Folksmoot: Viking Raid Weekend

Folksmoot: Viking Raid Weekend Folksmoot: Viking Raid Weekend is a Norse living history and Viking reenactment event held in the green fields and woodlands of Charlton, Massachusetts.

Set during the around 9th Century, this immersive weekend invites participants to step into the world

We’re honored to welcome Paul the Barbarian from the History Channel to Folksmoot: Viking Raid Weekend as one of this ye...
05/22/2026

We’re honored to welcome Paul the Barbarian from the History Channel to Folksmoot: Viking Raid Weekend as one of this year’s rival Jarls.

As the story of the raid unfolds, the Jarls will battle for influence, leadership, and ultimately the fate of the abbey’s stolen gold.

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The shield wall was more than a tactic. It was trust, discipline, and survival.Train with the hird during Folksmoot’s co...
05/22/2026

The shield wall was more than a tactic. It was trust, discipline, and survival.

Train with the hird during Folksmoot’s combat activities and tactical drills.

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Battle games bring warriors together through drills, contests, and Viking-style competition Friday evening at Folksmoot....
05/21/2026

Battle games bring warriors together through drills, contests, and Viking-style competition Friday evening at Folksmoot.

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Saturday night’s pig roast draws inspiration from the feasting halls of Valhalla, where the legendary boar Sæhrímnir was...
05/21/2026

Saturday night’s pig roast draws inspiration from the feasting halls of Valhalla, where the legendary boar Sæhrímnir was said to be sacrificed and reborn each night to feed the warriors of Odin.

After the raid, the village gathers beside the fire to feast, celebrate, and share stories beneath the torchlight.

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Stand shoulder to shoulder with the hird during Friday’s shield wall training at Folksmoot: Viking Raid Weekend. See the...
05/20/2026

Stand shoulder to shoulder with the hird during Friday’s shield wall training at Folksmoot: Viking Raid Weekend.

See the full schedule at Folksmoot.com

We’re excited to welcome Valkyrie Adornments to Folksmoot: Viking Raid Weekend this May in Charlton, MA.If you’d like to...
05/20/2026

We’re excited to welcome Valkyrie Adornments to Folksmoot: Viking Raid Weekend this May in Charlton, MA.

If you’d like to support them throughout the 2026 season, you’ll also be able to find them at several events across New England, including our Renasaince Faire: Autumn Knights Fair later this year.

Be sure to stop by their encampment during Folksmoot to explore their handcrafted Norse- and Celtic-inspired artwork, shields, jewelry, rune sets, and blacksmithing goods.

Before the moot officially begins, the crafting starts.Join us Thursday for a hands-on lamellar workshop where participa...
05/19/2026

Before the moot officially begins, the crafting starts.

Join us Thursday for a hands-on lamellar workshop where participants can learn the basics of assembling leather lamellar armor inspired by historical Viking and medieval designs.

Guests who bring their own leather materials will have the opportunity to begin building their own suit pieces during the workshop.

Perfect for reenactors, crafters, and anyone looking to learn historical armor construction techniques.

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Crafting workshops begin Thursday as the village prepares tools, supplies, and equipment for the coming raid.View the fu...
05/19/2026

Crafting workshops begin Thursday as the village prepares tools, supplies, and equipment for the coming raid.

View the full schedule at Folksmoot.com

Shields lock as warriors train for the battles still to come.Friday’s combat training focuses on coordination, movement,...
05/18/2026

Shields lock as warriors train for the battles still to come.

Friday’s combat training focuses on coordination, movement, and the pressure of standing in the shield wall.

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Charlton, MA
01507

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