The 13th annual Robin Hood’s Medieval Faire is an enchanted recreation of an old-world spring festival as one might have been in the days of yore. Watch jousting knights, armored combat, and circus-style performers from around the country. Grab a turkey leg or an ice-cold craft brew, and then explore our massive artisan marketplace filled with fantastic gift treasures. Test your skill at archery and other games of skill.

All of Sherwood Forest is a stage with stage performances in six locations throughout the village. Costumes are encouraged but not required. Come as you are or as you wish to be.

JOUSTING • ARCHERY • ARMORED COMBAT • SHOPS AND CRAFTS

Shows and Entertainment

Prepare yourself for a day of fun and festivity that will have you coming back for more. Our entertainers travel from around the country to bring you something truly unique. We’ve got an unforgettable combination of action, comedy, and family fun that is perfect for any family adventure.

Unless otherwise noted, we include all performances with your admission. Some performers may busk for tips. Please tip at your discretion.

Cu Dubh

Hold onto your seat for the sounds of ancient thundering war drums and skirling dual bagpipe as you’ve never heard before. Tribal warrior music at its best, The warrior music lives on through a new generation with authentic old-school heavy metal music: Viking, Pagan, Celt, Raider, Lover, Fighter. Like a boot to the head: thunderous crack with ringing harmonies, it is music for the warrior in all of us. Grab your sword and go.

Gregor the Minstrel

As the founding member of the band Bedlam, Gregor the Minstrel has entertained audiences with instrumental wizardry and traditional songs of love and magic, murder and betrayal, drinking and merriment on both land and sea. Join this wizard of the Irish bouzouki as he enchants your toes-a-tapping and tugs on your heartstrings.

Knighting Ceremony with Queen Eleanor

Has your child brought honor to their house and name? Have them present themselves to Queen Eleanor at the hour of ONE BELL of the CLOCK at the Village Stage to receive their accolades! This ceremony happens just before the Royal Parade, but at the end of the Boons & Favors show. Don’t miss this fantastic photo opportunity.

Lady Ophelia’s Dance

Watch, dance, frolic, and “flirt the old-fashioned way” as you become entwined in dance’s history, joy, and traditions. Don’t miss this interactive performance.

Live Armored Combat

Things just got real. See why plate armor ruled the battlefield for more than 100 years in this unscripted battle with real weapons, real armor, and real pain. Every fight is unique, and anything can happen as you cheer for your favorite knights. Prepare to be impressed during these intense battles.

Mike OJ – Street Magician

Now you see it. Now you don’t. Stop for a spell as Mike OJ enchants fairgoers in the streets of the shire with elusive sleight of hand and street magic.

Supernova the Strongwoman

Join Supernova as she bends steel, smashes stone, and demolishes expectations. Thrill as this world-class force of nature brings her daredevil acrobatics, superhuman strength, and family-friendly comedy to Nottingham! https://circusstrongwoman.com

MooNiE the Magnif’Cent

The MooNiE Show is an immersive silent comedy experience that brings the audience in using whistles and gestures that will put you in stitches. Adding to the comedy is MooNiE’s mesmerizing balancing and juggling skills, creating an enjoyable family-friendly show that has something for everyone.

The Harper and The Minstrel

Jay and Abby Michaels play over a dozen traditional instruments specializing in lovely ayres, ballads, jigs, reels, and traditional dance. Their vast repertoire includes unique arrangements of music ranging from Medieval Spain’s thirteenth Century Cantigas de Santa Maria to the tune of Elizabethan era English Lutenist John Dowland to 17th Century Irish Harper Turlough O’Carolan and much more.

The Jackdaws

This trailblazing trio will energize you with original, contemporary, and traditional Irish rock. Their driving melodies and relentlessly aggressive lyrics will bring you back for more.

The Crown Players Present…

Our in-house acting troupe will be presenting several shows throughout the day. Their creative presence will be known from the opening gate to the final farewell. Join them on the Greenwood Stage for the “Royal Greeting,” where The Sheriff of Nottingham will welcome Queen Eleanor, Prince John, and their entourage to the Faire.

The Greenwood Stage will also be the location to witness Robin of Loxley’s first encounter with John Little in “Let The Better Man Pass” and the solution to “A Taxing Situation” when good conquers evil.

On the Crown Players Stage, one might enjoy “Musical Tidings,” where the good gentles of the shire bring their talents to share, or “Magical Melodies,” a combination of science, magic, and music merge. Upon that same stage is where Prince John and his cohorts will meet and deliver “GREEDings to Ye,” “Robin and his Gang” will teach their oath, and “The Meeting of the Mindful Maidens” will take place with Lady Marian and her companions.

Right before the Parade, one might wish to attend “The Queen’s Boons and Favours,” when Queen Eleanor will accept gifts and offer hope to the gentle people. Bring any youth who wishes to be included in the “Knighting Ceremony.”

