News Releases

We'll be providing you with important information about the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba here from time to time. Information about changes in times, venues, performers, etc. Any changes to vendor applications, sponsorship, by-laws, and regulations that may come up. This is where to keep on top of things!

Islendingadagurinn in the News

Apr 4, 2018 Fjallkona Announcement Brunch Join us Sunday, May 6 at Johnson Hall in Gimli as we announce the 2018 Islendingadagurinn Fjallkona Read more...
Mar 23, 2018 Join us June 15, 2018 for the Viking Open Annual Golf Tournament Registration is now open for the Viking Open Golf Tournament in support of Islendingadagurinn Read more...
Mar 9, 2018 Poetry and Short Stories Contest Now Open Submit your entries for the 2018 Poetry and Short Stories Contest Read more...
Feb 4, 2018 Viking Park Public Engagement Report This report compiles information gathered last fall at the community consultation meeting, through surveys and via social media. Read more...
Feb 3, 2018 2018 Craft, Commercial, NFP and Vendor Applications Available Now! Limited space available. Food vendor space is sold out for 2018. Read more...
Nov 3, 2017 Take our Viking Park Survey Let us know what you think about Viking Park and what you would like to see happen in future developments. Read more...
Aug 14, 2017 Viking Park Receives Funding from Government of Canada and Province of Manitoba! The Government of Canada and the Province of Manitoba have announced that they will be funding $600,000 ($300,000 each) towards Viking Park. Read more...
Aug 3, 2017 Mystery of the Runes Contest Throughout Viking Park on the pathway stones you will find rune puzzles. Use the rune key to solve the puzzles and enter for your chance to win Islendingadagurinn merchandise! Read more...
Jul 17, 2017 Velkomin to the 128th Islendingadagurinn We're gearing up for another exciting Icelandic Festival! Read more...
May 1, 2017 Congrats to our 2017 Fjallkona! Welcome to our 2017 Fjallkona, Mrs.Tami Jakobson Schirlie Read more...