Sherwood Forest Faire is proud to present an awe-inspiring array of talented performers on our stages and in our lanes. Our lineup features jousters, falconers, musicians, storytellers, jesters, magicians, fighters, and more! With over 20 incredible live bands over the course of the faire, we’ve put Music Shows on their own page! To find out when and where they're performing, download the schedules posted here.

A.S.L. Weekend

Mar 30 - 31

Members of the American Sign Language professional interpreting community gather together from all over the state on our 5th weekend. Teams interpret shows for a fully immersive experience. We endeavor to make the faire as Deaf, Blind-Deaf, and ASL-friendly as possible so our patrons and volunteers can be enchanted and enriched. Look for BESPOKE wooden pins on interpreters, with supporters donning blue & white ribbons.

Belz Faery Garden

Especially great for kids! - Sherwood Players Cast Show

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 lily pond.

Book Signings by Local Sherwood Authors

Book Signings by Local Sherwood Authors: April Henley

Castle Siege with Robin Hood

Children's School of Sword

Especially great for kids!

Come and watch your children learn the basics of swordplay in a hands-on experience that is fun for all ages. Herr Hasselhoff will teach your young ones not only how to defend and attack, but he will also teach them to respect the danger of wielding a weapon. DO NOT BE LATE! This show takes place at the Combat Arena near the Scarlet Maze.

Sunday mornings only

Join our village cleric, 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.

Clan Tynker

Mar 9 - 24 Three Weekends this year!

Clan Tynker is a family troupe with a stunning array of talents. Set to live music, the show culminates with a dizzying array of dangerous stunts and climaxes with a spectacular fire performance! Clan Tynker will hold court at the Greenwoode Theatre on Sherwood’s 2nd, 3rd, and 4th weekends.

Sherwood Players Cast Show

Each faire day at the Faery Forest 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!

Danse Macabre

Faery Garden Party

Especially great for kids! - Sherwood Players Cast Show

Each day of the faire in the mid-afternoon wondrous things start to happen. Across from Maid Marian's Chapel faeries start to gather in the Faery courtyard. Join them for a Garden Party that is just as hilarious as it is heart-warming.

Filthe the Fool’s Fantastical Fables!

Especially great for kids!

Danielle DaVerona is an award-winning artist and director of improv from Austin, TX! Find them at Sherwood for a one-person puppet show designed to delight all ages as their playful jester character, Filthe!

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 warriors get medieval on each other with swords, shields, and duels to the death at the Jugging Arena!

Haller Glass

Master glassblower Mark Haller can be found plying his trade and providing glass-blowing demonstrations near the Lionheart Tavern throughout each faire day. See the mesmerizing process of glassmaking close-up while you shop at his pavilion studio!



The Hands of Fatima

Hands of Fatima belly dancers spin, sway, and swirl for you as their ensemble of vagabond minstrels translate these alluring dances into song. Just follow their magical rhythms to the Elven Hill Stage.



Jousting Tournament

Apr 13 - 14

Sherwood's joust team holds full contact matches every day of the faire… but on the penultimate weekend, April 13th and 14th, the New Riders of the Golden Age hold a larger Jousting tournament with 6 to 8 knights, breaking hundreds of lances in pursuit of a purse of 1,000 royal dollars. May the best knight prevail!

Jousting With The New Riders of the Golden Age

Full-Contact competitive Jousting matches every day

The New Riders of the Golden Age clash in genuine FULL CONTACT competitive jousting matches daily. Join us as these bold knights bring pageantry and peril to Sherwood Forest's Joust Arena!

Judas & Magnolia: Escape Show

Mar 2 - Apr 7

Dr. Judas Lynch and Ms. Magnolia Strange present their Underwater Escape Stunt Show on our first six weekends at the Greenwoode Theatre, bringing you to the edge of your seat with fantastical narratives and death-defying stunts! Also, look for their Mind Reading Show late in the day.

Kimberly Larkspur and Friends

New this season!

Slip up to Hill Haven Hookah, and you'll find Kimberly Larkspur dancing between gently-glowing coals in a whirl of silk, flashing blades, and bubbling humor accompanied by the sounds of some of the finest musicians in the realm.



Knightlife with Burgalouse

Learn about 12th Century Knighthood with Otto Von Burgundy and Raymond Toulouse, two hysterical figures of Medieval Europe! This action-packed show combines humor, history, and live fighting demos at their Knights Encampment close to The Seven Sisters Stone Circle.



Knights of the Grail – Joust Games

Knights of the Grail (KOTG) is a program created by the Knights of King Richard who provide equine therapy to military veterans (as a 501c3 nonprofit). See the Knights of the Grail demonstrating their skills at the Joust Arena!

For a preview of what the Knights of the Grail will show you at Sherwood Forest Faire, check them out on YouTube at https://youtu.be/l03VJtI2oSI.

La Llorona - Living Statue

Behold the mystery of this statue of a legendary terror. "La Llorona" was cast in bronze long ago by an unknown artist. The statue is thought by Sherwood locals to be cursed by its unfortunate subject matter.  Find this not-so-stationary statuary along the lanes of the faire.

Sherwood Players Cast Show

In this year of 1192, you can follow the continuing adventures of Robin Hood and his Merry Band of outlaws by finding the shaded shows on the daily schedule, including a final Castle Siege show near the day's end.

