The Vikings of Bjornstad

Life in the Age of the Vikings, Anglo-Saxons and Celts

"The Vikings of Bjornstad" is a living history and educational group, concentrating on the Viking era.  We are associated with Regia Anglorum North America, covering the states of California, Arizona and Nevada. We welcome everyone and ask only that those under 16 be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We strive for authentic Viking Age clothing, crafts and gear, but we know that's a goal to work toward and we all have to start somewhere. We charge about US$30 to $35 annually for membership to the group. We meet the second Saturday of each month in the extended San Francisco Bay Area, usually working on our arts and crafts.  In the last few years we've set up a Viking encampment at the Calaveras County Celtic Faire in Angels Camp, California, the Celtic Nations Festival in Vacaville, California and the Ardenwood Celtic Festival in Fremont, California. We've gone to the Old Fort MacArthur Days Military Reenactment Show and gone as a group to see the "Vikings: The North Atlantic Saga" exhibit, both in Los Angeles. In July 2004 we joined with Regia Anglorum North America to film the Battle of Hastings (fought in 1066), for the History Channel. In January 2005 we filmed the host segments for an episode of The Conquerors about William the Conqueror, with actor and military advisor Dale Dye, also for the History Channel. On December 3rd, 2005 we provided a non-historic barbarian horde for an Academy of Art University student film, The Epic of Wayhelm. In September of 2006, we joined with the Highlander Warriors at the Pleasanton Highland Games to recreate the 1140 AD wedding of the Scottish prince Somerled with the Viking princess Ragnhild.

For information contact Jack Garrett at garrett@pacbell.net