Sherwood Forest Faire 2016
The 7th annual Sherwood Forest Faire is a medieval shire filled with magic and history.
All things are possible in this faerytale village set in Robin Hood’s own legendary forest.
The year is A. D. 1195, and Robin Hood and his merry band along with the
villagers of Nottinghamshire have rejoiced all this year to be blessed with their new
Queen Berengaria who good King Richard did wed one year ago. But
Richard’s ally, King Phillip of France has spent this last year fuming over
the marriage, for Richard had been promised to Philip’s sister Alys
by Richard’s father, King Henry II many years ago. Richard
doing so he broke a treaty with
married Berengaria for love, but in
WELCOME shall arrive in Nottingham to demand keep a close watch on Richard’s conniving
jilted bride and the French king
the kingdom of France. Today the
that Richard make amends with
Phillip the coveted Earldom of
a new treaty. Richard plans to give
Huntingdon as a peace offering. But
unbeknownst to Richard, King
to Nottingham with some weighty
William of Scotland is also on his way
demands of his own. So as the King of
England negotiates with France and
Scotland, Robin Hood and his friends must
brother Prince John and his accomplice, the
wicked knight Sir Isenbart de Belame, so
a joyous celebration for all! There are many other
that the annual Sherwood Forest Faire may remain
negotiations and celebrations going on in the forest between common folks, merchants, battling knights, and mystical forest
creatures, too. This day you shall encounter pirates, knights, tinkers, jesters, royalty, beggars, and a myriad of fantastical
faery folk. Medieval bards and players have come to fill the stages of the forest with music, juggling, magic, and storytelling;
and the market is filled with crafters and tradesmen of the shire, plying their crafts of unique wares to sell at the long-
awaited faire. There are hand-made crafts of clothing, jewelry, weaponry, leatherwork, and much more for shopping.
And ye shall not want for sustenance, for there be plenty to eat, drink, and be merry about at Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood’s Community of Volunteers
Sherwood Forest Faire wishes to thank our community of volunteers, both patron and participant, who have contributed
their time and energy to make all aspects of this event come to life. There are those who take leadership in marketing initiatives,
organizing events like parades, pub crawls, and conventions; and there are many more who attend these events, bringing the magic
of Robin Hood’s village with them. Sherwood is also blessed to have dozens of diligent volunteers who help to distribute printed
materials and hang posters. And of course there are thousands of you who continually support Sherwood Forest Faire on
social media, posting and sharing pictures and stories from the faire and attending our year-round events.
Sherwood must also thank those who have actually invested their blood, sweat and tears in taming the forest where we love to
celebrate together. Many a Saturday morning here has been filled with early risers, ready to pitch in moving brush, cleaning
trash, painting and staining structures, and helping out with any projects the faire may be working on. There are also a few of
you who have coordinated the efforts of these helpers, and your support is also greatly appreciated. And quite often there are
super heroes who volunteer for days and even weeks on end, doing chainsaw work, building, driving tractors, making maps,
painting signs and many other valuable tasks to help the grounds crew maintain and improve these beautiful fairegrounds.
And we must also recognize those who have donated building materials, plants and trees, costume pieces, photographs
for publications, and of course those of you who support our entertainers and vendors with your generous tips and
eclectic tastes in art. We at Sherwood Forest are in awe of the barn-raising spirit of giving that our community
has shown to us and to each other. Individually we all make a difference, but together we make magic!
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The story of Robin Hood and his merry friends continues in A. D. 1195. The Merry Friends of
Sherwood Forest have kept peace in the shire, despite the constant underhanded dealings of Prince
John and the Sheriff of Nottingham. Sadly the Sheriff’s beloved wife has grown weary of life in
Sherwood Forest, and has fled to another land, leaving the Sheriff grumpier than ever, and determined
to take his frustrations out on the peasants of Sherwood Forest. Good King Richard has spent this
year honeymooning at Nottingham castle with his new bride, Queen Berengaria, but duty has weighed
heavily on him of late, for he must make amends with his longtime ally Philip II of France, who arrives
this day to negotiate a treaty between nations. King Richard must also give an ear to King William of
Scotland, who shall arrive with some unexpected demands of his own. Robin Hood and friends will
be busier than ever, making sure that these foreign monarchs are not persuaded by Richard’s enemies to do him harm. As all these powers
gather, it appears that a battle of several armies at Nottingham castle is inevitable near day’s end. You’ll find the merry outlaws of Sherwood
Forest on various stages and all around the village throughout the day, with a big finale at Nottingham Castle before the faire day is over.
As of last year, England now has two Arrrrrr! Still land-locked
Queens, King Richard’s Mother, Queen with a wrecked ship, the
Eleanor and also his bride, Queen Pirates of Sherwood are
Berengaria. These two benevolent back with all new adventures.
monarchs will have their hands full as they Now that their supply of rum Sherwood Players
host royals from the courts of both Scotland has run dry and they have
and France. Though both very powerful squandered the treasure that
and frighteningly beautiful, you may approach these two fair queens with they were so lucky to recover,
impunity. They may be found officiating ceremonies, like opening gate, the Pirates of Sherwood are on the prowl, seeking a new
dancing ‘round about the Maypole, and viewing the royal tourneys at the fortune, and causing mischief all along the way. Find them
Jousting Arena. The queens of Sherwood will hold a reception daily for at the Pirate Territory Stage and all about the forest. But
their royal guests at the noon hour in the courtyard of Sherwood Castle. be careful when you meet them... despite their charm they
As you await the Grand Parade come share the experience of a true are pirates after all and are not to be trusted!
royal court, complete with troubadours, ladies and knights of the realm.
Sherwood is home not only to Adventurers If you think you are seeing things –
and Royalty, but also to everyday people well, you are! They are the fae folk of
like crafters and merchants, travelers and Sherwood and they are as diverse as
peasants. You’ll find lively characters in they are numerous. All over Sherwood
every boothe and every tent set up with Forest you’ll meet Faeries, elves,
arts and wares and foods for sale at the drow, gnomes, sprigans, and other
faire. You’ll also find common forest folk creatures you may not have believed
milling about the village. Please ask them directions if you lose your in before today. They are eager to share their love for life and
way and they may teach you much more about Sherwood Forest laughter with you… and don’t miss the Faery Picnic across from
than any map can tell you. the Roman ruins beside Maid Marian’s Chapel.
Will the Bowman, Robin Hood’s most Sherwood’s new Game Master,
seasoned archer, aims to teach a bit of his young Harry Blackstone, spends
skill to any who would join him at Will’s his weekends at the ancient game
Target, which he has set up just inside Pirate of strategy known as Chess. He
Territory near the Front Gate. Watch as has constructed an oversized
this wise Merry Man demonstrates the art chess board in Once Upon a
of bending the bow; or if you have your own Time..., where he accepts
traditional bow and arrow, he may invite any challenge for a small remuneration. It will
you to shoot with him (age 16+ only). Also take patience and keen foresight to checkmate this
look for the Sherwood Longbow Archery Tournament, which Master of the “King’s Game”. This season he is
will take place in the afternoon at the Jousting Arena. Those who training a new apprentice, who will surely accept
wish to participate in the tournament will need to qualify at Will’s some challenges, too. Come and try your hand at
target with their own traditional bow before noon, and must also besting Sherwood’s Chess Master for a chance
be wearing medieval or renaissance clothing. at winning a coin of the realm.
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Join the Disaster Piece Theatre Puppet Players for a series of silly stories told by peculiar puppet people.
Join Edgar the Raven, Leopold the Tree, Lester the Chimp, Poncho the Dragon, Renaldo the Knight,
Todd the Fox, Treveor the Lion, and Tyler the Goose for fun and adventure. Punch and Judy will be there,
and other familiar fairy tales, too! Kids of every age and kids of every kind will have a wonderful time at
Sherwood’s new puppet show! Find these delightful characters at the Puppet Theatre Wagon in Sherwood
Forest’s Children’s area, Once Upon a Time…
Many thanks to these contributing Photographers:
Joe Spitler, Moondawg, The McGee, Vance Strickland, Jennifer Lynn, Royce Bishop, Frank Hui, RieReflections,
Marva Chang, Carl Donovan, David “Gunslinger” Stockton, Catherine DeMartino, John Dyer, and Michael Falgoust.
