November 2027

Prospective Partners

The artisans, combat troupes, and cultural organizations we're inviting to bring Florida Viking Fest to life. No commitments yet, just the caliber of partner we're building toward.

Combat Field

Steel Ring Academy

Combat Field

Steel Ring Academy

Bradenton-based HEMA school founded in 2010. German longsword, Viking sword and shield — real martial arts, not choreography.

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Florida Armored Combat Inc.

Combat Field

Florida Armored Combat Inc.

Florida-based nonprofit promoting Buhurt — full-contact armored combat in historically accurate steel. Athletes compete in up to 100 lbs of period armor with blunted steel weapons. Visually spectacular and Florida-local.

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Equus Nobilis

Combat Field · Jousting

Equus Nobilis

High-production theatrical jousting troupe based in St. Louis — already touring Florida (Bay Area Renaissance Festival, Space Coast fair). Full mounted jousting, ground combat with swords, axes, and shields. A proven headline act.

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Craft Village

Faire Wolf Traders

Craft Village

Faire Wolf Traders

Florida-based traveling encampment of artisans and living historians. Blacksmithing, leatherwork, weaving, and woodcarving in a fully realized Norse camp.

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Legacy Forge

Craft Village

Legacy Forge

Founded in 2000 by Paul Dubro and Johnathan Stout Jr. Handcrafted high-carbon steel blades made and balanced for actual use — sparring, fighting, dueling, and stage combat — backed by a lifetime guarantee. Made in the USA.

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Artisans & Vendors

Available Booths 100 spots
Weekend Rate $425 per booth
Double Booth $722 save 15%
Selection Application review curated for authenticity
Axton & Sons

Artisans & Vendors

Axton & Sons

Arming the bold and the reckless since 1525. Fine weaponry and blades for the discerning — a staple of the Renaissance faire circuit.

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Black Dragon Metalworks

Artisans & Vendors

Black Dragon Metalworks

Veteran-owned Florida metalworks. Every piece is hand-forged or welded — no two alike. Custom work welcome.

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Cultural Partners

Sons of Norway Foundation

Cultural Partner

Sons of Norway Foundation

National nonprofit preserving Nordic heritage since 1966. Awards Heritage & Culture grants and Community Partnership Grants for programs that celebrate Norse history — a direct fit for FVF's educational mission.

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Michigan Viking Alliance

Cultural Partner

Michigan Viking Alliance

A community of Viking Age enthusiasts united around authentic history and culture. Events, workshops, and seminars rooted in real Norse scholarship — bringing a dedicated national network to FVF's educational mission.

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