Waco was chosen to host Viking Fest 2004 on April 17 and 18 at the Waco Convention Center and Indian Spring Park. Viking Fest is a celebration of Nordic culture and heritage in Texas and the U.S. 

Festival highlights included a Viking ship docked near the Suspension Bridge on the Brazos River, Viking warrior demonstrations and an encampment, a Midsummer celebration with Maypole and entertainment from around the world on several stages.

Our CPAAA volunteers and COP members patrolled the even giving directions to guests and keeping an eye out for any suspicious persons or activities.

Sharon and Karen Lee hand over the four wheeler to Maria and Elfie. Bob Hack and his partner get ready to make another round.

A Persian leather worker travels with the Viking making wares for them.  His real name is Wayne.  Rose of the East Leather Works.  KHAILILI180@surfbest.net

Ornate steal Viking helmet and chainmale.

A Viking craftsman works on making protective wares for the Viking warriors.

It takes very little to get the Viking warriors up in arms.  Their battles are loud and violent.

The battle scenes are always dangerous even though the actors practice them constantly.  The weapons are real and mistakes can be very painful.  A powerful battle axe blow splits the shield in half.

Sword and axe swinging forcefully make the opponent give ground.

There is no mercy...only one warrior will remain standing.

Another Viking warrior is sent to Viking Heaven.

Another fierce battle breaks out.  The loud clang and ferocious battle cries echo through the battle field.

A well deserve round of applause comes from the crowd.