# Event Details - **Event Name**: Winter Nights (Norse Harvest Festival) - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 pm (+12:00) - **Event Description**: Celebrate the long winter nights with feasts, fires, and Norse traditions at Winter Nights!About this EventWinter Nights (Norse Harvest Festival)Join us for Winter Nights, the ultimate Norse Harvest Festival! It's an awesome in-person, family friendly event where you can dive into ancient traditions, enjoy hearty food, and celebrate the changing seasons with fellow enthusiasts. Expect cozy vibes, festive games, and plenty of stories around the fire. Don't miss out on this cool way to honor the Norse heritage and have a blast with friends old and new!This event is free to the community. However, if you find value in the event, a koha of ~$20 per person would be appreciated to cover the costs of the event and purchase additional gear for upcoming events.Agenda🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PMArrivalInfo: Guests may start arriving at 11:30am. Parking will be on the road in front of the venue. The welcome begins at 11:50.🕑: 12:00 PM - 03:00 PMLeikr (Games)Info: The Leikr (games) are either traditional games such as Glima (Norse Wrestling) or Norse inspired games such as games based on Thor's adventures. The games are suitable for children, women and men. The dress code is casual. If you want to participate in Glima (the highlight of the Leikr), a mouthguard is recommended.🕑: 03:00 PM - 06:00 PMClean Up and PreparationInfo: This time is set aside to clean up from the Leikr and prepare for the Blót and the feast. The dress code is smart casual.🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:30 AMBlótInfo: The Blót is the time to ask for blessings from the higher powers. At Winter Nights (Vetrnætr) the Norse asked for bjargir (helps) from Freyr (God of prosperity for prosperity), Freya and the Dísir (Goddess for fertility and her retinue for fertility) and the Alfar (Elves, 'nature smiths' for health). This is a traditional Blót based on historical sources. The Blót includes a procession, music and offerings to the higher powers. Be prepared for a powerful spiritual experience.🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMFeastInfo: The feast is a potluck dinner. We invite everyone to bring a dish which is special to their family and ideally passed down from their ancestors. BYO.🕑: 07:30 PM - 10:00 PMSocializing Info: This is a time to catch up with friends and meet new people. Additionally, there may be some traditions (songs, dances, etc. ) for those who are interested. BYO.🕑: 10:00 PM - 11:00 PMClean UpInfo: This is a community event. We appreciate volunteers who can assist with the clean up. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/loburn/winter-nights-norse-harvest-festival/100001985177887501 - **Event Categories**: Festivals, Sports, food-drinks, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Loburn - **state**: CA - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: 510 Loburn Whiterock Road - **lat**: -43.2268511 - **long**: 172.5196831 - **full address**: 510 Loburn Whiterock Road, 510 Loburn Whiterock Road, Loburn, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Winter Nights (Norse Harvest Festival) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a3f2a2f717fef323b3e95d751bb1116d0d4888627d4e32596f9be70e4237ac19-rimg-w832-h448-dcf5d696-gmir.jpg?v=1773726310 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Winter Nights (Norse Harvest Festival) being held? - **A:** Winter Nights (Norse Harvest Festival) takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 11:30 pm at 510 Loburn Whiterock Road, 510 Loburn Whiterock Road, Loburn, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Winter Nights (Norse Harvest Festival)? - **A:** Winter Nights (Norse Harvest Festival) is organized by Cameron Mottus. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Winter Nights (Norse Harvest Festival) is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Loburn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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