Midsummer Celebration

Midsummer at J. Bird Wines – Mead Tasting, Viking Reenactment, Axe Throwing & Raffle
Presented by J Bird Wines & Northern Woman Productions
Saturday, June 21, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: J. Bird Wines, 36337 Polk St Ne
Stanchfield, MN, 55080

Celebrate the longest day of the year Nordic-style at the 3rd Annual Midsummer at J Bird Wines — a one-day event featuring mead tastings, Viking reenactment, artisan vendors, live music, axe throwing, and a raffle full of standout prizes, including a pair of Wardruna concert tickets for their September show in Minneapolis.

This event is brought to you by J. Bird Wines, known for their handcrafted meads and, and Northern Woman Productions, producers of the Great Northern Viking Festival and other unique gatherings.

Grand Prize Raffle: Win Wardruna Concert Tickets!
One grand prize winner will receive:

A pair of Wardruna tickets for their Minneapolis concert this September

Other raffle prizes include:

Passes to the Great Northern Viking Festival

J Bird Wines merchandise

Midsummer-themed gift packs

Artisan goods and surprise giveaways

Come in Midsummer GARB – Get an Extra Raffle Ticket!
Celebrate the spirit of the season! Arrive in Midsummer garb — flower crowns, folk-style clothing, or Nordic nature-inspired looks and receive a bonus raffle ticket. Whether you go simple or all-out, it’s a fun and easy way to join the vibe.

What to Expect:
Free mead samples featuring J. Bird’s newest releases

Purchase bottles to take home — perfect for summer gatherings

Live Viking reenactment by the Sons of Norway

Axe throwing — open to all skill levels

Live music throughout the day

Local artisan vendors with handmade goods

A festive Midsummer photo nook for your best summer selfie

How to Enter the Raffle:
Be one of the first 20 people to purchase at least 1 gallon of mead – receive 2 raffle tickets

Take a photo at the event in our photo nook and tag both @J Bird Wines and @Northern Woman Productions on Facebook or Instagram – receive 1 raffle ticket

Show up in Midsummer garb – receive 1 raffle ticket

Raffle drawing begins at 3:00 PM. Must be present to win.

Whether you’re here for the mead, the music, the Vikings, or just looking for something different to do this weekend — this is your invitation to enjoy Midsummer.

Follow this event page for updates, vendor highlights, and more. We’ll see you June 21st at J. Bird Wines.


Vendors:
Grumpy Dwarf
Teal Butterfly Shoppe
Red Ghost Foods
War Maidens

Food:
Little Piggies food truck