2022

Some from Tracy Steele Photography catch more on her page or in the link in our previous post - this is just a teaser! Prints are 20% off for 2 weeks.
Thank you again Tracy for always capturing our essence beautifully!

31/08/2022

AMAZING Photos in this gallery by Tracy Steele Photography You can view them as a guest, or create an account to download lo or hi res images.
Discount code set up for the next 14 days to purchase prints as well at 20% off. These photos are truly worth it and we highly recommend purchasing!
Thank you Tracy for these amazing memories!

Tracy Steele Photography,Magnus Barelegs Festival 22,Magnus Barelegs Viking Festival at Delamont Park Downpatrick

31/08/2022

The first battle! Thank you to Bart Gozdur of Jofur Drengir for the footage!

30/08/2022

Fantastic footage of the longship fleet landing!
2 Magnus Viking Association ships, Dragonslayer and Strangford Warrior accompanied by the Lakes vikings ships, Skidbladnir and Njordskip
What a day!!

30/08/2022

Did you miss your chance to get a festival Tshirt? Ran out of your size or having serious regrets about not picking one up? Good news!! They can be purchased online through the link below along with mugs and tote bags! All sales profits go into the festival fund. We appreciate all the support!

https://multymedia.org/collections/viking/viking

29/08/2022

Delamont Country Park just as we left it! Thank you to the staff at Delamont. Massive tidy up effort by the ever amazing Magnus Viking Association team!

28/08/2022

What an epic adventure we have had!!
Thank you to all the public who joined us and all of the viking groups and re enactors who participated. Thank you to the Lakes Vikings for contributing 2 Longships to the fleet! We are buzzing!

The full footage edited.You know its magical sometimes making films.. there is this kinda magic that goes along with it. I'm not sure if its the piece o...

26/08/2022

We are on site preparing for the festival and may not get to you messages today as quickly as normal! Please have a read on our list of frequently asked questions or visit the "about" section of the page. Most of your answers will be found there.
We can't wait to welcome you back to the viking age!

24/08/2022

Just one of the many traders showcasing their amazing hand made goods at the festival!

23/08/2022

Hailing from Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre in Granard! Wolfshead Company of Archers have been so kind as to step in and run our archery at the festival this weekend! Looking forward to hosting you guys!

22/08/2022

21/08/2022

Ever had your photo with a Raven or an Owl?? We are pleased to have Shay and his wonderful feathered friends from Raven Haven Aviaries joining us at the festival! Don't miss your chance to meet Dave the Raven.

19/08/2022

18/08/2022

Timetable!

Saturday 27th August:

12 Noon – We’re Open!

12:30-1pm Frederikssund Vikingespil Danish Viking Show – Arena

1-1:30pm – Childrens Battle Drill - Arena

1:30pm-2pm – Viking Fleet – Shore Invasion

2pm-2:30pm – Medvind Musik –Medieval Musicians from Sweden –Teepee

2:30 – 3:30pm – Eastern Style Combat Display – Arena

3-3:30pm – Norse Origin Myth Shadow Puppet Show – Teepee

3:30-4pm – Viking Court/Thing – Walk of Shame – Beginning in Teepee to finish in Arena

4pm-4:30pm – The Final Battle of Magnus Barelegs – Arena

4:30pm-5pm – King Magnus’s Funeral Procession and Boat Burning – Starting from Arena

Sunday:

Medieval Market and Side Shows happening all day (fight displays, and kids battle drills )

18/08/2022

Magnus has gone to pick some supplies up! Can you find him to win a free family ticket to the festival?

SCAVENGER HUNT TIME! DAY 5
Can you find Magnus Barelegs on his travels?

For the next few days, we are running a competition where if you can find Magnus you could win a free family ticket to The Magnus Barelegs Viking Festival on the 27th-28th of August 2022!

To enter you simply need to find Magnus and comment a picture of yourself with him on this post using the hashtag

Still no winners so we're sticking with the possibility of 2 winners to be announced tomorrow!

Magnus has stopped for some more supplies at Lidl in Ballynahinch see if you can catch him while he does his shopping!

Entries close at Midnight tonight and the winners will be announced in tomorrow's Where's Magnus post!

Good Luck Vikings!

18/08/2022

We are thrilled to welcome Frederikssund Vikingespil from Denmark back to Irish shores once again! They worked with us on the 2018 Magnus Barelegs Festival, bringing their special brand of Viking Saga's and theater! Don't miss them!

18/08/2022

18/08/2022

Dont miss it! Fun for all the family. Great action and adventure. 27th August, Delamont Park BT30 9TZ

17/08/2022

A great little write up ahead of the festival! Thanks to Belfast Live

The Magnus Barelegs Viking Festival will take place in Delamont Country Park at the end of August

17/08/2022

Can you find Magnus for a chance to win a free family ticket to the festival?

SCAVENGER HUNT TIME! DAY 4
Can you find Magnus Barelegs on his travels?

For the next few days, we are running a competition where if you can find Magnus you could win a free family ticket to The Magnus Barelegs Viking Festival on the 27th-28th of August 2022!

To enter you simply need to find Magnus and comment a picture of yourself with him on this post using the hashtag .

Still no winners so we're sticking with the possibility of 2 winners to be announced tomorrow!

Magnus has stopped for some supplies at Bells of Crossgar see if you can catch him while he does his shopping!

Entries close at Midnight tonight and the winners will be announced in tomorrow's Where's Magnus post!

Good Luck Vikings!

16/08/2022

Can you find Magnus to win a free family ticket to the festival?

SCAVENGER HUNT TIME! DAY 3
Can you find Magnus Barelegs on his travels?

For the next few days, we are running a competition where if you can find Magnus you could win a free family ticket to The Magnus Barelegs Viking Festival on the 27th-28th of August 2022!

To enter you simply need to find Magnus and comment a picture of yourself with him on this post using the hashtag .

Still no winners so we're sticking with the possibility of 2 winners to be announced tomorrow!

Apologies for the radio silence over the weekend, Magnus went off on his own little adventure and even we struggled to find him! But we finally tracked him down at Roar and Explore in Dunmurray.

Entries close at Midnight tonight and the winners will be announced in tomorrow's Where's Magnus post!

Good Luck Vikings!

16/08/2022

Not to be missed! Fun and action for all the Family. 27th August, Delamont Pk BT309TZ

15/08/2022

We are pleased to welcome Medvind all the way from Sweden! They will be performing medieval music throughout the festival.
Give them a like and a listen!