One of our favorite day trips is back again this spring! The Sherwood Forest Faire is open every weekend through April 19, 2026. This Medieval-themed Faire is packed with merriment and features more than 150 live performances per day and more than 170 artisans.

 

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 19, and also on March 20 during Spring Break. 

Guests are encouraged to dress in costume for this festive event. Peruse the artisan shops, and enjoy 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. You also won’t want to miss the many performing artists like jugglers, magicians, storytellers, and more, both on stage and strolling the grounds.

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.

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays, 10 am – dusk, rain or shine through April 19, as well as Friday, March 20.

Tickets: Children ages five and under are FREE, and you can also check their specials here. Single-day admission ticket prices are:

• Adult (age 13+) — $28 + tax Early Bird Online / $30 + tax Standard Online / $34 incl tax at Gate
• Youth (age 6-12) — $16.80 + tax Early Bird Online / $18 + tax Standard Online / $20 incl tax at Gate
• Children 5 and under – free of charge, no ticket required
• Military or Senior (age 65+) with ID: $28 incl tax. Available at the gate only; ID is required.

For more information about the Faire, you can visit their website and Facebook page. 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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Have fun at the Faire!