Haystead Events
Ravenwood Age of the Viking
PRE-SALE TICKETS ARE LIVE!!! *
On June 8th, 793, Northmen raided the English monastery at Lindisfarne, starting the age of the Viking! On June 8th, 2024, Mountain Run Winery and Ravenwood Foundation presents Ravenwood Medieval Faire, will commemorate this date by bringing the Age of the Viking back to life with a mead festival & Viking-themed Medieval Faire.
Meaderies from all around Virginia will be there, over 30+ vendors/artisans, entertainment, and even a Viking Fashion Show.
Meaderies include:
Saga Meadery
Breezy Hill Meadworks
Black Heath Meadery
Honey & Hops Brewworks
Silver Hand Meadery
Atheling Meadworks
Funktastic Meadery
Mountain Run Meads
You must be 21+ and provide valid identification in order to purchase/consume alcohol. Valid identification must be presented to purchase at this event
There will be LARP-style Viking combat scenarios throughout the day, a Viking-style encampment, a Viking-themed scavenger hunt throughout the vendor village and more.
VIKING FEAST/ENTERTAINMENT
The fun doesn't stop when the Faire closes, as there will be an evening Viking Feast (separate ticket), bonfire and camping (small fee, see ticket link info) 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm in the 120-year-old stable at Mountain Run Winery.
Harpist, Bard, Fire Dancer (outside the barn), Viking stories will be told!
NEED MORE INFO, EMAIL US AT: INFO@RAVENWOODFOUNDATION.ORG
LOTR camping movie marathon
LOTR camping movie marathon ! New, but hopefully annual Lord of the Rings camping movie marathon! TBA details coming soon
Black Dragons Encampment at Ravenwood Fair Encampment 2025
Once again the ranch will be joining up with the rest of the Black Dragons and Ravenwood faire!
Two weekends in October. More details to come.. Tickets will be on sale soon.
Second Weekend of Black Dragons Encampment at Ravenwood Fair Encampment 2025
Once again the ranch will be joining up with the rest of the Black Dragons and Ravenwood faire!
Two weekends in October. More details to come.. Tickets will be on sale soon.
Slains Castle Historical Trip.
2026 Scotland! Details exact dates and itinerary TBA! History, games , pub crawl!
The Viking Experience
The Ranch with the Black Dragons will once again raid deep into north Carolina to Encamp once again with TVE.
What is TVE?
The Viking Experience NC is a historically inspired entertainment group, providing an immersive experience through interaction with our characters and camps. We host a variety of events throughout the year including a full festival in March on our own grounds.
*Dates: 3/22-23 and 3/29-30
*Saturdays 10-6pm, After Hours Show 6:30-8:30
*Sundays 10-5pm
*1045 Walnut Grove Rd, Oxford, NC 27565
*A limited number of Season Passes are now available for sale.
*All other tickets go on sale in Jan 2025.
*The Viking Experience Festival will be running two weekends for the 2025 season.
*We will be on our own property with 15 acres of partly wooded land ready.
*Activities for the festival include: interactive characters, reenactors, music, fairy glen, dancing, games, vendors, food, classes, axe throwing, mead tasting, fight pits, skits in the Village Drekhiem, and the After Hours Show.
Burns Night - Jan 20, 2024
January
The year begins with Burns Night, a gala celebration of Scotland’s national poet, Robert Burns, with members resplendent in full Highland Scottish and formal attire. Conducted on the 25th of the month, this unique gathering is filled with Burns’ poems and songs, the powerful music of the pipes and drums, delicious food and drink, and all that makes for a fun and memorable evening.
Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas in Lynchburg, VA (two performances)
Seán Heely's Celtic Christmas in Lynchburg, VA (two performances)
Saturday, December 21, 2024
3:00pm – 7:00pm
Academy Center of the Arts (map)
600 Main Street
Lynchburg, VA, 24504
United States
Tickets Here
Join Champion Scottish fiddler Seán Heely and a cast of nationally-acclaimed Celtic performers on a magical journey through Scotland and Ireland during the holidays. The fiddle and bagpipes will sweep you away to Christmastime and Winter Solstice celebrations along with percussive dance and Highland dance that will lift your holiday spirits and warm your heart. Kilts and tartan abound as the show travels through ancient Gaelic carols and songs, tucked in perfectly with lively Irish tunes and familiar Christmas melodies with a Celtic twist.
52nd Annual Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk
Clan Hay will walk with the clans on parade again! 2025! Come join us! A-Hay A-Hay A-Hay !
Alexandria was founded in 1749 by Scottish merchants and was named after Scotsman John Alexander who owned the land that became Alexandria. Today, the city continues celebrating its heritage with the iconic Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk Parade on Saturday, December 2, 2023. Dozens of Scottish clans dressed in colorful tartans parade through the streets of Old Town, joined by pipe and drum bands, as well as terriers and hounds, community groups and more.
For more information:
https://visitalexandria.com/holidays/scottish-walk/
