Rosemary House Fairy Festival by Molly

With the 2017 Fairy Festival only two weeks away, here's a look back at some memories of the event from the perspective of Intern Molly Sams:

 

Saturday was chilly, rainy, sunny - the weather never matters and it doesn't stop anyone who comes to have fun. There were plenty of little fairies, sprites, and knights frolicking through the garden trying to find the wee folk dancing between the raindrops. Nothing seemed to slow anyone down and I was able to say good-bye to plenty of families who were completely enthralled by their somewhat damp experience. The next day everyone was more than happy to see the sun again. Many children who came the day before stopped by and must have told what seemed to be all of their friends. It was wonderful to hear the chaotic symphony of giggles, singing, and jingles.

The children were not the only ones to have a great time, though. It was wonderful to see parents run with (and sometimes after) their children as well as dance and sing. Plenty of adults were more than happy to dress up and paint their faces with everyone. While I’m sure many parents are willing to be silly with their children everyday, for children it is always wonderful to see mothers and fathers become kids again, unafraid to play.

I was one of the luckiest workers at the festival. During the first day I was able to stay toasty warm and dry inside. My job was to help those through the store before they left and to hand out plenty of unique fairy names to all who could tell me how many fairy folk they saw. The second day I was lucky enough to be at the craft table where we made bottle cap magnets, paper mache covered bottles, and other fun crafts. This was where the fairy festival really came to life. I was able to watch the little ones’ creativity fly and the adults learn another way to see the world through their child’s eye. Many kids created absolutely stunning color combinations that surprised their parents and me. As the day moved on I became more amazed – and thrilled – by parents’ reactions to their children’s artwork.

While the weekend is centered on the children it is a perfect way to help the parents and caregivers see the world like a kid again. Simple, beautiful, colorful, and of course, magical.

These pictures and memories will definitely give me warm and fuzzy memories something to look forward to next fall.  Thanks to Fotos by Fudd for these great photos of our event. 

We look forward to seeing you Saturday, September 9th and Sunday, September 10th! Open from 10 am to 4 pm, admission is $5.00 person. Children under 3 are free. Please note: please park strollers on the side porch before entering the festival gardens. Thank you!
Visit our website for the Schedule of Events for each day.
The Rosemary House Fairy Festival