Midgard at the Mill: A Viking Invasion
The Upstate Renaissance Faire’s annual Viking Fest at Hagood Mill: live combat, axe throwing, Beowulf, a Viking market, encampments, music and a Viking ship burning. November 7, 2026, 10 AM–8 PM.
The Upstate Renaissance Faire’s annual Viking Fest at Hagood Mill: live combat, axe throwing, Beowulf, a Viking market, encampments, music and a Viking ship burning. November 7, 2026, 10 AM–8 PM.
Forge your own split medieval-style cross in this one-hour, hands-on blacksmithing class. Held during Midgard at the Mill; festival admission sold separately.
🔥 Blacksmithing: Courting Candle Class 🔥 Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge New class! In this hands-on, full-day workshop, students will forge a rustic candle holder based on an early Pennsylvania Dutch design. The holder is built around a loose spiral, similar to a spring, that cradles the candle. Students will also make...
🔥 Blacksmithing: Courting Candle Class 🔥 Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge New class! In this hands-on, full-day workshop, students will forge a rustic candle holder based on an early Pennsylvania Dutch design. The holder is built around a loose spiral, similar to a spring, that cradles the candle. Students will also make...
A hands-on introduction to safely identifying edible and medicinal wild plants with herbalist and forager Donna Putney.
Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge Step back in time and experience the art of traditional blacksmithing! Join historical demonstrator Kevin Thompson for a hands-on introduction to this centuries-old craft. In this immersive class, students will learn foundational blacksmithing techniques and create simple yet functional items like S-hooks...
A weekend of Native American drumming, dance, storytelling and crafts at Hagood Mill. Free Friday kickoff, Nov. 20, 6–8 PM; Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 AM–4 PM, $7 ages 10+, kids 9 & under free.
Blacksmithing 101: Introduction to Blacksmithing Presented by Kevin Thompson of Electric City Forge Step back in time and experience the art of traditional blacksmithing! Join historical demonstrator Kevin Thompson for a hands-on introduction to this centuries-old craft. In this immersive class, students will learn foundational blacksmithing techniques and create simple yet functional items like S-hooks...
🔥🎅 Blacksmith Christmas Ornaments Class 🎄✨ Do you enjoy Christmas and the crafts that come with it? How about ornament making? If so, join us in Santa’s Blacksmith Workshop at the historic Hagood Mill Historic Site, where you can learn to smith your own Christmas ornaments! In this beginner blacksmithing class, students will gain a...
Discover the wild foods and natural remedies of the winter woods with herbalist and forager Donna Putney.
Beginner-friendly, hands-on mushroom identification and cultivation class at Hagood Mill. December 5, 2026, 1–4 PM. $50.