Looking for the Festival? Visit our Location page! Visit our Schedule page to see all the events planned July 18-20 at the Old Town Festival Friday & Saturday and the Archery Tournament Saturday & Sunday. Or click on a picture below...
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Greetings from Sherwood, Oregon ~ 60th Anniversary Festival July 18-19 ~ Archery July 19-20!
The historic and picturesque town of Sherwood, Oregon welcomes you to the 60th Anniversary of our Robin Hood Festival, one of the oldest and most unique festivals in Oregon, with nearly 20,000 attendees each year.
This year's Festival will take place July 18-19, 2014. The 59th Annual International Archery Tournament with Nottingham, England will take place July 19-20, 2014.
In this special anniversary year, the original Maid Marian from 1954, along with 3 members of the original Maid Marian court, will be parade Grand Marshals this year. One of the original "Merry Men" from 1954 will accompany the Court. We are also welcoming 4 visiting archers from Nottingham, England, who will be officially welcomed by city officials and knighted, as well as participate in the archery tournament.
Several popular bands from the Portland area will be featured on the Main Stage (including Hit Machine Friday and Saturday nights!) The Family Stage has wonderfully creative acts to delight young and old, medieval re-enactments, swordplay, music and dance, and appearances by Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Wander through the extensive Vendor Village consisting of more than 100 booths, with a wide variety of shopping and activities to explore. Enjoy a traditional Knighting Ceremony, an old-fashioned Community Parade and performances of Beauty and the Beast JR by Sherwood's Voices for the Performing Arts. Demonstrate your creativity in the annual Castle Building Contest or participate in the Flower and Plant Show. Enjoy the teen dance, kids crafts and play areas, plus plenty of delicious food, with a beer and wine garden featuring selections from local wineries and breweries. Festival admission is FREE, including all entertainment on the Main and Family Stages.
Looking for the Festival? Visit our Location page! Visit our Schedule page to see all the events planned July 18-20 at the Old Town Festival and International Archery Tournament.
The Sherwood Heritage Center will be open during the Festival on Saturday, 1 to 4 PM, where they are featuring a display of historic photographs and mementos related to 60+ years of Robin Hood Festival and Maid Marian Court history. You can also view the exhibition after the Festival during normal Heritage Center hours 1-4 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
We would like to thank our wonderful Festival Sponsors! The Robin Hood Festival Association is a non-profit organization, with our Festivals and activities supporting the entire community and many organizations throughout the area. The Summer Festival takes place the third weekend of July every year and the Winter Festival takes place the first Saturday in December.
This year's Festival will take place July 18-19, 2014. The 59th Annual International Archery Tournament with Nottingham, England will take place July 19-20, 2014.
In this special anniversary year, the original Maid Marian from 1954, along with 3 members of the original Maid Marian court, will be parade Grand Marshals this year. One of the original "Merry Men" from 1954 will accompany the Court. We are also welcoming 4 visiting archers from Nottingham, England, who will be officially welcomed by city officials and knighted, as well as participate in the archery tournament.
Several popular bands from the Portland area will be featured on the Main Stage (including Hit Machine Friday and Saturday nights!) The Family Stage has wonderfully creative acts to delight young and old, medieval re-enactments, swordplay, music and dance, and appearances by Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
Wander through the extensive Vendor Village consisting of more than 100 booths, with a wide variety of shopping and activities to explore. Enjoy a traditional Knighting Ceremony, an old-fashioned Community Parade and performances of Beauty and the Beast JR by Sherwood's Voices for the Performing Arts. Demonstrate your creativity in the annual Castle Building Contest or participate in the Flower and Plant Show. Enjoy the teen dance, kids crafts and play areas, plus plenty of delicious food, with a beer and wine garden featuring selections from local wineries and breweries. Festival admission is FREE, including all entertainment on the Main and Family Stages.
Looking for the Festival? Visit our Location page! Visit our Schedule page to see all the events planned July 18-20 at the Old Town Festival and International Archery Tournament.
The Sherwood Heritage Center will be open during the Festival on Saturday, 1 to 4 PM, where they are featuring a display of historic photographs and mementos related to 60+ years of Robin Hood Festival and Maid Marian Court history. You can also view the exhibition after the Festival during normal Heritage Center hours 1-4 PM on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
We would like to thank our wonderful Festival Sponsors! The Robin Hood Festival Association is a non-profit organization, with our Festivals and activities supporting the entire community and many organizations throughout the area. The Summer Festival takes place the third weekend of July every year and the Winter Festival takes place the first Saturday in December.
