Vista Viking Festival: The Year of Loki
Viking battles, flaming axes, live blacksmithing and a stonelifting championship qualifier take over the Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum for two days. Details
- When: Saturday, September 19, 10:00 am–8:00 pm and Sunday, September 20, 2026, 10:00 am–6:00 pm
- Where: Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, 2040 N. Santa Fe Avenue, Vista, CA 92083
- Cost: Prices not published on the official site. Pre-sale pricing ends September 6 and rises September 7; tickets are good for either day with no added fees. Separate 18+ ticket for The Loki Sessions.
- Ages: All ages, with an expanded youth and kids pavilion. Adults must show government photo ID for an over-21 wristband.
- What’s there: 9+ bands, Viking battles, fire and flaming axe exhibitions, 30+ craftspeople in an interactive village, axe, spear and archery ranges, beard and log-toss competitions
- Parking: No onsite guest parking in 2026 due to construction. Free shuttles, including ADA, from Vista High School and Mission Vista High School; lot parking $10 cash.
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