# Event Details

- **Event Name**: VIKING SHIELD CONTEST - TOPEKA RENAISSANCE SUMMER FESTIVAL
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 🛡️ VIKING SHIELD CONTEST 🛡️

Topeka Renaissance Festival – Summer Event | June 12th–14th, 2026

Huzzah, warriors!

Think you have what it takes to stand among the fiercest of shield bearers? Bring your handcrafted shield to the Viking Shield Contest this June and compete for glory, prizes, and honor!

From traditional Norse designs to wildly creative masterpieces, all shields are welcome!

❤️ GIVE BACK WITH EVERY SHIELD

For every shield entered, the festival will donate $1.00 to NOTO Arts Youth Programs.

🎟️ BONUS FOR ALL ENTRIES

Each entry will receive 1 FREE Day Pass to the Topeka Renaissance Festival!

⚔️ CONTEST RULES

Free entry for individuals
$50 entry fee for businesses
Shields must be 3 ft (36 inches) or smaller
All materials are allowed
Contest takes place during the festival: June 12th–14th, 2026

📍 DROP-OFF INFORMATION

Dates: June 11th–12th
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: South side of the Woodshed Event Center (Check-In Area)

🧒 CATEGORIES
Ages 16 & Older
Youth Division (Ages 5–15)

🏆 HOW WINNERS ARE CHOSEN
All shields will be displayed during the festival and then featured on the festival’s Facebook page.
👍 Winners will be determined by the MOST combined likes and comments!

Voting OFFICIALLY ends: June 20th, 2026

🎖️ PRIZES
Top winner from each category receives:
🏅 Certificate of Victory
💰 $50 Grand Prize

📣 FINAL CALL
Your shield is more than wood and paint…
…it is your story, your clan, your legend.

* BUSINESSES USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS 

🛡️ Will your shield tell the greatest story?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/topeka/viking-shield-contest-topeka-renaissance-summer-festival/200029894223214
- **Event Categories**: Festivals, Contests, Art, Nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029894223214?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=topeka-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Topeka
- **state**: KS
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 1901 N. Kansas ave , Topeka, KS, United States, Kansas 66608
- **lat**: 39.08136
- **long**: -95.66207
- **full address**: 1901 N. Kansas ave , Topeka, KS, United States, Kansas 66608

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Topeka Renaissance festival  (https://allevents.in/org/topeka-renaissance-festival/24873354)

## Event gallery

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2cbdeb260d9ee2a5f7251f82a80c62e47479f508ec6f77091d98423580525fc7-rimg-w300-h300-dceac78a-gmir?v=1775263454

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 1901 N. Kansas ave , Topeka, KS, United States, Kansas 66608
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Topeka Renaissance festival
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Festivals, Contests, Art, Nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about VIKING SHIELD CONTEST - TOPEKA RENAISSANCE SUMMER FESTIVAL ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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