Independent Acts

You can find the full list of acts and which weekends they are performing below.  Each weekend’s performance schedule is released around a week ahead of the performance date so that it can be as accurate as possible and include any last-minute changes.

Abby Green
The bright voice and sweet tunes of Abby Green will serenade you at the Grove Stage, a gazebo close to the Main Gate and Jacob’s Well Pub. Her tranquil, yet lively style of Irish music is sure to inspire you to look on the lovely side of life. Join Abby Green as she sees Sherwood’s 4th season to a close on our final two weekends Present Mar 23-24 & Mar 30-31
Adult School of Sword
Learn to meet interesting people and kill them! Watch and learn as Master Oskar Hasselhoff demonstrates techniques and answers questions about the traditional Medieval weapon of your choice! This show is at the Combat Arena located between the Maze and the Elven Hill Stage on your program map. This show contains mild adult humor and violence
Alan a Dale
This merry minstrel is one of Robin Hood’s very best friends. He sings songs of celebration for the heroes of the Greenwoode, and many other songs especially for the LITTLE PEOPLE (thy tykes). His CD, “Songs of Sherwood” is available at Sherwood Hollow Remembrance Shop at the Front Gate. Seek Alan a Dale in Sherwood’s children’s area Once Upon a Time… This show is especially suited to children
Arthur Greenleaf Holmes
Take a stroll down the sordid corridors of literary expression with the wildly inappropriate poetry of Arthur Greenleaf Holmes. Author of such piquant verse as, "I Bought A Cheese And Thought Of You," "Ode To An Extremely Provocative Knothole," and "The Tewkesbury Pudding," Arthur presents his scandalous oeuvre to a pub audience willing to bear such linguistic offenses. May not be suitable for children, the elderly or infirm, or the morally indignant. This show contains adult themes and humor
As You Like It
In the second half of the faire, Christi Potter, a long-time Renaissance favorite, joins Sherwood Forest’s musical contingency. Starting on March 9th, find her in the lanes and in the forests, sending the magical sounds of her hammer dulcimer up into the treetops. She will sometimes be found at Maid Marian’s Chapel, and will also team up with Bob Bielefeld at the Three Celestials Stage Present Mar 9-10, Mar 16-17, Mar 23-24 & Mar 30-31
Bard O’Neill with her Wee Brother Hugh
Sherwood’s fiery Bard plays most every weekend at the Horseman Stage and the Three Stags Pub. This season she welcomes her wee brother Hugh with his Bodhran and his baritone voice for a rich medley of sweet or saucy songs, combined with a beautiful blend of voices and dancing instruments. The O'Neills will regale you with a blend of rollicking music and some ballads while trading good-naturerd banter with their "cousins" in the audience. Present every day except Mar 2-3 and Mar 15
The Bedlam Bards
A rowdy pair of musicians, these Celtic minstrels will be jitterin’ your leg ‘til ye get up on a table and dance a jig! (please don’t). Find them at the new Three Stags Pub, the Horseman Stage, and all around the Shire. Also look for the Bedlam Bards’ adult 30-dirty shows (age 18+ only). The Bedlam Bards will lead Sherwood’s Pub Sing at Ye Old Trip to Jerusalem Pub at day’s end.
