Great Northern Viking Festival Mead-Off Entry Form

Great Northern Viking Festival Mead-Off Entry Form

Enter your homemade mead for a chance to compete and win at the festival. Please provide all required information and confirm your agreements below.
Entrant Contact Information

Please provide your full contact details so we can reach you if you win or need to send prizes.
Full legal name*

First NameLast Name
Email address*
example@example.com
Phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Street address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2
CityState / ProvincePostal / Zip Code
Mead Entry Details

Provide details for each mead you are entering. If entering multiple meads, please submit this section for each entry.
Mead name*
Category entered*

Beginner Mead (traditional only)Open Mead (any style)Summer Solstice Mead (any style)
Description of the mead (Inspiration, Ingredients, Theme, Story)*
Key ingredients or style (optional)
Estimated ABV (optional)
Is your mead still or carbonated?*

StillCarbonated
Does your mead contain any of the following allergen ingredients?*

FruitSpicesHerbsNutsNoneOther
Drop-Off Logistics

Let us know how you will submit your bottles.
Drop-off method*

Early local drop-off (by June 8, 2026)Festival grounds drop-off (Friday, June 12, 2026)
How did you hear about the Mead-Off?
Social media handle or website (for winner promotion)
Required Agreements

Please confirm the following to complete your entry.
I confirm that I am 21 years of age or older.*

I am 21 years of age or older
I confirm that the mead was homemade by me.*

The mead was homemade by me
Bottle requirements*

I will provide two 12–16 oz bottles per entryBottles will be plain with no labels or identifying marksBottles will be securely sealed with cap or corkBottles will not be covered in wax or difficult decorations
Entry condition and safety*

Mead is safe to consumeBottles are in good condition and suitable for judging
Bottle return policy*

I understand entries will not be returned
Festival admission acknowledgment*

I understand that I must be present at the festival to participate in the Mead-Off and that I am required to purchase a valid festival ticket. Entry into the Mead-Off does not include festival admission.
Judging Disclaimer*

I understand that all mead entries will be evaluated by qualified judges using their sensory and technical assessment, and that all judging decisions are final. By entering this competition, I agree to accept the judges’ decisions and results without dispute.
Payment requirement*

I understand that my entry is not complete until the $10 entry fee per mead is paid.
Payment link is available on the Mead-Off page of the festival website.
Drop-off information acknowledgment*

I understand that all mead entries must be delivered in person to an approved drop-off location. The Great Northern Viking Festival will not accept or be responsible for any entries that are shipped or mailed
Final agreement*

I have read and agree to the Mead-Off rules, deadlines, and entry requirements.
Liability Release and Consumption Agreement*

I understand that my mead entry will be handled, evaluated, and consumed by judges and/or designated festival staff for the purpose of judging this competition. I confirm that the mead was produced by me in a safe, sanitary manner, is suitable for human consumption, and contains no harmful or illegal substances.I voluntarily assume all responsibility for my entry and agree to release, indemnify, and hold harmless the Great Northern Viking Festival, Northern Woman Productions, its staff, volunteers, judges, sponsors, and affiliates from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or injuries arising from the handling, judging, or consumption of my mead.I understand that entries may be disqualified if they do not follow the rules, labeling instructions, or safety requirements.
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Great Northern Viking Festival Mead-Off Entry Form

Entrant Contact Information

Mead Entry Details

Drop-Off Logistics

Required Agreements