The Best Midwest Faerie Festivals to Attend in 2025
If you live in the Midwest and are looking for faerie festivals to attend this year, you have come to the right place. In this round-up of fairy festivals planned for 2025, you will find a treasure trove of magical and enchanting events featuring live performances, musicians, artisan markets, crafts, and many more experiences that evoke magic, fantasy, and all things whimsical.
Whether you’re looking for a Renaissance-style gathering, a mystical woodland adventure, or a fairy-themed marketplace, there’s a faerie festival waiting for you. Find your state in the list below and start planning your attendance at some of the upcoming enchanting events.
ILLINOIS
Rockton May Day Faerie Festival
Date: May 3, 2025
Location: Rockton, IL
Details: A May Day celebration with maypole dancing, fairy scavenger hunts, crafts, music, and more.
For more information visit: Rockton May Day Faerie Festival
Faeries of the Forest
Date: August 2, 2025
Location: Vasa Park, South Elgin, IL
Details: A magical celebration featuring music, vendors, and faerie-themed activities.
For more information visit: Faeries of the Forest
INDIANA
Noblesville Creates Fairyville
Date: April 23-26, 2025
Location: Noblesville, IN
Details: The 13th Annual Fairyville event includes a Fairy House Contest, tea parties, vendors, a Fairyville Parade, and Fairyville After Dark entertainment.
For more information visit: Noblesville Creates Fairyville
Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival
Date: May 17-18, 2025
Location: Heartland Hollows Lavender Farm Bowling Green, IN
Details: A two-day event featuring non-stop music, fairy-themed activities, live unicorns, mermaids, aerial acrobatics, pirates, and over 50 unique vendor shops.
For more information visit: Indiana Enchanted Fairy Festival
IOWA
Hobbits and Elves: An Immersive Fantasy Retreat
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: Windy Goat Acres, IA
Details: A day-long retreat where participants can immerse themselves in a fantasy world inspired by hobbits and elves, featuring themed activities and workshops.
For more information visit: Hobbits and Elves Retreat
KANSAS
Great Plains Renaissance Festival
Date: April 12-13, 2025
Location: Sedgwick County Park, Wichita, KS
Details: Celebrate the Renaissance era with jousting, knights, bagpipes, fire breathers, pirates, fairies, and more.
For more information visit: Great Plains Renaissance Festival
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Date: August 30 - October 12, 2025 (Weekends and Labor Day)
Location: Bonner Springs, KS
Details: Step into a world of jousting, feasting, shopping, contests, and live entertainment reminiscent of the Renaissance period.
For more information visit: Kansas City Renaissance Festival
MICHIGAN
18th Annual Fairy Festival
Date: April 12, 2025
Location: Jackson, MI
Details: A special weekend filled with activities, crafts, and snacks inspired by child-like imagination, including a Fairy Kingdom, Mermaid Cove, and more.
For more information visit: 18th Annual Fairy Festival
Fairy Festival
Date: May 10, 2025
Location: Imlay City, MI
Details: A magical event featuring live music, vendors, food, and kids' crafts, celebrating all things fairy and whimsical.
For more information visit: Fairy Festival
Fairies & Forts
Date: June 20, 2025
Location: Thompsonville, MI
Details: A family-friendly event at Michigan Legacy Art Park featuring art projects, stories, songs, and a parade to the Stockade Labyrinth.
For more information visit: Fairies & Forts
Mid-Michigan's Enchanted Forest
Date: 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27 July 2025
Location: Vassar, MI
Details: A magical place where fairy tales come to life, featuring characters like the Brothers and Sister Grimm, the Fairy Godmother, and more.
For more information visit: Mid-Michigan's Enchanted Forest
MINNESOTA
Fantasy of the Lakes VII
Date: May 17th, 2025
Location: Lindstrom, MN
Details: A community art event celebrating fantasy themes, featuring local artists and interactive experiences.
For more information visit: Fantasy of the Lakes VII
Once Upon a Time
Date: August 17 & 18th 2025
Location: Shakopee, MN
Details: Part of the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, this weekend brings fairy tales to life with princesses, fairies, knights, and mermaids, creating a magical experience for all ages.
