Valhalla Viking Festival 2027
Mead Maker's Competition
Calling all mead makers, brewers and honey artisans! Submit your finest creation and compete for recognition as one of Valhalla's premier mead crafters.
Whether you are an established commercial meadery or a passionate home brewer, this competition celebrates the wonderfully diverse world of fermented honey beverages.
Competition Details
Date
Friday 30 July 2027
Start Time
15:30
Duration
Approximately 1 hour
Entry Cost
Free
Minimum Age
18+
What To Bring
One bottle of each registered mead
How To Enter
- You must pre-register before entering the competition.
- Book one competition place for each different mead you wish to enter.
- If you are entering two different meads, you must add two competition places to your basket.
- This applies even if both meads are being entered into the same category.
- If you are entering one Sweet Honey Mead and one Experimental Mead, you must book two places.
- Select the number of entries required, add them to your basket and complete the free checkout as usual.
- Bring one bottle of each registered mead with you on the day.
Competition Categories
- Sweet Honey Mead
- Sweet Fruit Mead
- Dry Honey Mead
- Dry Fruit Mead
- Other, Experimental or Spiced Mead
Judging
Entries will be judged on the overall quality and character of the mead. The judging criteria will include:
- Aroma
- Flavour
- Balance
- Technical execution
- Overall impression
The competition format and judging process will be explained to entrants at the beginning of the session.
Prizes
Competition prizes will be announced shortly.
Festival Admission Required
- This competition booking does not include admission to Valhalla Viking Festival.
- Every entrant must hold a valid Friday Day Ticket or Weekend Festival Ticket covering Friday 30 July 2027.
- You cannot enter the festival or participate in activities without a valid festival admission ticket for that day.
- Under 18s cannot enter or participate in the Mead Maker's Competition.
Terms and Conditions
- You must be aged 18 or over to enter this competition.
- You must hold a valid festival ticket covering Friday 30 July 2027.
- You must pre-register each different mead you intend to enter.
- Each registered entry requires one bottle of the corresponding mead.
- Entries should be clearly identifiable so they can be matched to the correct entrant and competition category.
- Afon Mel and Valhalla Viking Festival reserve the right to refuse participation to anyone considered unsuitable to take part.
- Reasons for refusing participation may include, but are not limited to, inappropriate behaviour, intoxication, being underage or failing to follow instructions.
- Entrants are responsible for ensuring their submitted drinks are safe and suitable for consumption.
Quick Summary
Event
Mead Maker's Competition
Date
Friday 30 July 2027
Time
15:30
Duration
Approximately 1 hour
Entry Cost
Free
Age Requirement
18+
Registration
Pre-registration required
Entry Quantity
One booking per different mead
Festival Ticket
Required separately
Is Your Mead Worthy Of Valhalla?
Register your entries, bring your finest brews and let the judging begin.