Knighting ~ A Robin Hood Festival Tradition

Each year, several Sherwood area residents are chosen to be honored for their service to their community.  Each person is "knighted" at the Festival by Maid Marian at the Friday evening Knighting Ceremony (to take place July 14, 2023 at 6 PM), and then is known by the title of "Sir" or "Lady". 

Knighting is an age-old tradition at the Festival.  Over the past 35 years, more than 440 people have been knighted.  In the past, some of the knighted people have been very well-known citizens of Sherwood, and others have been folks who quietly made a positive difference to their community.

The deadline for submitting knighting nominations has now passed.  We will be announcing those who have been selected for 2023 on this page and at the Festival. 

The knighting ceremony will begin this year’s Festival with flair and pageantry on Friday, July 14, 2023 at 6 PM on the Family Stage in Veterans’ Park in Old Town. The Maid Marian Court, Robin Hood and his Merry Men, and a variety of costumed villagers will participate in the ceremony; and the Sherwood Renaissance Singers will provide musical entertainment starting at 5:45 pm.  The winner of the annual Medallion Hunt will be announced during the ceremony, and Sherwood mayor Tim Rosener will read a pronouncement officially opening the 2023 Robin Hood Festival.

Click here to view the list of previously knighted individuals.

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