Austin Celtic Festival History

THE VIKING INVASION

is a confederation of many Viking Age reenactors from around the globe.
What started as the authentic reenacment part of a mundane festival became a separate entity known as Viking Invasion. We work to bring the public, whether at schools, museums or festivals, the best of the Viking Age. In 2004, the Jomsvikings came to Waco, Texas for the first Viking market in the US. Philip Burthem, Jarl of the Jomsvikings, used his professional expertise to make Viking Invasion a great success. Along with John Mitchell he founded the Texas Jomsborgelag, to carry on the martial tradition of the greater Jomsborg Army. Joined by The Ansteorran Longship Company and other Viking reenactment groups from around the globe, it was well recieved as part of the mundane event. In 2006 we separated from the mundane group and made our event in Waco bigger and better. We continue now to participate events in the Texas Area as educators and re-enactors as well as our annual Viking Invasion. If you are interested in having us as part of your event please contact our Styrsman at info@vikinginvasion.org.

TEXAS CORITANI

is a living history group that attempts to recreate the lifestyles of the inhabitants of the British Isles during the late Iron Age, sometimes referred to as the La Tene period. That is, roughly from 350 BC to the 1st century AD.
The Iron Age is a fascinating period to explore. The tribes of Britain during this period show regional differences, there are numerous sources available for interpretation (archaeology, numismatics and ancient texts), and the industries of the period (wood working, pottery, bronze casting, spinning and weaving, etc.) are creative venues to study and make objects that are practical and beautiful. Our membership is spread over a wide area of Texas. We have members from San Antonio, to Austin, to Temple and Houston. Our activities have historically been mostly in the Austin area, though we are not restricted to that area or even to Texas.

BLACK EAGLE CASTLE ARCHERY

Join them on the far west field (see site map) for a day long tournament and your chance to learn the medieval art of archery. Both days there will be a King's Tournament conducted throughout the day.
We will be posting scores on our medieval scoreboard.
We will have 4 categories:
Youth (14 and under) --- Patron Division ---Open Division ---Masters
Approximately two hours before closure there will be
a finals event for each of the four divisions for a chance
two win olympic size medals for 1st and second place.
Also we have a boyer who sets up his tradtional setup
and gives 3 lectures and demonstrations a day on making
primitive, medieval tradtional bows...he works on his
bows throughout the day, and also makes strings for
whoever might have a need. We also give archery sharpshooting demonstrations and also a small museum setup displaying medieval armor and weapons..for battle and jousting.

"One of the few remaining festivals that celebrate the authentic music, honed by the Celtic people. The Austin Celtic Festival goes beyond gimmicks to highlight traditions and achievements in a way that reminds audiences of the extraordinary craftsmanship and study that made places like Ireland & Scotland leaders in folk music and dance. "