NorseForged Gathering 7

Schedule

Fri, 28 May, 2027 at 09:00 am to Sun, 30 May, 2027 at 07:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

Rowan County Fair | Kannapolis, NC

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The gates are opening once again…
From May 28–30, 2027, the Rowan County Fairgrounds will transform into a sprawling realm of fantasy, fandom, adventure, and revelry for the 7th annual Norseforged Gathering!
200+ NERDY MERCHANTS
Explore an enormous marketplace filled with artists, craftspeople, makers, collectibles, fantasy gear, jewelry, weapons, artwork, clothing, and treasures worthy of any adventurer’s hoard.
JOUSTING & LIVE COMBAT
Witness knights and warriors clash in spectacular live battles and jousting demonstrations.
MERMAIDS & FANTASTICAL CREATURES
Encounter mermaids and other magical characters throughout the gathering as the realms of fantasy come to life.
LIVE MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
From wandering performers to stages filled with incredible musicians and entertainers, the realm will be alive with music all weekend long.
COSTUME CONTEST
Bring your finest armor, robes, horns, cloaks, corsets, creatures, characters, and creations and show the realm what you’ve got!
CONTENT CREATOR MEET & GREETS
Meet some of your favorite nerdy content creators, get photos, talk fandom, and become part of the community.
THEMED ENCAMPMENTS
Explore immersive camps and themed encampments filled with characters, crafts, demonstrations, stories, and experiences that make the Gathering feel like you’ve stepped into another world.
AND EVERYTHING YOU EXPECT FROM A FANTASY FAIRE!
But when the sun goes down…
THE GATHERING ISN’T OVER.
AFTER-HOURS EVENTS
NERD PROM (18+)
Friday, May 28 • 8–11 PM
Dust off your finest formal fantasy attire and join us for our annual Nerd Prom! A night of music, dancing, costumes, and questionable decisions worthy of any royal court.
THE RAID ON THE SHATTERED SHIELD TAVERN
Saturday, May 29 • 8–11 PM
Prepare for a night of METAL, mayhem, and fantasy-fueled revelry as Norseforged transforms into the Shattered Shield Tavern for an after-hours metal concert unlike anything you’ve experienced at the Gathering.

SHIRE NIGHT
Sunday, May 30
End the Gathering with an evening worthy of the finest halfling hospitality.
Join us for a catered halfling-themed feast, accompanied by live music, merriment, and good company as we celebrate the final night of Norseforged Gathering VII.
Come hungry. Leave merry!
Norseforged Gathering VII
Rowan County Fairgrounds
May 28–30, 2027
More Announcements to come!
All tickets are non-refundable.
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Where is it happening?

Rowan County Fair, 1560 Julian Road,Kannapolis, North Carolina, United States

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