Robin Hood seeks candy for Holiday Festival
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By Sandy Wallace, Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association
SHERWOOD, Ore. — Would you like to put all of that leftover Halloween candy to good use?
The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association (SRHFA) is actively planning the 2026 Holiday Festival. Every holiday season SRHFA volunteers assemble 300 - 400 Santa gift bags to give away at the Sherwood Holiday Festival on the first Saturday of December. We will be accepting candy donations beginning November 2. Candy donation bins will be available at the Sherwood City Hall, Sherwood Public Library and at the Sherwood Bookstore located at 16771 SW 12th St., Suite D. Please put individually wrapped candy only in a bag marked “Robin Hood” and drop it off at one of the locations mentioned by Wednesday, November 19. We thank you in advance.
Be sure to mark your calendar for the annual Holiday Festival on Saturday, December 5, 4:00 to 6:15 p.m. at Cannery Square Park in Old Town Sherwood. This special Sherwood tradition will feature a community parade, tree lighting, local choral groups and a Santa Claus tent. Hot dogs and cookies will be served free to the public while supplies last.
The popular holiday parade will begin at 4 p.m. at Southwest Sherwood Boulevard and Southwest 12th Street. It will wind its way to Cannery Square Park located at 22622 S.W. Pine St. Family friendly entries are welcomed. All parade participants must register online at robinhoodfestival.org. Parade formation will begin at 3:15 p.m. along Southwest 12th Street, adjacent to the Kohl’s parking lot. Look for signs for the parade registration table near one of the Southwest 12th Street entrances to Kohls.
The parade ends and the festivities hosted by the Junior and Senior Maid Marian Courts begin. The community gathers at Cannery Square to hear local choral groups entertain, celebrate the lighting of the tree and enjoy all of the holiday festivities. Santa and his helpers will welcome children and present them with a bag of goodies, while supplies last. One can also arrive early and enjoy shopping and dining in Old Town Sherwood.
Make plans to attend this wonderful community event presented by the Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association with the support of the City of Sherwood and numerous local sponsors and volunteers. If you, your family, business or organization have an interest in helping or taking part, please let us know.
The Sherwood Robin Hood Festival Association is a non-profit organization in service to the community year-round. Volunteers are always welcome. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. For more information on volunteering, meetings or festival information, please visit www.robinhoodfestival.org, email robinhoodfestival@gmail.com or leave a voicemail message at (503) 625 4233.
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