Special Announcement
The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association is committed to the health and safety or our community. With the current effects of Coronavirus (COVID-19) and emphasis on social distancing, the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival is canceling our inaugural Madrigal Feast planned for the coronation of the 2020 Maid Marian. Though we are disappointed in not being able to celebrate this new addition to the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival activities, please look for it next year.
All Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association meetings will be canceled for March and April. If you need to get in touch with a Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Board member, please email robinhoodfestival@gmail.com.
The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association is still planning on our Sherwood Robin Hood Festival the 3rd weekend of July (July 17 and 18) and International Archery Tournament (July 18 and 19). We are hopeful that this deadly virus will be behind us all and we can all come together and celebrate as a community in July.
We are still taking all Sponsor and Vendor applications for the Festival, but if we should have to cancel the Festival due to these trying times, we will send back all checks collected.
Please check back to our website for updates as we receive new information about COVID-19.
~ Ron Groeger Jr., Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association President
All Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association meetings will be canceled for March and April. If you need to get in touch with a Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Board member, please email robinhoodfestival@gmail.com.
The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association is still planning on our Sherwood Robin Hood Festival the 3rd weekend of July (July 17 and 18) and International Archery Tournament (July 18 and 19). We are hopeful that this deadly virus will be behind us all and we can all come together and celebrate as a community in July.
We are still taking all Sponsor and Vendor applications for the Festival, but if we should have to cancel the Festival due to these trying times, we will send back all checks collected.
Please check back to our website for updates as we receive new information about COVID-19.
~ Ron Groeger Jr., Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association President
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Behold the Latest News of the Realm...
The 2020 Summer Festival is planned to take place July 17-19 (Old Town Events: July 17-18, 2020 ~ Archery: July 18-19, 2020), with a large community parade on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 10 AM.
The 2020 Maid Marian Court Application and Calendar are now available. The deadline for submitting applications is March 22, 2020. Visit the Maid Marian Court page to learn more.
Scholarship information and applications are now available for 2020. Applications must be received by May 4, 2020. Visit the Scholarship page for details.
The Knighting Committee is now accepting nominations from the community. Nominations must be received by May 1, 2020. Visit the Knighting page for more information.
Vendor instructions and applications are now available for Summer 2020! Visit the Vendors page to learn more.
Sponsor a cherished Oregon non-profit tradition in our 67th year! Free standard booth for $300+ contribution, plus many advertising benefits! Visit the Sponsors page for sponsor information, benefits and applications.
If you would like to volunteer to help us with year round planning, we meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sherwood-Midday Masonic Lodge in downtown Sherwood. NOTE: The March and April meetings will not be held. Our next regular meeting is Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM.
The 2020 Maid Marian Court Application and Calendar are now available. The deadline for submitting applications is March 22, 2020. Visit the Maid Marian Court page to learn more.
Scholarship information and applications are now available for 2020. Applications must be received by May 4, 2020. Visit the Scholarship page for details.
The Knighting Committee is now accepting nominations from the community. Nominations must be received by May 1, 2020. Visit the Knighting page for more information.
Vendor instructions and applications are now available for Summer 2020! Visit the Vendors page to learn more.
Sponsor a cherished Oregon non-profit tradition in our 67th year! Free standard booth for $300+ contribution, plus many advertising benefits! Visit the Sponsors page for sponsor information, benefits and applications.
If you would like to volunteer to help us with year round planning, we meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sherwood-Midday Masonic Lodge in downtown Sherwood. NOTE: The March and April meetings will not be held. Our next regular meeting is Thursday, May 21 at 7 PM.
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The 67th Annual Sherwood, Oregon Robin Hood Festival ~ 1954-2020
Maid Marian Court, Merry Men and Villagers, 2019. Photo Credit: Darci Vandenhoek of Blueline Studios.
The historic and picturesque town of Sherwood, Oregon welcomes you to the realm of the Robin Hood Festival. One of the oldest and most unique community events in Oregon (est. 1954), our wondrous Festival and international archery tournament attract nearly 20,000 revelers of all ages each year in the summer.
With many fun activities both modern and medieval, the annual Summer Festival fills the streets of Old Town Sherwood the 3rd weekend of July every year, with the International Archery Tournament with Nottingham, England nearby. Our old-fashioned Summer Community Parade winds its way through Sherwood annually, featuring Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men and 70+ imaginative entries from far and wide, some competing for high honors.
There is always dancing in the streets (and many enjoying the beer & wine garden nearby), as well-known bands from the Pacific Northwest and featured entertainers take to our popular Main Stage. The Family Stage in the Renaissance Village specializes in wonderfully creative, interactive performers to delight young and old, a traditional Knighting Ceremony, medieval re-enactments, stunts, swordplay & fencing lessons, clowns, magicians, alchemists, comedians, improvisation, a petting zoo, a climbing wall, music & dance, and appearances by Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Special surprises throughout the grounds of the Festival, occupying the streets of Sherwood Old Town and an enchanting historical park, make your Festival experience one people of all ages have enjoyed for multiple generations.
