Hear Ye! Hear Ye! Behold the Latest News of the Realm...
THANK YOU to everyone who came out to enjoy our 65th Annual Festival and 63rd Annual International Archery Tournament with Nottingham, England - and thank you to the volunteers who helped to make it all such a spectacular success!!! Sherwood was successful overall in the archery tournament with Nottingham! And a huge THANK YOU to our Sponsors! Hip Hip Huzzah!
We are engaged in year-round planning to make our summer and winter events the wonderful community celebrations they are. Would you like to volunteer? Join us at our regular meetings the 3rd Thursday of every month, 7 PM at the Masonic Lodge in Old Town Sherwood. Next meeting: August 16
We are engaged in year-round planning to make our summer and winter events the wonderful community celebrations they are. Would you like to volunteer? Join us at our regular meetings the 3rd Thursday of every month, 7 PM at the Masonic Lodge in Old Town Sherwood. Next meeting: August 16
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The Sherwood, Oregon Robin Hood Festival ~ Modern & Medieval ~ Our 65th Year!
Maid Marian Court, Merry Men and Villagers, 2018. 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, next year's Summer Festival fills the streets of Old Town Sherwood Friday-Saturday, July 20-21, 2018, with the International Archery Tournament with Nottingham, England Saturday-Sunday, July 21-22, 2018. Our old-fashioned Community Parade winds its way through Sherwood Saturday, July 21, 2018 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 Seussical 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).
Thank you to our 2018 sponsors! We are still welcoming more sponsorships to assist with many aspects of the Festival. 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 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, next year's Summer Festival fills the streets of Old Town Sherwood Friday-Saturday, July 20-21, 2018, with the International Archery Tournament with Nottingham, England Saturday-Sunday, July 21-22, 2018. Our old-fashioned Community Parade winds its way through Sherwood Saturday, July 21, 2018 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 Seussical 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).
Thank you to our 2018 sponsors! We are still welcoming more sponsorships to assist with many aspects of the Festival. 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 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.
Maid Marian Court 2018. Photo Credit: Madeline Garland Photography.
Hear Ye! Hear Ye! The Medallion Replica has been Found!!!
****Hear Ye! Hear Ye! An important annoucement. The medallion replica has been found and verified! We thank all of the realm's courageous explorers for their valiant efforts. This year's quest is at an end. Until 2019....****
Adventurers of the quest, what you seek is a replica of one of the Realm's rarest and most treasured items. Only the most intrepid, resourceful and clever discoverers in the land succeed! The individual or family finding the replica Medallion is advised to call the Festival at 503-625-4233 or email us at robinhoodfestival@gmail.com. Then you must come to the Knighting ceremony Friday, July 20 at 6 PM in Veterans Park to be recognized, come forward and exchange the replica for the real thing. You are not required to speak, but you may if you like, and tell the villagers the story of your quest.
Additional clues will be posted approximately every 3-4 days until the treasure is found. You may also discover those who visit our fair and wonderful library are rewarded with clues slightly earlier.....
Clue #1 ~ Hear ye, hear ye, may you start your quest. A journey to where Robin Hood does his best. You'll find the Medallion in this fair town. Once known as Smockville but now is ruled under a new Crown.
Clue #2 ~ May the road rise to meet you where you may stop for a spot of tea or may you stretch into the tree or may you enjoy a feast among thee.
Clue #3 ~ All that lies here is a sign but it's the history behind it that makes it shine. What once was a stage has now crumbled with age.
Adventurers of the quest, what you seek is a replica of one of the Realm's rarest and most treasured items. Only the most intrepid, resourceful and clever discoverers in the land succeed! The individual or family finding the replica Medallion is advised to call the Festival at 503-625-4233 or email us at robinhoodfestival@gmail.com. Then you must come to the Knighting ceremony Friday, July 20 at 6 PM in Veterans Park to be recognized, come forward and exchange the replica for the real thing. You are not required to speak, but you may if you like, and tell the villagers the story of your quest.
Additional clues will be posted approximately every 3-4 days until the treasure is found. You may also discover those who visit our fair and wonderful library are rewarded with clues slightly earlier.....
Clue #1 ~ Hear ye, hear ye, may you start your quest. A journey to where Robin Hood does his best. You'll find the Medallion in this fair town. Once known as Smockville but now is ruled under a new Crown.
Clue #2 ~ May the road rise to meet you where you may stop for a spot of tea or may you stretch into the tree or may you enjoy a feast among thee.
Clue #3 ~ All that lies here is a sign but it's the history behind it that makes it shine. What once was a stage has now crumbled with age.
Volunteers are Always Welcome!
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, 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.
Upcoming general meetings: Thursday, August 16 Thursday, September 20 
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 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 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