Faerie Festival Returning July 21

WOODBURY — The magical houses of forest faeries and woodland wizards will enchant the trails and grounds of Flanders Nature Center, 5 Church Hill Road, on Saturday, July 21, from 10 am to 3 pm, during the Woodbury Faerie Festival.

Admission is $5 per person, which children under 5 admitted free. Proceeds will benefit Flanders as well as local charities supported by Woodbury Junior Women’s Club.

Rain date is July 22 (same hours). 

In addition to handcrafted, miniature houses on display at Flanders, the event features a magic show by Cyril The Sorcerer, Fairy Tale Ballet Theater performed by Main Street Ballet, an art show featuring the works of artist Erica Leever, a market with vendors, games and tractor rides, storytelling, and a variety of food.

There will also be a contest to judge the best of the faerie houses, as well as a Faerie Parade during the afternoon. Everyone is invited to come in costume and join the parade.

The Festival committee is seeking local businesses, organizations, artists or individuals interested in creating a Faerie House for the festival. The entry fee is $5, which includes admission for one person to the event.

For more information on the festival, complete Faerie House rules and entry forms, visit WoodburyFaerieFest.com or call Flanders Nature Center at 203-263-3711.