Participant Guidlines
Set up: Site will be open starting at 12n Friday, August 8, 2025. Saturday morning setup must be completed by 915a. All vehicles must be moved to designated parking areas by 915a Saturday and Sunday.
Vendors, Activity Booths, and Entertainers must agree to participate and stay open for business for the full operating hours of the Festival on both days. No early tear down or single day participants.
Security: This festival is located on private property. Property owners will be around during all hours of the weekend keeping watch over things. Additional security will be onsite during faire hours.
Atmosphere: Participants are responsible for creating a “period” atmosphere with canopies, tents, period clothes and tables. If you have a modern tent or tables, all metal and plastic poles or tops should be covered in an effort to give the illusion of a period pavilion and displays. Food trucks should also be dressed, as best possible, to look the part. Participants are required to dress the part, helping with the period and fantasy atmosphere, regardless of weather. Choose your garb accordingly. If you are unfamiliar with themed events, please contact us for suggestions on how you can easily and inexpensively create a more period atmosphere.
Camping: Limited, primitive, onsite camping is available to participants. No electricity or running water is available onsite. Other RV parks, campgrounds, resorts, hotels, and motels are available within a short distance of the festival. Ask for more information on off-site accommodation options. *Camping is open to festival participants only, no patron camping onsite.*
Weather: Weather in Northern MN can be unpredictable. Please plan accordingly. We are open rain, shine, wind, or snow! (Iron Ranger Arts staff reserves the right and may choose to shut down early or not be open both days if the weather causes safety concerns for patrons or participants.)
Promotions: Iron Ranger Arts reserves the right to take photos and/or video of you and your setup for promotional purposes.
Weapons, Marijuana, and Alcohol:
Marijuana and Alcohol are not allowed onsite during faire hours. The festival site is considered a public park with children present during festival hours and marijuana smoking is prohibited. This is also a dry event and we do not have permits for alcohol. (Alcohol may be consumed in moderation, after hours in the vendor camping area ONLY. Please be responsible.)
All bladed weapons must be sheathed and peace tied for the safety of all participants. No weapons can be sold to anyone under the age of 18, and a valid ID must be shown for all weapon purchases.
Additional Responsibilities:
Participants understand that the Festival of Skalds staff determines what can or cannot be sold.
The vendor shall be responsible for all Federal and State taxes, edible/consumable/food permits and licenses (completed applicable permits and licenses are due with application)
Festival of Skalds staff and sight property owners will not be held responsible for lost or stolen items. Participants are responsible for providing their own liability insurance.
Participants are expected to conduct themselves in a family friendly, appropriate, manner. Illegal drug use, abuse of alcohol, vulgar or profane language, and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.