Reippi offers a craft market and various types of entertainment.
Ragnarök: Archery
Sat 11:00–17:00 and Sun 11:00–16:00, field by the Smithy
Are your archery skills a little rusty? Come and learn this noble skill with the Vikings of Ragnarök!
Varpa throwing
Sat 11:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–16:00, field by the Smithy
Vikings loved to play games and compete, just like us. In the Viking Market, we get to try a Swedish Viking game, Varpa. Varpa is a fun game that needs precision and that all ages can play. The purpose of the game is to throw a stone or metal disc as close to a goal stick as possible. Come and try it!
Viking Camp
Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 10:00–16:00
The Viking Market will also include a Viking Camp created by historical reenactors where visitors can see a lively camp life.
Battle show: Birckalan Kaarti
Sat 11:30, gates of the Viking Village, 15:00, field by Reippi Farm
Sun 11:30 and 14:00 field by Reippi Farm
Duration: about 45 minutes.
Concert: Hanna Ryynänen
Sun 15:15, Reippi area
Hanna Ryynänen is an expressive musician and kantele player. In her hands can be heard a wide range of kantele, from the small 5-string kantele to the 39-string concert kantele. Of all these, the Saarijärvi kantele’s rich tones and inspiring techniques are especially close to Hanna’s heart. Improvisation also has an important role in Hanna’s artistic work where she loves to seek new sounds and ways of playing. Duration: about 45 minutes.
The Viking Village
Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 10:00–16:00
The historical association Pirkkalan Muinaisaikayhdistys Birckalaiset is constructing a Viking-age village in Reippi using traditional construction methods and materials. Come and see life in the Viking Village!
Historical instrument workshop
Sat 11:00, programme tent
At the workshop, we learn about the historical instruments played in the Baltic Sea region and the songs played on them. The workshop is suitable for all ages. There, all participants get to try various historical Finnish instruments. Duration: about 45 minutes.
The Mystic and the Conjurer
Sat 11:00 and 13:30, Sun 11:00 and 13:30, the Black Tent
A pair of friends from the ancient times, the Mystic and the Conjurer, take visitors on a magical journey. Duration: about 20 minutes.
Forging demonstration
Sat 14:15 and Sun 13:00 Forging iron-age axes, the Smithy
Takomo Hukkarauta forging shop, Viking smith J. Peltoniemi. The duration of the demonstration is about 45 minutes. The smith will also be working by the forge outside the demonstrations, when possible.
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