One might also meet The Crown Players along the paths and roadways throughout the day!

The Knights Encampment

Visit the encampment of the noble Knights of Gore, and see how the knights prepared for battle long ago. Meet the knights and squires, and discover more about their weapons and armor. Learn the techniques of sword usage at their exciting Knight School. Can you impress the senior Knight and earn honorary knighthood?

The Joust

Cheer for your favorite Knight as lances shatter on the battlefield. Witness combat on horseback with lance and sword during this historic battle of horsemanship and skill at arms presented by Spur of the Moment Jousting.

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Activities and More to do

Double Dog Rescue

Meet the dog of your dreams at the Double Dog Rescue booth! Sign up to adopt, foster or just donate to help them out! Check out their website to see who’s ready to join your home. They will be here every day of the spring faire. Let’s save ALL the doggies! https://doubledogrescue.org/adopt

Dice Knight Adventures

Get Into the Action with Dice Knight Adventures

Dice Knight Adventures is the festival-wide RPG! Start a character, roll dice, complete quests, and grow in power to experience the Faire like never before! That’s right! The Renaissance Faire wasn’t nerdy enough for us, so we made it a dice-based RPG for all to enjoy. Adventure alone or, better yet, form a party. Explore the faire in search of quests, items, and people. Return to the guildhall to turn in XP and level up. Having fun and defeating the bad guys is all just a day in the life of an adventurer. Do you have what it takes? Show us what you’ve got at Dice Knight Adventures.

Frog Avenue

Do you have what it takes to land your frog on the floating lily pad? Score points with each successful toss! Win FABULOUS prizes!

Off With Your Head

Don the knightly suits of old! Arm thyself with the mighty pugil stick! Test thy metal against friend and foe alike. Take thine opponents head and thou shall be named victor! There can be only one!

The Maze

Take a stroll through the Maze as you hunt for lost treasure!

Archery

Step up to the line and test your skill at archery! This is where Robin and his Merry Band practice (and you thought it was in his mom’s garage). Can you hit the bullseye?

Knighting Ceremony

Check your schedule to make sure you don’t miss out on the Knighting Ceremony! Brave young squires and ladies can appear before Queen Eleanor or one of our knights to be elevated to Knighthood. Applicants must be brave, honest, chivalrous and noble of deed.

Knight School

Children of all ages will enjoy learning what life was like for Knights and Squires.

Fight the Knight

Think you can fight a knight…for the princess? to the DEATH? Well, we won’t take it that far, but you can challenge one of our knights to see if you can win the day. Great fun for kids AND adults!

Hurl Bats

Looking to take out some aggression on a wall of rough-cut lumber but Axes and Daggers are a bit too much? Try our hurl bats! Violence that anyone can enjoy!

Axe Throw

Axes are all the rage now-a-days, but we’ve been doing it for years! Come play the OG version of the latest craze!

Dagger Toss

They say a skilled thief can put three daggers on target without looking. We don’t recommend that, but can you get at least ONE to stick in?

Tomato Torment

Throw tomatos at some poor bloke with his head stuck thru a hole. Great family fun! Make Salad Fun Again!

Jacob’s Ladder

Do you have what it takes to navigate Jacob’s Ladder? Watch how it’s done, come up with your plan, and climb your way to the top without falling off. Easy, right? Think again. Great fun for all ages.

Test of Strength

Are you big? Strong? Tough? Brave? Think you can ring the bell? I bet you can’t. Give it a try at the Test of Strength!

Themed Weekends: Grand Finale

This weekend is the final weekend of our season and your last chance to celebrate with Robin Hood and his Merry Men in Nottingham. Don’t miss the fun.

SATURDAY

Fantasy Costume Contest: Come dressed as your favorite fantasy character to win prizes.

Adult Prizes (16+): (First) Three Robin Hood General Admission tickets, (Second) Two Robin Hood General Admission tickets, (Third) One Robin Hood General Admission ticket.

Youth Prizes (ages 7-15): (First) Three Robin Hood General Admission tickets, (Second) Two Robin Hood General Admission tickets, (Third) One Robin Hood General Admission ticket.

SUNDAY

Fantasy Costume Contest: Come dressed as your favorite fantasy character to win prizes.

Adult Prizes (16+): (First) Three Robin Hood General Admission tickets, (Second) Two Robin Hood General Admission tickets, (Third) One Robin Hood General Admission ticket.

Youth Prizes (ages 7-15): (First) Three Robin Hood General Admission tickets, (Second) Two Robin Hood General Admission tickets, (Third) One Robin Hood General Admission ticket.

Date: July 2-3, 2022

Time: 10:30 am to 6:00 pm

Location: Harwinton Fairgrounds - 150 Locust Road Harwinton, CT 06791

General Admission:

$15 (Ages 16+)
Youth (7-15)- $10
Child (0-6) FREE

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