Sherwood Forest Faire Cast 2016
Queen Eleanor’s Court King Richard’s Army King Phillippe’s Court
Cast Joan Plantagenet Beth Burroughs King Richard, George Appling King Phillip II Tanya Laird
Paul Daley
Cour De Leon
Prince John
Chris Friede
Princess Alix of France
Queem Eleanor Donna Bonfield Lord Mercadier Josh Warren Princess Alys of France Erin McKee
of Aquitaine Ambyr Lodbrok Amber Warren
Pierre De Leon Padric Daley
Hugh Edricson Kadin Eyler Knight Soldier Erik Gerwellt
Count Andre Louis of Flanders Joseph Johnson
Lady Catherine Alesward Kelley Pritchard Mel Emily Welch
Maistre Emont De Vallet Adam Eyler
Patronilla, Duchess of Kim Graham Constantine De John Davenport
Vermandois Davenport Christoph the Bard Chris Thomas
Lady Priscilla Ellington Laura Upchurch The Pale Mongol Joshua Alan Cox French Soldier Deven Khaos
Lady Constance Patina Herrington Siff Maddison Pratt French Soldier Mark Thomas
of Hauteville French Soldier Kaiden Khaos
King William’s Court
Lady of the Court Gail Pace
Agnes of Merania Pati Thomas
Lady of the Court Madeleine Cantu William the Lion Shawn McKee
Lady of the Court Suzie Voltz Queen of Scotland Juli Dearrington Merlin Cast
Lady of the Court Virginia Seybold Lady Swan Lacy Cosby Merlin the wise Mark Wilson
McGregor
Dance Choreographer Candace Oliver Newt Elissa Wilson
Lady in Waiting Heather Givens
Elizabeth Anne Christina Danielle
Queen Berengaria’s Court Mercenary Richard Russell Sister of Avalon Dee Ann Prince
Lady Ambyr Wanda Mullins
Queen Berengaria of Stacey Staudt Scottish Soldier Mark Hall Sister of Avalon Lena Aleel Grooms
Navarre Sister of Avalon Jeannette Santana
Scottish Soldier Todd White
Countess Blanche De Cimonnet Guilbeau
Navarre Sheriff Murdoch’s Posse Honorary Cast
Filipe Sanchez, Kenny Heavin Monk Peace Jimmy Peace
Trobadour The Sheriff of Michael “Snicker” Huzzarg the Pirate Robert Cowan
Nottingham Lynch
Mafalda De Castille Melanie Gonzales
Lady Many Murdoch Jennifer Fielding The Avariel Elf Robin Allen
Mud Show Cast Deputy Merek Mulcher Clint Preston Robert The Bad Robert Shrewsbury
Claude Dirté Greyson Wolf Enriquez Deputy Marshall Black Erin Phalen Babary Wench Dianne Shrewsbury
Green Laura Green Deputy Edward Crow Joseph Vrana Chess
Dribble Slipfoot Robert Cairns Tiberious Stormpaw Dilan Suggs Chess Master Harry Blackstone Evan Rhamey
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Robin Hood & Company Isenbart and the Evil Hold Sherwood Faeries
Robin Hood Leslie D. Snyder Isenbart De Belame Peter Hickey Petals Adilynn Henderson
Lady Maid Marian Jill Kennedy Deputy Tiberius Drake Joey Van Metre The Bean Alex Adolphson
Friar Tuck Andrew Perry Juggers Kira Samali Alisha Kent
Little John William T.S. Elliott III Kitty Pyles Allie Strasser Turnip Sprout Amalie Shilosdotter
Kal Herne Andrew Armstrong
Alan a Dale David O’Leary Lady Death Danielle Fleetwood
Queen Luna Nightwing Angela Staha
Much the Miller’s Son Barry Watson Starlynn Debra Erler
Phaedra Brandi Farber Myneria Faewualf Anika Drinovsky
Grendil Frank Hardin
Zulgya Fulgia Antionette Waade
Jane Downey Brianna Buth Skyler James Donegan
Bodil Bailey Braeden
Will the Bowman Charles “Cyrus” Thiebault Scorpion Leo Mayo
Militia Captain’s Wife Dianna Munson Schoggi Kakao, Chocolate Faery Claudia Drinovsky
Hhuntress Lisa Bernarduci
Militia Captain Eric DeSardi Noric Von Vorheese Clifton Knoll
Mardoon Patrick Walker
Eric of Bar Jeff Pfeiffer Pyra Manyacal, Fire Faery Diane Bossom
Sir Warlock Richard Sawyer Cast
Bettris A Green Lisa Hocker Elyl Imyn, Fae Spirit Douglas Floyd
Wolf Wolf Tamasco
Merry Man Justice Lee Ault Hisos Ekiel, Warehuman Ezra Hackler
Nox Raul Alvarado
Robert De Bowyer Paul Goodbough Creature Gabriel Kent
Iron Fire Jan Chobanec
Randwulf the Heathen Randall Wheat Sky Faery Indica Smith
Unopus Joshua Willbur
Sofia Rebecca Watson Stone Faery J.B. Knight
Raven Albert Zambrane
Clarissa of Lee Sharon Pfeiffer Gual Faewualf Jeffrey Lord
Ghost Faery Shonita Garcia
Rodrick Stephen Kahlke Creature Jonathan Talley
Jugger Jamie Neuses
Merry Man James Lee Ault Queen Hazelnut Nutella Kim Wright
Jugger Chris Church Calaeno Harpy Leuka Rust
Pirates of Sherwood
Independent Cast Marina Mermaid Lynne Phalen
Captain Rex Christiano Brandon Rex Faery Aydan Quinn Kit the Cat Faery Mariah Kuhn
Sanders Mooo Mylissa Miller
Queen Bonnie Bonnie Groves
First Lady Ladonna Ladonna Sanders Kazka theFaerytale Nicci Haynie
Duchess of Elgin Cindy Shelp
Bonnie Booty Meredith Cheney Battu Hatti Ray Sharpe
Duke of Elgin Joe Shelp
Scurvy Scarlett Colleen Pannell Cedar Faery Rhonda Davenport
Dusty Coleen Taylor
Bull Shark Billy Buckfast Adam Marrow General Gartner, Dragon Rich Knoll
Belz Gina Barron
Kousa April Boyle Fae Friend Jonathan Haynie
Chiron Centaur Larry Collins
SharkBait Brody Rex Sanders Aayla Wordweaver Shiloh Becker
Midian Centaur Irene Collins
Wolfie Daniel “Wolfie” Embla Firestride, Elf Spark Adolphson
Bufford Orchid Centaur Melissa Allen
Telal Negral Taylin Adams
FishHook Brooke Anne Sanders Monk Michael Jay Vocelka
Fenris Wulf Hughston Mund Alphonse Fox Jay Sailors Uriel Gwaydian Uriel Gwaydian
Black Heart Lycan Josh Barber Lady Sailors Maxine Sailors Dragon Rider William Staha
Kaila Mermaid Kaila Montgomery Troubadour Michael Kohn Cast Managers
Pirate Lass Lillian (Stewart) Facile Hrothgar Ironspike Paul Clontz Fight and Stunt Choreographer Alan hutton
Pirate Wench Naomi Feller Mud Begger Regina Ryan Fight Captain Andrew Perry
Royal Pain Nathan Noack Baldar Spriggan Tim “Wulfie” Taylor Theatrical Coordinator Jonah Green
Squiffy the Pirate Jacob Smith Ava Schultz Angie Woodring Director of Entertainment Zane Baker
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Herr Hasselhoff will teach you how to meet HEY KIDS! Robin Hood’s own
interesting people… and also how to kill them! troubadour, Alan A Dale, will haunt
Watch and learn as Master Oskar the Faery Forest stage each day of the
Hasselhoff demonstrates techniques and festival. He’ll share with you original
answers questions about the traditional songs of Sherwood as well as those
Medieval weapon of your choice! This show is at the Combat written by kid musician Lou Ontko.
Learn some Irish sing-along songs and hear tales of Robin
Arena located between the Maze and the Elven Hill Stage on Hood and the Merry characters of Sherwood Forest.
your program map. Come help Robin’s troubadour drive gloominess out of the
forest by singing songs of merriment.
Stage Acts Each afternoon in Robin Hood’s Forest there will be THREE
different archery tournaments. Will the Bowman will hold the Sherwood
Longbow Tournament at the Jousting Arena; Robert de Bowyer will
hold the Royal Open Archery Tournament, also at the Jousting Arena;
and the Greenwood Archery village will have their own Tournament,
too. Qualify for Will the Bowman’s Longbow Tournament before noon
at Will’s Target, or qualify at the Greenwoode Archery Living History
Village before noon for the other two Tournaments.
An accomplished multi-instrumentalist, Sherwood’s fiery Bard plays every
Andrew McKee helps us kick off the weekend at the Three Stags Pub. Enjoy
season on St. Valentine’s weekend, Feb a rich medley of sweet and saucy songs
13 and 14. He will also join the Celtfather, that will inspire you and put a smile on
Marc Gunn, on Sherwood’s 3rd weekend, your face. Sherwood’s Bard O’Neill will
Feb 27 and 28, for a rare and long-awaited reunion regale you with a blend of rollicking ballads and love songs
of the Brobdingnagian Bards! while trading good-natured banter with her long-lost Irish
cousins.
A rowdy pair As you make your way down the
of musicians, these hill from Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem
Celtic minstrels will be Pub, you may notice a small fenced-
jitterin’ your leg ‘til ye jump in homestead, complete with a chicken
up and dance a jig! Find coop and a lily pond. Here Lady Belz
them at the Three Stags is ready to invite you to sit for a spell
Pub and other stages. and meet her forest friends. She is
Look for the Bedlam Bards’ adult 30-dirty
shows (18 and up only) at the Three Stags. The likely to tell you stories, speak to you
Bedlam Bards will also lead Sherwood’s with hand puppets, or simply give you some company as
Pub Sing at Ye Old Trip to Jerusalem you enjoy the sounds and sights of the faire.
Pub at day’s end each evening of faire.
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Once upon a time, Celtic duo known as Brobdingnagian Bards performed coast-
to-coast and at any given time could be found performing at Lord of the Rings Oscar
Parties, Celtic festivals, or Sci-Fi Conventions. But, first and foremost, they
were an absolute favorite at Renaissance Faires where they played in rain, shine,
wind and cold, always with high-energy and “rye” Irish wit to make every show a
memorable experience. The Brobdingnagian Bards split paths almost a decade ago,
only to reunite for the 2012 Sherwood Celtic Music Festival, where they announced
a forthcoming recording collaboration. Marc and Andrew no longer perform regularly, but they shall play for you at
Sherwood Forest Faire on our 3rd weekend, Feb 27 and 28.
Come and watch your children Join either Monk Michael or Rev. Stage Acts
learn the basics of swordplay in a hands-on experience Captain Rex, along with the congregation
that is fun for all ages. of Sherwood Forest, for a real church service each Sunday
DO NOT BE LATE! This show is at the Combat morning. This non-denominational gathering of spirits is a chance
Arena located between the Maze and the Elven Hill for Sherwood patrons and participants alike to take a few
Stage on your program map. moments to give thanks for all things good and to let go of all things
burdensome. The service will last about 20 minutes. All souls are
welcome, of any faith, and of any walk of life.
Embracing the spirit of the pilgrim, Hazelnut and friends create
Coal Black Rose performs unique amazing art from dirt, sticks, and
versions of Olde World music (13h finely-colored sand. They have
Century Cantigas, Classical instrumental classics, Olde made a nest just inside the two
Timey Folk, Seafaring Shanti and Work Songs). They towers of Sherwood’s children’s
evoke the spirit of the adventurer on Sherwood’s 4th and area, Once Upon a Time... Come observe this rare breed
5th weekends. Using a variety of instruments of various of Dirt Faery in their natural habitat...the fine magical
folk origins, Coal Black Rose brings the best of all worlds dirt of the Sherwood Forest floor!
to one stage. Find them at the Grove Stage, the Horseman
Stage, and other locations around the village.
Daniel GreenWolf is an Award-Winning Magician, Writer, Creator,
& Slightly Mad Irishman. He has been voted as one of the Top Five Solo
Variety Acts by the Renaissance Festival Podcast & Renaissance Magazine
for Five Years In a Row. The Magic of Daniel GreenWolf is a show
that takes Highly Visual Magic, Theatrical Storytelling, Exhilarating
Irish Music, Interactive Comedy, and Thrilling Danger, then wraps it in
a Celtic Theme that has been described as “A Witty, Modern-Day Celtic Viking…” Come welcome
this new act to Sherwood Forest Faire at the Vineyard Stage and the Greenwoode Theatre our
first four weekends.
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Doriana is a Scottish yarn-spinner, You won’t want to miss the
who rides upon a trusty dragon named raucous pipes of Jason Gunn
Reggie FireEyes. Together these two will entertain kids and Nathan Livingson with the deep steady drums of
of all ages at the Puppet Theatre Wagon. Let her take your Justin Piwetz. Hear the power of the bagpipes and the
imagination on a journey of tales from the Old Country. Knights thunder of the Scottish drum at the Horseman stage,
and Princes, as well as simple folk, and even magical creatures the Vineyard Stage, and marching the high roads and
inhabit the realm of Doriana’s stories. But please don’t feed the the low roads of Sherwood Forest. Let the sounds of
dragon. It will only make him hungry for more and the rumbling the Highlands take you back to the Olde Country.
Stage Acts Near the end of each faire day, you can follow the sound of drums deep into the forest, and find
of his stomach may drown out the sound of Doriana’s tales.
yourself at the Seven Sisters Sacred Stone Circle, surrounded by the rhythm of the ancient
spirits of Sherwood. If you have a drum of your own, you may join in the cadence of percussion,
which will be led by the Joachim Morrissey Gypsy Eyes and the Great Antone of Cigano 432.
