Robert du Bowyer holds the Sherwood Royal Open Archery Tournament and Will the Bowman holds the Longbow Tournament, both at the Joust Arena. Competitors must qualify and wear a Costume. Robin Hood will also compete in an archery Tournament this season! Come see him and Maid Marian try to win the Golden Arrow at the Castle Siege near the end of the day.

Sherwood Players Cast Show - Especially great for kids!

Lady Belz invites you to sit for a spell and enjoy the tranquility of the forest at her small fenced-in homestead complete with a faery cottage and a lily pond. 

Blanka the Bubble Faery

Sunday mornings only



Join Monk Michael and the Sherwood villagers for a 20-minute non-denominational church service each Sunday morning at Maid Marian’s Chapel. All souls are welcome of any faith and walk of life.

Sherwood Players Cast Show



Each faire day at the Falconry Stage the furry, friendly Bandit Beasts of Barnesdale hold a Costume Contest to find the best-dressed patrons who walk these woods. Come cheer for your favorite disguises!

Faeries of Sherwood

Sherwood Players Cast Show - Especially great for kids!

This year the mystical and mischievous fae will hold a madcap cooking show so you can see just how silly making faery food can be! See them in the Faery Courtyard, across from Maid Marian’s Chapel.

Free Companies Juggers

Sherwood Players Cast Show

Jugging is a military strategy sport, not unlike football or rugby. Come see this rag-tag team of warrior-athletes get medieval on each other with swords, shields, and duels to the death at the Jugging Arena!

Apr 17 – 25



Find this multi-talented juggler at the Grove Stage after morning cannon, then at the Greenwoode Theatre and Elven Hill Stage walking on ropes, juggling, and regaling you with laughter!

Haller Glass

Demonstrations by master glassblower Mark Haller can be seen throughout the day near the Lionheart Tavern every day of the faire. See the mesmerizing process of glassmaking closeup and shop as well!

Full-Contact competitive Jousting matches every day



The New Riders of the Golden Age clash in genuine FULL CONTACT competitive jousting matches daily. These bold knights bring pageantry and peril to Sherwood Forest’s Joust Arena every day of the faire.

Judas & Magnolia: Escape Show

Now all Season Long!



Dr. Judas Lynch and Ms. Magnolia Strange present their Underwater Escape Stunt every weekend this season and shall bring you to the edge of your seat with fantastical narratives and death-defying stunts.

The Royal Court

Sherwood Players Cast Show



Queen Eleanor and her ladies in waiting hold court in Sherwood’s children’s area, Once Upon a Time… where she is known to assign quests to young adventurers from her stately Queen’s Bower.

Knights of the Grail - Joust Games and Spear Throw

This is a program created by the knights of King Richard, providing equine therapy to military veterans (as a 501c3 nonprofit). See Knights of the Grail demonstrating their skills in two afternoon Joust Games.

Lady Rose, Storyteller

Rose is an Irish Lass, who some say has communed with the faeries. How e’er she may have gotten her charm and her gift of gab, you can find Lady Rose at the Puppet Theatre Wagon, and all about the forest.

Sherwood Players Cast Show

The continuing adventures of Robin Hood begin again in the year of 1189. Legends of Robin Hood performances are shaded on the daily schedule and include a finale Castle Siege near day’s end.

LUTE the Living Statue

May 15 – 23 - New this Season!



You’ll see lots of amazing artworks at Sherwood Forest Faire, but none so startling as a living, breathing statue. Don’t be too sure of any stone figures you may see… LUTE the living Statue may surprise you!

The World’s Second Greatest Magician! Come join the party of this Chaotic Neutral Warlock as he demonstrates skills of illusion, enchantment, and even a bit of evocation at The Three Celestials Stage!

Adults Only



Opal and Jade, the bawdy singing sisters, return to Sherwood this season with more witty songs of saucy adventures and affairs of the heart – now at the bottom of the hill at The Three Stags Pub.

The Outlaw Musicians Guild

Find Erik Teixeira, international man of mystery, and his oud (Middle Eastern lute) at the Puffin Coffee and Hookah Lounge and at various stages around the village every day of the faire.

P. Pot Players: The Bawdy Show

New this Season!



Hear the true version of the story of King Arthur, told by two nim-witted numb-skulls who tell the legend with ribald regurgitance and roisterous ridiculousness.

Apr 3 – May 2



Behold the madcap Italian fool, Paolo Garbanzo! A flawless manipulator who juggles machetes, throws knives, and balances on precarious objects for your pleasure at the Greenwoode Theatre.

Sherwood Players Cast Show



Ahoy! The sea-faring Pirates of Sherwood have shipwrecked on the River Trent! Join their crew as they host a real treasure hunt and bring barrels of hilarious adventures to the Pirate Territory Stage.

Apr 3 – May 9 - Sherwood Players Cast Show



Lady Pan has made lots of friends with all kinds of animals. Meet them, and see their tails… that is – their tales come to life at the Puppet Theatre Wagon in our kids’ area, Once Upon a Time…

Queen Bonnie is a lady wizard who is known in these parts as the Magical Queen of Everything. She can be found entertaining passersby with naughty nursery rhymes, riddles, jokes, limericks, and songs.

May 1 – 23 - Now at Lionheart Tavern

Great Rondini breaks free from heavy chains, iron locks, and a straitjacket which are secured by skeptical patrons, like yourself. You’ll find this one-of-a-kind showman at The Lionheart Tavern.

Sherwood Players Cast Show - Especially great for Kids!

The King’s Chess Master presides over a small team of long-thinkers who pit their wits against patrons like yourself on their giant chessboard in Sherwood’s kids’ area, Once Upon a Time…

Limited Engagement



Alberto Lucio is an award-winning sand sculptor, creating ephemeral pieces for the enjoyment of all. View these beautiful works of art made from only water and sand near the Horseman Stage.

Experience the incredible powers of your mind with Saul Ravencraft. Wonder at what is revealed about the world beyond. Exhibitions will be given daily at the Horseman Stage for all curious seekers.

Limited Engagement



Sensei Strange delivers elegant magic and creates moments of disbelief. His journeys have brought him to Sherwood Forest Faire where he shall amaze you on the footpaths of Robin Hood’s legendary forest.

Sherwood Players Cast Show



See Shakespeare at The Three Celestials Stage and The Villager’s Square Stage like you’ve never seen Shakespeare done before, and never will again, delivered in 20 minutes or less or your next play is free!

Especially great for kids!



The King’s master of falconry, Sir Robert Cheseman, appears daily at the Falconry Stage. Meet birds of prey, eye-to-eye, in this inspiring show! The raptor aviary will also be open this year, but with limited capacity.

Saturdays and Friday Apr 23 - Now at Seven Sisters Stone Circle



Fire dancers spin fiery forms all Saturday evenings, plus the evening of Friday, April 23^rd.  This year the Solar Rain Fire Show goes on at the Seven Sisters Sacred Stone Circle after the Drum Jam instead of in the Campground.

May 1 – 23 - Now at the Elven Hill Stage



This highly-skilled manipulator of objects uses juggling balls, crystal balls, full glasses of water, clubs, knives, and about anything you could think of. Find this flame-flinging daredevil at the Elven Hill Stage.

Sherwood is home not only to adventurers and royalty, but also to everyday people, like crafters, merchants, travelers, and peasants. These friendly townsfolk are Robin Hood’s own welcome wagon.

Good clean fun - wet, dirty wenches

Your village Laundresses, Corky and her kooky cousin, will scrub your funny bone and knock your socks off… into the wash that is! Find them at the Washing Well Stage for 27 minutes of pure bliss.