Enchanted Realms: Your Guide to 2025's Magical Fairy Festivals in the Northeast USA

As 2024 comes to a close, don’t be disheartened that warm whimsical days are over—this is the perfect time to plan all the fantastical fairy festivals you’ll attend in 2025. Whether you’re thinking of traveling to a few or attending only local events, having them curated in one convenient list will help you plan your magical year with ease.

This guide to fairy festivals located in the Northeast of the United States, will save you time by providing all the information at a glance and will be updated as new event dates are announced. That means more time to think about and create new costume ideas and accessorize for the big events ahead—a win-win!

Top Fairy Festivals near me in the Northeast 

The following fairy festivals are confirmed dates for 2025 in the Northeast.  As more events dates are finalized I will update this article, so make sure you bookmark this article and check back for more updates.

 

Long Island Fairy Festival

Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 (rain date May 4 2025)

Location: Sands Point Preserve Conservancy, Sands Point, NY

Details: The 3rd Annual Long Island Fairy Festival.  A day filled with magical enchantment with live music, craft market, activities and character meet & greets all set against the magical backdrop of Castle Gould and surrounding nature trails.

For ticket information visit : Long Island Fairy Festival

May Day Faerie Festival

Dates: Saturday, May 3, and Sunday, May 4, 2025

Location: Rocky Point Park, Baltimore County, MD

Details: Hosted by Baltimore County and Spoutwood Farm Center, this year’s  festival theme "Wings, Wonder, and Whimsy", will feature live music, craft market, storytelling, character meet & greets and more. 

Ticket information: May Day Faerie Festival

 

Fairy & Pirate Festival

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Location: Turkey Brook Park, Mount Olive, NJ

Details: A family-friendly event featuring fairy and pirate-themed activities. There will be a craft market, a treasure hunt, costumed characters,  inflatables, games and pony rides. Organized by the Mount Olive Township Recreation Dept.

For more details visit: Fairy & Pirate Festival

New York Faerie Festival

Dates: Fri, Sat, Sun, June 27-29th 2025

Location: Harpursville, NY

Details: An immersive experience into a magical world, featuring live music, artisan vendors market and interactive performers.

More Information: New York Faerie Festival

Enchanted Valley Fairy and Pirate Festival

Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025

Location: Pottsville, PA

Details: The 4th Annual pirate & fairy festival with games, costumed characters, theatrical events, storytelling, craft vendors, petting zoo, food vendors and more.

For ticket information visit: Enchanted Valley Fairy and Pirate Festival 

 

2025 Enchanted Fairy Festival

Date: Saturday, September 20th, 2025

Location: Springettsbury Township Park, York, PA

Details: A magical family event featuring four themed lands—Pirates Cove, Fairy Land, Wonderland, and the Park's Fall Festival. Enjoy live performances on two stages, a dazzling closing parade, face painting, activities & demonstrations, and vendors offering food and handmade treasures. 

For ticket information visit: 2025 Enchanted Fairy Festival

Fairy Houses on the Hill

Date: Saturday & Sunday September 27-28th 2025

Location: The Nature Museum, Grafton, Vermont

Details: Interactive event featuring storytelling, fairy house building, face painting, trail hiking, craft vendors.

For ticket information visit: Fairy House Festival

 

Tips for Attending Fairy Festivals

• Do wear magical costumes to enhance your experience.  

• Wear comfortable shoes for walking and hiking trails

• Bring cash for artisan market shopping and for food vendors.

• Check festival websites for ticketing info, event schedules and rain dates.

• Arrive early for best parking spots at any of the fairy festivals.

• Pack essentials like water, sunscreen, and a light jacket for day-to-night events.

• Plan ahead and invite your friends to join you, making your time at the festivals special and creating memories to cherish year after year.

I hope you found this guide to the fairy festivals scheduled for 2025 in the Northeast helpful as you plan your attendance at next year’s events. Fairy festivals offer an enchanting way to spend a weekend in whimsical settings filled with imagination and magical realms that captivate all ages.

Mark your calendars and get ready to attend one or a few of these fairy festivals. Click the links to visit the event organizer’s website for more details.  I will be updating this article with more events as they are scheduled, so be sure to bookmark this page and check back frequently. 

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