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FESTIVAL HOURS: Friday: 5 PM to 11 PM, Saturday: 9 AM to 11 PM
Parade: Saturday 10 AM
Archery only: Saturday: 8:30 AM to 3 PM, Sunday: 9 AM to 3 PM
Looking for the Festival? Need parking and Saturday shuttle information? Click Here!
Seeking Information or First Aid during Festival Hours? Come to the Souvenir Booth at SW 1st Street and SW Washington Street (across from US Bank)
A new tradition and an old one ~ announcing Maid Marian's Creative Costume Contest! Saturday 12:45 PM in front of the Main Stage! Multiple age categories!
A BIG HIP HIP HUZZAH TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS!
Parade: Saturday 10 AM
Archery only: Saturday: 8:30 AM to 3 PM, Sunday: 9 AM to 3 PM
Looking for the Festival? Need parking and Saturday shuttle information? Click Here!
Seeking Information or First Aid during Festival Hours? Come to the Souvenir Booth at SW 1st Street and SW Washington Street (across from US Bank)
A new tradition and an old one ~ announcing Maid Marian's Creative Costume Contest! Saturday 12:45 PM in front of the Main Stage! Multiple age categories!
A BIG HIP HIP HUZZAH TO OUR WONDERFUL SPONSORS!
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The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival: 60+ Years of Revelry, Modern & Medieval
Maid Marian Court, Merry Men and Villagers, 2017. Photo Credit: Madeline Garland 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.
With many fun activities both modern and medieval, this 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 70+ 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 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, clowns, magicians, alchemists, comedians, improvisation, 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. Everyone will enjoy performances of Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR by Sherwood's Voices for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM 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).
Would you like to be a Festival sponsor? Sponsors are recognized in a variety of ways, and there are many levels of sponsorship, including "in kind" opportunities. Visit our Sponsor Benefits Page to learn more.
Looking for the Festival? Here is how to find us...
The 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, this 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 70+ 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 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, clowns, magicians, alchemists, comedians, improvisation, 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. Everyone will enjoy performances of Disney's Alice in Wonderland JR by Sherwood's Voices for the Performing Arts Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30 PM 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).
Would you like to be a Festival sponsor? Sponsors are recognized in a variety of ways, and there are many levels of sponsorship, including "in kind" opportunities. Visit our Sponsor Benefits Page to learn more.
Looking for the Festival? Here is how to find us...
The 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.
Behold! Herein are the Clues to the Treasure....
Here Ye, Here Ye, brave knights and maidens of the realm, King Richard's medallion has been found!
~ Clue #1 ~
"I lay in the heart of Sherwood where only
the smallest can find me. I'm hiding where the flames
once danced. Find my history, and with a bit of luck, maybe
you'll uncover my mystery!”
~ Clue #2 ~
"There was a fire that once
burned, now the table's have been turned. I've
rebuilt my base in this small place. I'm shiny
like a set of armor and hidden like a cave."
~ Clue #3 ~
"I've traveled far and now I rest, where the past and present once met. Take heed, those who seek the treasures of knight, I'm hiding where the setting is white."
~ Clue #4 ~
"Young maidens and men of kin alike, have a drink if you might. If you're thirsty, come to the spot, and you may take from the drinking pot."
The individual, family or group clever and resourceful enough to discover the replica’s location will be recognized and given a real medallion at the Opening Ceremony Friday, July 14 at 6 PM. Leave a message at 503-625-4233 or email robinhoodfestival@gmail.com if you are the most fortunate discoverer....
~ Clue #1 ~
"I lay in the heart of Sherwood where only
the smallest can find me. I'm hiding where the flames
once danced. Find my history, and with a bit of luck, maybe
you'll uncover my mystery!”
~ Clue #2 ~
"There was a fire that once
burned, now the table's have been turned. I've
rebuilt my base in this small place. I'm shiny
like a set of armor and hidden like a cave."
~ Clue #3 ~
"I've traveled far and now I rest, where the past and present once met. Take heed, those who seek the treasures of knight, I'm hiding where the setting is white."
~ Clue #4 ~
"Young maidens and men of kin alike, have a drink if you might. If you're thirsty, come to the spot, and you may take from the drinking pot."
The individual, family or group clever and resourceful enough to discover the replica’s location will be recognized and given a real medallion at the Opening Ceremony Friday, July 14 at 6 PM. Leave a message at 503-625-4233 or email robinhoodfestival@gmail.com if you are the most fortunate discoverer....
Maid Marian Court, Merry Men and Villagers, 2017. Photo Credit: Madeline Garland Photography.
Volunteers are Always Welcome!
We are always looking for more volunteers to help with Festival planning and activities throughout the year. Check out our volunteer opportunities here (more to be added soon). 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, call 503-625-4233 or fill out the Contact Us form. 
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.
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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.
Upcoming general 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 who help make 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 60 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 60+ Years!
RobinHoodFestival@gmail.com ~ 503-625-4233 ~ P.O. Box 496, Sherwood, Oregon 97140
