The 2023 Sussex Inlet Viking Festival was a resounding success, held on the 141st anniversary of Jacob Ellmoos' arrival to Sussex Inlet.

The festival celebrated the rich cultural heritage of the local Scandanavian community, who generously shared their traditions with attendees.

The festival featured a viking village and camp complete with tents and fire pits, providing a unique opportunity to experience how the vikings lived.

Attendees were treated to re-enactments of fierce battles and games that vikings played, as well as live music on two stages throughout the day.

Two kids zones provided rides and entertainment for the little ones, while the axe juggling, fire light & magic, food & wine, and Viking Beer Gardens kept adults entertained.

With an amazing range of food stalls, cooking displays, crafts, and activities for the kids, there was something for everyone - put it on your calendar for a trip south next year!

Even vikings have time for a quick hug on the battlefield.

Attendees were treated to recreations of viking battles, giving onlookers a glimpse at the weaponry and armer that soliders who have used.

Entertainment between musical acts was provided by the Steampunk Vagabonds, a dance and performance troupe from Shellharbour that celebrates everything steampunk, fantasy, and more!

No viking festival would be complete without paying homage to Sweden's most famous vikings: ABBA!

Australian tribute band ABBASBACK rocked the park with hits from the Swedish musical megastars.

Headlining musical act 19-Twenty made sure everyone at the festival was on the dance floor, blowing non-existence roof off the place with an electric performance.

Bass-player Johnny's upright bass didn't stay upright for very long.