Deck the Halls of Valhalla

Join us for an event celebrating the Viking holiday of Yule!

When winter comes, all men fear this will be the winter of that begins Ragnorok, the Fimbulwinter.  Fimbulwinter, the mighty winter, the winter that will mark the battle of the gods, and the death of the world we know.  As the days grew shorter, we all despair…but from despair comes hope!  Hope reborn as the shadow of night gets shorter, hope that Ragnorok will never come!  When the days start to get longer again, all Vikings get together and Deck the Hall​s​ of Valhalla!  A celebration that the winter is starting to recede.  There will be a Mead tasting, classes, and a Viking-themed day board. 

If you need loaner garb, email Chatelaine@ostgardr.eastkingdom.org as early as possible (at least a week before the event).

Schedule
10am:  Site opens
11am-12pm:  1st session of classes
Stamped Bracelets with Lord Þórfinnr Hróðgeirsson
Oseburg Band with Alienor Salton
12pm:  Feastboard opens
12-1pm:  Viking-themed Bardic performance by Cedar-san Barefoot
1-2pm:  2nd session of classes
A Walk through the Viking Feast Board with Lord Brandr Nuefsbreiter Aronsson
Viking Games with Dala Brandrsdottir
1pmL Fencer's meeting
2:15-3:15pm:  3rd session of classes
Religion in Fashion:  Is my Viking Christian? With Lady Beatrice della Rocca
Mead tasting with Lord Brandr Nuefsbreiter Aronsson
3pm:  Feastboard closes
3:15pm:  Court

Feastboard
o Skyr
o Birka bread
o Assorted Icelandic cheeses
o Bread and honey butter
o Assorted fresh fruits and veggies
o Deviled Viking longboats (deviled eggs)
o Pickled turnips, onions, and other veggies
o Vegetarian porridge
o Pickled kale Lamb
o Boar stew
o Hazelnut treats in lingonberry syrup
o Lingonberry pie
o Hot spiced cider
o Iced tea


ACCESSIBILITY:  The event will be held on the 2nd floor of the Old Stone House.  There is a flight of stairs to contend with.  There are NO elevators or escalators.

Site Opens: 10am
Site Closes: 4pm