Midgard at the Mill: A Viking Invasion is an annual fall festival at Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens, SC, organized by the Upstate Renaissance Faire. This review covers what to expect from the live entertainment, the costumes, the crowd, and whether it is worth the drive from Greenville. Spoiler: it is.
How it started:
I showed up to Midgard at the Mill wearing a ridiculous Viking hat complete with braids.
It was from the Universal Studios gift shop. My 13-year-old son was mortified to be seen with me, even though it was his hat. I decided that felt like a pretty good sign we were at exactly the right place. ~Christy
Quick Facts: Midgard at the Mill 2026
- What: Midgard at the Mill: A Viking Invasion
- When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10 am to 8 pm
- Where: Hagood Mill Historic Site, 138 Hagood Mill Rd, Pickens, SC 29671
- Cost: $10 (ages 13 and up), $5 (ages 4 to 12), Free (ages 3 and under)
- Parking: Free on-site
- Costumes: Encouraged
- Organized by: Upstate Renaissance Faire
- Upstate Renaissance Faire or 864.898.2936
What Is Midgard at the Mill?
Midgard at the Mill is an annual Viking-themed festival at Hagood Mill Historic Site in Pickens, SC, organized by the Upstate Renaissance Faire, the same team behind the Upstate’s beloved Renaissance festival. It’s a short drive west of Greenville and makes for a genuinely fun fall day trip…