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Freyrs Harvest Feast is the time to honor the Gods after a productive year’s Harvest. As we gather together for a weekend filled with activities, we honor the three Vanir deities Njörðr, Freyr, and Freyja.

During the course of the weekend, the Folk gather together for three Blótar using mead donated by Heinlein’s Hollow Meadery.

In addition to Blót, we see the display of Freyrs Proposal on stage and host the viking games tournament with a prize to be revealed at the feast. In addition to brawn, brain is tested in our Hnefatafl competition. While this competition is less fierce the bragging rights are still pretty good. Guests can also test their luck at a game of Orlog.

While there are plenty of contests, we still have plenty of time for several workshops, speeches by guest speakers including Gothling student and renowned Folkbuilder Tyler Bethea. Craftsmen will also bring their wares out to sell and authors to sign their books. An auction benefiting the AFA will provide ample opportunities to walk away with a bag full of spoils.

The whole event is hosted on a private 20-acre ranch in a very low population area. It’s on the river and away from prying eyes. So not only do you get to enjoy a full event, you can take in the beauty of rural Montana, enjoy the river, and see what an AFA homestead looks like. For those of you that came last year, you’ll notice quite the host of improvements, including new buildings, showing we are anything but idle at Fólkvangr.

Lodging is straightforward as well. Bring an RV or tent and camp under the beautiful stars. Trust us when we say there’s more of them visible than wherever you’re coming from, and on lucky nights, the Northern Lights can be seen.

For those who want some less rustic accommodations, there are numerous hotels and motels within a reasonable driving distance. In a few more years, we will have cabins available too!

So that’s lodging but everyone’s got to eat right? Well we got you covered as well. The meals are all plentiful and delicious, none more so than the feast itself. We fed forty people last year with plenty to spare, and this year even more gardeners and hunters have chosen to add to the feast. Gallons of mead will be provided for the feast, and the couples dance that follows is always great fun.

Remember to dress your best at the feast and dance, but it won’t all be formal. For the first Blót, we go into the water to honor Njörðr. Ladies especially, make sure that you wear clothes that you’re not only comfortable getting wet but are also modest when wet.

While the prospect of getting into the water in September might be daunting to some, the month has a wonderful climate. It has a high of 70 and low of 50 with a nice mid-day breeze.

The truth is, unless you come out, you won’t know what you’re missing, so don’t make that mistake and come out to Freyrs Harvest Feast.

Any questions please feel free to reach out to [email protected].