If you have fairy fans in the house who love all things fairy-ish and magical, we have picked out some fun fairy events taking place around Ireland from Fairy Festivals to Fairy School, these are guaranteed to sprinkle some magic about.
Read on to find out Fabulous Fairy Events This Summer in Ireland:
Fairy Events in Ireland 2023
Dust off the fairy wings, put on your best fairy or elf costume and grab your wands! These events are perfect for fairy fans everywhere!
Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival, Kerry
Dates: June 24th and 25th, 2023
Kilflynn Enchanted Fairy Festival takes place in Kilflynn near Tralee, Co. Kerry.
On Saturday a magical parade takes place at 6.30pm with street entertainers and the wonderful Kilflynn fairies. At the end of the parade the largest elf in the world will use magic to open the sealed treasure chest to reveal a map of the Fairy Trail which will open on the Sunday.
On Sunday, enjoy the Fairy Trail from 11-5pm, as well as free creative workshops and play in the meadow.
Fairy School
Dates: Marina Market Cork, June 3rd to 5th & Slane Castle July 14th to 16th 2023
Calling all believers! The Fairies of WonderWorld are in search of new recruits for a wonderful day camp where you will learn to be a fairy, graduate with wings….
Join the fairies for a fun filled adventure and learn all about the magical world of fairies, unicorns, mermaids and more. Each place includes 2 hours of attendance, a Fairy Kit with wings, magic wand, fairy crown plus a fairy feast of sweet treats and refreshments
This camp is suitable for children aged 3 plus who are used to attending pre school and will be comfortable attending a camp without their grown ups!
More information on Facebook.
The Loughcrew Fairy Festival
Dates: 22nd & 23rd July 2023 from 12pm to 6pm daily
There is a Fairy Festival take takes place every year at Loughcrew Gardens in Oldcastle, Co. Meath.
The magical line up of events usually includes:
- Performers
- Workshops
- Fairy Garden
- Real Life Unicorn
- Enchanted Fairy Walks
- Story Telling
- Circus Performers
- Live Music
More info on here.
Elves and Fairy Day @ Brigit’s Garden
Dates: tbc for 2023
The Fairy Queen and Elf King come to Brigit’s Garden every year, inviting all fairies and elves to join them for a magical day of fairy fun in Ireland’s award-winning Celtic Gardens.
Visitors are encouraged to come in their favourite fairy or elf costume for an enchanting day in the Gardens.
Activities include:
- Meeting the Fairy Queen and Elf King
- Tug-O-War
- The Elf Hunt
- A visit to the Fairy Garden
- Arts & Crafts including create your own Fairy Door, Wand & Crown Making
- Storytelling
- The Elf & Fairy Ball
More info here.
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