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Karen Kay’s Faery Events & 3 Wishes Fairy Festival – Sponsored by FAE Magazine (Faeries and Enchantment)

Seven Summer Fairy Festivals 2023 – UK & USA!

• Spoutwood May Day Faerie Festival – 6-7 May 2023
• Fairyland Trust Fairy Fair – 28-29 May 2023
• 3 Wishes Faery Fest – 16-18 June 2023
• Kilflynn Fairy Festival – 24-25 June 2023
• Folkvangr Fae Festival – 28-30th July 2023 (Not affiliated with FAE).
• The Legendary Llangollen Faery Festival – 12-13 August 2023
• New Forest Fairy Festival – 12- 13 August 2023

Seven Summer Fairy Festivals in the UK 2022!

Photo: Fairyland Trust Fairy Fair

YOUR FAEVOURITE BOOKS

Photo credit: Faela Mayflower holding “Faeries” by Brian Froud and Alan Lee. Photo taken by Paule van Wijngaarden

“It’s hard to describe. I believe there are Cornish fairies, and if you spend enough time here you will know what I’m talking about. It has captured my heart.”

~ TORI AMOS

Tori’s new album, Ocean to Ocean, was recorded in lockdown in Cornwall. Credit: Tori Amos/Universal Music – Click this link to purchase

Watch full interview on ITV West Country News HERE

FAE Magazine issue #46 Cottingley Fairies edition

“Your publication is so pretty, its eye candy, so Fairie Fantastic” Artist Linda Biggs

Fairy Dell construction commences at Fairytale Farm

Construction has started on a spectacular new Fairy Dell development. This will be a brand new, completely unique themed adventure play area, where you are the size of fairies, with giant mushrooms, raised walkways and bridges, crawl tunnel, clamber net, climbing wall and slides. It will also be wheelchair accessible and a sensory experience. The development is the largest investment since Fairytale Farm opened in 2013. They say, It will be the most magical play area ever! Find out more HERE

Fairytale Farm
Southcombe
Chipping Norton
Oxfordshire
OX7 5QH

UK

Fae magazine is very excited to announce that production has commenced on the second season of Sky exclusive drama series, House of the Dragon, at Leavesden Studios in the United Kingdom. See first look image above!

Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.

Ryan Condal, Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, says: “House of the Dragon has returned. We are thrilled to be shooting again with members of our original family as well as new talents on both sides of the camera. All your favourite characters will soon be conspiring at the council tables, marching with their armies, and riding their dragons into battle. We can’t wait to share what we have in store.”

Cast for season 2 includes Matt Smith, Olivia Cooke, Emma D’Arcy, Eve Best, Steve Toussaint, Fabien Frankel, Ewan Mitchell, Tom Glynn-Carney, Sonoya Mizuno, and Rhys Ifans. Additional returning cast includes Harry Collett, Bethany Antonia, Phoebe Campbell, Phia Saban, Jefferson Hall, and Matthew Needham.

Season 2 credits: Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Showrunner/Executive Producer, Ryan Condal; Executive Producers Sara Hess, Alan Taylor, Melissa Bernstein, Kevin de la Noy, Loni Peristere, Vince Gerardis. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”

Watch this FAE space for more House of the Dragon news!

Pixie Day is held in Ottery St Mary, Devon UK on 25th June 2022 ~ A legend which has remained with the town since 1454

The legend began that Ottery St Mary was once occupied by Pixies. They were forced into exile by the coming of the humans and the building of the church. The last straw was the noise of the church bells which they could not bear. As the bells rung the Pixies would do everything they could to stop them as they believed that each time the bells rung a Pixie would die. So on one midsummer’s day in 1454 they invaded the town and captured all the bell ringers and imprisoned them in a cave by the river. This cave is still known as Pixie’s Parlour.

Fortunately for the town the bell ringer’s escaped, but the pixies and the capturing of the bell ringers is remember each year with a celebration on the Saturday nearest to midsummer. (Extract from otterystmary.info)

Further information about Pixie Day: HERE

FAE magazine’s 7 Summer Fairy Festivals in the UK 2022. FAE looks at where fairies are celebrated within the UK festival scene.

3 Wishes Fairy Festival 2022

17th to 19th June 2022 at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall (Near the Devon/Plymouth border)

We start with 3 Wishes Fairy Festival – Sponsored by FAE Magazine.

🧚🏻‍♀️3 days and nights in fairyland under the stars

Further info from www.fairyfestival.co.uk 

The Fairyland Trust Fairy Fair 2022

on 28th to 29th May 2022 at Bradmoor Woods, Norfolk UK

An award winning daytime event over two-days. Aimed at children and education of the land, lots of activities and crafts etc for the little ones.

The event starts at 10.30 am (same both days) and runs until 5.30pm.  Tickets are £10 per person (£11.37 with Eventbrite fees, which do not come to the Fairyland Trust). There are eight Bookable Workshops (book when buying tickets online) and nine Drop-in activities that cannot be booked in advance – just join on the day as space becomes available. Like a traditional country fair, the Fairy Fair also features live music, market stalls, a show, food and drink as well as festival style walkabouts, story telling and walks in the woods.

Further info from www.fairylandtrust.org

Avebury Fairy Weekend 2022

27th to 28th August 2022 Bank Holiday Weekend at The Henge Shop, Secret Fairy Garden, Avebury, Wiltshire 

Please note: This is a daytime two-day event in association with The Henge Shop, it’s FREE to attend! Workshops cost extra. There is no camping on site. There are places to stay B&B’s in the local area.

