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Fairy Tale Festival

Fairy Tale Festival
Fairy Tale Festival
Fairy Tale Festival

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Step into the enchanting world of your favorite fantastical tales, where magic awaits at this family-friendly event designed especially for children. Meet beloved characters and dress up as your favorite princess, prince, knight or mythical creature. Enjoy live performances by Madcap Puppets, witness thrilling sword fighting demonstrations by the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) and be amazed by Mateo the Wizard. Test your skills at Rapunzel’s Climbing Tower and Merida’s Archery Range!

Tickets must be purchased in advance. Entry times are scheduled every 30 minutes.

When

 June 21, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Where

Glenwood Gardens | Highfield Discovery Garden
10397 Springfield Pike
Cincinnati, OH 45215

Cost

$12/person (children 2 and under are free but must have a ticket)

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  • Entertainment & Activities
    • Madcap Puppets’ Fantastic Fairy Tales - Flick and Flack, the royal jesters, overhear a plot by the wizard Glistor to turn the king into a mouse! As they stall for time with fairy tale fun - like The Wishing Tree, Rapunzel and The Three Little Pigs - they must find a way to foil his sinister scheme. 
    • Mateo the Wizard - Mateo will dazzle and delight guests with his magical tricks and illusions. 
    • Midrealm Society for Creative Anachronism’s “Barony of Fenix” pre-17th century sword fighting demonstrations 
    • Nissa the Gnome - Nissa, a real Danish Gnome, delights all ages with improvised fairy tales based on audience suggestions. Kids can play Gnome Ring Toss (tossing hula hoops over Nissa until they “win”), plus enjoy personalized meet-and-greets and photo ops. 
    • Fairy Godmother 
    • Little Knights’ Training Course 
    • Merida’s Archery Range 
    • Rapunzel's Tower Climbing Wall 
    • Tea Party with Alice & the Mad Hatter

  • Exhibitors & Vendors
    • Cincinnati & Hamilton County Public Library
    • Great Parks’ Merchandise Shop
    • IMGBAT Jewelry, Art & Engraving
    • Mystic Crystal Cove’s Fairy Frills

  • Food & Beverage
    • Little Trolley Donuts 
    • MamaBear’s Mac 
    • Nacho Average Taco Cart 
    • Ramblin’ Roast 
    • Street Fried 
    • Streetpops

  • Get Involved

    Great Parks welcomes inquiries to participate in or sponsor our programs and events.

    For sponsorship opportunities, contact LeAnne Anklan, Director of Donor Engagement, at lanklan@greatparks.org or by calling 513-728-4517.

    For businesses interested in selling products, complete the Vendor Application Form.

    For organizations interested in hosting an information or activity booth, complete the Exhibitor Application Form.

    For restaurants and food trucks interested in selling food, complete the Food Vendor Application Form.