Become Part of The Faerie Realm
Throughout the afternoon you can explore a magical faerie world filled with hands-on creativity, storytelling, and woodland wonder.
The Hudson Valley Faerie Festival unfolds as a shared story throughout the afternoon. We encourage guests to arrive at noon so you can experience the full magical arc of the day.
12:00 PM — Arrival
Stop at the Welcome Tent for registration and get your map of fun. Wings and other faerie adornments may also be available for purchase .
12:00–1:00 PM
Making Magic
Create your own natural wands and faerie crowns under the pavilion and prepare to enter the realm.
Tea & Treats
Enjoy a faerie-served tea party with sweet treats and magical color-changing tea.
1:00 PM — Becoming
Enter the circle together as we awaken our inner faerie and open the magical world.
1:15 PM — Calling in the Court
The Faerie Queen and her Court are called into the gathering, accompanied by music and dance from Vanaver Caravan.
Music By Maidens of Myth, Barely Lave, Nasty Brujas, Veronica Kent
1:45–3:30 PM — Explore the Realm
Wander the park and discover magical encounters:
• Troll King and friends muddy encounters
• Meet the Bubble and Flower Faeries
• Faerie House Treasure Hunt
• Receive special gifts from the Queen
• Storytelling Circle on the lawns
• Roaming fae musicians and magical moments
3:45 PM — The March of the Faeries
All guests gather for the beloved closing procession through the park.
4:00 PM — Farewells
The faerie world gently closes until we meet again.
Timeline of the Day
Who We Are
Produced by Circle Creative Collective, a mission driven nonprofit, in collaboration with local artists and organizations give life to the festival. And a multitude of talented volunteers, decorators, artists, musicians, performers and dedicated “How Can I Help” faemily bring the festival to life.
Why We Are
• We know that Joy, Playfulness, and Love can transform anything and everything as this is our True Nature. The Fae know this, and help us to remember.
• We believe every child everywhere has the right to realize that this gorgeous world is full of all sorts of beings and people, with each having worth, and that beauty can be found in almost every direction.
• We believe this truth is why the Fae and the fae-friendly work so hard to ensure our planet is protected.
• We believe that if children are taught early on of the beauty in diversity, and the diversity of beauty, they too will one day be good stewards to our planet, for our world and those who live upon it.
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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MAGIC
The Hudson Valley Faerie Festival is created by Circle Creative Collective in collaboration with artists, storytellers, musicians, and a devoted faemily of volunteers.
Production, Coordination & Environments
Melissa Hewitt, Circle Creative — Production, Marketing & Costumes
Rob Sweeney — Production, Set Design & Fabrication
Troi Stover — Production & Player Coordination, Sets
Eddie Cattuzzo — Environments, Sets, Planning
Pamela Meyer — Environmental Set Artist
Lexi Wilde of Uncanny Gallery — Artist, Planning, Environments
Jean Campbell — Visual Artist, Sets, Signage
Sibylle Jud — Production
Teresa Hewitt — Visual Artist, Set Painting
Jesse Marcus — Lead Parking Gnome
Performers & Experience
Mirabai Trent — Faerie Queen
Chris Hewitt — Troll King
Felicia Flanagan — Bubble Faerie
Mervyn Oakwood — Fae of The Oak
SCA, NY, Shire of Nordenhal — Calligraphy, Pouches
Nicole Fenichel & Ali Abruzzi — Welcome Fae
Emma Patsey — Nature Walk Herbalist
Storytelling
Lorraine Hartin-Gelardi
Karen Sangaline Pillsworth
Elven Minstrel Lavelle: Irina Abraham
Music
Barely Lace • Nasty Brujas
Veronica Kent — Harp
Maidens Of Myth, The Treasure Box NYC
Matthew Gustafson — Sound Support
Radio Kingston — Sound Production
Community Partners
Vanaver Caravan — Fae Dance Pieces
Wayfinders — Fae Cast Support
SCA, NY, Shire of Nordenhal
Artesanía Artisans — Costume and Making Support
Vendors
Mystic Masque
Pretty Roses and Peonies
Rachelle Street
Reverie333
House of Bloom
Crow Takes Wing
Celtic Cauldron
Infinitely Yours Gems
Pretty Parables
From the Fae
Tilda's Kitchen
Brooklyn Born Foods
Contact us
If you’d like to learn more please reach out here.