Belz
As you make your way down the hill from Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Pub, you may notice a small fenced-in homestead, complete with a chicken coop and a lily pond. Here lady Belz is ready to invite you to sit for a spell, and meet her fine-feathered friends. She is likely to tell you stories, speak to you with hand puppets, or simply give you some company as you enjoy the sounds and sights of the faire. This show is especially suited to children
Bob Bielefeld
This flautist virtuoso will bring his haunting tunes to Sherwood on the final four weekends of the faire. In the words of his old friend, Jim Hancock: “Bob is the consummate musician. . . great voice, easy-going personality, and a facility with his instrument that is nothing short of astounding. He has played with many musical groups, including the Burly Minstrels, the Merry Minstrels, Sungarden, Cantiga, the New World Renaissance Band, the Gypsy Guerrilla Band, David Amram and too many others to enumerate.” You’ll find Mr. Bielefeld joining up with As You Like It as well as The Great Antone on the final four weekends of Faire. Present Mar 9-10, Mar 16-17, Mar 23-24 & Mar 30-31
Boris the Storyteller
Boris returns to Sherwood for more tales of adventure… and misadventure. Seek him out in Sherwood’s children’s area, Once Upon a Time… telling and performing stories in a gypsy manner (not with the manners of a gypsy). You may also find Boris roaming other parts of the festival, telling some bawdy tales that shall go right over the young ones’ sweet little noggins. Limited engagement. This show is especially suited to children
The Brothers Dracul
Find the Brothers Dracul at the Three Celestials Stage. From the Eastern regions of Europe, or the Western regions of the Ottoman Empire, these madcap brothers bring you fire manipulation, juggling, acrobatics, and other zany antics sure to appeal to your sense of danger. Present Feb 16-17, Feb 23-24, Mar 2-3
Children's School of Sword
Come and watch your children learn the basics of swordplay in a hands-on experience that is fun for all ages. DO NOT BE LATE! This show is at the Combat Arena located between the Maze and the Elven Hill Stage on your program map. This show is especially suited to children
Coal Black Rose
Coal Black Rose performs ‘classic maritime ballads’ from a world long forgotten. Embracing the spirit of the seafarer; together, Lena Weiland, Erin Kost, and Chris Puente bring this spirit of the traveler to the shores of Sherwood Forest Faire. Using a variety of instruments of various folk origins, Coal Black Rose brings out the best of all worlds to one stage. Find them at the Pirate Territory Stage as well as the Grove Stage… (wait! Make that two stages!)
3rd Annual Combat Tournament of Sherwood
Witness 4 international fighting champions, Masters of the Western Martial Arts, pit their strength and brutality against each 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 show is not suitable for children due to to explicit adult humor & violence
Crystal Fidgets
You never know where this merry clown will turn up next. Little Miss Fidgets has the habit of juggling and joking, and she is looking for fun folks to play with as she flits about the forest. Try offering her three or four things to juggle, like pine cones, acorns, or leaves…
Darbuki Kings
On the first four weekends of Sherwood, The Drishti Dancers will join the the Great Antone on at the Plum Tree Stage for a music and dance experience like no other! Darbuki Kings will also lead a Drum Circle at the Seven Sisters Stone Circle at each day’s end. For the Last four weekends of the faire, the Great Antone will be joining Bob Bielefeld and As You Like It, playing medieval music around the village.
Deaf Awareness Weekend
February 23rd and 24th is Sherwood’s Deaf Awareness Weekend. Memebers of the ASL community all over the state will be coming to Sherwood that weekend to interpret Sherwood Forest stage shows for our hearing-impaired patrons. Special thanks goes to Kristine Byrd for organizing the event. You’ll find interpreters at most non-musical shows, as well as interpreting some songs. (Feb. 23rd – 24th)** For more information, contact Kristine Byrd at kristine@sherwoodforestfaire.com.
Dirt Faeries
Ping and Hazelnut create amazing art from dirt, sticks, and finely-colored sand. They have made a nest just inside the two towers of Sherwood’s children’s area, Once Upon a Time… Come observe this rare breed of Dirt Faery in their natural habitat…the dirt. This show is especially suited to children
Drishti Dancers
The fabulous Drishti Dancers will join the Darbuki Kings on the Plum Tree Stage on alternate weekends. These mystical gypsies bring the Darbuki sound to vivid fruition on the first four weeks of the faire. Let them take you to far-away lands upon a magic carpet! Present Feb 9 – Mar 3
Faire to Middlin’
Join Mab and Gil, two bards with an arsenal of songs both original and traditional. Sometimes bawdy, and sometimes simply, serenely lovely, find Faire to Middlin’ at several locations around the Forest, including the Grove Stage, the Horseman Stage and Tobar Tinker’s Pawn Shop Stage. This year they will also regale the young ones with Children’s music at the Puppet Theatre Wagon in Once Upon a Time…
Fool Hearty