Come dance and play as we close the day with the sound of rolling thunder!
We welcome back a family that Gil Faire and Mab Middlin perform as
makes wonderful music together! The the musical duo Faire to Middlin, two
Dublin Harpers family band will
play for you at the Three Stags Pub each day of the festival. lively, world-traveled minstrels who
This family of kids, teenagers, and a very cool set of Mom accompany themselves with classical
and Dad design and build their own instruments, including the guitar, Irish whistle, and traveling dulcimer. They bring
Harps that they play and teach near and far. Benjamin and you a mix of the traditional and original with rollicking
Candyce Dunham have come together for a perfect marriage toe-tappers, lyrical ballads, and mournful laments. Join in
of everything harp. Benjamin, a luthier, percussionist, and
bodhran player, has been building, refinishing, and repairing the fun with this delightful, creative, and often zany couple
instruments for 15 years. Candyce, a harpist, harper, instructor, of musicians in love. Sing, dance, and laugh along with
director and adjudicator, has been studying the harp her entire them at the Grove Stage and other venues around the
life in the Classical, Irish, and Scottish methods. And of village.
course, the kids have been in the business all their lives as well.
Join them at Sherwood’s Irish Pub, The Three Stags.
A royal subject of Queen Berengaria, Filipe Entertaining the wee ones in Sherwood’s
Sanchez has travelled from Spain to join the children’s area, Once Upon a Time..., are
former princess of Navarre at the Royal Court Jesters Marquise Zany from Zanzibar
Court of England. He will serenade you as and Ima Nutte. They will perform three
royalty if you can catch his wandering eye. His yearning Spanish different shows daily, including Fool’s School, The Royal
Guitar and lilting voice has been known to dry the tears of crying Fools Variety Show, and The Untrained Dog Show,
babies. Some have called him the “Falcon of Navarre” – others featuring Polka Dot and PeaNutte. These Jesters, who have
have called him an obnoxiously romantic Spaniard who serenades been voted “Best Children’s Act” numerous times by Renaissance
couples in hopes of earning a few doubloons. Find him amongst the Magazine, will hold court at the Faery Forest Stage three
Sherwood Cast or busking the lanes and small stages as a solo act. times daily. Prepare thy self for some serious silliness!
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Returning his comedy Juggling show to You’ll find this roving musician playing
Sherwood, this professional joker will have with Mystics of Wonder on Sherwood’s
you in stitches with his many talents. Find him final 4 weekends at the Plum Tree Stage.
at the Greenwoode Theatre and around the village, walking You’ll also hear his steady drums all through the season at
the Jousting shows of the New Riders of the Golden Age.
on ropes, juggling, conjuring, and sometimes even serenading The Great Antone will also join in with various fellow
you. And don’t miss the OOPS! Comedy Knife-Throwing musicians in the lanes and on the stages of Sherwood, as
Show that Giacomo performs along with resident fool, Paolo well as drumming for King Richard’s Army at the Siege
Garbanzo, also at the Greenwoode Theatre. of Nottingham Castle at Day’s End.
Come and be amazed by the Great Rondini Gunnar Sølberg plays upbeat traditional Stage Acts
on the last four weekends of the faire! See music to warm the heart. Hear
him escape from chains, a straitjacket, and strong iron locks his music in the lanes at various times throughout
--- all at the same time! You will find this one-of-a- the faire. His Scandinavian and European music
kind showman in the lanes of Sherwood Forest near the will to take your soul back into a bygone area.
Jousting field and in the evenings by Sherwood Castle, Find him at the Horseman Stage and other venues
always trying to get into a bind he can’t get out of. Canst thou around the faire every other weekend, plus our three-day
bind him tight enough when he hands you the locks? weekend Mar 18 – 20.
These alluring belly dancers will Gypsy Rox is a young duo with
excite and impress you as they ancient Gypsy and Celtic roots.
whirl about in Robin Hood’s Forest. With a top-notch Michelle Alany joins the adventurous guitar playing of Ky
percussion team, including Joachim Morrissey and Hote and the steady rhythm of percussionist Rio Blue to
David Saunders, Gypsy Eyes will enchant you at the present a feast of instrumentals and songs. Gypsy Rox
Greenwoode Theatre each day of the faire. So fill thy brings songs and tunes from all over. Their all-original
tankard with thy beverage of choice on your way to the arrangements are sometimes made up on the spot and no
Greenwoode for a drum and dance show that will move two shows are alike. Gypsy Rox plays the Three Stags
you to open your inner Gypsy Eyes. Pub as our featured guests.
These unbridled belly dancers come Klaus Wieland, a once up-and-coming
from the far and mysterious lands of star on the German folk-rock scene who
the East. Feel the rhythm of distant “disappeared” to India at the height of
cultures as the Hands of Fatima spin, swirl, and sway for his career, has turned up in medieval Nottingham at
you as their ensemble of musicians play on! The Hands Sherwood Forest Faire. His fans from the days of
of Fatima are sure to make you swoon. Just follow the olde still wonder where he may be, but you will be lucky
sound of Gypsy magic to the Vineyard Stage. They will enough to find his lovely voice and lilting guitar here in
also appear from time to time at the Round Table of King this very forest! Klaus holds court daily at his family shoe
Richard’s knights, the Dragons of the Round. shop, Medieval Moccasins, not far from the Joust Arena.
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This insane gypsy shall perform The “Celtfather” brings his Autoharp to the
dangerous and magical feats at the Horseman Stage, The Plum Tree Stage,
Vineyard Stage, just beyond the and the Three Stags Pub for two consecutive
Falconer’s Stage, on the final 4 weekends of faire. weekends. Sit and have a listen to Marc Gunn’s colorful wisdom
Madman Maverick will amaze and confuse you with of all things Celtic, Comic, and Cat. This kind Irish gentleman
his variety of stunts and illusions. See him put kids in will fill thy head with niceties and nonsense as he plays for you
songs original, traditional, and others that are somewhere in
guillotines, blow fireballs, and make a gypsy fool of between.His first show of each day will be his specialty: Drinking
himself and possibly you too! Songs for Cat-Lovers. Marc also welcomes his old partner in
rhyme, Andrew McKee, as Sherwood Forest Faire hosts a
rare reunion weekend of the Brobdingnagian Bards!
Stage Acts Jugging is a military strategy sport, not unlike football or rugby. But in place of the pig
skin players compete to capture a “dog skull” with medieval weapons to defend and attack.
The Medieval Jugging League of Sherwood will demonstrate this exciting sport for you
each day of faire in the Jousting Arena. Join the Medieval Jugging League for action-
packed contact sportsmanship with swords, shields and duels to the death! Come see this
rag tag team of medieval athletes at the Joust Arena.
The mysterious man who lives Eleven year-old Moira first took the stage as
backward through time welcomes you a faire cast member when she was still in her
to join him in and around Once Upon mamma’s belly. Now she is making a name for
a Time... Sherwood’s children’s area. See Merlin herself by playing the violin for festival crowds in the light of
perform astounding acts of disappearing, levitating, and day! Having worked with Celtic Fiddle virtuoso Sean Orr
magically causing kids of all ages to laugh. Come see for the past year, she has come a long way and is now enjoying
amazing feats of magic and music by Merlin and friends. playing in the woods of Sherwood Forest. Look, and listen for
Look for this Wizard at the Faery Forest Stage, the Moira as she wanders the lanes serenading passersby with her
Horseman Stage, and along the paths of the forest. beautiful tunes.
Mordred is the arch enemy of Why are we here? What is our purpose?
Merlin the Wise and the problem What’s for lunch, anyway? Answers to ponderous
child of none other than King Arthur of Camelot. But philosophical questions like these may be found at
he is no villain – just a little misunderstood – especially SHERWOOD’S MUD SHOW! or… they may not. But
when you try to understand how he pulls off such the players in this symposium of soil are guaranteed to get deep. Yes -
incredible feats of magic! You’ll find Mordred each day ankle, knee and neck deep in a muddy pit for your pleasure. Should you
at the Three Celestials Stage, just up the hill from Maid bring the kids? Sure! They may even get to throw a lump of mud at one
Marian’s Chapel. Young and old will be amazed by this of us. Should you bring your sanity? Only if you want us to make a
legendary wizard each day of the faire! mess of it for you. We’ll be in the mud lollygagging over by the Living
History Village three times daily… just trying to figure things out.
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With a hearty HUZZAH and a mug raised high above your head, once again, help
Sherwood Forest welcome the legendary jousting team, The New Riders of the
Golden Age! These bold knights will awe you with sword fighting and daring deeds
in a stunt show guaranteed to amaze you. Then, at each performance these true-
to-life jousters will also clash against one another in genuine FULL CONTACT
competitive jousting matches. From the original Full Contact jousting group,
Warhorse Productions, the New Riders of the Golden Age bring pageantry and
peril to Sherwood Forest’s Joust Arena. Hip! Hip! HUZZAH!
For Sherwood’s final four weekends, the Giacomo the Jester and his not-so-trusty apprentice Paolo Stage Acts
Great Antone brings you a new band of mystical musicians Garbanzo compete for laughs in this hilarious and death-
with tunes that will take you away on a magic carpet of rhythm defying act at the Greenwoode Theatre. You may get to be
and melody. Settle into a rare session of haunting sounds part of the fun and danger too, as they will choose several of
inspired by Eastern tempos and renaissance faire mysticism. our fine patrons to help them juggle and throw sharp objects at
But you need not climb a holy mountain to find these musical each other, among other dangerous items. Bring your own
gurus; just head downhill to the Plum Tree Stage. blindfold, because you may just decide to use it.
Find this crazy Italian juggling knives, Work with the traditional
throwing fire, and balancing on precarious objects at Medieval weapon of your choice in an interactive session
the Greenwoode Theatre every day of the faire. This taught by a Master! Only 3 students per session, Adults
flawless manipulator of dangerous objects will have you only. This show is at the Combat Arena located between
juggling yourself as you try not to laugh your way off of the Maze and the Elven Hill Stage on your program
your seat. Paolo will also team up with Giacomo the map.
Jester for a knife-throwing show that will either frighten
away all your troubles or chop them into mincemeat.
Queen Bonnie is a lady wizard who has been Climb aboard with a musical couple who
called the magical Queen of Everything. have serenaded the Renaissance circuit
She can be found in the lanes entertaining on many a voyage. This salty pair of sea-farers call you
passersby with Naughty Nursery Rhymes,
Riddles, Jokes, Limericks, Songs and Stories, and Mirth to join them at the Grove Stage and the Three Stags
and Merriment for young and old alike. See her with her Pub on Sherwood’s final two weekends. Lady Susan’s
adorable Scottish cat, Tachi. Queen Bonnie also has an siren voice and Cap’n Gregg’s guitar and squeeze box will
Evil twin sister who shows up from time to time dispensing take you on a musical journey worth inscribing in your
much of the same mirth, but with a pirate’s scowl and the
occasional “Arrr”!And if you happen to see them both at the log! Ahoy!
same time… then you have had way too much to drink!