Looking For a Few More Volunteers at the Beer/Wine Garden Saturday & for Sunday Breakdown
The Robin Hood Festival beer/wine garden is still looking for some volunteers on Saturday and Sunday to help. As of Friday morning (subject to change rapidly), slots needing a few more volunteers are Saturday 8:30-11:30 PM, plus helping with breakdown Sunday 8:30-9:30 AM. Just enter your email address here on Volunteer Spot to see the available openings and sign up. Beer/Wine garden volunteers get a free T-Shirt!
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please email robinhoodfestival@gmail.com to be signed up manually.
Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please email robinhoodfestival@gmail.com to be signed up manually.
Maid Marian and her Court is Delighted to Announce the Medallion has been FOUND!
HEAR
YE! HEAR YE! THE MEDALLION HAS JUST BEEN FOUND, this fair morning of 16 July between 10 and 11 o'clock. It was found by a
family searching high and low, near and far, for 3 days. Call your
search off, those of you on this noble quest, and await another chance
one year hence...
The family clever enough to find the replica’s location will be recognized and given a real medallion at the Opening Ceremony 6 PM Friday, July 18. The clues remain, for you to reflect upon, in preparation for yet another quest a year or many years to come...
MEDALLION FOUND! Here were the clues...
Clue #1: Your quest for the medallion begins here, where history and community is held dear. Through forests and buildings you must seek to find Maid Marian's Secret Keep.
Clue #2: To continue your quest for the medallion, you'll need to go here... Where children play and music can be heard.
Clue #3: Down the path and through the trees, through the brush and mystery you will find the history. This will lead you to the end of your quest.
Clue #4: Not to be blunt, but the boardwalk is where you should hunt. The first of three retaining shall call. Don’t look down, but over the wall. You may need to remove some brush, but it is within your touch.
The family clever enough to find the replica’s location will be recognized and given a real medallion at the Opening Ceremony 6 PM Friday, July 18. The clues remain, for you to reflect upon, in preparation for yet another quest a year or many years to come...
MEDALLION FOUND! Here were the clues...
Clue #1: Your quest for the medallion begins here, where history and community is held dear. Through forests and buildings you must seek to find Maid Marian's Secret Keep.
Clue #2: To continue your quest for the medallion, you'll need to go here... Where children play and music can be heard.
Clue #3: Down the path and through the trees, through the brush and mystery you will find the history. This will lead you to the end of your quest.
Clue #4: Not to be blunt, but the boardwalk is where you should hunt. The first of three retaining shall call. Don’t look down, but over the wall. You may need to remove some brush, but it is within your touch.
Volunteers Needed
We are looking for more volunteers to help with the Festival. Check out our volunteer opportunities. Volunteers can assist with a variety of tasks throughout the year and/or during the Summer and Winter Festivals. Even a couple hours of your time can be extremely helpful during the Festival and a lot of fun too! This is also a great opportunity for students seeking volunteer hours!
Fill out the Contact form, email robinhoodfestival@gmail.com or call 503-625-4233 if you would like to volunteer. Even an hour or two of your time can help! 
International Archery Tournament with Notthingham.
Photo by Leah Sinclair.
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Traveling Archery Trophy
Join Us at Meetings
Every third Thursday at 7 PM, we have open meetings at the Masonic Lodge in Old Town Sherwood, 22536 SW Washington St. Special meetings are held more frequently as the Festival nears. We'd love to see you there!
Upcoming meetings: To Be Announced 
The Robin Hood Festival Association is a member of the Sherwood Chamber of Commerce.
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The Sherwood Renaissance Singers serenade festival goers and attend various events throughout the year, like this Robin Hood Festival Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser. See more of the Sherwood Renaissance singers in action.
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Sponsors
We would like to thank the many sponsors who help make Robin Hood Festival Association activities possible throughout the year in support of the entire community.
Visit our 2014 Sponsors page. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, it's not too late to benefit from supporting Sherwood's signature festival. |
Visit the Facebook Community Page associated with the Festival
Thank You to our community partners!
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Sherwood Robin Hood Festival ~ Celebrating our 60th Anniversary!
RobinHoodFestival@gmail.com ~ 503-625-4233 ~ P.O. Box 496, Sherwood, Oregon 97140
