Hjemkomst Center to bring Viking era to life

The Minnesota Vikings may not take the field until later this month, but guests can get their fill of true Viking culture this weekend in Moorhead.

Viking Village, an outdoor living exhibit of Viking life around the year 900 in Scandinavia, is Saturday and July 19 at the Hjemkomst Center, 202 1st Ave. N., Moorhead.

Demonstrators will perform songs, give combat demonstrations and teach skills in making clothes, metalwork, jewelry and food. There are several kids’ activities, such as felting, medieval board games and crafts.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. July 19. Admission is $1 more than regular museum admission. There is a family rate available for $25.

For more information, visit www.hjemkomst-center.com or call (218) 299-5511.

Other events kicking off this week around the region include:

• Downtown Street Fair, Thursday through Saturday, Fargo. Hundreds of artists, crafters and musicians fill Broadway from Main Avenue to Sixth Avenue North. The food court is on Second Avenue North. For details, call (701) 241-1570 or visit www.fmdowntown.com.
• Muskie Days, Friday and Saturday, Nevis, Minn. The 57th annual celebration includes community fish fry, inflatable playground, buffalo chip toss, adult scavenger hunt, 5k run, kids’ fishing tournament, watermelon seed spitting contest and parades. For more information, call (218) 652-3115 or visit www.parkrapids.com.
• LaMoure (N.D.) Red Hot Fire Days, Saturday and July 19. Weekend includes parade, burger and brat picnic, firefighters’ games, Saturday night street dance and Sunday demolition derby. Visit www.lamourend.com.
• Wilkin County Fair, Thursday through July 19, Welles Memorial Park and Fairgrounds, Breckenridge, Minn. Event features 4-H exhibits, demolition derby, talent show, music, beer gardens and food. For more information, call (701) 642-8744 or visit www.breckenridgemn.net.
• West Otter Tail County Fair, Wednesday through Saturday, Fergus Falls, Minn. Grandstand events include motocross at 7 p.m. Thursday and a demolition derby at 7 p.m. Saturday. Fair also includes 4-H exhibits, carnival rides, food and free entertainment. Call (218) 332-5425 or go to www.visitfergusfalls.com.
• McVille (N.D.) Days, Friday through July 19. Entertainment, dances, children’s games, canoe races, barbecues, golf tournament and parades. Visit www.mcville.com or call (701) 322-4343.

Readers can reach Forum reporter Sherri Richards at (701) 241-5556

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