Longbow Tournament

In Honor of the legendary Will the Bowman, Lady Aylish Stutely holds the Longbow Tournament at mid-afternoon at the Joust Arena. All archers will be using traditional longbows as they aim to claim prizes and bragging rights with their skills.



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 Three Celestials Stage.



Midwife Crisis

Mar 15 ONLY!

Ever wonder how people in the past gave birth before modern medicine? Brace yourself for Midwife Crisis! Led by the uproariously hilarious Midwife Blair Hoskins, this show is bursting with whimsy, adult subject matter, and yes even onions. Expect the unexpected as Blair delivers her teachings of childbearing. Whether you are an aspiring parent or looking for a good laugh, Midwife Crisis is a must-see at the Three Stags Pub on Friday, March 15th!

A flawless juggler, this mad Italian fool tosses machetes, throws flaming pins, and balances on precarious objects for your pleasure at The Greenwoode Theatre and the Argosy Stage. Come witness excellence in juggling and hilarity!



Paprika the Plundering Pirate

Mar 15 & Mar 23 - Apr 14 - New this Season!
 
Come be a stowaway with Paprika the Plundering Pirate, who has ‘borrowed’ her bountiful booty of magical mystical treasures from many a pirate ship. A Pirate that ‘borrows’ from other Pirates... Dangerous indeed! Paprika also plays with gnarly knives and fearsome fire while everyone joins in the band of The Percussive Privateers. Just say Aaaargh!

Sherwood Players Cast Show

The Pirates of Sherwood present Comedia del Arrrte! Captain “Bullshark” Buckfast, M.C. and his crew of Farcical Seafarers will set sail on the Argosy Stage as your swarthy hosts, presenting fine entertainment and tickling your funny bone!

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.



The Rose of Aquitaine Tasting Tavern

Now all season! - No tickets needed

Madame Ghislaine invites you to be treated like royalty with wine, beer, or mead-tasting flights in her open-air pavilion behind Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Pub. You'll also enjoy some special performances from Sherwood entertainers while you are lavished with fine drinks and delightful snacks.

Especially great for Kids! - Sherwood Players Cast Show

The King's Chess Masters are a small team of long-thinkers who pit their wits against patrons like yourself on their giant chess board in Sherwood's kids' area, Once Upon a Time…

The Royal Court

Sherwood Players Cast Show

Queen Eleanor and her entourage of ladies and knights hold court in Sherwood's children's area, Once Upon a Time… where she is known to assign knighthoods to deserving young adventurers.

The Royal Open Archery Tournament with Robert du Bowyer

Robert du Bowyer, along with the King’s Company Archers, hold the Sherwood Royal Open Archery Tournament in the early afternoon at The Joust Arena. Archers with traditional bows of all kinds will compete for medals and legendary titles.



Sand Sculptures by Albert Lucio

Mar 2 - Apr 7

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. And on the Faire’s 6th weekend, Albert will invite some of his rival sculptors for a two-day Sculpt-Off!

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.



SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism)

The Society for Creative Anachronism has planted their pavilion near the Villager's Square Stage. They shall share their knowledge and mastery of medieval life with you including combat, arts, and crafts.



Shakespeare Comedies with The Court Imposters

Sherwood Players Cast Show

See Shakespeare done at 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 at the Falconry Stage four times daily. Meet birds of prey eye-to-eye in this inspiring show for all ages! And be sure to visit the Raptor Aviary between shows.

Sherwood’s Spring Break Friday as well as Saturdays between Mar 15 - Apr 20 

Starting on Sherwood’s third weekend, these incredible Fire dancers spin fiery forms in front of Sherwood Castle after the Pub Sing. Don’t miss this incendiary performance near the close of day.

Sure Would! Improv Players

Mar 15 - Apr 21 - Sherwood Players Cast Show

Hosted by the renowned Sherwood Cast, this hilarious Comedy Show relies on suggestions from the audience to create unique theatrical experiences. Come to the Falconry Stage late in the day to see it for yourself… please - because this troupe cannot take suggestions from empty seats.

Tanaquil the Enchanted Faery Storyteller

Especially great for kids!

Tanaquil of Avalon 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, find Tanaquil at The Storytime Theater and all about the forest.

Thomas Wood – Pyrojuggler

Mar 2 - 10 & Apr 13 - 21 

This highly skilled manipulator of objects uses juggling balls, crystal balls, full glasses of water, clubs, knives, and anything you could think of. Find this flame-flinging daredevil on Sherwood’s first two, and final two, weekends at The Washing Well Stage and The Combat Arena.

Village Riddlers: Thomas Cook and his Goode Wife

Mar 9 - 31

The Riddlemasters of Hollow Hill have been entertaining faire-goers for more than five years. This mysterious couple has traveled here from the far North to bring their mixture of riddles, jokes, and trivia to the lanes of Sherwood on the Faire’s 2nd - 5th weekends.

Sherwood is home not only to adventurers and royalty, but also to everyday people like crafters, merchants, travelers, and peasants. These friendly townsfolk are the Merry Band's welcome wagon.



Good clean fun – wet dirty wenches

Your Village Laundresses, Daphne and her kooky cuz Cookie, shall 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.