One of our favorite day trips is back again this spring! The Sherwood Forest Faire begins March 2 and is open every weekend through April 21. This Medeival-themed Faire is packed with merriment and features more than 150 performances per day.
Located about 35 miles east of Austin in McDade, Texas, Sherwood Forest Faire is a 25-acre wooded village that features shops, pubs, restaurants, stages, and games. The forest abounds with jousting, swordplay, theatre, archery, juggling, magic, comedy, and more! The Faire is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am – dusk through April 21, and also on March 15. Enter for your chance to win 4 tickets below!
*Use this link to enter the Family 4-Pack Giveaway if you’re on mobile.
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Guests are encouraged to dress in costume for this magical event. Peruse 170+ artisan shops, and food stalls full of turkey legs, mead, and delicacies from the days of yore. See demonstrations like glass blowing, blacksmithing, pottery spinning, leather armor making, weaving, jewelry, and art creation.
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The kids can play carnival games, enjoy a petting zoo, watch a puppet show, and enjoy a variety of rides. For the full entertainment schedule, click here. And click here to read all about our experience taking the kids to a previous Faire.
You can also purchase add-on tickets for the Petrified Dragon Escape Room, the Hawk Walk, and test your wits at the Forest Quest.
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Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am – dusk, rain or shine through April 21, as well as Friday, March 15.
Tickets: Children ages 5 and under are FREE, and you can also check their specials here. Single-day admission ticket prices are:
- Adult (age 13+) — $24 + tax Early Bird Online / $26 + tax Standard Online / $30 incl tax at Gate
- Youth (age 6-12) — $14 + tax Early Bird Online / $15.50 + tax Standard Online / $18 incl tax at Gate
- Children 5 and under – free of charge, no ticket required
- Military or Senior (age 65+) with ID: $25 incl tax. Available at gate only; ID is required
For more information about the Faire, you can visit their website and Facebook page.
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