Ah, springtime. Such a wonderful time of year. The days are getting longer (and warmer), and flowers are blooming. Everything is bursting back to life, and what better way to celebrate than with festivals galore? Indiana is a state that loves its festivals year-round, and spring is no exception; one of our favorite springtime festivals is an enchanted fairy festival in Indiana that will transport you (and the family) to an entirely different world - one filled with fantasy, wonder, and intrigue!
It's not every day you meet a seven-foot-tall satyr, but at the Central Indiana Fairy Festival, you sure can.
In fact, you'll meet all kinds of fantastical characters, from satyrs to mermaids, fairies to gnomes, and everything (or should we say everyone?) in between.
We're not sure who's gonna love this vibrantly colorful, ridiculously delightful springtime tradition more: you or the kids!
There's much to do crammed into this two-day event, so let's take a look at some of the options; there are varied live shows that are sure to please, like a pirate circus comedy show, a unicorn-and-unicycle-themed comedy show, and even a live pirate folk band waiting to thrill audiences with their delightful tales of revelry and adventure.
For the kids, make sure to get their faces painted before embarking upon your epic journeys through the festival.
Visit the mermaid lagoon and speak with "real" mermaids. Participate in the backyard bonanza games (SUPER fun, by the way). Make friends with some friendly critters at the Animal Encounters area.
There's also an incredible horseback archery demonstration.
You and the kids will all be spellbound watching master archers practice their ancient craft. It feels like something out of a renaissance-era action movie taking place right in front of you!
Meet "real" fairies and learn what it takes to become one.
Enjoy the Butterfly Experience, where you can explore a butterfly house and maybe make a few new fluttery friends. Don't forget to attend the fairy tea party, too!
And, of course, you just have to dance about the Maypole at least once while you're here.
The Central Indiana Fairy Festival is a can't-miss for the whole family. It takes place on Saturday, May 21st, and Sunday, May 22nd at Beasley's Orchard on Main Street in Danville. Pay full ticket price at the gate on the day of, or get yourself some discounted tickets online up until May 19th! Be sure to check out the official Fairy Festival website for ticket prices and more information.
Do you plan to attend this magical fairy festival in Indiana? Tell us your thoughts in the comments!
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