For more information visit: Minnesota Renaissance Festival
MISSOURI
Fairy-Tails Ball
Date: April 5, 2025
Location: Kansas City, MO
Details: A magical evening dedicated to supporting the Pet Resource Center of Kansas City, featuring auctions, entertainment, and more.
For more information visit: Fairy-Tails Ball
Flame & Fantasy Ball
Date: April 26, 2025
Location: Uptown Theater, Kansas City, MO
Details: A fantastical evening celebrating the world of fantasy, literature, and art, featuring live entertainment in a historic venue.
For more information visit: Flame & Fantasy Ball
EnchantiCon
Date: August 15-17, 2025
Location: St. Louis, MO
Details: A new and expanded event celebrating favorite fantastical universes, featuring fan-favorite guests, authors, creators, interactive programming, and cosplay.
For more information visit: EnchantiCon
NEBRASKA
Renaissance Festival of Nebraska
Date: May 3-4, 10-11, & 17-18, 2025
Location: Bellevue Berry Farm, Papillion, NE
Details: Step back in time with full-contact jousting, meet the fairies, costumed characters, and unique artisans in a magical Renaissance setting.
For more information visit: Renaissance Festival of Nebraska
NORTH DAKOTA
Evening Hike Series: Full Flower Moon Fairy Hike
Date: May 9-10, 2025
Location: Fort Stevenson State Park, ND
Details: Part of a series of unique evening hikes, this event offers a one-of-a-kind adventure under the stars, perfect for nature lovers of all ages.
For more information visit: Full Flower Moon Fairy Hike
Fairy Fest
Date: May 24-25, 2025
Location: Yunker Farm Park, Fargo, ND
Details: A magical event designed to spark children's imaginations, featuring a fairy parade, kite flying, sidewalk chalk art, a scavenger hunt, and fairy garden creation. Children are encouraged to dress in fairy costumes.
For more information visit: Fairy Fest
OHIO
Ohio Fairy Garden Festival
Date: June 14, 2025
Location: Jefferson, OH
Details: A family-friendly festival featuring fairy-themed activities, vendors, and entertainment.
For more information visit: Ohio Fairy Garden Festival
Fantasy Weekend
Date: September 6-7, 2025
Location: Waynesville, OH
Details: Part of the Ohio Renaissance Festival, this weekend celebrates all things fantastical with fairies, dragons, and mythical creatures.
For more information visit: Fantasy Weekend
SOUTH DAKOTA
Black Hills Renaissance Festival
Date: June 21-22, 2025
Location: Recreational Springs Resort, Lead, SD
Details: Experience a journey back in time with Renaissance-themed entertainment, music, games, and a fantasy flair.
For more information visit: Black Hills Renaissance Festival
Siouxland Renaissance Festival
Date: June 7-8, 2025
Location: W. H. Lyon Fairgrounds, Sioux Falls, SD
Details: Celebrate the 24th annual festival featuring historical reenactments, artisan markets, and live performances.
For more information visit: Siouxland Renaissance Festival
WISCONSIN
Ren in the Glen
Date: June 26 & 27th 2025
Location: Glenwood City, WI
Details: A family-friendly medieval fantasy faire offering live entertainment, artisan vendors, and period-specific food and drink.
For more information visit: Ren in the Glen
Fairyfolk Festival
Date: August 5-10, 2025
Location: Bookworm Gardens, Sheboygan, WI
Details: A week-long celebration where the gardens transform into a mystical haven with fairy-themed art, storytime, and interactive experiences.
For more information visit: Fairyfolk Festival
Dragon Days™ Fantasy Festival
Date: October 4-5, 2025
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
Details: A city-wide extravaganza celebrating Lake Geneva as the birthplace of Dungeons & Dragons®, featuring a Fantasy Faire, live performances, and gaming events.
For more information visit: Dragon Days™ Fantasy Festival
I hope you find this round-up of faerie festivals useful and that you can plan to attend one or more of these magical events in your region of the Midwest. It’s a great opportunity to have an enchanting time with friends and family, get creative with your costume, and immerse yourself in creativity, music, and community within these fantasy worlds.
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If you are looking for other regions for Fairy Fests please visit my other blog posts:
Must-Visit Fairy Fest Events in the Southeast USA for 2025
Enchanted Realms: Your Guide to 2025's Magical Fairy Festivals in the Northeast USA