About This Festival

Welcome to Fairyville is an annual whimsical festival held in the Noblesville Cultural Arts District in Noblesville, Indiana, where fairies, gnomes, and magical creatures take over downtown. The event is family-friendly, all ages are welcome, and it features a wide range of fairy-themed activities, crafts, and performances.

The festival typically spans four days in mid-to-late April each year. For example, in 2024 it was held April 17-20, and in 2025 it is scheduled for April 23-26. The activities center around Noblesville Creates and the downtown courthouse square, immersing attendees in a fairy tale setting.

Atmosphere and Vibe:
The vibe is festive, magical, and imaginative, designed to engage both children and adults. Streets and venues fill with enchanting décor, fairy houses, artists, and characters in costume. Special events for both families and adults (such as "Fairyville After Dark") create a lively, community-focused atmosphere of whimsy and fun.

Key Activities and Events:

  • Fairy Home Show and Fairy Emporium: showcases fairy houses and vendors selling fairy-related crafts and gifts.
  • Fairy Trail: an outdoor walking trail through downtown where attendees meet real-life fairies and explore fairy houses scattered around.
  • Creative Workshops: making fairy crafts such as wands.
  • Fairy Tea Parties: etiquette and fun tea gatherings (advance registration usually required).
  • Parade: Fairyville Parade featuring fairy characters and floats.
  • Fairyville After Dark: an adults-only evening with entertainment, drinks, and exclusive access to "Fae Lounge," hosting magical creature socializing and performances.
  • Fairy House Contest: community members create fairy houses competing for awards.

Sample 2025 Event Schedule:

  • Wednesday (Winged Wednesday): Fairy Home Show & Emporium, 12-5 p.m.
  • Thursday (Troll Thursday): Fairy Home Show & Emporium, 12-5 p.m.
  • Friday (Fairy Friday): Emporium 12-9 p.m., Fairy Trail 1-9 p.m., meet fairies 6-9 p.m., vendors 6-9 p.m., Fairyville After Dark adults-only event.
  • Saturday (Tea Parties & Sprite Saturday): Fairy Tea Parties at 10 a.m., 12 p.m., 3 p.m.; Fairy Emporium 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fairy Trail and vendors all day; Fairy House Contest Awards at 2:30 p.m.; Fairyville Parade.

Location:
The festivities are centered at Noblesville Creates (arts district on 8th Street) and spread throughout downtown Noblesville, including Courthouse Square and the Hamilton County Artists’ Association.

Accessibility:
The event is handicapped accessible.

History:
Welcome to Fairyville is now in its thirteenth year (as of 2025), growing into a major spring event for Noblesville and Hamilton County. It began as a community arts initiative focused on engaging children and families with imaginative arts programming and has expanded to include multiple venue events, contests, and adult programming.

Contact and Additional Info:
The main contact is Nickel Plate Arts, reachable at (317) 452-3690, with primary information hosted on the Noblesville Creates website. Admission to the Fairyville Trail is free, though some special events (like tea parties or Fairyville After Dark) require registration or purchase.

This festival is a blend of community art, fairy tale fantasy, and interactive fun, appealing to a wide audience with a rich schedule of activities and performances creating a magical weekend in downtown Noblesville.