Entertaining the wee ones in Sherwood’s children’s area, Once Upon a Time… are Court Jesters Marquise Zany from Zanzibar and Ima Nutte. They will perform three different shows daily, including Fool’s School, The Royal Fools Variety Show, and The Untrained Dog Show, featuring Blockhead and Polka Dot. These Jesters, who have been voted “Best Children’s Act” three timesnow by Renaissance Magazine, will hold court at the Faery Forest Stage. This show is especially suited to children
Fools of Fortune
On St. Patrick’s Weekend, join the Fools of Fortune as they team up with Paolo Garbanzo for fun and folly. See amazing three-way juggling feats as these jesters repeatedly one-up each other for your amazement. You’ll find the Fools at the Greenwood Theatre and also causing trouble around the village. Present Mar 15-17
Giacomo the Jester
Bringing a new comedy show to Sherwood Forest, this professional jester will have you in stitches with his many talents. Find him at the Greenwoode Theatre and around the village, walking on ropes, juggling, conjuring, and sometimes even serenading you. And don’t miss the OOPS! Comedy Knife-Throwing Show that Giacomo performs along with resident fool, Paolo Garbanzo, also at the Greenwoode Theatre. Present every day but Mar 15 - Mar 17
Gypsy Eyes
Gypsy Eyes, a drum and dance troupe from the Kingdom of Austin, will be on the Plum Tree stage the final four weekends of faire. Meesh, Yamina, and Alana Shea have been official members of Sherwood Forest Faire since its opening, entertaining young and old alike! With the addition of Joaquim Morrissey and David Saunders on drums, this year promises to be a show you won't want to miss! So fill your tankard with the beverage of your choice on your way to the Plum Tree stage and catch Gypsy Eyes! Present Mar 9-10, Mar 15-17, Mar 23-24 & Mar 30-31	/
Gypsy Rox with Ky Hote and Lauren Mahlerox
Gypsy Rox is a young duo with ancient Gypsy and Celtic roots. Fiddler & dancer Lauren Mahlerox joins the adventurous guitar playing of Ky Hote, to present a feast of instrumentals and songs. Gypsy Rox brings songs and tunes from all over. Their all-original arrangements are sometimes made up on the spot, and no two shows are alike. Ky Hote, the most dangerous guitar player of the renaissance, will also haunt the forests and stages of Sherwood on March 2nd and 3rd as a soloist. Ky performs solo Mar 2-3; Ky & Lauren perform together Mar 15-17
Hands of Fatima Belly Dance
These energetic belly dancers come from the far and mysterious lands of the East. Feel the rhythm of distant cultures as the Hands of Fatima spin, swirl, and undulate for you as their ensemble of musicians play on! The Hands of Fatima are sure to make you smile. Just follow the sound of Gypsy magic to the Vineyard Stage.
Jamison the Juggler
For almost Fifteen years Andrew Jamison Lee (Jamison The Juggler) has been hard at work pushing his levels of juggling skill and expertise to the next level. Performing later in the season with Fools of Fortune Jamison will be presenting some of his most dangerous and amazing juggling feats as a solo act for weekends 4 and 5. Audience participation, and comedy for all ages. You may also find Jamison teaming up with Paolo Garbanzo for some two-man juggling silliness. Present Mar 2nd -17th
Jason Gunn’s The Bagpipe Show
Jason Gunn's The bagpipe show is now...Drones N Drums! You won’t want to miss the raucous Bagpipes and Drums of Jason Gunn and Ken Cannizzo. Jason, Currently a member of American Bagpipes, and Ken who drummed with The Rouges, will be accompanied by piper Danial Chisolm and/or other pipers this season. Come step back in time to the sound of great bagpipes and drums. Hear this new band at the Vineyard stage, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem Pub, and marching the high roads and the low roads of Sherwood Forest. Limited engagement
Jonathan Gryder, Potter
You’ll find this fun-loving potter demonstrating his craft just down the Hill from the Elven Hill Stage at High Ground Potter shop. He will charm you with his comedic personality as he spins pottery for the market-goers of Sherwood Forest faire. Jonathan will hold demonstrations throught the day.
J.R. Knoll, Fantasy Author
The writer of the Chronicles of Brawrloxoss joins us for two weekends at Rio’s Nuevo Chile. He’ll be signing books, which will also be available for purchase. 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. Present Mar 9-10 & Mar 30-31
Kaade of the Woods
Kaade, bard to the faerie realm, brings you music from the mysterious folk of faerie cultures. Seek him out at the Horseman Stage, Once Upon a Time… and at the Seven Sisters Stone Circle to hear tales and tunes of the faeries, trolls, selkies, and various creatures of the Otherworld. This show is especially suited to children
The Karma Dogma Show
Madam Jhithana and Karma, her amazingly talented little dog, will appear at the Three Celestials Stage, as well as making merry in the lanes. See Karma perform her special breed of talent, and you will come away with a smile on your face, and a new appreciation for the minds and personalities of our four legged friends. This show is especially suited to children
Klaus of Hamlin
Klaus Wieland, a once up-and-coming star on the German folk-rock scene who “disappeared” to India at the height of his career, has turned up in medieval Nottingham at Sherwood Forest Faire. His fans from the days of olde still wonder where he may be, but you will be lucky enough to find his lovely voice and lilting guitar here at Sherwood!
