VIKING SHIELD CONTEST - TOPEKA RENAISSANCE SUMMER FESTIVAL
Schedule
Thu, 11 Jun, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm
UTC-05:00Location
1901 N. Kansas ave , Topeka, KS, United States, Kansas 66608 | Topeka, KS
Topeka Renaissance Festival โ Summer Event | June 12thโ14th, 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!
โค๏ธ GIVE BACK WITH EVERY SHIELD
For every shield entered, the festival will donate $1.00 to NOTO Arts Youth Programs.
๐๏ธ BONUS FOR ALL ENTRIES
Each entry will receive 1 FREE Day Pass to the Topeka Renaissance Festival!
โ๏ธ CONTEST RULES
Free entry for individuals
$50 entry fee for businesses
Shields must be 3 ft (36 inches) or smaller
All materials are allowed
Contest takes place during the festival: June 12thโ14th, 2026
๐ DROP-OFF INFORMATION
Dates: June 11thโ12th
Time: 10:00 AM โ 5:00 PM
Location: South side of the Woodshed Event Center (Check-In Area)
๐ง CATEGORIES
Ages 16 & Older
Youth Division (Ages 5โ15)
๐ HOW WINNERS ARE CHOSEN
All shields will be displayed during the festival and then featured on the festivalโs Facebook page.
๐ Winners will be determined by the MOST combined likes and comments!
Voting OFFICIALLY ends: June 20th, 2026
๐๏ธ PRIZES
Top winner from each category receives:
๐ Certificate of Victory
๐ฐ $50 Grand Prize
๐ฃ FINAL CALL
Your shield is more than wood and paintโฆ
โฆit is your story, your clan, your legend.
* BUSINESSES USE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS
๐ก๏ธ Will your shield tell the greatest story?
Where is it happening?
1901 N. Kansas ave , Topeka, KS, United States, Kansas 66608Event Location & Nearby Stays:



















