Date: Saturday, August 2nd
Time: Noon to 5:00 PM 
Location: Viking Statue 

Magnús and Athletes Meet & Greet
Date: Friday, August 1st
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Vingólf Beverage Gardens

Get VIP benefits for this event with an Odin's Festival Pass 

Through our partnership with Magnús Ver Magnússon, 4x World's Strongest Man and Legendary Icelander, we are excited to host the Magnús Classic Gimli Qualifier, a world-class strongman event that showcases traditional Icelandic strength and culture. 

A series of events will take place during the 2024 Icelandic Festival with professional Strongman competitors from around the world. The competition winner will receive an invitation to participate in the Magnús Ver Magnússon Strongman Classic Iceland in November 2025.

Events include: 

• Hercules Hold
• Viking Press
• Car Deadlift
• Húsafell Carry/Sandbag for distance 
• Sandbag Throw 

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