Yes—please reserve a donation ticket in advance if possible. Tickets help us estimate attendance and prepare enough crafts, treats, and magical surprises for everyone.

If you decide to come at the last minute, you are still welcome but may not have full access to treats and craft supplies.

The Hudson Valley Faerie Festival is pay-what-you-can so everyone can attend.

Suggested donations range from free to $40 per family, depending on what feels comfortable for you.

No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

If you are able, please consider choosing a higher tier or a Pay-It-Forward ticket to help another family attend.

The festival begins at 12:00 PM and unfolds as a shared story throughout the afternoon.

We recommend arriving close to noon so you can experience the full magical arc of the day—from the opening welcome to the final March of the Faeries.

Costumes are encouraged but not required.

Many guests come dressed as faeries, woodland creatures, elves, or forest wanderers, but you are welcome to arrive exactly as you are.

Some wings and faerie adornments may also be available at the welcome table.

Yes. The main pavilion and the main lawn activities are accessible, and we will have a designated accessible parking area close to the festival entrance.

We will provide small cupcakes, cookies, and magical color-changing cold tea for children and hungry adults.

We are also in the process of securing food vendors, so you can plan on purchasing lunch at the festival—such as tamales and other refreshments.

You may want to bring a blanket for your group (waterproof is helpful if the ground has been wet). After the Faerie Queen has taken her throne, families can spread out on the lawn to enjoy the afternoon.

Comfortable shoes and clothing for outdoor weather are recommended.

If weather requires it, the festival will move to the rain date: May 31.

Weather updates will be shared through email and social media.

Primary parking will be available at Forsyth Park and at the nearby Edson and Bailey schools, located just next to the park.

If those areas fill, overflow parking will be available at Dietz Stadium.

Visitors may also choose to park uptown in Kingston and enjoy a short 10–15 minute walk to the park.

Because the festival is popular, we recommend arriving early if possible.

Please respect neighborhood driveways and local access roads when parking.

Yes. Children are welcome to play at the park playground or visit the animals at the Nature Center after the event.

While these are wonderful parts of the park, they are not specifically part of the festival programming.

The Hudson Valley Faerie Festival is created and hosted by Circle Creative Collective, a Hudson Valley nonprofit dedicated to building joyful, imaginative community arts experiences.

Yes! Photos are encouraged—we love seeing the magic through your eyes.

Feel free to capture your faerie adventures and share them on social media using:

#HVFaerieFestival

If your photo includes someone else’s child, please be respectful and ask a parent or guardian for permission before taking it, posting or sharing.

Let’s help keep the faerie realm a welcoming and comfortable place for everyone.