Robin in the Hood

Gibson Park, Elmira, ON  Canada

Friday June 6th and Saturday June 7th, 2026

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Robin in the Hood Medieval Festival believes that education should be interactive. Our mandate is to provide a safe environment where education and entertainment work together for our community to learn and grow.

General Cast & Show Auditions:

Held at the Woolwich Memorial Center Meeting Room #2. Actors must be at least 7 years old at time of audition. Those under 13 will need parental consent. Drop in to audition during 1 of the times below. Auditions are expected to take ~15 minutes. 
  • Sunday February 22: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – WMC Meeting Room #2
  • Sunday March 1: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – WMC Meeting Room #2
  • Friday March 6: 10:45 AM – 11:45 AM – WMC Meeting Room #2
  • Friday March 6: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM – WMC Meeting Room #2
  • Sunday March 8: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – WMC Meeting Room #2

Fight Auditions:

Held at the Woolwich Memorial Center Community Center. Actors must be at least 14 years old at time of audition. Those under 16 will need parental consent. Attend one of the audition dates below. Note you will need to be there the full time. Please bring a water bottle and wear clothes comfortable for working out. 
  • Sunday January 18: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – WMC Community Center
  • Sunday January 25: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – WMC Community Center
 

Festival Day

All your information to plan your visit, see the shows and how to find us!

Education Day

Our special one day event for school kids to teach them medieval living!

Vendors

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Our story

The Robin in the Hood Medieval Festival is an annual family-friendly event which transforms Gibson Park in Elmira, Ontario, into 12th century Nottingham, England. Audiences of all ages are dazzled by knights in battle, jesters, musicians, and, of course, archery. Numerous merchants are found in Vendor Village selling jewelry, leather goods, armour, toys and other period novelties, while actors portraying the people of Nottingham entice visitors to play games, watch shows or keep an eye out for Robin Hood and the Sheriff.

The festival is a two day event. It begins with an education day on Friday, attended by over 1000 grade four students learning about medieval life. These students rotate through a series of hands-on 

workshops exploring history. Our festival day on Saturday opens the park to the public. Visitors can follow the intriguing storyline developing in the tournament ring, participate in medieval activities, or launch siege weapons.

The Robin in the Hood Medieval Festival, founded in 2000, is a not-for-profit organization overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. The festival is the product of the work of hundreds of performers and volunteers including students, community members and professional performers. It would not be possible without the support of our community, our sponsors, and you!

See you in Nottingham!