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Medieval WinterFest
Medieval WinterFest is a single-day, winter-season event in West Des Moines, Iowa, built around a Norse and Viking theme. The day features performers, axe throwing, courtly characters, and a Norse-style market, and includes a Sumbel — a ritual toast marking the sun's return after the winter solstice. The event was founded in 2026.
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