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Having first played for Shakespeare was once summoned by
Sherwood at the first annual Merlin to Sherwood Forest 400 years
Sherwood Celtic Music before his own life time! Although he has
Festival, these olde world instrumentalists bring faded back to his own time of the 16th Century, he has left
mystical sounds of bygone eras, from Viking and Celtic behind a band of actors who continue to perform offbeat spoofs
tunes, to rhythms of the ancient East. They will rock of the Bard’s work. Don’t miss their mad-cap renditions
the Greenwoode Theatre every day of the faire, where of Shakespeare’s masterpieces including the Five Minute
they will call on the spirits of the ancients in order to Hamlet, Lover’s Smack Down, and other less-well known
stir your soul with mystical tunes. Shakespearian classics. Find these merry players on the
Mud Show Stage and around the village.
Stage Acts Sherwood’s Irish minstrels will King Richard’s own falconry master,
Sir Robert Cheseman, appears at the
rock the Three Stags Pub the
last three weekends of the faire. Scott Boswell’s guitar
birds in flight and learn about their history, special skills, and
and flutes, Laura’s voice and chords, Tree’s deep drums,
what you can do to help them remain the Kings of the Sky for
and Sean Orr’s fiddle give your ears a feast of fine Falconry Stage several times daily. Watch these amazing
music. Come and give a listen to Irish tunes and songs many more centuries to come.
that will inspire you to dance a jig or stumble and reel!
Witness 4 international fighting champions, Masters of the Western Martial Arts, pit
their strength and brutality against one other in a violent contest where you decide the
outcome! This show is at the Combat Arena located between the Maze and the Elven
Hill Stage on your program map
This season the Sherwood Forest Faire and the New Riders of the Golden Age
will host TWO full-contact jousting tournaments! The first will be on Sherwood’s 4th
weekend, Mar 5 - 6, and the second Tournament will be on our final weekend, Apr
2 - 3. Mark your calendars, for these shall be days of ACTION indeed! Between 8
and 12 jousters will compete each day of these two weekends to win the king’s favour as
the mightiest knight in the realm!
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For those of you who will be camping On Saturdays Tanaquill, a royal faery
at Sherwood, we’ll have one last ambassador of Avalon, is here in Sherwood
show inside the campgrounds after the closing cannon. Forest to share her wisdom in song and stories and to encourage
Dancers and spinners will amaze you with an the belief in fairies. She is on a sacred quest to find ‘the Son of Hern’
inflammable spectacle of whirling fire and explosive as seen in the stars... Who is he? Could it be Robin of Loxley?
And on Sundays Lady Rose will take Tanaquill’s place. She is
juggling! You’ll be glad you stayed when you see this a human who sees and believes in fairies; she sings, recites poetry,
passion play of burning desire, incredible fire props, gives etiquette lessons, and spend her day sharing her knowledge with
and enthralling dance moves, all to the beat of a live YOU. Share in Tanaquill and Lady Rose’s adventures as you hear
drum circle. fantastic stories in the children’s kingdom of Once Upon a Time…
and at Tanaquill’s faerie garden, deep in Sherwood Forest!
Please welcome the long-awaited Pyrojuggler, Thomas Wood, to the forest of Robin Hood. Stage Acts
This highly-skilled manipulator of objects uses juggling balls, torches, knives, bowling balls, crystal
balls, full glasses of water, clubs and about anything you could think of. He also performs fire
eating, fire blowing, transferring, fire-staff spinning, and a finale that literally leaves a mushroom
cloud above your head! He is also known far and wide as a contact-juggling specialist. What is
contact juggling? Contact juggling is simply not something that you can accurately convey in print;
it has to be experienced. Beautiful dances of balance, grace, and of fine motion make crystal balls look as if they are
floating over Thomas’s body like some sort of surrealistic dream. Children will smile, grown men will laugh and giggle
like school girls, women will swoon, and the Pyrojuggler will see that all are surprised and delighted! Find this flaming
daredevil at the Greenwoode Theatre on our 3-day weekend Mar 18–20
Carl Asch, the leader and curator of Here’s a Celtic trio of merry minstrels who
renaissance favorite Empty Hats, cannot decide which instruments they like to
presents Tip the Velvet; a band of play the most – so they just play as many as they can get their hands
talented musicians to accompany his lyrical genius. on! From harp to trombone to drums to the Indian psaltery, the
This extraordinary team of instrumentalists will help Tulstin Troubadours are sure to put thee in a merry mood. Also
kick off the faire season of 1195 A.D. at the Elven Hill listen for their brass horn flourishes that summon you to events like the
opening Gate Show and the Joust! Find them at the Grove Stage,
Stage on Sherwood’s opening weekend. the Horseman Stage, The Three Celestials stage, and sometimes at
the Plum Tree Stage – by Jove, you might find them anywhere!
Vince Conaway, a musician and composer, can be found performing a wide variety of music on
hammered dulcimer throughout the continent, and Europe, with music ranging through Celtic,
medieval, renaissance, and baroque repertoires. An interactive performer, Vince believes that
the audience should not be separated from the show but instead be a part of it, and he brings a bit of
cultural and historical perspective to every performance. “Go ahead and ask him a geeky question.
Odds are that he’ll have an answer - and that he’ll keep playing while he talks” - Medieval
Cookery. Find this talented soloist at the Plum Tree Stage on Sherwood’s first four weekends.
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Sherwood welcomes these nomadic Sherwood welcomes the Washing Well
musical polyglots to the Elven Hill Wenches again for all 8 weekends of the faire!
stage. They are known for playing Good Clean Fun - Wet Dirty Women.
traditional songs from numerous regions and eras in many Your village laundresses, Corky and Daphne,
different languages on our final four weekends of the faire. will scrub your funny bone and knock your socks off... into
VaNa MaZi will romance you with viola, accordion, the wash, that is! Nimble, naughty, and absolutely available!
Chitarra, and Greek Tsouras. If you can catch them
between sets the players of VaNa MaZi may even teach Find them at the Washing Well stage for 27 minutes of pure
you dances that go with their music, so you can join in the bliss!
entertainment.
Stage Acts Wolgemut performs historical Wine and Alchemy returns! This unique world
music band performs a fusion of original and
music on original instruments
traditional music derived from a wide variety
such as the medieval bagpipes,
of times and cultures including: Greek, Gypsy,
shawms and bombastic drums,
as well as quiet instruments like the flute, medieval fiddle
Turkish, and others. In addition to vocals in a myriad of languages
and harp. Founded in Berlin, Germany, Wolgemut has
as well as violin, accordion, and guitar, the band features a variety
performed throughout the United States and Europe Celtic, Medieval European, French, Sephardic,
of exotic instruments. These include the hurdy gurdy, Turkish saz
since 1997. They pride themselves on providing high or greek bouzouki, harmonium, viola da gamba, tupan and a hand
quality entertainment guaranteed to leave the audience drum kit comprised of doumbek, djembe, kick tupan, and cymbals.
“in a good mood”, which happens to be the translation of Singer, composer, director, as well as harmonium and hurdy
Wolgemut! Follow the unmistakable sound of heavy gurdy player, Roxanne Bruscha, adds to the visual of Wine and
medieval music to the Elven Hill Stage. Alchemy’s live show with a unique World Fusion Belly Dance
performance featuring veil spinning and sword balancing. You’ll
find this wonderful renaissance favorite at the Elven Hill Stage.
Lads and Lassies, do not fail to enter the faire within a faire – especially for KIDS! Once Upon a Time…
is home to the Faery Forest Stage where you can see Fool Hearty, Merlin, and Tanaquill the Faery
Storyteller and a petting zoo with Ponies, and other adorable
animals. You’ll also find the Puppet Theatre Wagon and the
Giant Chess Board where Chessmaster Harry Blackstone
challenges all to the royal game of Chess. The Dirt Faeries
will be drawing in the sand and Marco Polo’s Kitchen and Sir
Timothy Haughton’s bakery will have foods for young palates.
Also, don’t miss the KIDS’ PARADE at 2:00 p.m. each
faire day. Children are encouraged to follow the leader and
parade around the magical township of Once Upon a Time…
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Youth and Adult campers alike are invited to join us for light refreshments and a meet-
and-greet where we can all share our adventures since last summer. There might be a
few special guests joining us, as well! Have a look at the weekend’s schedule for meeting
times and locations.
On Sherwood’s third weekend, members of the ASL community all over the state will
be coming to Sherwood to interpret Sherwood Forest stage shows for our hearing-
impaired patrons. Special thanks to Scarlett Pettis for organizing the event. Interpreted
shows are specially marked in the weekend’s schedule. Special Events
The New Riders of the Golden Age and Sherwood Forest Faire host TWO annual full-
contact jousting tournaments! The first will be on Sherwood’s 4th weekend, Mar 5 – 6, and the
second Tournament will be on our final weekend, Apr 2 – 3. Mark your calendars, for these shall
be days of ACTION indeed! Between 8 and 12 jousters will compete each day on these two
weekends to win the king’s favour as the mightiest knight in all England!
The writer of the Chronicles of Brawrloxoss joins us for several weekends near Como’s
Ristorante Italiano. He’ll be signing books, which will also be available for purchase, and
reading passages from them. Enter the world of Brawrloxoss, and follow the unicorn, Shahly,
as she encounters dragons, rugged cliffs, and many other dangers on her heroic quests through
multiple novels. Also take a look at Mr. Knoll’s other adventurous titles of fantasy fiction.
Near the close of each faire day, all the musicians and actors who have finished their final
independent shows will congregate at Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Pub for a celebration of the
day’s end. A great mash-up of Sherwood performers invite you to sing along and to share in
some toasts as the rafters ring with the sound of music and the stomping of dancing feet! Don’t miss
the Pub Sing hosted by the Bedlam Bards. Here’s a health to the company, and one to my lass..
The old North wind has blown a band of Vikings into Sherwood Forest –the Spear Danes
from the land of ice and snow! Join Ragnar and his war-band of families skilled in ancient
Viking arts. In this quaint village of Norse marauders, you’ll learn about a day in the life
of a Viking; including historic crafts and games of skill and combat. Skøl! You may also
learn about other medieval schools of warfare from the members of the Sherwood Knights
Academy, who hold camps year-round here in Sherwood. If you are looking for an intense
weekend workout for your body and mind, or even a knight’s errand of several weeks, the
Sherwood Knights Academy offers valuable training for adventurers of all stripes.
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Robin Hood has lots of friends in Sherwood Forest and he is especially fond of the good
forest people who make bows and arrows and other important goods for his Merry Band.
