The City is grateful to everyone who joined us for this year’s Going a Viking celebration! From axe-throwing and the Defender of Lake Stevens tournament to crafts, community organization booths, and amazing food trucks—you helped make this event a true community adventure.

• A heartfelt thank you to Gesa Credit Union, our event sponsor, for their generous support in helping bring this experience to life.
• Congratulations to Joe, who claimed the title of Defender of Lake Stevens in an epic axe-throwing showdown! After a fierce and friendly battle, Joe edged out Shannon in the final round to take home the crown and bragging rights.
• We extend our sincere appreciation to the incredible reenactors who brought Viking history to life, our vendors who offered unique goods and experiences, and the food trucks that kept everyone well-fed and happy. Your contributions made the day unforgettable!

We’re looking ahead to next year, and your feedback will help us make this event even better. Whether you experienced the thrill of the day firsthand or have ideas for to improve, we want to hear it all. Please take a few minutes to complete the event survey or scan the QR code in the image above; survey closes on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 4:59 PM.  Together, we can ensure that Lake Stevens continues to foster events that bring joy, connection, and shared pride to all who call it home.

Be sure and join us for our next community event, HarvestFest, on Halloween, October 31, at North Cove Park.