Madman Maverick
This insane gypsy performs dangerous and magical feats at the Vineyard Stage, just beyond the Falconer’s Stage. Madman Maverick will amaze and confuse you with his variety of stunts and illusions. See him put kids in guillotines, blow fireballs, and make a gypsy fool of himself (and possibly you, too). Present every weekend except Feb 9-10
Marc Gunn
The “Celtfather” brings his Autoharp to the Horseman Stage for two consecutive weekends. Sit and have a listen to Marc Gunn’s colorful world of all things Celtic, Comic, and Cat. Marc will fill thy head with niceties and nonsense as he plays for you songs original, traditional, and others that are somewhere in between. Present Feb 9-10 - Feb 16-17
Mark Haller, Glassblower
Lords and Ladies, please help us welcome Mark Haller, a celebrated artist who has been working with off-hand blown glass for over twenty-five years. His creations are evocative, having been inspired by nature, theoretical mathematics and his own meaningful relationships. He is currently doing in-depth presentations throughout the country using a portable furnace he built for travel. Mark invites you to learn more about this fascinating and versatile material we are all still discovering. Demonstrations throughout the day.
Merlin the Wise
The mysterious man who lives backward through time welcomes you to join him in Once Upon a Time…, Sherwood’s children’s area. This season Merlin will be performing at the Faery Forest Stage along with his lovely accomplice, Samyra Kyrie Apo Cynara, who he has summoned from ancient Greece. Come see amazing feats of magic with music by Merlin and friends. Also look for Merlin along the paths of the forest. This show is especially suited to children
New Riders of the Golden Age
With a shrill fanfare and a mug raised high above your head, please help Sherwood Forest welcome our new 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. At each performance they will also clash against one another in genuine FULL CONTACT competitive jousting matches. A team of the original Full Contact jousting group, Warhorse Productions, the New Riders bring pageantry and peril to Sherwood Forest’s Joust Arena. HUZZAH!
The OOPS! Comedy Knife Throwing Show
Giacomo the Jester and his not-so-trusty apprentice Paolo Garbanzo compete for laughs in this hilarious and death-defying act at the Greenwoode Theatre. You may get to be part of the fun and danger, too as they will choose several of our fine patrons to help them juggle and throw sharp objects at each other. Bring your own blindfold, 'cause you may just decide to use it. Present every weekend except Mar 15-17
Palo Fuoco
As twilight turns to dusk and the sun is setting on a grand day of festivities, make your way to ye parking lot for one final performance outside the front gate of Sherwood Forest Faire. These fire artists light up the night with flashing fire balls, fire poi, devil sticks and other methods of playing with open flames! The show starts promptly at dusk. DO NOT try this at home or anywhere else!
Paolo Garbanzo the Fool
Find this crazy Italian juggling knives, fire, and balancing on precarious objects at the Greenwoode Theatre. For Sherwood’s St. Patrick’s Weekend, two other fools, Jamison and Shelli, will be joining Paolo for a three-juggler show of skills - and thrice the silliness. Known as the Fools of Fortune, these acrobatic manipulators will have you gasping with laughter and staring in amazement! Paulo will also team up with Giacomo the Jester for a knife-throwing show that will either frighten away all your troubles, or chop them into mincemeat. This show is especially suited to children
Peter S. Beagle
Thanks to classics like The Last Unicorn, A Fine and Private Place, and “Two Hearts,”Peter Beagle is a living icon of fantasy fiction. In addition to eight novels and over one hundred pieces of short fiction, Peter has written many teleplays and screenplays (including the animated versions of The Lord of the Rings and The Last Unicorn); six nonfiction books (among them the classic travel memoir I See By My Outfit); the libretto for one opera; and more than seventy published poems and songs. Peter S. Beagle will be signing copies of “The Last Unicorn” near the Main Gate at Sherwood Forest Faire throughout the three-day St. Patrick’s Day Weekend. Mar. 15th-17th
Pride O' Bedlam
Arrr! There be a crew of guest Pirates settin’ sail for Sherwood on the last weekend of February. Here is a message of Faire Warning: “Avast ye landlubbers! The pirates of the good ship Pride O’ Bedlam are band of musical pirates ready to invade your day. We can be found with our pirate brethren at the Pirate Territory Stage swillin’ rum and singin’ sea shanties. Come join Capt. Basil Drake and the rest of his scurvy crew for a salty good time.” Present Feb 23-24
Private Sword Tutoring
Work with the traditional Medieval weapon of your choice in an interactive session taught by a Master! Only 3 students per session, This show is at the Combat Arena located between the Maze and the Elven Hill Stage on your program map. Adults only
The Privateers
Lauren Morris and Robert Mitchell, two multi-instrumentalists with a flair for adventure, invite you to the Grove Stage for songs of journeying and soul-searching. They are also sure to make you laugh a time or two, as they give a diverse and enchanting performance for you. Just a pebble's throw from the Jacob’s Well bar you will find pair of fine musicians indeed! Limited Engagement
Pub Sing
Near the close of each faire day, all the musicians and actors who have finished their final independent shows will congregate at Ye Olde Tip 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….
