The Maryland Faerie Festival

Ok, here’s the scoop on the Faerie Festival this weekend!  I have not been to this one before, though we most always go to the May Day /Fairie one in Glen Rock, PA.  I am hoping that this one will be just as great– especially since sister Matryoshka and I will be selling our wares there!  If it is indeed akin to the Glen Rock festival there will be lots of good food, good entertainment & activities and great fae costumery!  Young and old the young at heart dress up as faeries and various other mythical creatures. Sometimes you get goblins and dark fairies.  One year we even saw Orcs! Creepy.  My point is, there is room for whatever your fancy!

There are great outdoor performers and crafts and vendors of magical things.  Here are the Kids activities and Big Kid offerings.  Great list of vendors too!  Please say hi if you decide to attend– We’ll be there in a tent/booth somewhere!  We’ll be knitting and spinning and needle felting.  Come see us!

Event Information
Saturday and Sunday
May 16th and 17th, 2009– rain or shine!
10 AM to 6 PM
Admission
$10 for ages 12 to 99, $3 for ages 3 to 11
Free for kids under 3 and over 99
$1 off for dressing in costume
Parking fee $3 per vehicle
It’s about and hour from Baltimore and around 40 mins from dc.  It is easy to mapquest.
Patuxent 4H Center
18405 Queen Anne Road
Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Two performers we’re looking forward to–
Exentrik performs an acrobatic variety show, featuring partnered acrobalance, fire manipulation (poi, staff, juggling and body transfers), contact and toss juggling. Putting a wide range of talents to use in a series of questionably good ideas, the acrobats of Exentrik are constantly finding new ways of subtly shouting “Hey, look at us!” Exentrik is a high energy, acrobatic and fire-filled duo, exactly the sort of performing mortals any Faerie Troupe would have kidnapped to while away the hours of eternity.

Gypsy Nomads
The Gypsy Nomads are known for their highly energetic performances. From dynamic guitar anthems, pounding drum jams and original French ballads delivered with a gypsy flair, their show is a whirlwind of guitars, tambourines, toms and tape loops. Collaborating since 2000, The Gypsy Nomads delivers an awe inspiring blend of Gypsy, Celtic, Medieval and Rock styles.

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One Response to The Maryland Faerie Festival

  1. Kellie says:

    I hope it was fun!

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