Come meet these delightful forest folk at the Greenwoode Living History and Archery
Village. You’ll find this encampment of crafters making chainmaile, sewing period clothing,
yarn-spinning, weaving, pottery-spinning, bow-making, fletching, and more, just along the
fence uphill from the Mud Show stage. You will also be able to shoot a bow and arrow that
was made by the Greenwoode Archers at their archery range. If you do well and qualify to
shoot in their daily tournament, you may even come home as a champion! Also, join Robert
de Bowyer for the Royal Open Archery Tournament at the Joust Arena.
Special Events The RESCU Foundation is a non-profit organization established to promote and maintain the health and
medical well-being of the participants of Renaissance Faires, historical performances, and other artistic events
through financial assistance, advocacy, education and preventative programs. You can help RESCU’s efforts
to support your favorite faire workers by participating in the RESCU Rally on Spring Break Friday
after hours! The event will feature vast quantities of delicious food, cheap beverages, an expansive silent and live
auction featuring items made by your favorite crafters, and of course live entertainment! Don’t miss out!
Held on Saturdays and closing Sunday, Robin’s Feast is a sumptuous five-course feast with a select
few of Robin’s friends as the guests of honor. Visiting Comtesse Alix of France and Sherwood’s
own Friar Tuck will help you feel at home while you enjoy the finest foods of the forest, accompanied
by bottomless mugs of ale, mead, or your beverage of choice. Enjoy command performances by
select entertainers, and of course, Robin Hood and friends will be part of the revelry. This meal
is not for the faint of heart nor the slow of wit. Games will be played and toasts will be made!
Reserve a place for your party through Sherwood’s website www.sherwoodforestfaire.com. Tickets
do not include faire admission. Robin will host one feast for a maximum of 50 people per seating.
Marilyn Merlot invites thee to join her and her sassy sister, Moxie, on a wine tasting adventure!
Each tasting will feature brand new wines, including a hysterical romp through 3 welcoming
white wines, 3 rollicking red wines, and a 7th surprise dessert wine to complete this year’s tour
around the wine world. Whether new to wine or a connoisseur in thy own right, these siblings
will take thee through carefully chosen food pairings, enigmatic entertainment, and everything
thou dost need to keep thee laughing while walking on the “winey side” from California to Texas
to France This Bacchus Celebration will put thee in stitches from the first joke to thy own
commemorative etched goblet raised through every mischievous toast. But watch out, wine
tasting dates and times may sell out, so get thy tickets early! At the festival, inquire about tickets
at Como’s Ristorante Italiano, or reserve tickets in advance at www.sherwoodforestfaire.com.
Micha von Wolgemut, leader of the international minstrels troupe, known as Wolgemut, invites you to
join his merry band of Beer Tasters for an educational and entertaining round of Beer Tasting. Learn
about the ancient art of brewing (and drinking), about the varieties of beers brewed (and drunk) and some
little known facts about the history of beer through the centuries while tasting some of the best brews
available from around the old (and new) world. Beer Tastings take place every Saturday and Sunday at
12 noon and 4pm. We frequently feature Guest Breweries so please visit our ticketing website for more
information and to book your seat today! Tickets are available at the event (please arrive 15 minutes early)
or better yet, you may book online in advance and recieve $2 off. Guests must be aged 21 or older. Tickets
are purchasable via our Tickets Page. Faire admission is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Sherwood Forest Faire 2016
Devonshire was founded in 1967, and is still owned and operated by the Hersberger family
today. In our more than 40 years we have enjoyed a wide distribution in the United States,
Canada, and parts of Europe including sales to monasteries and the Vatican. What makes our incense special is a
unique blend of costly resins, such as Copal, Frankincense, and Myrrh, the finest quality essential oils, and beautiful
colors. Come by the shoppe to see our wide variety, as well as an array of aromatherapy products!
Craft Demonstrators Stage Acts invite you to look on as they turn formless iron into See the process of pottery-making
Tiger and Erin Flores of
Elgin’s own Earthen Metals
from Mud to Mug here at Flint
Stoneware. These masters will be
functional artwork that you can take home to your
spinning and smoothing fine stoneware
castle. There will be no specific demonstration times,
for you with demonstrations throughout
for they will be steadily working throughout the day as
the weekend. Come see what beauty can be made from the
the Village Blacksmith did in days of yore. They will
earth!
be happy to explain where they are in the process at any
time you wish to show up.
This group of crafters and Lords and Ladies, please help
archers can be found between us welcome Mark Haller: a
the Mud Show Stage and celebrated artist who has been
the Ax Throw game. Here working off-hand blown glass
you can learn about the for over twenty-five years. His
arts and crafts of Medieval creations are evocative, having
and Renaissance Europe. been inspired by nature, theoretical
Bow-making, fletching, spinning, tailoring, pottery, and mathematics, and his own meaningful relationships. He
chain mail demonstrations will be given throughout the is currently doing in-depth presentations throughout the
day by the villagers. You can also learn the art of shooting county using a portable furnace he built for travel. Mark
the bow and arrow at the archery range. invites you to learn more about this fascinating and versatile
material we are still discovering.
You’ll find this fun-loving potter Leather for the Barbaric traveler
demonstrating his craft just down the hill from the can be found at Leatherwood, where the friendly marauders
Elven Hill Stage at the high Ground Potter shoppe. will be happy to show you how they ply their crafts. From
He will charm you with his comedic personality as headgear to leggings to full suits of leather armour, this shop
he spins pottery for the market-goers of Sherwood in Robin hood’s own backyard will be your resource to
Forest Faire. acquire stylish protection while learning some tricks of the
trade.
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Majestic Glass is led by Katherine Fine woolen garments and accessories are
Wilson. Katherine began working to be found at The Land of Suerialeon. On
with glass at age 14, when a local artist sought out new students any day you can find us crocheting lace, knitting, doing beadwork, or
to train. At first she focused on the spun glass technique she creating belts, trim or braid on looms used in medieval times. A portion
learned from her trainer, but in the years since, has developed of the yarn used for the garments is hand spun using a variety of drop
styles and techniques that are all her own. Her beautiful colored spindles. Spinning will also be a daily occurrence. You will also find
original artwork done in pen and ink and watercolor. Artwork will
glass sculpture work is all original in design, and after over 30 be demonstrated as well. Come visit and you will find us working at all
years of flame working, she still has a strong passion for the art. times and happy to answer any questions you might have.
Ravensmiths create hand-forged Blacksmith and bladesmith Shane Craft Demonstrators
items using a 16th century forge, Stainton will be demonstrating at his
200+ year old bellows, anvil, and traditional tools. They open-air forge at Sherwood. Shane strives to continue
make a wide variety of items suitable for your cottage or the smithing tradition as it was found in days of olde, a
castle. The style of their finished products ranges from time when smiths relied on the craft in their hands and in
primitive to modern to fantasy. If you can imagine it their hearts. Red Dog Forge will hold demonstrations
in metal, they can make it! They love a challenge and
welcome custom orders. throughout the day.
Glass beads are found everywhere. Jewelry, home décor items, The owner of Soulstice Jewelry,
& even used in industry. It wasn’t always that way, however. Krista, has always been intrigued by gemstones, having
Glass beads were originally extremely rare and valuable. collected them since childhood. Over the years, this hobby
Why? Well, each and every bead was made by hand, one at evolved into a career using the colors, shapes and lines
a time, delicately crafted over an open flame (oil lamp), using a provided by beautiful stones and metals to create wearable
bellows to enhance the heat of the flame to melt and manipulate the art. Ranging from intricate wire and bead work to leather
glass. Thus, this process has been called Lampworking. Connie
Cooper demonstrates glass beadmaking, using this ancient and Celtic knot work, all designs are made by hand, and unique
up until very recently, highly secretive process, with an oil lamp in their creation. You can find the artist at her shop, working
and bellows of her own creation. Demonstrations several times on custom designs and doing demonstrations of her technique
daily, depending on weather, and of course…upon request! throughout the day.
Come to the enchanted garden of sculptor Taylor Grant
as he casts stoneware, makes mosaics, and greets his
guests with demonstrations of his artwork. Sit on a
bench made by the artist, and see how it’s done!
