FROM THE SHADOWED WOODS… SHE COMES
Brynheim… be warned (and slightly delighted)…
Dagmara the Feral is making her way to the Village Viking Festival : Halls of Valhalla !
If you’ve ever wandered the winding paths of the The Great Lakes Medieval Faire, you may have caught a glimpse of her… or heard her before you saw her…
clink… clatter… rattle…
That’s her.
She is something between a feral woodland fae and a bog-born witch—
draped in the forest itself, her garb woven from branches, bones, nuts, and forgotten things the woods decided to give back.
She runs through the trees like she belongs to them
She hides where you least expect
She sings like something ancient and beautiful (and maybe just a little unsettling)
And oh… she LOVES the children.
Games, giggles, strange little moments of magic—you never quite know what she’ll do next.
One minute she’s perched in the branches watching the village…
the next she’s right beside you, chattering in her curious accent like you’ve always known her.
Follow the sound of her staff as it rattles through the air…
or don’t… (but we all know you will )
We are beyond excited to welcome this wild spirit into Brynheim this year—she’s the kind of magic you don’t plan… you stumble into.
Come find the Bogwitch… if she doesn’t find you first!
Vendor Spotlight – Tortuga Axe Throwing
Feeling brave enough to test your aim like a true Viking? Then you’ll want to stop by the Tortuga Axe Throwing booth at Village Viking Festival!
At Tortuga Axe Throwing, you can try your hand at axe throwing in a fun, safe, and Viking-inspired setting. Whether you’re a seasoned warrior or a first-time thrower, this is a hands-on experience you won’t want to miss.
Gather your courage, take aim, and see if the old gods guide your throw!
Skål and we’ll see you on the field!
HEAR YE, HEAR YE, VILLAGE VIKINGS!
At the mighty Village Viking Festival : Halls of Valhalla , even your hair deserves glory!
While you roam the village, feasting, trading, and telling tales… keep your eyes sharp for a roaming raven
If you are captured in a candid moment by Candid Raven Photography, take that glorious proof of your Viking greatness to The Dreaded Damsels and receive $5 OFF any hairstyle of $50 or more!
And hear this well, warriors… this is a SPECIAL treasure being offered exclusively for our Village Viking Festival. You won’t find this deal in distant lands — it is ours alone!
But let it be known across the fjords…
The Dreaded Damsels offer braids and styles for ALL budgets — from simple warrior plaits to full festival-worthy crown braids fit for a Jarl’s court. You do NOT need a king’s ransom to look legendary. Whether you want something quick and fierce or bold and intricate, they’ve got you covered.
So come with wind-tangled hair…
Leave looking like you just stepped off a longship.
May 2 & 3, 2026
Village Viking Festival at the The Great Geauga County Fairgrounds
Tag your raid crew.
Tag the one whose hair needs taming.
Tag the one who WILL absolutely pose dramatically for a candid.
Skål to good hair days and epic memories!
