This summer, journey to a land of legend and lore in a spirited celebration of old-world craftsmanship, Norse mythology, and the bold flavor of adventure at the Forged Viking Mead Festival!
Raise a horn and savor the rich tradition of mead while exploring handcrafted goods, battle-ready wares, and artisan creations inspired by the seafaring spirit, ancient traditions, and mythic tales of the North.
WHEN
Saturday, July 26, 2025 from 11am – 7pm
Sunday, July 27, 2025 from 11am – 5pm
WHERE
Lebanon Valley Mall
2236 Lebanon Valley Mall
Lebanon, PA 17042-2568
Admission is FREE. Mall parking is FREE. This event will be similar to renaissance faires/festivals, featuring free entertainment including live music and Viking storytelling.
COSTUME/PROP POLICY
We encourage anyone attending the Forged Viking Mead Festival to come to the event wearing a themed costume or cosplay. We are very excited to see a variety of Ancient Norse characters of history and mythology! For the safety of those around you, we do ask that if you have any swords, knives, axes, or any other bladed gear that you are bringing as a part of your costume, then these items should please be peace-tied into their sheathes. Additionally, arrows should be peace-tied together inside a quiver. Thank you for your cooperation!
Are you on Facebook? You can follow the official Facebook event page for the Forged Viking Mead Festival for additional updates including vendor announcements.
This festival will have a Viking Village Marketplace where you can expect to see the following vendors:
The Chaotic Gingers
Cottyge Comforts
Dodson Designs
Essence of Earth and Spirit
Fantasy Face Painting and Henna
Here is the entertainment lineup for the weekend! Each of these shows are free to attend. More information about the contests is available down below.
Stay tuned! Keep checking this page for more updates on the Forged Viking Mead Fest as well as other upcoming Drunken Smithy events.
Homebrew Contest at the Forged Viking Mead Fest
Do you have what it takes to be crowned Best Brewer?
Bring a bottle of your best home brewed mead, beer, or wine to the Drunken Smithy Forged Viking Mead Fest on Saturday, July 26 and compete for bragging rights, glory, and an epic gift basket prize.
Where to Enter: Adventurer’s Hollow (in the Lebanon Valley Mall)
Drop-Off Deadline: 1:00 PM
Judging Begins: 2:00 PM, followed by the crowning of the 2025 Best Brewer
Categories:
- Best Beer
- Best Mead
- Best Wine
- Grand Prize: Best Overall Brew
Additional Info:
- You may enter in multiple categories.
- Multiple entries in the same category may be accepted depending on the number of total submissions.
- Only one bottle needed per entry.
- Samples are for judges only.
- Must be present to win.
- No current or former Drunken Smithy employees may enter.
Are you on Facebook? We invite you to RSVP on the official event page for our Homebrew Contest! While RSVPs aren’t required to participate or attend, they help us plan ahead—so if you can, let us know you’re coming.
Homebrew Contest at the Forged Viking Mead Fest
What is more quintessentially Viking than a Glorious Beard? Let’s celebrate Fabulous Facial Hair at the Forged Viking Mead Fest. Join us for fun, facial hair, and fabulous prizes!
Categories:
- Best Mustache
- Longest Beard
- Best Fake Beard
- Grand Prize: Most Glorious Beard
Contest open to people of all ages and genders.
Sign up any time before 4:00pm on Saturday. Contest to be held at 5:00pm.
Grand prize for Most Glorious Beard will be a gift basket sponsored by Norse Naturals.
Vendors Wanted
Calling All Makers of the Macabre, the Merry, and the Marvelous! We are now accepting applications for vendors for our upcoming festivals, Spookvember and Yule Bazaar.
When the skeletons return to their graves and the candy’s been counted, Spookvember rises for one last magical weekend! This post-Halloween celebration of autumnal charm showcases handcrafted goods, curious creations, and delightfully eerie treasures for a festive weekend of fall enchantment. Costumes are absolutely encouraged—keep the spirit of spooky season alive and come dressed to impress! This festival will be held November 1-2, 2025 in the Lebanon Valley Mall.
Yule Bazaar is Drunken Smithy’s annual event featuring winter themes, timeless traditions, and an abundance of holiday cheer. Whether you’re searching for the perfect present, seeking inspiration for your holiday décor, or simply looking to embrace the festive spirit, the Yule Bazaar is the place to be. Join us to make lasting memories that will warm your heart throughout the winter months. This festival will be held December 13-14, 2025 in the Lebanon Valley Mall.
More information about these festivals and what we are looking for is available on the first page of the form. You must be signed in to a Google Account to access the form. View Application Form
