Fairy Day 2026
Saturday, Aug. 29, 1-5 p.m.
Admission: $5 for all adults, with young folk 17 and under free
Get your costumes ready, or come as you are – regardless, be prepared for a good time! We’ll have activities for children of all ages:
Henna, fairy hair, and face-painting artists
Numerous vendors selling whimsical, handmade art and crafts
Interactive music and dance performances
Free craft activities with our community partners, including making fairy forests, houses, and wands
Cool drinks and yummy treats for purchase
Performance SCHEDULE (may be updated due to new date)
1-1:45 p.m. Erin Williams Banks and Cayla Fralick: These outstanding local singer-songwriters return for a second year at Fairy Day.
1:45-2:15 p.m. Sole Impact Studios: Elise Sigmon and her students brought the house down last year with their performance, interactive clogging, and scarf play.
2:15-3 p.m. Clowning Around with Petals and Friends! Noelle Austin and her friend Hollis Rose will perform their fun clown sing-a-longs.
3-3:30 p.m. FAIRYoke: New to the Fairy Day stage, Hannah Williamson is a seasoned karaoke performer and talented member of several a capella groups on the App State campus. We’ll have signups for all fairies and woodland creatures who want their moment on the stage to sing along to their favorite song.
3:30-4 p.m. Fairy Mary Dance Party: All are welcome to shake their wings and tail feathers on the big stage.
4-4:15 p.m. Improv Fairy Play: A select group of the award-winning Watauga High School Playmakers will present an interactive play starring all interested children in attendance. Rehearsal will occur from 3:30 to 4 p.m. Every interested child gets a role!
Vendors
Be sure to make time to see the creative and whimsical wares from our diverse group of local artisans. Buy a gift for a friend or treat yourself!
Annabelle's Closet - Wands and crowns
Boone Barndog - Original coloring books, posters, stickers, and cards featuring wildflowers of the Southern Appalachia
Captures by Dezi - Nature photography and preserved nature creations
Drop dead adorable art - Delicate nature-inspired jewelry and glass domes, handcrafted with real botanicals and natural curiosities
FreeSpiritFinds828 - Jewelry
GALA Crafts - Stained-glass suncatchers and panels
Gold Dust Creative - Macrame and fiber arts
Judas Pistole Ceramics - Wheel-thrown work, ceramic jewelry, and sculptures depicting creatures from far away lands or strange worlds
Riley’s Fairy Hair
The Sylvan Groove - Handmade arts and home decor inspired by record vinyls and nature
Upcycled Everything - Jewelry, art, and clothing made from reclaimed and reimagined materials
Wildly Made, LLC - Bird boxes and bee hotels; tallow-based skincare products
Community partners
Stop by the tables of our community partners to check out their free activities and learn more about local organizations.