Hear ye, hear ye. The gates of Sherwood Forest Faire, aka Austin's nearest Renaissance festival, are open every weekend now through Sunday, April 19.

Set across 25 wooded acres in McDade — 35 miles east of Austin — the immersive festival transports visitors to a mystical era of knights, fairies, and fantastical creatures.

*Need to spruce up your attire?* No problem. Get a henna tattoo, have your hair braided, make your own jewelry, and more. | Photo by ATXtoday

Grab tickets and don your finest garb to visit the medieval village. Here's what to expect:

150+ shows each day include jousting, falconry, fire juggling, knife throwing, music + dance performances, comedy shows, sword fighting, and a castle siege.
170+ local artisans set up shop in over 100 permanent buildings on the property, offering handmade goods like pottery, armor, glassware, jewelry, and more. Live demonstrations from craftspeople like silversmiths occur daily.
30+ food and drink vendors serve everything from bangers and mash to chocolate-dipped worms and strawberry pickle lemonade to Thorin's Viking Mead.

Carve out time to shop at Sherwood Forest Faire and be sure to bring a bag to stow your purchases. | Photo by ATXtoday

Psst — consider on-site camping for an overnight experience.