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Saturday & Sunday, June 22 & 23, 2024

11 am - 5 pm

(Members-only 10-11 am)

Fairy Fest is a weekend of fanciful fairy-themed events to discover a little magic in our natural world.

There are fairies at the bottom of our garden!
They often have a dance on summer nights;
The butterflies and bees make a lovely little breeze,
And the rabbits stand about and hold the lights.

-- From Fairies by Rose Fyleman, 1934

Do you believe in fairies? If you’ve ever strolled the grounds of Lakewold Gardens, this question may give you pause. How is it possible—without a little magic or pixie dust—for one place to possess such an abundance of beauty and wonder? If you listen closely, can you hear their giggles in the breeze? Or maybe spot a sign of their playful mischief?

While our horticultural team certainly deserves credit for stewarding the idyllic grounds on the shore of Gravelly Lake, Lakewold Gardens is committed to hosting a weekend each summer to honor the elusive sprites. So don your favorite fairy attire and come ready to play!

As you explore the gardens, you can enjoy a picnic on the lawn, search for hidden fairies among the foliage, and make a tiny fairy door to place in your home garden. Live music and dance performances and a selection of fairy-approved keepsakes for purchase will further enchant your day.

CALL TO ARTISTS

BUILD A FAIRY HOUSE CONTEST!

Channel your inner Mother Nature and create a home for a garden fairy! Your house will be displayed during Fairy Fest where festival-goers will vote for their favorite! 

This year, winners will be selected from three categories: Kids (12 and under), Family and Adult. Winner will receive Lakewold Gardens memberships and/or a selection of merchandise from The Shop!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

ONGOING
Fairy Scavenger Hunt
Lawn Games
Fairy Wing/Fairy Door Crafts
Fairy House Contest - Vote for your favorite!
Vendor Market

10 am - 1 pm
Face Painting

11 am - 1 pm
Instrument Zoo with Symphony Tacoma
discover, touch & try symphonic instruments

12:30 & 1 pm
Performance: Fairy Dance by TUPAC

12 - 3 pm
Animal Hat Workshop with José Orantes

2 - 3 pm
Music: Fantastical Creatures & Landscapes Concert
Erin Happenny, flute & Ricardo de la Torre, piano

2 - 4 pm
Fairy Meet & Greet with The Tinker Fairy
from Emerald Kingdom Party

3 - 4 pm
Poetry & Story Reading with Dia Calhoun (kids 5-10)

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

ONGOING
Fairy Scavenger Hunt
Lawn Games
Fairy Wing/Fairy Door Crafts
Fairy House Contest - Vote for your favorite!
Vendor Market

10 am - 1 pm
Face Painting

12 - 1 pm
Writing the Garden: A Poetry Workshop
with Dia Calhoun (ages 13-adult)

1 - 2 pm
Music: The Onward Ensemble
high school saxophone & rhythm section

1 - 4 pm
Fairy Meet & Greet with The Tinker Fairy
from Emerald Kingdom Party

2 - 3 pm
Artist Talk: Becky Frehse, Spacious Rambles

3 - 5 pm
Music: Nick Rogers, guitar

PLEASE NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for three days but has been reduced to two (Saturday & Sunday, June 22-23). We are unable to remove Friday from our ticketing site, so although it appears as an option, Fairy Fest will not take place on Friday, June 21. We apologize for the inconvenience.

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Lakewold Gardens | 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98499

Mailing Address | Post Office Box 39780, Lakewood, WA 98496

Phone | 253-584-4106

Email | contactus@lakewoldgardens.org

Spring/Summer/Fall Hours | 10 am to 5 pm Wed - Sun

Winter Hours (Nov - Mar) | 10 am to 4 pm Fri - Sat

This page is made possible, in part, by a City of Lakewood Lodging Tax Grant.