Rambling Sailors
Climb aboard with a musical couple who have serenaded the Renaissance circuit on many a voyage. This salty pair of seafarers call you to join them at the Pirate Territory Stage and the Grove Stage. Lady Susan’s siren voice and Cap’n Gregg’s guitar and squeeze box will take you on a musical journey worth scribing in your log! Ahoy!
Red Dog Forge
Blacksmith and bladesmith Shane Stainton will be demonstrating at his open-air forge at Sherwood for the first time this season. Shane strives to continue the smithing tradition as it was found in days of olde, a time when the smith relied on the craft in their hands and in their hearts. Red Dog Forge will hold continuous demonstrations throughout the day. Come welcome one of Sherwood’s newest craft demonstrators to the village.
Robin’s Feast
Find yourself in the Reveler’s Retreat, sharing a sumptuous five-course feast with a select few of Robin’s friends. Mistress Magnus and 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 and friends will be part of the revelry. This meal is not for the faint of heart or slow of wit. Culinary edification and amusement will abound! Reserve a place for your party through our website. Tickets cost $89, and do not include faire admission. Age 21+ only. Robin will host one feast for a maximum of 40 people per seating each Saturday and also on Closing Sunday, Mar 31, from 12pm-2pm
Saxon Moon
Having first played for Sherwood at the 2011 Sherwood Celtic Music Festival, these olde worlde instrumentalists bring mystical sounds of bygone eras, from Viking to Celtic to rhythms of the East. Follow their original sound to the new Three Stags Bar where they will play throughout the day, and will close down the Three Stags bar with a final, rollicking set every evening.
Seadog Slam Pirate Poetry
Special guests the Sea Dogs, will be boarding the pirate stage on Sherwood’s second weekend. They shall face off against one another in combat… not with cutlasses and axes – Nay! The pen be mightier than the sword! And these candle-burning pirates have many a salty verse for thee. Join them at the Pirate Territory Stage for a bit of Pirate Culture and a challenge of the wits. Present Feb 16-17
Shakespeare For Kids By Kids
The ImprovEd Shakespeare Company consists of two different troupes ranging in age from six to thirteen years. The players rehearse in a hovel many miles from the forest on the East side of ye olde towne of Austin. Determined to make Shakespeare accessible for even the youngest rabble, this traveling troupe presents the stories of the Bard using a mix of both 'modern' and Shakespearean language. Never fear, ye lads and lassies! By our troth, we will help thee 'get' Shakespeare. Three Celestials Stage. Present Mar 23. This show is especially suited to children
Sherwood Mud Show
Come hither yon patrons and revel in the soiled splendor of muddy merriment known as the Sherwood Mud Show! Laugh and jest as otherwise respectable peasant folk do stupid things in a pile of filthy mud for your enjoyment! Will there be mud wrestling? Yes! Will there be dancing chickens? Probably not! Find your way to the Mud Show stage located close to the Coin Mint along the fence downhill from Como Ristorante Italiano. This year three mud mongers will soil your senses for a fun-filled show for the whole family. This show is especially suited to children
Shillelagh!
