Sherwood Forest Faire
Sherwood Forest Faire is a 25 acre medieval village in the Lost Pines woods of Central Texas, about 35 miles east of Austin, with more than 100 permanent buildings including shoppes, pubs, stages and a wedding chapel. The Voyage North's Hynafol event turns the grounds into a hosted medieval camp with free flushing toilets and hot showers alongside the immersive setting. On-site camping is also available at the campground on US 290, though it is primitive with no electrical hookups.
Before you go
- Capacity
- 25 acre village, 100+ permanent buildings
- Indoor or outdoor
- Outdoor: a wooded village with over 100 permanent buildings
- Official site
- sherwoodforestfaire.com
- Next festival here
- The Voyage North / Hynafol, Nov 8 to 16, 2026
Worth knowing before you go
- Camping here is primitive, with no electrical hookups; showers and a water spigot are near the faireground gate.
- The parking lot is a quarter mile past the Old Potato Road turn onto Old Highway 20; some GPS systems send you astray.
- There are more than 8 bars on the grounds.
- The Voyage North's Hynafol adds free flushing toilets and hot showers inside its hosted camp.
- The campground opens Friday at noon and closes Monday at noon, Thursday on the Spring Break weekend.
Festivals here
Venue basics: 25 acre medieval village, 100+ buildings · 35 miles east of Austin on US 290 · On-site camping, no electrical hookups.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want a full medieval village with more than 100 buildings to explore.
- You are happy to camp without electrical hookups for the weekend.
- You like having 8+ bars and varied food vendors on hand.
Think twice if
- You need powered camping: hookups are not available here.
- Your GPS doesn't recognize Old Potato Road: check the map before you drive.
Getting there and parking
Sherwood Forest Faire sits in the Lost Pines area of Central Texas, about 35 miles east of Austin on US Highway 290. The route turns off US 290 onto Old Potato Road, then right onto Old Highway 20 to reach the faire, with the parking lot a quarter mile further on. The lot is easy to find on Google Maps near the junction of Highway 290 and Old Potato Road, since some GPS systems send drivers astray.
Accessibility
We don't yet have confirmed information about accessibility at Sherwood Forest Faire. The venue's own pages are the place to check: sherwoodforestfaire.com.
Camping
On-site camping is available at the campground entrance on US 290, open from Friday at noon until Monday at noon, or Thursday at noon on the Spring Break weekend. Camping is primitive with no electrical hookups, though showers and a water-filling spigot are provided near the faireground gate, and a wristband is required for the stay.
Festival-specific · The Voyage North: HynafolFor The Voyage North's Hynafol event, guests stay in a hosted, colour-coordinated medieval camp with free flushing toilets and free unlimited hot water showers alongside the immersive setting.
Food, water and what you can bring
Food vendors serve a wide range of dishes, from fair classics like corn dogs and fried pickles to Mediterranean food such as gyros, falafel and hummus, plus pre-ordered picnic baskets to eat on the grounds. There are more than 8 bars across the site serving beer, red and white wine, and the venue's own mead and cider alongside non-alcoholic drinks, plus several soda and water carts.
Campers can fill water tanks at a water spigot near the faireground gate, with showers available close by as well.
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Quick answers
Is there camping at Sherwood Forest Faire?
Yes. The campground on US 290 is open from Friday at noon until Monday at noon, though it is primitive with no electrical hookups.
Are there showers for campers?
Yes. Showers and a water spigot for filling tanks are both near the faireground gate.
How do I get to the parking lot?
Turn off US 290 onto Old Potato Road, then right onto Old Highway 20; the lot is a quarter mile ahead. It is easy to spot on Google Maps near the Highway 290 and Old Potato Road junction.
How big is Sherwood Forest Faire?
The medieval-style village covers 25 acres and has more than 100 permanent buildings, including shoppes, pubs, stages and a wedding chapel.
Can I get a drink on site?
Yes. There are more than 8 bars across the grounds serving beer, wine, and the venue's own mead and cider, plus soda and water carts.
What does The Voyage North's Hynafol event add?
A hosted medieval camp with free flushing toilets and free unlimited hot water showers, on top of the faire's own grounds and buildings.
A little history
The Voyage North's Hynafol event uses Sherwood Forest Faire's grounds: more than 100 medieval buildings, a castle with a grand hall, and acres of space for roleplay, celebration and camping. Guests get free flushing toilets and free unlimited hot water showers as modern comforts within the immersive setting.