Experience the "something different" you have been looking for at the Robin Hood Springtime Festival! Witness exciting Sleeping Beauty/Robin Hood crossover storyline, enjoy energetic live bands, armored combat, interactive children's shows and a variety of entertainment you won't get at other outdoor events.

Explore a medieval marketplace filled with unique treasures, feast on a turkey leg and wash it down with a ice cold beer or fresh squeezed lemonade. Come as you are or as you wish to be, costumes are not required at this family fun spring faire. Fun for the whole family.

WHAT: The annual Robin Hood Festival

WHERE: Guilford Fairgrounds, 111 Lovers Lane, Guilford, CT

WHEN: Three consecutive weekends (Saturdays, Sundays) from May 18 to June 2

TICKETS: Advance discount tickets available for purchase and print at home online at robinhoodsfaire.com. $16 for General Admission (Ages 16-61); $10 for Youth Admission (7-15); under 7 is FREE. Parking is $3. Additional discounts available on the Faire's website.

INFORMATION: Visit www.ctfaire.com for discounts, directions, show schedule, and general information or phone (860) 478-5954.

Photo courtesy of The Connecticut Renaissance Faire and shot by Eric Tetreault