June 11, 2026
NOTO
🛡️ 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 businessesShields must be 3 ft (36 inches) or smallerAll materials are allowedContest takes place during the festival: June 12th–14th, 2026
📍 DROP-OFF INFORMATION
Dates: June 11th–12thTime: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PMLocation: South side of the Woodshed Event Center (Check-In Area)
🧒 CATEGORIESAges 16 & OlderYouth Division (Ages 5–15)
🏆 HOW WINNERS ARE CHOSENAll shields will be displayed during the festival and then featured on the festival’s Facebook <a href="http://page.👍” target=”_blank” title=”page.👍”>page.👍 Winners will be determined by the MOST combined likes and comments!
Voting OFFICIALLY ends: June 20th, 2026
🎖️ PRIZESTop winner from each category receives:🏅 Certificate of Victory💰 $50 Grand Prize
📣 FINAL CALLYour 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?
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