The Texas Viking Festival 2025

The Texas Viking Festival 2025 will take place from December 6th to 21st at Valkyrie Ranch in Paige, Texas, bringing together Viking history, music, and Yule traditions for three festive weekends. Also known as the Texas Viking Festival and Skaldic Althing, this event celebrates the winter solstice through a unique mix of historical reenactment, cultural education, and community gathering.

🛡️ A Celebration of Nature, Heritage & Yule

The festival pays tribute to the connection between humanity and nature, inspired by ancient Norse beliefs and seasonal cycles. Throughout the event, visitors can enjoy live combat demonstrations, storytelling sessions, Viking games, and artisan workshops that showcase traditional skills such as blacksmithing and leathercraft.

Music and performance are at the heart of the celebration, with folk musicians, skalds, and entertainers sharing ancient sagas and songs. Guests can also experience mead tastings, traditional feasts, and evening gatherings around the fire — creating a truly immersive and family-friendly atmosphere.

The Texas Viking Festival prides itself on being inclusive and welcoming to everyone, regardless of background or identity, ensuring that all who attend can take part in the spirit of Yule and Norse tradition.

🔥 Valkyrie Ranch – Home of the North in the Heart of Texas

Set on the scenic lands of Valkyrie Ranch, the festival’s location enhances its authentic atmosphere. With wide open fields, wooded areas, and rustic structures, the ranch becomes a living Viking settlement during the event. Visitors can explore longhouses, craft markets, and communal gathering spaces that bring Viking culture to life.

Valkyrie Ranch is located just outside Paige, Texas, about 45 minutes east of Austin, and is easily accessible via Highway 290. Its natural surroundings make it an ideal venue for an outdoor winter celebration inspired by Nordic traditions.

🍖 Mead, Music & Merriment

The festival offers a wide variety of traditional foods and drinks, including roasted meats, stews, and freshly baked breads. Local mead, crafted using old recipes, is served throughout the weekend, adding an authentic touch to the Yule festivities.

Visitors can also explore the Viking market, where artisans sell handmade goods — from jewelry and leatherwork to ceremonial tools and artwork. As evening falls, bonfires light up the grounds, creating a festive atmosphere filled with music, laughter, and camaraderie.

🌿 Paige, Texas – A Hidden Gem of Bastrop County

Located in Bastrop County, the small town of Paige is home to around 275 residents. It’s a peaceful rural community surrounded by rolling hills and forested landscapes — the perfect setting for an event that honors both heritage and nature. Paige is conveniently positioned between Austin and Houston, making it easy to reach for a weekend getaway filled with culture and adventure.

🕯️ Join the Viking Brotherhood This December

Whether you’re drawn to Norse mythology, historical reenactment, or simply want to enjoy a unique winter celebration, the Texas Viking Festival 2025 offers an experience unlike any other. It’s a place to learn, connect, and celebrate the solstice in the spirit of fellowship and tradition.

To discover more winter events across the U.S., visit Renaissance & Medieval Festivals in December 2025 and explore more Texas-based celebrations at Renaissance & Medieval Festivals in Texas .