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Apothecary, Chandler & Perfumier Clothing (cont’d)
104 Devonshire Incense 318 Enchanted Silks
120 Iris Adornments and Apothecary 201 Four Quarters Shoppe
303 The Legendary Candle Company 110 The Gypsy Pirate Shop
420 Medicine Stones 123 Highland Armory
202 Midnight Mist GE Inch By Inch Weaving
407 M’Lady’s Touch Massage 120 Iris Adornments and Apothecary
500 Penny's Magic Garden 408 Jiva’s Goddesswear
632
Sandstorm
Land of Merriment
631
Marketplace Stage Acts Armor Sylva Pagana 118 Moresca
The Land of Suerialeon
Summerwood Soaps
GE
GE
112
405
Ye Olde Piquant Apothecary
RenShirts
516
Sherwood Outfitters
304
400
Swan Lace Clothiers
Einar’s Emporium
217
401
White Pavilion
GE
Leatherwood
109
Zootzu
GE
GE Eternal Arms 302 Things Celtic
Jaxson Gourds and Scale
611 Rev’s Armour Werx Costume Rentals
304 Sherwood Outfitters
Body Art (Face Painting & Henna)
317 Henna Body Art Craft Demonstrators
315 Earthen Metlas
605 Nefaerious Deeds and Designs
130 Flint Stoneware
646 Two Sisters Henna & Face Painting
GE The Greenwoode Group
GE Tree Lady Arts
425 Haller Glass
Cloaks
642 High Ground Dirt Works
620 Authentic Wardrobe
GE Inch by Inch Weaving
405 RenShirts
GE The Land of Suerialeon
GE White Pavilion
109 Leatherwood
Clothing 111 Majestic Glass
217 Einar’s Emporium GE Ravensmiths
620 Authentic Wardrobe 612 Red Dog Forge
521 A Bountiful Trove 421 Saint Aubyn Handcrafted Jewelry
GE Casta Divettes 125 Saorsa Studio of Beads
114 Castle Canine Creations 618 Soulstice Jewelry
506 Corsets by Casta Diva 518 Stone Casting
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Decorative Fine Art (cont’d)
306 Always Azul Pottery 505 Misty Worlds Gallery
130 Flint Stoneware 113 The Summer Country Art
502 Good Sun GE Tree Lady Arts
642 High Ground Dirt Works GE The Village Alchemist
314 Imaginarium Galleries 129 Windows of the Soul Art
131 Medieval Designs Footwear
505 Misty Worlds Gallery
GE Medival Moccasins
411 Phoenix Designs Copper & Bronze 311 Nativearth
301 Sherwood’s Hollow 427 Son of Sandlar
112 Sylva Pagana For The Wee Folk
121 The White Wizard GE Casta Divettes Special Events
Drinking Vessels (Clothing)
GE Fairy Haven
306 Always Azul Pottery
(Fairy wings, Elf ears, and Satyr horns)
126 Ballena Bay Pewter 314 Imaginarium Galleries
(Fantasy Puppets)
425 Haller Glass 608 Gem Stone Mine
Marketplace
130 Flint Stoneware (gem hunting)
601 The King’s Petting Zoo
116 Hammered Creations
(Small animal petting zoo)
641 The Horn Shoppe 600 The King’s Pony Ride
(Pony ride)
105 The Knarly Knot 632 Land of Merriment
519 Lady Mac’s Horns, Canes, and Staffs (Clothing)
GE The Land of Suerialeon
GE Jaxson Gourds and Scale
(Clothing)
GE Ravensmiths 420 Medicine Stones
(Magical Pocket Rocks and Fairy Crystals)
301 Sherwood’s Hollow 605 Nefaerieous Deeds and Designs
103 Singletree (Face Painting & Faerie Makeovers)
GE Old Vine Games
403 Wondrous Works in Wood (Games)
Fine Art 405 RenShirts
(Clothing)
504 Cat Dancing Creations 631 Sandstorm
GE Ethereal Arts (Make your own sand art and candles)
GE Siege the Day
502 Good Sun (Wooden Seige Weapons)
RM Sounds of Nature
314 Imaginarium Galleries
(Flutes and Whistles)
GE The Land of Suerialeon 400 Swan Lace Clothiers
307 Life Tree Leather (Clothing and Accessories)
405A Sweet Lolli’s Candy and Toys
114 Majestic Glass (Candy Shoppe)
Two Sisters Henna & Face Painting
202 Midnight Mist
(Henna and face painting)
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For The Wee Folk (cont’d) Here To Serve Thee
633 Wax Hands RM Die Gelbe Rose Carriage
(Make your own wax hands) (Carriage rides)
RM Wee Folk Swords and Shields GE Ethereal Arts
(Wooden weapons and shields) (Face and body mold making and casting)
204 Eggs of the Dragon RM Fresh Flowers
(Geode Opening) (Fresh flowers & Bouquets)
403 Wondrous Works in Wood GE The Greenwoode Group
(Toys) (Henna body art)
Furniture 418 Home of Names
(Genealogy)
Marketplace Stage Acts Games & Rides RM The Puffin
Basham Clan
106
King Richard’s Charming Chariots
300
Medieval Designs
131
(Wagon rentals)
653
518
Stone Casting
(Hookah)
Rickshaws
(Rickshaw rides)
308
Archery
428
Storm Leather Werks
Axe & Knife Throwing
649
Swan Lace Clothiers
(Special order custom fitted Victorian corsets)
209 Camel Rides 400 (Custom lrather orders & repairs)
Carousel
404 Tobar Tinker’s Pawn and Repair
GE The Greenwoode Group (Pawn and repair shoppe)
602 Jacob’s Ladder 414 Whimsys Muse
(Fantasy photography)
604 King of the Log
309 King Richard’s Swing Hair Braiding
601 The King’s Petting Zoo
316 Happy Hairbraiding
600 The King’s Pony Ride
216 Romance Braids
431 Maypole Ride
648 Quintaine Jewelry
430 The Scarlet Maze
644 Amazing
652 Test of Strength
624 Austin Fine Arts
127 Tomato Toss
517 Cearweddwen’s Creations
210 Tubs of Fun
313 Celestial Thyme
Glass 402 FireFly Art Studio
504 Cat Dancing Creations 116 Hammered Creations
402 FireFly Art Studio 418 Home of Names
425 Haller Glass 124 Honorable Company of Metalsmiths
111 Majestic Glass
New Vendor Roaming Vendor Special Offer Offers FOF Discount
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Jewelry (cont’d) Make it Yourself
RM Die Gelbe Rose Carriage GE IvyMoon Designs 631 Sandstorm
(Carriage rides)
GE Ethereal Arts 117 Magpie's Trick 416 Village Coin Mint
(Face and body mold making and casting) 111 Majestic Glass 633 Wax Hands
RM Fresh Flowers
(Fresh flowers & Bouquets) 420 Medicine Stones Massage
GE The Greenwoode Group 321 Medieval Metal 407 M’Lady’s Touch Massage
(Henna body art) 407 M’Lady’s Touch Massage
418 Home of Names 500 Penny’s Magic Garden
(Genealogy) 411 Phoenix Designs Copper & Bronze Metalworks
300 King Richard’s Charming Chariots 421 Saint Aubyn Handcrafted Jewelry 126 Ballena Bay Pewter
(Wagon rentals)
653 The Puffin 125 Saorsa Studio of Beads 315 Earthen Metals
(Hookah) 406 Shire Silversmith 124 Honorable Company of Metalsmiths
RM Rickshaws 103 Singletree Special Events
(Rickshaw rides) GE IvyMoon Design
428 Storm Leather Werks 618 Soulstice Jewelry 321 Medieval Metal
(Custom lrather orders & repairs) 302 Things Celtic GE Jaxson Gourds and Scale
400 Swan Lace Clothiers 617 Twist of Fate
(Special order custom fitted Victorian corsets) GE Ravensmiths
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404 Tobar Tinker’s Pawn and Repair GE The Village Alchemist 612 Red Dog Forge
(Pawn and repair shoppe) 103 Singletree
414 Whimsys Muse Leatherwork
(Fantasy photography) Metaphysical Arts
426 At The Top
313 Celestial Thyme
123 Highland Armory
220 The Sorcerer’s Gypsy Camp
108 Lady T’s Leather and Drums
511 Tarot by Woodsong
109 Leatherwood
307 Life Tree Leather Musical Instruments
202 Midnight Mist 108 Lady T’s Leather and Drums
311 Nativearth 131 Medieval Designs
RM Sounds of Nature
611 Rev’s Armour Werx
216 Romance Braids Pottery
427 Son of Sandlar 306 Always Azul Pottery
428 Storm Leather Werks 402 FireFly Art Studio
302 Things Celtic 130 Flint Stoneware
GE The Village Leather Shoppe 642 High Ground Dirt Works
205 Visker & Scrivener’s Quills, Books & 518 Stone Casting
Odditie 121 The White Wizard
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This and That Toys
117 Amazing 106 Basham Clan
426 At The Top GE Old Vine Games
620 Authentic Wardrobe GE Siege the Day
417 Black Dragon 405A Sweet Lolli’s Candy and Toys
114 Castle Canine Creations 119 The Flying Hun
517 Cearweddwen’s Creations
GE Ethereal Arts Weapons
Marketplace Marketplace 201 Four Quarters Shoppe 119 The Flying Hun
310
Angel Sword
Fairy Haven
GE
Eternal Arms
401
617
Garlands Faire
Four Quarters Shoppe
201
502
Good Sun
Hammered Creations
116
The Greenwoode Group
GE
Highland Armory
123
124
The Horn Shoppe
641
612
Red Dog Forge
120 Honorable Company of Metalsmiths 640 Hollow Earth Swordworks
Iris Adornments and Apothecary
GE Jaxson Gourds and Scale
307 Life Tree Leather Woodwork
117 Magpie’s Trick 106 Basham Clan A Bountiful Trove
GE Medieval Buns 417 Black Dragon
GE Medieval Moccasins 504 Cat Dancing Creations Fine Fabric Fashions For All Forms
Fine Fabric Fashions For All Forms
505 Misty Worlds Gallery 119 The Flying Hun
412 Rainbow Yarn and Fiber Works 105 The Knarly Knot M.A.E Horton “Dragoness”
M.A.E Horton “Dragoness”
216 Romance Braids 519 Lady Mac’s Horns, Canes, and Staffs Owner and Seamstress
Owner and Seamstress
301 Sherwood’s Hollow 131 Medieval Designs
RM Sounds of Nature GE Old Vine Games
Booth #521 phone: 512.745.7993
112 Sylva Pagana GE Siege the Day Booth #521 phone: 512.745.7993
GE Tweet Tweet Dynasty GE Tweet Tweet Dynasty
GE The Village Leather Shoppe 403 Wondrous Works in Wood
205 Visker & Scrivener’s Quills, Books & Oddities
GE White Pavilion
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A Bountiful Trove Sponsors
Fine Fabric Fashions For All Forms
Fine Fabric Fashions For All Forms
M.A.E Horton “Dragoness”
M.A.E Horton “Dragoness”
Owner and Seamstress
Owner and Seamstress
Booth #521 phone: 512.745.7993
Booth #521 phone: 512.745.7993
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Booth 115 Booth 656
Beasty on a Bun; Boar on a Bun; Bull on a Bun; Cat in
a Bag; Dragon Toes; Ogre Toes; Scotch Eggs; Sea Pig; Chef’s Weekend Special (alternating each weekend); Chicken
Sorcerers Surprise; Chef’s Special (Changes Weekly) Parmigiano with Pasta; Fried Mozzarella Sticks with
Assorted Muffins ; Heavenly Hubbub Pie; Gooey Cake Marinara; Garlic Pesto Cream Pasta; Homemade Lasagna
Bites; Homemade French Fries; Homemade Fried Pickles; with Meat Sauce; Italian Sausage Sandwich with Sautéed
vegetables; Pasta Marinara; Flavored fried cheese curds;
Sherwood Coffee Slushie; Ogre Spices; Dragon Spices Whole Pizza Pie (Various Toppings)
Hot Chocolate; Hot Coffee; Hot Teas; Flavored Coffee;
Pizza by the Slice (Various Toppings);
Booth 107
Booth 128
Feast At Baked Potato; Baked Sweet Potato; Salad; Soup in a BBQ Ribs; BBQ Sandwich; Potato Salad; Sandwiches;
Turkey Legs; Sausage on a Stick; Bratwurst;
Parrot Legs (Chicken); Roasted Cornish Hen;
Turkey Legs; Sausage on a Stick; Bratwurst;
Bread Bowl; Frey Tow’s Pie (Frito Pie);
Espresso; Lattes; Cappuccinos; Cookies
Strawberry Shortcake; Smoothies; Ice Cream Floats
Booth 503
Fish and Chips; Jumbalaya; Mahi Mahi; Meat Pie; Shepherd’s Pie; Spinach Pies; Stuffed Peppers; Tenderloin
Sandwich; Baked Chicken Dinners; Chicken Tenders and Fries; Fried Oysters on a Bun;
Almonds; Boiled Peanuts; Cannolis; Cashews; Cinnamon Roasted Nuts; Peanuts; Pecans Strudels;
Booth 606 Booth 656
Chef’s Weekend Special (alternating each weekend);
Chicken Parmigiano with Pasta; Fried Mozzarella Sticks with Marinara; Garlic Pesto Cream Pasta;
Home Made Lasagna with Meat Sauce; Italian Sausage Sandwich with Sautéed vegetables; Pasta
Marinara; Flavored fried cheese curds;
Pizza by the Slice (Various Toppings); Whole Pizza Pie (Various Toppings)
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Booth 413 Booth 419
Bangers and Mash; Bourbon Chicken over rice; Chicken
Parprikash; Hungarian Ghoulash; Portobello Mushrooms; Red Steak on a Stick; Chicken on a Stick; Pork on a Stick;
Beans and Rice; Sausage (Polish and Italian); Meatloaf Dinners; Stuffed Baked Potatoes: Beef; Chicken; Pork; Butter;
Blooming Onion; Fried Artichokes; Fried Mushrooms; Fried Sour Cream; Spinach and Feta
Olives; Fried Pretzels; Fried Veggies; Fries; Jester Chips (with Savory Crepes: Filled with Beef; Chicken; Pork; Sea Food;
Bacon/Cheese and Chives); Onion Rings; Pork Rinds; Feta and Spinach; Homemade Béchamel Sauce.
