VikingsCon
- Dates
- Nov 7 to 8, 2026
- Status
- Announced
- Venue
- Charles County Fairgrounds
- Price
- $25 to $55
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Oct 15, 2026
VikingsCon comes to Charles County Fairgrounds, La Plata, MD, Nov 7 to 8, 2026. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
VikingsCon bills itself as the only dedicated U.S. fan convention for the History Channel show 'Vikings' and, more broadly, Viking history, culture, fantasy and the 'sword-and-shield' genre. Held at the Charles County Fairgrounds in La Plata, Maryland, the two-day event mixes renaissance-faire-style interactive workshops and demos with comic-con staples, celebrity guest panels, autographs and photo ops, plus a vendor Great Hall, music, a Viking Feast, a Ragnarok overnight encampment, and its signature Battle for Kattegat, an immersive foam-combat experience where attendees take the field as Vikings or Saxons
What people love
Fans of the show enjoy VikingsCon as a rare chance to put on their garb, meet cast and creators, and take part in hands-on Viking combat, and some attendees report simply having a blast. It is, by attendees' own accounts, a smaller convention rather than a massive festival, one past year drew a thin turnout, and there have been gripes about value, particularly a pricey VIP Viking Feast. Cast bookings and guest line-ups can shift, so several attendees suggest waiting to buy if you're coming for one specific guest
Last time around (2025)
The 2025 edition ran in early November at the Charles County Fairgrounds, sold through ShowClix, and was billed as an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience with kids 12 and under free with a paying adult
Costumes & what to wear
Do I need a costume?
You don't need a costume to attend, but many people turn out in Viking garb and it adds to the fun. If you want to join the Battle for Kattegat, garb ('tunic, chainmaille, leather, or bare chest') is required and modern clothing such as jeans and tennis shoes is not allowed
Costume rules
Costumes are welcome and part of the immersive atmosphere; a cosplay/costume weapons policy bars anything that could seriously hurt someone (e.g. functional firearms). Participants in the 'Battle for Kattegat' combat are required to wear garb, use only foam-latex/foam weapons, and wear team colors (Vikings red/brown/burgundy, Saxon blue/black)
Weapons policy
No weapons that could seriously hurt someone (e.g. functional firearms). In the Battle for Kattegat only foam-latex or foam-injection weapons are used (long sword, shield, axe, spear, bow/arrow); no boffer weapons, and the combat is explicitly not a LARP
Joining in
Beyond the vendor 'Great Hall', programming includes celebrity Q&A panels, autographs and photo ops, workshops and demos, music, a Viking Feast (Berserker VIP add-on), and the interactive Battle for Kattegat, an Immersive Entertainment Experience of foam-weapon Viking-vs-Saxon combat that anyone 16+ can register to join
Getting there
How do I get to VikingsCon?
By car
Most people drive to VikingsCon. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the nearest commercial airport, about 32 miles from La Plata. WMATA's Metrorail does not reach this far into Charles County, so a rideshare or taxi covers the whole trip
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free. Prepay via None, free first-come parking. Parking at the fairgrounds is free and first-come, first-served
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the centre of La Plata. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
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