Sherwood’s Irish minstrels are moving to the Vineyard stage this season with their trusty fiddler Sean Orr. Scott Boswell’s guitar and flutes, Laura’s voice and chords, and Tree’s deep drums give your ears a feast of fine music. Come and give a listen to Irish tunes and songs that will inspire you dance a jig and reel! Present Mar 9-10, Mar 15-17, Mar 23-24 & Mar 30-31
Sky Kings Falconry
King Richard’s own falconry master, Sir Robert Cheseman, appears at the Falconry Stage several times daily, and will also make one appearance each day in Once Upon a Time…, Sherwood’s children’s area. Watch these amazing birds in flight, and learn about their history, their special skills, and what you can do to help them remain the Kings of the Sky for many more centuries to come. This show is especially suited to children
Steven’s Puppets
Visit the Puppet Stage in Sherwood’s children’s area, Once Upon a Time…, and let the Steven’s Puppets Players take you to a world of make-believe where marionettes and hand puppets come to life! Punch and Judy, ferocious Crocodiles, and many other delightful characters await you. This season the Steven’s Puppets Show will include Irish storytelling by Jay Ryan, who exhibited his famous flea Circus at last year’s Sherwood Celtic Music Festival. This show is especially suited to children
Tasting Wine with Madame Ghislaine
Madame Ghislaine invites you to taste a myriad of spectacular wines in generous goblets of precious grape. Enjoy special performances from Sherwood performers while your host leads you in a fun-filled lesson on the pleasures of enjoying the drink of the gods! There shall be limited seating for this event at Rio’s Nuevo Chile, so it is best to purchase tickets ahead of time through our website. Tickets will cost $45, and do not include faire admission. Age 21+ only. Madame Ghislaine will have two tastings per Saturday and one per Sunday on the following weekends: Mar 9-10 & Mar 23-24
Tobias the Adequate
Magician! Philosopher! Bombastic Goofball! Come see comedy and magic that's dangerous and more than a little stupid as he risks life, limb and dignity for your amusement! ... the dignity really doesn't stand a chance. Find him standing in for Madman Maverick at the Vineyard Stage on the first weekend of faire. Present Feb 9-10
Tulstin Troubadours
Here’s a Celtic duo who cannot decide which instruments they like to play most – so they just play as many as they can get their hands on! From harp to trombone to drums to the Indian psaltry, the Tulstin Troubadours are sure to put thee in a merry mood. Also listen for their brass flourishes that summon you to events like the opening Gate Show and the Joust!
VaNa MaZi
Sherwood welcomes these nomadic, musical polyglots to the Elven Hill stage. They are known for playing traditional songs from numerous regions and eras in many different languages. VaNa MaZi will romance you with viola, accordion, Chitarra, and Greek Tsouras. And this year the lovely Genevieve will lead traditional Bulgarian dances that you can join! Just come to the show a little early, and she will teach you how to dance to these exotic melodies.
Village Blacksmith
Tiger and Erin Flores of Elgin’s own Earthen Metals invite you to look on as they turn formless iron into functional artwork that you can take home to your castle. There will be no specific demonstration times, as they will be steadily working throughout the day, as the Village Blacksmith did in days of yore. They will be happy to explain where they are in the process at any time you wish to show up.
Washing Well Wenches
This season Sherwood welcomes the Washing Well Wenches for the final 4 weekends of the faire. Good Clean Fun - Wet Dirty Women. Your Village Laundresses will scrub your funny bone and knock your socks off… into the wash, that is! New, Naughty, and Available! 27 minutes of pure Bliss! Present Mar 9-10, Mar 15-17, Mar 23-24 & Mar 30-31
Wine and Alchemy
Give a hearty welcome to the newest musical act at Sherwood Forest Faire! Wine & Alchemy is a unique experience in World Music, providing a delicious blend of original and traditional world fusion music derived from a wide variety of genres including Celtic, Renaissance, French, Greek, Armenian, "Gypsy", Flamenco, Sephardic, Middle Eastern and others. You’ll find this diverse musical journey at the Elven Hill Stage each day of the faire.
Wino Vino
A small army of gypsy musicians, this boisterous band plays an acoustic revelry of uproarious instrumentals, swooning ballads, and an intoxicating live performance for young and olde alike. These Gypsy rovers, Wino Vino can be found at the Elven Hill Stage on three weekends near the end of Faire. Present Mar 9-10, Mar 23-24 & Mar 30-31
Worthy Waites of Whimsey
The Worthy Waites of Whimsey represent an English town band—a troupe of musicians paid to perform on special occasions. Hear dances, love songs, and much more from many lands. They play only historical replica instruments and their tunes are from the Medieval Period (1150–1400), Early Renaissance (1400–1525) or High Renaissance (1525–1615). Performing mainly on recorders, krumhorns, viol da gamba, psaltries, cornamuse, hurdy gurdy, and percussion, join them for a touch of the truly aulde on the Plum Tree Stage.