Brittingham Viking Organization
70th Annual Convention
Madison, WI, USA
17 - 20 August, 2023
The 70th Annual Convention of the Brittingham Viking Organization will take place
17 - 20 August, 2023, in Madison, WI.
American Vikings are eager to welcome everyone back to Madison for a great convention! Many events and locations for the weekend have already been booked, but there is plenty more planning to do and details to be announced. Check back here for regular updates. We can’t wait to see you soon!
If you have any questions after reading this webpage, please reach out to us at convention2023@brittinghamvikings.org.
In the Bonds,
Madison 2023 Convention Committee
COUNTDOWN TO CONVENTION
Registration for the 70th Annual Convention closed on July 16, 2023. All registered attendees will receive additional information from the Convention Committee in the coming weeks. We can't wait to see you!
If you have any questions about your registration, please reach out to convention2023@brittinghamvikings.org.
Events and Venues
Click on the images below to visit webpages for each of the Convention 2023 venues or scroll down to read the itinerary in more detail. More detail will be shared with registered attendees in the weeks leading up to Convention.
Thursday, 17 August, 2023
Pre-Registration Event
17 Aug, 2023, 7:00 pm @ Camp Trippalindee
601 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53703
Welcome back to Madison! Join us for laid back appetizers, drinks, and unparalleled views of State Street and the Capitol at the Graduate Hotel’s rooftop bar. Pick up your registration materials for the weekend and let the fun begin.
Dress Code: Come as you are!
Friday, 18 August, 2023
Annual Meeting
18 Aug, 2023, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm @ the Fluno Center
601 University Ave, Madison, WI 53715
The Annual Meeting will be conducted on campus midday at the Fluno Center Auditorium with lunch provided. Members only; guests are welcome to join afterward for Ted Talks and Viking Memorials. Stay tuned for information on a guest activity during the meeting.
Dress Code: Business Casual
Cocktail Hour
18 Aug, 2023, 4:00 pm to 6:00 @ Blind Shot Social Club
77 S Fair Oaks Ave, Madison, WI 53704
Blind Shot offers indoor golf simulators, games, and a great atmosphere. We'll have the place to ourselves, so spend the afternoon here with us prior to Informal Dinner, which is just next door! Drink tickets and hors d'oeuvres included.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Informal Dinner
18 Aug, 2023, 6:00 pm @ Garver Feed Mill
3241 Garver Green, Madison, WI 53704
Informal dinner will be held at the newly renovated Garver Feed Mill on Madison’s Near East Side. Entertainment for the evening includes a classic Wisconsin polka band and dance lessons!
Stay tuned for information on a shuttle bus from the Concourse Hotel.
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Saturday, 19 August, 2023
Stadium Tour
19 Aug, 2023, 12:30 to 2:30 pm @ Camp Randall Stadium
1440 Monroe St, Madison, WI 53711
On, Wisconsin! Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of Camp Randall, complete with remarks from a member of the coaching staff. Lunch is not included, so be sure to grab a bite beforehand.
Dress Code: Badger gear or red and white encouraged
Formal Dinner
19 Aug, 2023, 5:00 pm @ Memorial Union Great Hall
800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53715
Join us for Formal Dinner at Memorial Union’s Great Hall. We are excited to welcome UW's legendary band director Mike Leckrone as our keynote speaker! There will be a cocktail hour onsite immediately beforehand and Babcock ice cream for dessert!
Dress Code: Black Tie
Sunday, 20 August, 2023
Farewell Brunch
20 Aug, 2023, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm @ Coopers Tavern
20 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703
Wrap up your Convention experience with a farewell brunch on the square. The BVO will take over Coopers Tavern's second floor Bier Hall for a buffet-style meal from 10 am to 1 pm. Come and go as you please!
Dress Code: Come as you are! (Last night's tuxes and dresses welcome.)
Where to Stay
Our hotel block at the Madison Concourse Hotel is fully booked. If you are still looking for accommodations, there are many hotels and Airbnbs/VRBOs in Madison you are welcome to explore and book independently.
Suggestions:
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The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club (our block is fully booked, but there are other rooms available)
Pre-Convention
Pre-convention will be held in the Wisconsin Dells from August 15-17! Just a short one-hour drive from Madison, the Dells are the “waterpark capital of the world,” so bring your swimming gear! We will stay in a large cabin, prepare meals together, visit the waterparks, and provide transportation to and from Madison.
The estimated all-inclusive cost of pre-con is $175 to $200 USD. (The more attendees, the lower the cost!) Please fill out this Google form as soon as possible to reserve your spot.
If you know you will definitely attend, we are asking for a down payment of $50 to be paid directly to David Barrett, with the remainder to be paid upon arrival or shortly in advance. You can Venmo @DJBarrett or reach out to David to use a different method of payment.
