Join us for the Viking Experience Festival 2025!
Schedule of Events:
Sat Evening Ticket is for admission to Sat evening of the festival.
Hours: 4-8:30pm
Includes: camps, shows, classes, games, vendors.
After Hours Show, 6:30-8:30
The Fire Viking returns with his spectacular fire show like no other.
Skogarmaor performs his ambient dark Nordic folk inspired as a solo artist.
Aeonian Arts Collective brings us a fire performance with bellydancing.
Hexxen's show provides the audience with the sound of a chorus of drums, use of ancient primal vocal techniques and instruments both modern and folk.
Adult Shield Wall Class
Battlefield Training by The Misfits of Fortune $20
Battle School weapons training, shield wall class, choice of game.
Misfits of Fortune Battle School- A 40 minute long immersive experience in which patrons are equipped with a foam weapon and shield. Once on the battlefield, our Shield Wall Commanders then provide patrons with a safety briefing, a brief history on the Vikings, and then teach patrons several different shield wall formations, including battle lines, kill squads, and more. Once the concepts have been learned, it is time to put them to the test and battle both patrons and our own Viking squad on the field. If you have ever watched Vikings, Game of Thrones, or Lord of the rings and thought, “I want to do that!”, now is your chance!
$10 for children 10 and under with the purchase of an adult ticket (can be bought on site)
All ages (10 and under must have a parent present on the Shield Wall with them)
Adventure Quest
Adventure Quest by Caverns and Campfires $20
The Caverns and Campfires Adventure Quest will take you on an immersive journey throughout Drekheim as you follow clues, interact with the cast, and solve the mysteries that have been praising havoc across the land!
Dragon Hunting
Dragon Hunting by Ed's Dinosaur Live $10
"Choose Your Side: Dragon Slayer or Dragon Rider?
Embark on an epic Viking adventure at the Viking Festival! This year, we're introducing a thrilling new challenge: the Dragon Hunt.
Come to the festival and embark on a quest to hunt down mythical hidden dragons.
Or, join forces with the dragons and defend your territory from the invading Dragon Slayers.
What to Expect:
Dragon Encounters: Spot these magnificent creatures lurking in unexpected places.
Nerf Battles: Engage in friendly firefights with fellow hunters or defenders.
Prizes and Rewards: Earn special rewards for successfully completing your chosen role.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to experience the thrill of the hunt or the excitement of defending your kind.
You can become a legendary hero or a fearsome dragon rider! The choice is yours! Choose wisely..."
The Mead Experience
The Mead Experience, $12, Receive 4x 2oz pours.
Expand your palate and taste a hand-curated selection of NC meads. This is a great introduction to a variety of meads. Redeemable anytime during festival hours near the Mead Tent.
Moon Dog Meadery
Mushroom Foraging Class
Edible Mushroom Class by Frank Hyman (3pm classroom)
Many delicious, edible, wild mushrooms are surprisingly easy to identify: Black Trumpets, Morels, Chanterelles and others. Attendees can learn about these mushrooms at the Viking Experience--even though none of them are in season during this event. How? Professional mushroom hunter Frank Hyman will share easy ID's by using life-size mushrooms models and and playing a guessing game called “Which Mushroom Will Send You Running for the Toilet?” Frank will also sell and sign his best-selling book—“How to Forage Mushrooms Without Dying: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide”
1 hour long class
Persian Dance Class
Persian Dance Class by Ethereal Ginnie Fae $15
Beautiful Hands: The basics of Persian Dance Hand Movements
Learn the basics of what makes hand movements beautiful when performing as a fairy dancer. Inspired by her studies in Persian Classical Dance, Ginnie Fae will provide exercises and dance combos to add to your movement repertoire. This workshop takes focus and is best suited for teens and adults.
30 minute class
Activities
Flip 'n trinkets
Paint your own personal shield.
Strands of light/ Lair of the salamander
Hair braids, fairy hair, handmade leather goods
Clever Rabbit Throwing Club
Axe throwing and Viking ship photos
Ribbons and Rivets
Make and take leather projects. Leather costumes.
The Fire Viking returns with his spectacular fire show like no other.
Skogarmaor performs his ambient dark Nordic folk inspired as a solo artist.
Activities
Custom Creature Creations
Face/ body painting, henna, and glitter tattoos
Blue Sage Bodyworks
Massage therapy
Entertainment
Afrit Temple
Tribal Music and Dance show.
