PROGRAM OF EVENTS

Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th in Essex Street West and Amphitheatre and Docklands

As part of the celebrations for the departure of The Sea Stallion we invite you to explore our Viking heritage at Dublin’s first Viking Festival. Discover the “Medieval Market” in Essex Street in the heart of Viking Dublin and go back in time to the living history village in the Civic Offices Park. Mingle with authentically dressed Viking re-enactors displaying a variety of crafts including, a Blacksmith, Silversmith, Leather Worker, Textiles Worker, Cook, boat-builder and woodworker all in an area with authentic tents and exhibitions.

• Farmers/Food Market (12noon-6pm on Essex Street East and Essex Street West).

• Celtic/Nordic Mandala (Street Art)

• Viking Village (12noon-6pm Wood Quay)

• Living History Displays (12noon-6pm Wood Quay)

• Battle Re-enactment (Wood Quay)

• Strolling Danish Fiddlers (Wood Quay and Temple Bar)

• Outdoor Screenings in Temple Bar

• Departure of the Sea Stallion (Incl. Music and family fun 9am-11.45am Docklands)

The Market will consist of traders in organic and whole food produce as well as meats and cheese. It will lead the public up Essex Street to the Amphitheatre where the Viking village will be placed.

The Viking Village and Living History displays will consist of

• Living History Encampment: an area with authentic tents and exhibitions. Considering the theme of the event, crafts displays based around boat building and woodwork should be a principle feature. Other crafts would include a Blacksmith, Silversmith, Leather Worker, Textiles
Worker and Cook. A display of Falconry is also planned. All of the Living History People will be wear authentic Viking dress and use authentic replica tools. Members of the public will be able to walk around this area and interact with the different Characters.

• Military Display: At the appointed times choreographed fight scenes and weapon displays will take place. After each skirmish a short presentation on the weapons and their uses and history will be given. Members of the public will be given the opportunity to ask questions and hold the weapons and armour.

Further Info
http://www.dublincity.ie
http://www.dublindocklands.ie