Thousands of Summer Festival visitors wander every year through the extensive Vendor Village consisting of more than 100 booths, with a wide variety of shopping and activities to explore. Vendor information and applications for 2020 are now available on the Vendors Page. Everyone enjoys performances by Sherwood's Voices for the Performing Arts in Cannery Square Park. Multiple contestants demonstrate their creativity every year in the annual Castle Building Contest. Festivities also include a teen dance, kids crafts and play areas, plus plenty of delicious food, with a beer/wine/cider garden featuring selections from local wineries and breweries. Festival admission is FREE, including all entertainment on the Main and Family Stages (excludes Voices for the Performing Arts performance, for which tickets must be purchased - vendors also charge fees for various activities).
We are welcoming Sponsors for our Summer Festival and year-round activities. Sponsors are recognized in a variety of ways, and there are many levels of sponsorship, including "in kind" opportunities. Visit our Sponsors Page to learn more.
Looking for the Festival? Here is how to find us...
The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association is a 501(c)(4) 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.
With many fun activities both modern and medieval, the annual Summer Festival fills the streets of Old Town Sherwood the 3rd weekend of July every year, with the International Archery Tournament with Nottingham, England nearby. Our old-fashioned Summer Community Parade winds its way through Sherwood annually, featuring Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men and 70+ imaginative entries from far and wide, some competing for high honors.
There is always dancing in the streets (and many enjoying the beer & wine garden nearby), as well-known bands from the Pacific Northwest and featured entertainers take to our popular Main Stage. The Family Stage in the Renaissance Village specializes in wonderfully creative, interactive performers to delight young and old, a traditional Knighting Ceremony, medieval re-enactments, stunts, swordplay & fencing lessons, clowns, magicians, alchemists, comedians, improvisation, a petting zoo, a climbing wall, music & dance, and appearances by Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men. Special surprises throughout the grounds of the Festival, occupying the streets of Sherwood Old Town and an enchanting historical park, make your Festival experience one people of all ages have enjoyed for multiple generations.
Thousands of Summer Festival visitors wander every year through the extensive Vendor Village consisting of more than 100 booths, with a wide variety of shopping and activities to explore. Vendor information and applications for 2020 are now available on the Vendors Page. Everyone enjoys performances by Sherwood's Voices for the Performing Arts in Cannery Square Park. Multiple contestants demonstrate their creativity every year in the annual Castle Building Contest. Festivities also include a teen dance, kids crafts and play areas, plus plenty of delicious food, with a beer/wine/cider garden featuring selections from local wineries and breweries. Festival admission is FREE, including all entertainment on the Main and Family Stages (excludes Voices for the Performing Arts performance, for which tickets must be purchased - vendors also charge fees for various activities).
We are welcoming Sponsors for our Summer Festival and year-round activities. Sponsors are recognized in a variety of ways, and there are many levels of sponsorship, including "in kind" opportunities. Visit our Sponsors Page to learn more.
Looking for the Festival? Here is how to find us...
The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association is a 501(c)(4) 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.
Photo Credit: Darci Vandenhoek of Blueline Studios.
Volunteers Needed!
We are always looking for more volunteers to help with Festival planning and activities throughout the year. Email us directly at robinhoodfestival@gmail.com and we will match you to the perfect opportunity for you! Check out some of our volunteer opportunities here. Even a couple hours of your time can be extremely helpful and a lot of fun too! This is also a great opportunity for students seeking volunteer hours.
Email robinhoodfestival@gmail.com if you have questions, call 503-625-4233 or fill out the Contact Us form. 
International Archery Tournament with Notthingham.
Photo by Leah Sinclair.
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Traveling Archery Trophy
Join us for Meetings!
Unless otherwise announced, we meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Sherwood-Midday Masonic Lodge #164 in downtown Sherwood, 22536 SW Washington Street. New volunteers and interested community members are welcome.
NOTE: There will be no meeting in March or April Upcoming general meetings: Thursday, May 21, 7 PM |
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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 make Robin Hood Festival Association activities possible throughout the year in support of the entire community. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, there are countless benefits from supporting Sherwood's signature festival and a vital community service organization, active in Sherwood for over 65 years!
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Visit the Facebook Community Page associated with the Festival
Thank You to our community partners!
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Sherwood Robin Hood Festival ~ Celebrating 65+ Years!
RobinHoodFestival@gmail.com ~ 503-625-4233 ~ P.O. Box 496, Sherwood, Oregon 97140