Elephant Ears; Fried Bananas; Fried Cookies, Fried Sweet Crepes: Filled with Sweet Cheese; Chocolate;
Funnel Cakes Caramelized Apples; Strawberries; Banana; Cream. Feast At
Booth 419A Booth 623
Biscuits and Gravy; Chicken Tenders; French Fries;
Tempura Shrimp; Tempura Veggies; Fish Sandwiches;
Belgian Waffle on a Stick with Toppings; Freshly Cut Sandwiches; Salads; Bratwurst; Turkey Legs; Soups;
Potato or Sweet Potato Fries with Homemade Toppings; Sherwood
Locally Made Ice Cream and Sorbet Cofee; Smoothies; Apple Dumplings
Booth 122 Booth 203
Dolmathes; Hummus; Chicken Corfu Pita; Greek Falafel; Hummus; Stuffed Grape Leaves;
Gyros; Greek Salad; Gyro Bowl; Mediterranean Chicken Shawarma; Jerusalem Mix (Beef and
Sausage Pita; Seafood Corfu Pita; Veggie Pita; Lamb) in a Wrap or Plate with a Bed of Hummus or
Greek Gyro Platter with Rice Pilaf and Side Salad; Couscous. Vegan and Gluten-Free;
Baklava; Honey Nut Roll; Baklava; Turkish Coffee; Turkish Float - our aromatic
Turkish coffee with locally made vanilla ice cream.
Booth 122 Please view Forest Treats and
refreshment options on page 32 of the
program.
Make sure to check pages 46-51 for special
offers and discounts!
Quiche Puffs (Meat or Veggie); Kolaches;
Cinnamon Rolls; Scones; Muffins; Peasant Platter
(Fresh Bread; Cheese; Veggies; Fruit & Ham);
Peasant Pocket (Meat or Veggie); Turkey Legs;
Spinach Ricotta Crowns;
Brownies; Cookies; Cupcakes; Banana Bread;
Milkshakes; Ice Cream; Root Beer Floats; Chai
Tea; Coffee; Tea. (All Drinks Served Hot or Iced);
Serving Gluten-Free Menu Items
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Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Pub - Booth 320 Champions Kettle Corn
On Tap: Guinness; Bass; Harp; Murphy’s Red; Smithwick’s; Booth 218
Cider; Ziegen Bock; Budweiser; Bud Light; Michelob Ultra; Slightly Sweet Slightly Salty Kettle Corn
Sherwood Cider; Ziegen Bock; Budweiser; Bud Light; Michelob Ultra; Jerky McGherkin’s Pickle Patch
Bootlegger Brown Ale; Red Wine; White Wine; Thorin’s
Viking Mead; Thorin’s Knightly Mead
Fagan's Froth - Booth 199
Booth 635
On Tap: Guinness & Bass
Bottled: Harp; Murphy’s Red; Smithwick’s; Boddington;
Pickles; Jerky
Feast At Bootlegger Brown Ale; Red Wine; White Wine; Thorin’s Frozen Chocolate Dipped Bananas; S’mores
Sweet Lolli’s Candy and Toys
Viking Mead; Thorin’s Knightly Mead
Booth 405a
Jacob's Well - Booth 101
Candy; Chocolate Dipped Cheesecakes;
On Tap: Guinness & Bass
Bottled: Harp; Murphy’s Red; Smithwick’s; Boddington;
Cider; Ziegen Bock; Budweiser; Bud Light; Michelob Ultra;
Assorted Truffles
Bootlegger Brown Ale; Red Wine; White Wine; Thorin’s on a Stick; Chocolate Dipped Worms; and
Viking Mead; Thorin’s Knightly Mead The Chocolate Cacophony
The Jolly Roger - Booth 317 Booth 410
Bottled: Guinness; Bass; Harp; Murphy’s Red; Smithwick’s; Fudge; Chocolate-dipped fruit; Assorted
Boddington; Cider; Ziegen Bock;Budweiser; Bud Light; Chocolates
Michelob Ultra; Bootlegger Brown Ale ; Red Wine; White
Wine; Thorin’s Viking Mead; Thorin’s Knightly Mead
The King’s Gone Nuts
Three Stags - Booth 122 Booth 320
Bottled: Guinness; Bass; Harp; Murphy’s Red; Smithwick’s; Roasted Nuts
Boddington; Cider; Ziegen Bock;Budweiser; Bud Light;
Michelob Ultra; Bootlegger Brown Ale; Red Wine; White The Puffin
Wine; Thorin’s Viking Mead; Thorin’s Knightly Mead
Booth 653
The Scarlet Vardo Coffee; Chai; Espresso
Water, soda, lemonade and tea
Tilted Tonics
Water, soda, lemonade and tea
The Fountain of Youth
Water, soda, lemonade and tea
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Join Robin and the Sherwood Forest merry folk for a country
Join Robin and the Sherwood Forest merry folk for a country
banquet fit for kings and outlaws alike! The feast will be Completed
banquet fit for kings and outlaws alike! The feast will be Completed
with music, special entertainment, dancing, and laughter!
with music, special entertainment, dancing, and laughter!
As a guest at Robin’s table you will enjoy a six course meal including Robin’s Feast
As a guest at Robin’s table you will enjoy a six course meal including
fruit and cheese, soup course, several meat & vegetable courses in
fruit and cheese, soup course, several meat & vegetable courses in
succession, and a decadent dessert. The taste of the finest foods of the
succession, and a decadent dessert. The taste of the finest foods of the
forest will be accompanied by bottomless mugs of ale, mead, or your
forest will be accompanied by bottomless mugs of ale, mead, or your
beverage of choice. Vegeterian menu is offered as well.
beverage of choice. Vegeterian menu is offered as well.
Feast will take place at the Great Hall
Feast will take place at the Great Hall
Every Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm
Every Saturday 11:30am - 1:30pm
Price: $99 Per guest
Price: $89 Per guest
Tickets sold separately and are available online at:
Tickets sold separately and are available online at:
www.Sherwoodforestfaire.com
www.Sherwoodforestfaire.com
Guests must be aged 21 or older. Faire admission is not included and must be purchased separately.
Guests must be aged 21 or older. Faire admission is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Sherwood Forest Summer Camp
Bringing the trades and skills of the Renaissance back to life
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H
ow many of us have wondered if we could have been really great at something given
an earlier start? Sherwood Forest Summer Camp attendees have the rare opportunity
to try their hands at many crafts and skills that are no longer taught. Maybe your child is a
natural with a bow. Or, perhaps they are made for the stage but never had a chance to be
in a production before. It is amazing what new things a child could learn when you take
away the everyday distractions of modern technology and put them in a room with a
skilled teacher.
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Sherwood Forest Summer Camp hosted over 200 kids ages 7-15. The kids live here in
our medieval village for 1, 2, or 3 weeks. Modern electronics are put away and everyone works
with their hands for the week. Courses included: Blacksmithing, Falconry, Leather Working,
Theater, Swordplay, Archery, Candle Making, Soap making, Hair Braiding, Hat Making,
and Courtly dance. Most importantly, the kids absolutely loved the experience! The Chart below
is an example from our Exit Survey which every student completed. These results are super
exciting for Sherwood Forest Summer Camp! Summer Camp
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Memorable Experience
The scoring of the classes in the Exit Survey is always insightful. With a Maximum score of
7.0 (Strongly Agree), our campers are clearly enjoying these classes.
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Falconry came in 1st place as the top scoring course. Where else can your child do this?
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Favorite Curriculum
Candle Making and Blacksmithing also topped the charts with great scores of 6.7 and 6.8
out of 7.0. Summer Camp
Of course, Leather Working and Swordplay were favorites amongst our happy campers. Marketplace
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Sherwood Forest Summer
Camp Testimonials
Several Campers’ parents have offered to take calls from other parents considering
Sherwood Forest Summer camp for their kids. Please email us at
[email protected] to get in touch with reference parents.
Summer Camp Marketplace When she looks at you over the aisle during the final performance and you can see she does not
Below is a letter we received from a Camper Parent:
How do you know your kid had a good time?
want to leave. Perhaps it is when you give her a hug for a job well done and she immediately
asks if she could come back next year. Maybe it is that moment when you go get the lovely
crafts she made and she talks incessantly about everything she did over the last six days. Or it
could be the drive back when she will only speak to you in the Queen’s English.
For me, it was when she not only planned next year, but every year thereafter. Telling me
that she wants to be a counselor in training, and when she ages out, then a Counselor.
Sherwood Forest Summer Camp was one of the most fulfilling experiences for my daughter
and I know it will be the same for any child who goes. The staff is amazing and the skills that
they learn are both educational and enjoyable. Who knew learning could be so fun!
The next letter is from another Camper Parent:
Sherwood Forest Summer Camp is a wonderful and enriching experience.
As a homeschooler, it is important to give my children every opportunity I can manage.
This was my daughter’s first “summer camp”, when it opened 2 years ago, and though we were somewhat
wary of the drive (9 hours round trip), it was worth it. These are very knowledgeable, well trained,
friendly people. Parents, if you have never sent your child to summer camp, then you should really
give this one a try. It is so unique, and the festival grounds are lovely… I am so happy that we found
Sherwood Forest Summer Camp for our children.
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Sherwood Forest Summer Camp
2016 Schedule
Sherwood Forest Summer Camp will offer three, one week sessions beginning in the month
of July:
4 Session 1: July 10-16, 2016
4 Session 2: July 17-23, 2016
4 Session 3: July 24-30, 2016
Drop Off is Sunday and pick up is the following Saturday.
Tuition: Summer Camp
Full tuition is $795 per child for the full week.
Discount:
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Sherwood Forest Summer Camp offers the following discounts:
4 $25 off for paying tuition in full by March 31st.
4 $50 off for each sibling after the first, if attending together.
4 $50 off for each week after the first, if the camper attends consecutive weeks.
4 Discounts are cumulative, so you can qualify for more than one of the above discounts.
Capacity:
Each week, Sherwood Forest Summer Camp can accommodate:
4 20 campers - Ages 7-9
4 50 campers - Ages 10-12
4 50 campers - Ages 13-15
At 120 Campers, the camp will be closed for new admission
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Sherwood Forest Summer Camp
Essay Contest
This fall we hosted an open-ended Essay Contest to give our 2015 Campers a chance to tell us, and you, what they thought
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of their experience. We would like to congratulate all of the entrants who worked so hard on their essays. The 1 Place
winner in each age category is featured here for your enjoyment, and you can read many more entries on our website!
