Yes. Get your tickets early. If tickets are sold out then we hope to see you next year. We want to make the event enjoyable for all so don’t want to oversell the event.

This Faerie Festival is meant to bring out the childlike wonder in all of us.

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 will also have a couple of food vendors, so you can plan on purchasing lunch at the festival—such as tamales, sandwiches 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 by Thursday evening.

See Parking Map on ABOUT page.

Primary parking will be available at Forsyth Park Tennis Lot 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 are encouraged to park uptown in Kingston and enjoy a 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.

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.