Explore Sherwood this summer
June 1, 2013
We think Robin Hood himself would agree – Sherwood is full of adventure.
Explore the city this summer and learn why Renaissance Homes continues to build environmentally friendly homes in the family-friendly city. The 26-lot Renaissance at Rychlick Farm neighborhood recently opened off SW Edy Road and features generously sized home surrounded by greenspace. And with so many community events – such as the Robin Hood Festival – coming up, it’s no wonder why the community attracts such go-getters.
Here are some inexpensive ideas to keep you – and your “merry men” – busy this summer in Sherwood:
Explore the city this summer and learn why Renaissance Homes continues to build environmentally friendly homes in the family-friendly city. The 26-lot Renaissance at Rychlick Farm neighborhood recently opened off SW Edy Road and features generously sized home surrounded by greenspace. And with so many community events – such as the Robin Hood Festival – coming up, it’s no wonder why the community attracts such go-getters.
Here are some inexpensive ideas to keep you – and your “merry men” – busy this summer in Sherwood:
- Sherwood Saturday Market: Taking place at Cannery Square Plaza next to the city’s library on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from now through September, the market offers local produce, gourmet food and quality artisans. Live music provides a vibrant soundtrack to your shopping experience from vendors such as Big O’s Pizza, Farmhouse Flowers, Lucy’s Tropical Juice and Coritas Medixan Food. Visit http://sherwoodmarket.blogspot.com for more information.
- Cruisin’ Sherwood: The popular 23rd annual Cruisin’ Sherwood classic and custom car show June 8 features 550+ hot rods, classics, collector and custom cars, all proudly displayed outside in downtown Sherwood. The family-friendly event features music for the kids, unique vendors, arts and crafts projects, a beer garden and more. For more information, visit http://cruisinsherwood.com.
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http://cruisinsherwood.com[/caption] - Music on the Green: Taking place at Stella Olsen Memorial Park on Wednesdays, the 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. concert series will kick off July 11 with ’80s hits from Radical Revolution. Food, beer and wine will be available. For more information and the complete schedule, visit www.musiconthegreen.net.
- Robin Hood Festival: Taking place July 19 and 20 in Old Town Sherwood, the Robin Hood Festival has been the city’s signature event for 60 years. Dress up and enjoy medieval re-enactments, Maid Marian’s Court, Robin Hood and his merry men, a community parade, knighting ceremony, castle building, a teen dance, crafts for the kids, food and a beer and wine garden. The celebrations take place near City Hall, which is at 22560 SW Pine St. For more information, visit http://robinhoodfestival.org.
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www.robinhoodfestival.org[/caption] - Pix on the Plaza: Enjoy free outdoor movies the last three Fridays in August at Cannery Square Plaza in Old Town Sherwood. Activities begin at 7 p.m. and movies start at dusk. For more information, visit www.sherwoodmainstreet.org closer to the event’s starting date.