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The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival: 60+ Years of Revelry, Modern & Medieval
Maid Marian Court, 2016. Photo Credit: Angie Windheim Photography
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. We also hold a Winter Festival the first Saturday of December every year, with a holiday parade. This year's Winter Festival is Saturday, December 3, with the parade starting at 4 PM.
With many fun activities both modern and medieval, next year's Summer Festival fills the streets of Old Town Sherwood Friday-Saturday, July 14-15, 2017, with the International Archery Tournament with Nottingham, England Saturday-Sunday, July 15-16, 2017. Our old-fashioned Community Parade winds its way through Sherwood Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10 AM, featuring Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men and many imaginative entries from far and wide, some competing for high honors.
There will be dancing in the streets (and many enjoying the beer & wine garden nearby), as several well-known bands from the Pacific Northwest take to our popular Main Stage. The Family Stage in the Renaissance Village features wonderfully creative acts to delight young and old, a traditional Knighting Ceremony, medieval re-enactments, swordplay, jugglers, magicians, comedians, music & dance, and appearances by Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
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. Everyone will enjoy performances of a children's musical by Sherwood's Voices for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday nights. People young and old can demonstrate their creativity in the annual Castle Building Contest. Festivities will also include a 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 (excludes Voices for the Performing Arts performance, for which tickets must be purchased - vendors also charge fees for various activities).
A big THANK YOU to our 2016 Festival Sponsors! Would you like to be a Festival sponsor? Support the Sherwood community year-round. Our next event is the Winter Festival Saturday, December 3, 2016. Sponsors are recognized in a variety of ways, and there are many levels of sponsorship, including "in kind" opportunities. Visit our Sponsor Page to learn more. We are always accepting donations and sponsorships and welcome your support!
Looking for the Festival? Here is how to find us...
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.
With many fun activities both modern and medieval, next year's Summer Festival fills the streets of Old Town Sherwood Friday-Saturday, July 14-15, 2017, with the International Archery Tournament with Nottingham, England Saturday-Sunday, July 15-16, 2017. Our old-fashioned Community Parade winds its way through Sherwood Saturday, July 15, 2017 at 10 AM, featuring Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men and many imaginative entries from far and wide, some competing for high honors.
There will be dancing in the streets (and many enjoying the beer & wine garden nearby), as several well-known bands from the Pacific Northwest take to our popular Main Stage. The Family Stage in the Renaissance Village features wonderfully creative acts to delight young and old, a traditional Knighting Ceremony, medieval re-enactments, swordplay, jugglers, magicians, comedians, music & dance, and appearances by Maid Marian and her Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men.
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. Everyone will enjoy performances of a children's musical by Sherwood's Voices for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday nights. People young and old can demonstrate their creativity in the annual Castle Building Contest. Festivities will also include a 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 (excludes Voices for the Performing Arts performance, for which tickets must be purchased - vendors also charge fees for various activities).
A big THANK YOU to our 2016 Festival Sponsors! Would you like to be a Festival sponsor? Support the Sherwood community year-round. Our next event is the Winter Festival Saturday, December 3, 2016. Sponsors are recognized in a variety of ways, and there are many levels of sponsorship, including "in kind" opportunities. Visit our Sponsor Page to learn more. We are always accepting donations and sponsorships and welcome your support!
Looking for the Festival? Here is how to find us...
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.
Maid Marian Court, 2016. Photo Credit: Angie Windheim Photography.
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! Visit our general volunteer page here (note: all areas have core leadership in place, not shown on form) and our beer/wine garden volunteer form here. Or 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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PAYPAL BUTTON IS FOR **DONATIONS ONLY**, NOT FOR VENDOR PAYMENTS. NOTE THAT THE PARADE ENTRY FEE IS A SUGGESTED DONATION AND **NOT** REQUIRED. NOTE THAT ***VENDOR PAYMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BY CHECK*** AS SPECIFIED ON VENDOR FORMS. CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
Transactions made via PayPal are secure. The Robin Hood Festival Association is a 501(c)4 Nonprofit Organization. Donations are not tax deductible. |
Traveling Archery Trophy
Join us for Meetings!
Unless otherwise announced, we meet the 3rd Thursday of every month at the Masonic Lodge in downtown Sherwood. New volunteers and interested community members welcome! Upcoming meetings: No August meeting Next meeting is September 15, 7 PM 
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.
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 60 years! |
Visit the Facebook Community Page associated with the Festival
Thank You to our community partners!
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Sherwood Robin Hood Festival ~ Celebrating 60+ Years!
RobinHoodFestival@gmail.com ~ 503-625-4233 ~ P.O. Box 496, Sherwood, Oregon 97140
