LOCATION
4101 Old Brownsville Road
Corpus Christi, TX 78405
CONTACT INFORMATION
Viking Fest 2025
Description
Join us for the 2nd Annual Viking Fest on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Del Mar College’s Windward Campus! This community-wide celebration features five exciting zones packed with activities, entertainment, food, and fun — all highlighting the spirit of the Viking and the amazing programs at Del Mar College.
We’ll kick things off with the Viking 5K/10K, where participants can show off their Viking pride and compete for prizes including Best Beard, Best Braids, and Best Overall Viking Costume!
And don’t miss the always thrilling Dia de los Muertos Welding Competition, showcasing the incredible skills of our students and partners as they compete for top honors.
More details and signup links for both the Viking 5K/10K and the Welding Competition are coming soon — stay tuned!
We can’t wait to see you there, ready to celebrate like a true Viking.
Questions & Answers
Viking Fest is Del Mar College’s annual community festival celebrating our students, programs, and Viking pride. It features five activity zones with the welding competitions, Viking 5/10K, live music, family-friendly games, campus tours, food, and more all on our Windward Campus.
Viking Fest is free and open to everyone. Core activities — including live music, the car show, campus tours, and the Viking 5K for kids (grades K–5) — are completely free. Food, vendor items, and a few specialty activities may require a purchase.
Most activities don’t require registration. However,
The Viking 5K/10K Run &
The Welding Competition both require advance sign-up.
Registration details and links will be announced soon.
Bring your Viking spirit! Costumes, beards, and braids are encouraged — especially if you’re participating in the Viking 5K/10K costume contests. Comfortable shoes and cash/credit card for food vendors are also recommended. You're also welcome to bring chairs and blankets to enjoy the music.
RSVP for this event to enroll in event updates and reminders. You can also follow Del Mar College on social media and check back on our Viking Fest webpage for updates and registration links as they become available. https://www.delmar.edu/vikingfest/index.html
Yes — free parking is available on-site at the Windward Campus.
Organized campus tours for specific programs will leave from the Coleman Student Center throughout the day.
Windward Campus, Coleman Center Map
Please see the available listing of campus tours by going to https://events.delmar.edu/ and selecting the category "campus & program tours"
