During your visit to the Fairy Festival, be sure to visit with Woodland Fairy (Saturday) and Gingersnap Fairy (Sunday) under the Pavilion. Find Your Fairy Godmother in Leapfrog Lane and Posie the Faerie Gothmother in the Sparkle Barn. Visit with Mermaid Nixie, Kelpie the Sea Dragon and Good wishes with Reia in Mermaid Cove. Dragon Friend Zorra Zo is at Dogwood Isle. And discover Better Gnomes & Gardens, and The Normal Shrub wandering in the garden. Delight in our featured friends from Dragon Wing Falconry. Enjoy special stories from Flyleaf the Book Fairy. Soolah Hoops will be twirling and spinning her hoops, Join in!
Visit with our featured friends Dragon Wings Falconry!
Saturday, September 7th - Schedule of Events
10:00 - 4:00: Meet Your Fairie GodMother, she'll be offering sage advice
11:00 - 3:00: Fairy Rose Fairy - with songs stories sweetness and FUN!
12:00 - 3:00: Shenanigans with Better Gnomes and Gardens (wandering)
1:00: "The Flowering Shimmies" Belly Dancers (Note: Performance will be cancelled if ground is wet.)
1:30 - 4:00: Crafting with Fairy Lily
3:00: Fabulous Fairy Fashions - See the latest in Fairy wear. Everyone is invited to strut the walk way. No need to pre-register.
3:15: Scavenger Hunt - prizes at the end. Start at the Craft Barn.
Sunday, September 8th - Schedule of Events
10:00 - 4:00: Meet Your Fairie Godmother, she'll be offering sage advice, and telling a tale
11:00 - 11:15: Fairy Twirl Dance Class with Reverence Studios. Join us as we learn whimsical fairy dancing
12:00 - 12:15: Fairy Twirl Dance Class
12:00: Storytime with Gingersnap Fairy
12:00 - 3:00: Shenanigans with Better Gnomes and Gardens (wandering)
1:30 - 4:00: Crafting with Fairy Lily
3:00: Fabulous Fairy Fashions - See the latest in Fairy wear. Everyone is invited to strut the walk way! No need to pre-register.
3:15: Scavenger Hunt - a game for all ages of children with prizes at the end. Start at the Craft Barn.
Gingersnap Fairy
Hints from the Fairies to Make Your Visit More Enjoyable
Strollers - Our gardens have narrow walk ways, so we kindly request you park all strollers on our side porch. Consider bringing a Sling or Infant Carrier for your littlest fairies.
Cash is Best - Our front entrance, craft areas and food court are not equipped for credit card sales. Master Card and Lady Visa are accepted for purchases in our herbal gift shop and by some vendors. The closest ATM is at the PNC Bank, corner of Main and Market Streets.
Pets - We love pets, but kindly request you leave them at home.
Parking - All parking is Free. On Saturday, visitors may park at the Grace United Methodist Church, corner of Simpson and Market and Saturday and Sunday, at the PNC Bank parking lot, corner of Main and Market Streets. Free street parking is also available around the shop. There is a Municipal Parking Lot on W. Strawberry Alley.
A Pixie Tip - Bring a small bag for crafts, treasures, and trinkets that you collect.
Rain or Shine!
Special arrangements are made in the event of rain, events are moved into the tea room, all three barns are utilized for activities, and the fairy food on the fly is under a porch. Bring an umbrella, and play along and frolic in the rain...
Contact us (click on the photo) to learn about our Magical Fairy Adventure.
~Pixie Post Mail~
These are actual letters that have been written by young and old, and sent to the fairies via our Pixie Post. Dear Starshine, Thank you for the tresher that you brout see you later. Love, Arielle
Dear Faries & other magical creaturs. Thank you for a Super Fun Day!
Dear Fairys, I love you. You are so pretty. I love water fairys also animal. Love, Claire
Dear fairies, Thank you for inviting me to the fairy fest I'll see you next year! This year I found 102 fairies in the gardens. I hope to see all of you guys again next year! Love, Addy
Dear Fairy, I love you Fairy and you are cool fairy and you are awesome. Love, Mac.
Dear Fairy, Can I get proof of you? I won't tell I promise. Love Lucretia
Dear Tinkerbell, I myself would like to be a fairy too, so can you please teach me how to be a fairy. Saturday I'm free. Fairy Amala
If the letter writer provides a complete mailing address, the fairies send a postcard greeting to them.
~Comments~
"This was a perfect day for my daughter and I, we created a lifetime memory and a new mother/daughter tradition. Can't wait for next year! We drove from DC and it was completely worth the trip."
"Thankyou for a lovely day!"
"It was so nice for older girls to have crafts and activities that were appropriate for them."
"The experience is truly unique and exciting for the children in our community. The admission fee for the chance to see my children have a great time is one of my finer investments. Thanks for the magic!"
"Amazing Time. Memories forever!"
All comments were received from visitors to our festival, and are on file.