The Sherwood Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting Ceremony ~ A Community Celebration

The Sherwood Holiday Festival is a wonderful annual community celebration taking place on Saturday, December 2, 2017 (rain or shine), starting with a parade at 4 PM.  The generosity of local sponsors makes the Holiday Festival possible, a gift to the community every year through the efforts of the non-profit Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association and other local organizations and businesses. The Holiday Festival takes place the first Saturday of December.

Enjoy the Festivities in Old Town  Sherwood

A special family-oriented annual event Saturday, Dec. 2, 2017. 

• Arrive early to hear Sherwood High's talented Mixolydians caroling in Old Town, starting at 3:30 PM
• Community Parade starting at 4 PM, winding from near the Kohl's parking lot (along 12th Street, by Sherwood Boulevard) to Cannery Square Park.  Note that to ease parking and congestion, this year's parade will NOT be originating at Sherwood Plaza due to other holiday events planned there - but we encourage you to enjoy those events earlier.  The Sherwood High School Marching Band will be in the parade, along with the Maid Marian Court and other groups.  Parade registration begins at 3:15 PM.
• Music performed in Cannery Square Park by the Sherwood High School, Sherwood and Laurel Ridge Middle School and Middleton Elementary choirs, hosted by the Junior and Senior Maid Marian Court (with a special "sing along" visit from Santa!) - starting approximately 4:20-4:30, after the parade.  Stage sponsored by Club Pilates - Sherwood (opening soon!).
• Cheer the annual tree lighting in Cannery Square Plaza during the choir performance.  The tree lighting normally takes place around 5 to 5:15 PM.
• New this year!  The fun & romance of horse & carriage rides in Old Town Sherwood, sponsored by Angi Ford, Premiere Property Group, LLC.  Rides will take place 4:30 - 6:30 PM, starting near Cannery Square.  The line for rides will likely form quickly - arrive early!  Donations for rides benefit the non-profit Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association.
• Bring the kids to visit Santa, where they can share their special wishes!  Be serenaded by the Sherwood Renaissance Singers in Santa's Winter Wonderland.
  
• Free hot dogs and cookies donated by Sherwood Walmart and Franz Bakery, with the help of volunteers from the Boy Scouts, Sherwood Interact Club and Sherwood Rotary.
  
• Free coffee and hot chocolate donated by Symposium Coffee, with the help of Sherwood City Council volunteers.
  
• Free hot apple cider and treats being served at the new Smockville Brewhouse (at the Arts Center).
  
• Free Santa surprise bags for the kids (while supplies last) at the Santa tent.  (Parents:  ALL children can come in and receive a bag and coupon give-aways, even if unable to wait in line to see Santa.)  We are handing out some awesome, generous coupons this year from Senestraro Family Orthodontics, Baja Fresh - Sherwood, The Old Spaghetti Factory - Sherwood, Love Bites by Carnie and more!
  
• Free kids craft activities in the Masonic Lodge on Washington Street, with the help of the Girl Scouts and Home Depot - Sherwood. 
• We will be accepting non-perishable food items for the Willowbrook Food Pantry.
• Visit the Sherwood High School Bowmen Pageant Silent Auction tables.  This is a significant fundraising event for the pageant, which benefits Doernbechers Children's Hospital.
• Visit the Live Nativity produced by St. Paul Lutheran Church.
• Arrive early to shop at local merchants in Old Town ~ many will be open throughout the Festival.  Be sure to visit the Holiday Bazaar in the Rebekah Hall too - all day on Saturday.  And stop by the Sherwood Heritage Center near Veterans Park, open 1 to 4 PM.

December 2012 Winter Festival

Would you like to Volunteer?

Volunteers are ALWAYS welcome for this event.  We especially welcome any and all volunteers to help with setup and breakdown.  Just email robinhoodfestival@gmail.com or call 503-625-4233 to let us know you are interested.  If you would simply like to stop by Cannery Square to help, we will be setting up in Old Town (and having fun decorating) starting at approximately 12:30 PM on Dec. 2, until about 3 PM.  It's wonderful when people spontaneously help us break down the event (starting at about 6:15-6:30 PM) because we all get it done much faster!  Even a few minutes of your time can help! 

All Family-Friendly Participants are Welcome to Join the Parade!

No early registration is required, beyond registering at the event.  ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER near the Kohl's parking lot, along 12th Street, starting at 3:15 PM on Saturday, Dec. 2.   Only one representative from each group is needed to register - look for the signs and ask a helpful Maid Marian Court volunteer for directions if needed to find the registration area! 

Parade starts at 4 PM, as you walk from 12th Street to Cannery Square in Old Town.

All family-friendly entries welcome!  Dress up in your favorite holiday outfits and costumes!  Be creative!

Location

The parade starts at 4 PM on 12th street near the Kohl's parking lot (sign-in starting at 3:15 PM - follow the signs to the registration area along 12th Street in the Kohl's parking lot, 16685 SW 12th St.). 

The parade ends at Cannery Square Plaza in Old Town Sherwood, where festivities take place after the 4 PM Parade, located at 22560 SW Pine Street.

The Sherwood-Midday Masonic Lodge, where free kids craft activities will take place, is located at 22536 SW Washington St. in Old Town.

Photo above by Leah Sinclair

Thank You Holiday Festival Sponsors!

CWe would like to thank ALL of our 2017 Summer Sponsors, who help us with community activities year-round and also a special thanks to these sponsors and organizations specifically assisting with the Holiday Festival event.

City of Sherwood
Sherwood Police Department
Sherwood Public Works Department
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue
Metro Community Enhancement Program
Pride Disposal
Schulz Clearwater
Sentinel Storage
Sherwood UPS Store
Walmart - Sherwood
Franz Bakery (through Walmart-Sherwood distribution)
Symposium Coffee - Sherwood
Angi Ford - Premiere Property Group, LLC
Club Pilates - Sherwood (opening soon!)
Smockville Brewhouse - Sherwood
Kohl's - Sherwood
Home Depot - Sherwood
Sherwood-Midday Masonic Lodge
Rotary Club of Sherwood
Sherwood Main Street
Sherwood Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts (multiple troops)
Sherwood High School Interact Club
Sherwood Chamber of Commerce
Sherwood Public Library
Sherwood Center for the Arts
National Honor Society Sherwood volunteers
Sherwood LDS Volunteers
+ so many more helpful volunteers from our community!

Fun & romantic horse and carriage rides in Old Town

Sherwood Robin Hood Festival ~ Celebrating 60+ years!
RobinHoodFestival@gmail.com ~ 503-625-4233 ~ P.O. Box 496, Sherwood, Oregon 97140