Further info from www.faeryevents.com

The Legendary Llangollen Faery Festival 2022 – Welsh Fairy Festival

13th to 14th August 2022 at Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire

Please note: This is a daytime festival open from 10am until 5pm daily, followed by a Grand Faery ball from 7pm. There is no camping on site. There are camp sites and B&B’s in the local area.

Further info from www.northwalesfaeryfestival.com

New Forest Fairy Festival 2022

Sussex Faerie Festival 2022

Swanage Fairy Festival 2022

28th – 29th May 2022 at Sandpit Field, Swanage, Dorset UK

Mermaids, Fairies and mischievous Pixies will be appearing in Swanage bay this May Half term. Sprinkling fairy dust in the stunning gardens overlooking the turquoise sea.

Further info from Swanage Fairy Festival

EXCITING DARK CRYSTAL NEWS!!!

Friend of FAE, Armorel Hamilton has told FAE exclusively that she has worked on the new series of the Dark Crystal on Netflix alongside Toby, Brian and Wendy Froud and many more talented creatives!

Armorel said,
“I’m excited to announce that I have had the privilege of working on the much anticipated DARK CRYSTAL: Age of Resistance on Netflix. The release date is August 30th 2019! Super yay! That’s a childhood dream realised !!

FAE magazine’s 7 Fairy Festivals in the UK. FAE looks at where fairies are celebrated within the UK festival scene.

3 Wishes Fairy Festival 2019

21st to 23rd June 2019

at Mount Edgcumbe Country Park, Cremyll, Torpoint, Cornwall (Near the Devon/Plymouth border)

3 Wishes Fairy Festival – is the UK’s first fairy festival with outdoor music stages and camping, this years festival celebrates thirteen years of fairy fun since it began in 2007! Time flies when you are having fairy Fun.

On the cards for this year is:

*Real mermaids, see them swim in the Merquarium!

*A Unicorn World Record 2019 Attempt

*Fairy Dog Show

*100+ FREE workshops (included in festival ticket price)

*Fairy School

*Fairy Circus Tent!

Further info from www.fairyfestival.co.uk 

Faeryfields Faery Festival

6th & 7th July 2019

Vicarage Farm, Woodmancott Lane, Woodmancott, Winchester SO21 3BL

Please note: This is a daytime festival open from 10.30am until 6pm daily.

Further info from www.faeryology.co.uk

The Legendary Llangollen Faery Festival

10th to 11th August 2019

at Llangollen Pavilion, Abbey Road, Llangollen, Denbighshire

Please note: This is a daytime festival open from 10am until 5pm daily, followed by a Grand Faery ball from 7pm. There is no camping on site. There are camp sites and B&B’s in the local area.

Further info from www.northwalesfaeryfestival.com

Away with the Fairies at Just So Festival

16th to 18th August 2019

at Cricket Ground Entrance, Rode Hall Estate, Scholar Green, Cheshire

Deep within the forest find Away with the Fairies, an enchanting secret fairyland. Spy sprites making mischief up in the trees, meet the Fairy Queen and make woodland crowns and all manner of other fairy craft.

Further info from www.justsofestival.org.uk

The Faery Lights Ball & Fairy Fayre

Saturday 19th and 20th October 2019

Glastonbury Town Hall, Somerset, UK

Please note: The daytime fairy fayre is FREE ENTRY and opens from 10.30am on Saturday 19th and from 11am on Sunday 20th Octovber. Fairy workshops are optional and cost extra from £5). The evening Faery Lights Ball is a ticketed event and costs £25 (this event usually sells out in advance).  Tickets from The FAE Shop

Visit www.faeryevents.com or see the Facebook event page HERE

Faeries, princes and princesses, knights, pixies and pirates, gather round!

The 4th Fairy Festival in Cyprus will be held again at Cyherbia in Avgorou, on APRIL 6th & 7th 2019.

Dress up as your favourite fairytale character and experience a day of adventure and enchantment in the natural surroundings of the botanical park. Games and activities in the Herb gardens, Labyrinth and Enchanted Forest for all the family include: Adventure in the Maze discover the Fairy village, Stilt-walking, Ring Tilting, Maypole dancing, Treasure hunt, Make a Magic Wand, Catch your Dreams, Steampunk Alchemy Show, Best costume competition for kids and adults. Open from 10.00 till 18:00. Event program: Activities: all day Storytelling times: English: 11.30, 14:30 (Greek:12:30, 15.30) Maypole Dancing: 13:30 Everyone can join in! Steampunk Alchemy Show: 14:00 Best costume competition (adults and children): 16:00

Entrance 6 euros p.p. adults and children. Ages 3 and under free. No booking required.Information: tel. 99915443Cyherbia Botanical Park is situated on the Ormidia-Avgorou Road, exit 63 from A3.

VISIT www.cyherbia.com

This winter goblins, fairies and witches are spreading mischief in a new exhibition celebrating the fantastical, mysterious and macabre illustrative world of Arthur Rackham at Standen House and Garden from Saturday 19th January until Sunday 31st March 2019.

Arthur Rackham was one of the leading artists in Britain’s ‘Golden Age of Illustration’. Nicknamed the ‘beloved enchanter’, he is best known for his illustrations of fables and fairytales. Producing over 3,300 individual books his illustrations adorned the pages of loved children’s books such as ‘Peter Pan’ and ‘Alice in Wonderland’. These now iconic illustrations are chilling, bewitching and provide a colourful contrast to the dark winter months.

The venue for the Arthur Rackham Exhibition is Standen House and Garden, West Hoathly Road, East Grinstead, West Sussex, RH19 4NE

Further details on the official National Trust website