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Freyr’s Harvest Feast is the time to honor the Gods after a productive year’s Harvest.  On September 22nd through the 24th, we gather together for a weekend filled with activities that honor the three Vanir deities Njord, Freyr, and Freya.

During the course of the weekend, the folk gathers together for three blots using mead donated by Heinlein’s Hollow Meadery.

In addition to blot, we see the display of Freyr’s Proposal on stage (stage under construction), the viking games tournament with a prize to be revealed at the feast as well as access to the Drengr Dinner where all previous years champions are invited out the day before the event.

In addition to brawn, the brain is tested in our Hnefatafl competition. While this competition is less fierce the bragging rights are still pretty good. Guests can also test their luck at a game of Orlog.

While there are plenty of contests, we still have plenty of time for several workshops, and speeches by guest speakers. Craftsmen will also bring their wares out to sell and authors to sign their books. An AFA benefiting auction will provide ample opportunities to walk away with a bag full of spoils.

The whole event is hosted on a private 20-acre ranch in a very low-population area. It’s on the river and away from prying eyes. So not only do you get to enjoy a full event you can take in the beauty of rural Montana, enjoy the river and see what an AFA homestead looks like. An optional tour and sumbel will be held in the early morning for those wanting to see inside a proper meadery.

Lodging is straightforward as well. Bring an RV or tent and camp under the beautiful stars. Trust us when we say theirs more of them visible than wherever you’re coming from and on lucky nights the Northern Lights can be seen.

For those who want less rustic accommodations, there are numerous hotels and motels within a reasonable driving distance. In a few more years we will have cabins available too!

So that’s lodging but everyone’s got to eat right? Well we got you covered as well. The meals are all plentiful and delicious, none more so than the feast itself. Last year we filled a dining hall with food and refreshments and this year we aim to provide just as much good fare. Five to ten gallons of mead will be provided for the feast according to turnout and the couples dance that follows is always great fun.

Remember to dress your best at the feast and dance but it won’t all be formal. For the first blot, we go into the water to honor Njord. Ladies especially, make sure that you wear clothes that you’re not only comfortable getting wet but are also modest when wet.

While the prospect of getting into the water in September might be daunting to some, the month has a wonderful climate. It has a high of 70 and a low of 50 with a nice mid-day breeze.

The truth is unless you come out you won’t know what you’re missing so don’t make that mistake and come out to Freyrs Harvest Feast.

Any questions please feel free to reach out to Tyler Heinlein at [email protected].