7th Annual Pirate Viking Summer Festival Drops Ticket Deals Ahead of Edgewood Weekend

EDGEWOOD, N.M. — Budget-conscious families and fantasy enthusiasts looking to set sail on an East Mountain adventure can cash in on early-bird ticket deals as the 7th annual Pirate Viking Summer Festival prepares to anchor at Wildlife West Nature Park.

Festival organizers are rolling out promotional pricing online, offering 2-for-1 admission specials along with a 20 percent discount when using the promo code special at checkout. In addition to the online discounts, admission for all youth ages 17 and under is completely free with a paying adult, creating an affordable weekend outing for families across New Mexico.

Scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 22, and Sunday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, the festival transforms the 122-acre wildlife sanctuary into an interactive playground featuring pirate encampments, Norse villages, living-history demonstrations, and wandering costumed performers.

The open-air event is built around hands-on family experiences across five entertainment stages:

• Stages and Spectacles: The Shipwreck Cove Stage, Viking Village Stage, and Fantasy Amphitheater will showcase live music, belly dancing, fire performers, and live sword combat demonstrations.
• Games and Interactive Quests: Visitors can try axe throwing at The Whack Shack, participate in the Tomato Toss, try their luck at the Dunk Tank, or search for treasure at the Pirate’s Gem & Gold Rush.
• Crafts and Living History: Historical camps offer live blacksmithing from Tumbleweed Forge and Hawt Iron Forge, alongside dozens of artisan merchants selling leathercraft, chainmail, woodwork, and jewelry.
• Food and Taverns: Food vendors and Turkish coffee stands will be stationed across the park grounds, alongside regional craft brews and local pours from purveyors including Juno Brewery, Little Toad Creek, 4 Norsemen’s Mead, and Dark Stranger Meadery.

Costumes are encouraged for all ages.

Regular gate tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for seniors and military, making the advance online discounts and coupon savings the most economical way to attend. Proceeds from the weekend also benefit the Wildlife West Nature Park and sanctuary zoo.

To redeem the promo code special, purchase passes, or view complete event and stage schedules, visit https://www.piratevikingsummerfestival.com/.