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Sherwood Forest Faire Recreates Medieval World Just East of Austin

April 9, 2019 by Brittany Ballard Leave a Comment

Sherwood Forest Faire Wench Show
One of the many comedic shows at Sherwood Forest Faire

If you’re a big fan of renaissance festivals, then you don’t need to look far for the joy and wonder that accompanies them. Located just outside of Austin is Sherwood Forest Faire, a locally-owned reenactment of village life in late 12th century England, which takes place every year in the spring.

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Son of Sandlar Renaissance Boots and Garb

March 27, 2012 by Eric Highland 21 Comments

Son_of_Sandlar_Sherwood_Forest_FaireHave you ever run across a merchant artisan or vendor that you wish you could share with the world?

No, this is not a paid advertisement; we’ve not been compensated in any way for this post. We’ve just found a gem, and are so impressed that we want to share it with you.

Every artisan has a story and at the Austinot we love to hear these stories. Recently, we met up with Arik Helman at the Sherwood Forest Faire and asked him to share his story with us.

Arik is one of the driving forces behind Son of Sandlar, perhaps the finest provider of Renaissance boots for Renaissance faires and Live Action Role Play (LARP) events in the country, and quite possibly the world.

How can we make such a bold claim? The Helman family has been perfecting the craft of cobbling since long before anyone reading this post was around. They’ve been in the cobbler business for six generations.

How do craftsmen keep a legacy like this alive? Three words: [Read more…]

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BrouHaHa Serves Up Non-Traditional Renaissance Fair Fare

March 19, 2012 by Eric Highland 9 Comments

Sherwood_Forest_Faire_BrouHaHa_OwnersI don’t know about you, but I really love traditional fair food: roasted corn, scones, turkey legs and funnel cakes.  Just thinking of these things makes my mouth water, and I immediately want to pack the car and head to the nearest fair.

But what if I told you that perhaps the most popular dish at the Sherwood Forest Faire, named one of the country’s best Renaissance fairs and located just 35 miles east of Austin on Hwy 290, was not any of these traditional favorites…but – instead – an Ogre’s Toe.

Would you dare eat an Ogre’s Toe?

What if I told you that for 3 weeks, by far, it was the most widely talked about food item that I heard of while walking around the 25 acres of the Sherwood Forest Faire? Would you give it a try then?

Never in a million years would I have thought of an Ogre’s Toe as fair food, let alone something that I’d consider putting in my mouth.  But read on my friend…if you want to try some  of the best Renaissance fair fare ever invented, [Read more…]

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Sherwood Forest Camping Weekend with a Renaissance Fair Clan

March 6, 2012 by Eric Highland 33 Comments

Austinot_Sherwood_Forest_Faire_LassesYou’ve never been camping until you’ve camped with a Renaissance fair clan.

A clan is a group of people from different walks of life who, over many years, have formed a unique bond with one another. Through the magic of the Renaissance fair, they have become a true family.

Recently, I had the extremely rare opportunity of being a blogger who was allowed to camp at the Sherwood Forest Faire with an established clan. I could have camped in the general camping area, but I wanted to get the “full experience.”

So it was suggested to me that I ask a clan if I could camp with them.

To understand why this was such a privilege, remember that clans are a family and relatively private to outsiders.  Allowing a stranger to pitch a tent in your clan’s campground is akin to allowing a complete stranger into your home to sleep.

Out of respect for their privacy, [Read more…]

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The Austinot Podcast Features the Sherwood Forest Faire

March 2, 2012 by Eric Highland 15 Comments


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Welcome to Episode #1 of the Austinot Podcast!

 

We have all kinds of exciting Austin businesses, events and activities featured today on our show. Listen now to find out more about:

  • Highlight: Sherwood Forest Faire
  • Non-Sponsor: The Peddler Bike Shop
  • This Weekend in Austin: Explore UT
  • This Weekend in Austin: Zilker Park Kite Festival
  • Upcoming posts on the Austinot!
The Sherwood Forest Faire Is Worth Checking Out

 

Austinots Eric and Brittany are a little bit quirky and a lot bit fun, and they help you discover hidden gems in your own backyard.

Thanks for stopping by, and enjoy the show!

 

the Austinot asks:
What are your plans for this weekend?

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One Of The World’s Best Renaissance Fairs Is Here In Texas

February 27, 2012 by Eric Highland 53 Comments

Travel back in time with me to one of the world’s best Renaissance fairs, the Sherwood Forest Faire.

Nearly 100,000 people have attended since Sherwood’s opening on February 27th, 2010. So read on, my Renaissance fair friend, and see why you too should come and join the revelry.

Royalty of The Sherwood Forest Faire

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