Sea Dragon Category (age 7-9)
Sherwood Forest Summer Camp: A Fun and Unique Experience
Essay Contest Marketplace Hood shooting the arrow and getting a bullseye. In Pottery class, I made a clay flower vase for Mom which a year and a half
By: 1 Place winner: Porter Plepys (Camper ’14, ’15)
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I have been coming to Sherwood Forest Summer Camp for two years and it’s
very fun and unique. There are fun classes and activities and the surroundings are amazing.
The classes were very unique and the instructors were fun. My favorite class was Archery. I felt like Robin
later, she still uses and loves. In Blacksmithing, I think it’s really cool that you can bend metal into many useful things that we still
use today.
The activities were just as fun as the classes. After a hot day outside, a jump in the pool felt great! One could appreciate the effort
and dangerous work for the performers to put on the spectacular Fire Dance. After five days of practicing and rehearsing, the
whole class put on a play for our parents to see.
The surroundings are one of the things that make Sherwood Forest Summer Camp the unique place it is. I love that you are
outside all day yet a nice, air-conditioned castle awaits you to go to sleep in. One could appreciate that the counselors, instructors,
and staff dress in full Renaissance clothing in 100-degree weather all day. I love that the whole camp is in its own little secluded
Renaissance village. By the end of the week, I’d had enough fun to last me a month. Sherwood Forest Summer Camp was a
truly great experience. To anyone who is interested in Renaissance times, I would highly recommend going there.
Knight Category (age 10-12)
Sherwood Memories
By: 1 Place winner: Alexis Mills (Camper ’15)
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Have you ever felt the brush of wind upon your face as you call an owl
to your hand, clashed swords with a combat master, experienced the surge of energy as you perform
onstage in front of hundreds of people, or felt the blistering heat of an open flame in a burning hot forge?
I have. It was during one of the best summers of my life. I got to experience living life in the 12th century… with plumbing.
I attended two masters’ classes with a professional falconer, learned to pass to a bird to another person and control a bird of prey
with a block of wood. Later in the week, I held and flew multiple birds to my fellow campers and my experienced instructor.
I also learned to use falconer’s equipment including jesses, the swivel, hoods and a lure. It was my absolute favorite class of the
action packed week.
Later that same day, I went to my another class that opened my eyes to the wonders of swordplay. I learned about different
swords and fighting techniques from a skilled master. I had the rare opportunity to fight the master, and I even managed to score
more than one hit on my valiant foe. It may not sound like much, but when you experience it you will feel a surge of adrenaline,
like charging into a fearsome battle. I truly felt like the brave knight I’ve dreamed about being since I was a little girl.
I delighted in going to theatre class every morning, where we got to bring to life an enchanting story about greedy villagers and a
magical forest. We determinedly worked throughout the week; memorizing lines, blocking, creating props, and collaborating with
each other and the endlessly fun instructors to create an unforgettable play flawlessly performed for our parents at the end of the
week.
I absolutely adored Blacksmithing. The open flames licking my fireproof glove, the heat on my face in the cool summer breeze, and
the beauty of the dancing ashes as they float to the ground was a breathtaking experience I will never forget. I learned to forge
a scrap of iron into a beautiful hairpin I still wear. I forged a nail into a sharp sword necklace that I wore all week. Working
with the red hot metal was a thrilling experience.
There are so many more memories that I can recall from that medieval summer, but it would be hard to fit them all onto this
program. I’ll be there next year… will you?
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Druid Category (age 13-15)
Come Hither to Sherwood Forest Summer Camp!
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By: 1 Place winner: Gabriel Brown (Camper ’13 - ’15)
Every summer the Sherwood Forest summer camp is something I look forward
to and think about the entire year. I love it so much that I come to it even though
I live in Guatemala! My favorite things about camp are the fun classes, the friendly counselors, and
the great medieval atmosphere. Sherwood Forest is the best summer camp you’ll ever go to.
The classes at Sherwood Forest Camp are unique and creative. You get to do everything from sword play to falconry.
Personally, blacksmithing is my favorite, because I love the forge. Last year I made a fork and a cool sword necklace.
In candle making, you get to dip your hand in wax to make a wax hand, or make a treasure candle by burying toys in
it while the wax is still hot.
The next great thing about Sherwood Forest Camp is the atmosphere. All the counselors and staff are in unique
period clothing, like cloaks or even armor! They all talk with medieval British accents.You’ll have a great time turning
off Merlin’s magic box (computer) and getting off the book of faces (Facebook) to join in a truly medieval atmosphere.
It’s fantastic! For a week or more, all your troubles go away and you are sucked into a magical medieval world of
adventures. Essay Contest
Counselors are one of the best parts of camp. They are always helpful and provide a good friend to talk to. They are Marketplace
certainly energetic, and show spirit for their group of campers. They get to know all the kids personally, and go above
and beyond expectations of a normal counselor. I can’t wait till I can be a counselor or CIT when I get older.
I love Sherwood Forest camp, and suggest it to anybody who loves medieval things, arts and crafts, or just likes to be
outdoors. Sherwood Forest Summer Camp is an unforgettable experience, and you would be missing out on a lot if
you don’t come. It is the outdoor, medieval adventure of a lifetime!
We’d like to thank the following shoppes which offered prizes for this contest:
The Flying Hun #119 • Gypsy Pirate Shop #110 • Highland Armory #123 • IvyMoon Designs
• Life Tree Leather #307 • Magpie’s Trick #117 • Skydancer Creations
• Visker & Scrivener’s Quills, Books and Oddities #205 • White Wizards #121
Special thanks also to Carly Browne, Mark Browne, Kelly Kindred, Matt Mathews, Wendy Haardt and Danielle
Dupont, who took time out of their busy schedules to review and score all entries.
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Happily Ever After Marketplace Envision the magic of celebrating your special day nestled within the wondrous trees of
We are pleased to announce our Wedding Celebration &
Special Event offerings for Sherwood Forest Faire!
Sherwood Forest Faire.
For a fairy tale ceremony we have the beautiful Maid Marion’s Chapel and the majestic
Seven Sisters Sacred Stone Circle. we have also opened our magnificent Great Hall for
weddings and other special events truly worthy of King Richard!
These facilities are now available, on or off season, for weddings, receptions, handfastings,
vow renewals, showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties, special events or anything your
heart desires.
Meet the Mistress of Matrimony
Teri Van Horn has been a Certified Professional Bridal Consultant and
Wedding Planner since 1989 and is available to work with you to ensure that
you event is handled smoothly, professionally, and free from worries. Her
career as a Wedding Planner was fast-tracked when she became one of the
first certified Wedding Planners in Houston, Texas. This designation gave way
to write-ups in Modern Bride Magazine, as well as the New York Times
within just a few years of beginning her career on a professional level.
With Teri’s assistance, along with the brilliance of the Sherwood
Forest Faire team, we have created the most magical of wedding
venues available!
To learn more about special events and weddings held at the
Sherwood Forest Faire ground please visit:
www.SherwoodForestFaire.com
or contacts us via email at: [email protected]
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At Sherwood Forest faire, we consider your wedding to be our special event of the
day! Therefore, you are front and center, as our staff is dedicted to help make this
the most special day of your lives.
we strive to make your wedding a unique reflection of you and your significant
other’s relationship; hence, we have created different celebretory packages that
could tailor to your unique selves as well as to your personal needs and budget.
We also offer a-la-carte upgrades which will turn your special day into a truely
customized event you and your guests will never forget.
The Noble Weddinghe Noble Wedding
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This wedding is fit for royalty, who may choose This offering is for those ambitious lords and
to have their wedding held at either location in ladies looking to demonstrate their nobility, who
our village and includes the following: would like their wedding held at either location
in our village and includes the following:
< Admission for the wedding couple < Admission for the Bride and Groom
< Admission for wedding guests < Admission for wedding guests Happily Ever After
< Dressing room for the Bride < Dressing room for the Bride
< An ordained minister dressed in period clothing < An ordained minister dressed in period clothing
< Ceremony & Reception musicians < Ceremony musicians
< A special owl delivery of your wedding rings < A mixed bridal bouquet
< An elegant bridal bouquet < A traditional carriage processional to the
< A traditional carriage processional to the ceremony, including interaction with costumed
ceremony, including interaction with costumed actors
actors < Sword arch recessional
< Sword arch recessional < Reception in Reveler’s Retreat *
< Reception in The Great Hall < Wedding chalices and meade for toasts
< Wedding chalices and meade for toasts < A Light reception menu
< A reception menu < Wedding cake
< Wedding cake
The Country Wedding
The Country Wedding Vow Renewals
Vow Renewals
This package is for a modest wedding held at either This package is for an intimate ceremony held at
location in our village and includes the following: either location in our village and includes the
following:
< Admission for the Bride and Groom
< Admission for wedding guests < Admission for the Couple & Two Guests
< Dressing room for the Bride < Dressing room for the Bride
< An ordained minister dressed in period clothing < An ordained minister dressed in period clothing
< Ceremony musicians < Your own Lady in Waiting to assist with details
< A mixed bridal bouquet < A mixed bridal bouquet
< A traditional carriage processional to the < A traditional carriage processional to the
ceremony, including interaction with costumed ceremony, including interaction with costumed
actors actors
< Reception in Reveler’s Retreat < Wedding chalices and meade for toasts
< Wedding chalices and meade for toasts
< A Light reception menu
< Wedding cake
reveler’s Retreat is the private Feast and Celebration Tent For an additional fee the reception can be upgraded
for Robin, Marion and the villagers of Sherwood Forest. to the Great Hall, depending on availability.
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Sherwood Forest Faire 2016
Knight’s Academy Marketplace
Sherwood Knights Academy (SKA) seeks to bring chivalry back to life. In modern times, Chivalry is defined
as “the combination of qualities expected of an ideal knight, especially courage, honor, courtesy, justice,
and a readiness to help the weak”. We define Chivalry quite similarly, but our 5 keystones are: Courage,
Honor, Integrity, Loyalty, and Strength (both physical and mental). We are training Squires to be Knights;
to live these values everyday regardless of their future profession.
Our squires escape from Modernity (e.g., very limited use of electronics) and enter a time of Olde where they
awake early to feed the horses, then ride, train, rest, train more, read, and live the life of a medieval squire
for a weekend, week, month, or indefinitely. The program is tailored to every single Squire’s capabilities
and we can accept Squires as young as 10 years old.
Sherwood Knights Academy currently has 3 full time Squires, meaning the program is currently
active every week. Consequently, scheduling is very flexible. You can choose almost any weekend,
week, or month to join the Program. Initial inquiries regarding your ideal dates can be emailed to:
[email protected]
Weekends only: $75/day or $150/weekend
Seven day week: $475
Monthly: $1499
Pricing includes meals, lodging, books,
supplies, and training.
Meet Joshua Warren
Sherwood Knights Academy is led by resident
Knight Sir Joshua Warren. Sir Joshua is a Knight
Hospitaller, US Marine Corps Veteran, expert
horseman, and master of arms and armor.
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