The 11th Annual “Welcome to Fairyville,” presented by Duke Energy, alights on the Nickel Plate Arts campus April 19–22, 2023, with most events free. This whimsical event is open to wee-folk of all ages! Kids and adults can submit a fairy house (applications due April 15) to be featured in our Fairy Home Show and then view & vote for these miniature abodes along the outdoor Fairyville Trail (during Fairy Friday and Sprite Saturday). Reserve your toadstools for take-out craft activities and in-person events with some of our local partners, enjoy storytelling, nature-themed activities, and much, much more!
The Fairyville Trail is free to attend; some special events have registration costs and requirements. Find out more by looking below: we’ll update the lists below as our partners confirm their plans!
PLEASE NOTE: We’re always adding just a bit more: check back often for the latest!
If you are interested in volunteering, setting up a booth, or being a fairy entertainer, please contact us.
Click the image for a short video!
SPECIAL FOR 2023:
- THE 11TH ANNUAL FAIRY HOUSE CONTEST
- QUEEN TITANIA’S FAIRY BALL: For adults only
- SLEEPING BEAUTY’S COLORFUL TEA PARTY: For families!
- FAIRYVILLE PARADE: Sponsored by Noblesville Township Trustee
- FAIRYVILLE AFTER DARK: Entertainments geared for grown-up fairies on the evening of Friday, April 21 – check out our schedule for details!
2023 Details
2023 Fairy House Winners!
A hearty round of applause for the 2023 Fairy House Content winners:
1st PLACE: #18 The Greenery by Kara Kenny
2nd PLACE: #23 Momo by Cindy & Emma Yang
3rd PLACE: #9 Fairy Friends Garden by Read, Greenbaum & Co.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Noblesville Township Homeless Shelter, Tinkerbell’s Lost Things House, The Mother Earth Apartments, StoneHaven Castle, Shooting Star Village
Click here to see this year’s Fairy House entries.
2023 Fairy House Contest Rules & Registration!
Fairyville’s population is BOOMING and there’s a fairy housing shortage! Help homeless fairies by becoming a fairy architect and building the best house possible.
All you have to do is fill out the form below and submit your $30 registration fee – then you can get building!
Everyone who takes our Fairy Home Tour April 19-22 will get the chance to vote on their favorite fairy home. Winners will receive great prizes, including craft supplies, gift certificates and even cash! Download the PDF registration form or fill out the form below. Registration fees can be paid online or by calling us: 317-452-3690.
Applications are due by April 15 and houses must be delivered to Nickel Plate Arts on Monday, April 17. Houses must be picked up after the event ends at 5:30 p.m. on April 22, or between Noon and 5:00 p.m. on April 26 through 29.
RULES
Houses must be:
- Bigger than a shoe box.
- Small enough to be easily transported on a 2’x3’ rolling cart. Nickel Plate Arts staff will install all houses.
- Made from at least 75% biodegradable materials – the more natural or repurposed materials, the better!
- Made from materials that can be lost, damaged, rained on or redecorated by tiny fairies. The houses will be outside, unattended for at least 48 hours.
- Weigh less than 25 lbs and be easily moveable by one person.
- Whimsical, funny, creative, and/or beautiful! The inclusion of Marshmallow Peeps and/or squirrels is encouraged for 2022!
Businesses: Ways to Get Involved
Downtown Noblesville Businesses: Get your business on the map (literally) by creating a Fairy Door. The cost is $30 to participate by creating a Fairy Door or $60 for a Fairy Door and a Fairy Door kit. Download the registration form.
If you are an artist or maker who would like to have a booth along the Fairy Trail (cost: $30), contact us.
There are also great sponsorship opportunities for this event! Promote your business while also building community, whimsy and magic in Downtown Noblesville! Click here for more details on how your business can get in on the fairy fun!
Fairyville Map
Visitors are welcome to pick up a physical map of activities from the Nickel Plate Arts Campus, or CLICK HERE to access a digital version.
April 19: Winged Wednesday
Winged Wednesday: April, 19
Start your adventure at Nickel Plate Arts to get a map of all the fairy-friendly locations!
- 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.: Enjoy the Fairy Home Show and vote for your favorite at Nickel Plate Arts
- Pick up Fairy Inspired coloring page at NobleMade after finding the Lurking Fairy (Fairy moves daily)
- Fairy-themed craft projects (drop-in or carry out) at Nickel Plate Arts, Caravan Classes, and Kiln Creations (prices from $7 and up):
- Click here to reserve a Nickel Plate Arts Fairy House Take-Out Kit ($7)
- Click here to reserve a Caravan Classes project
- Fairy-themed treats available at Texy Mexy, Noble Coffee and Primeval Brewing*
*Primeval Brewing cocktail for ages 21+ only
The Fairy Ball: 7-9 p.m.
Her serene royal highness Queen Titania cordially invites mortals and fairies alike to join her for the first annual Fairy Ball at the Lacy Arts Building. This event is a fundraiser for Nickel Plate Arts. ($100 per person – for ages 21 and up only)
April 20th: Troll Thursday
Troll Thursday: April 20
Start your adventure at Nickel Plate Arts to get a map of all the fairy-friendly locations!
- 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy the Fairy Home Show and vote for your favorite at Nickel Plate Arts
- Pick up Fairy Inspired coloring page at NobleMade after finding the Lurking Fairy (Fairy moves daily)
- Fairy-themed craft projects to (drop-in or take-out) at Nickel Plate Arts, Caravan Classes, and Kiln Creations, (prices from $7 and up)
- Click here to reserve a Nickel Plate Arts Fairy House Take-Out Kit ($7)
- Click here to reserve a Caravan Classes project
- Fairy-themed treats available at Texy Mexy, Noble Coffee and Primeval Brewing*
- 7:30-9:30 p.m. Dad Bod Vinyl Squad (a subsidiary of Lacy Knights Social Club) is taking over Turntable Thursday at Primeval Brewing. Bring any records related to the funk. Featuring Raffles, Funk, and Love Vibrations! (Free)
*Primeval Brewing cocktail for ages 21+ only
April 21st: Fairy Friday
Fairy Friday: April 21
Start your adventure at Nickel Plate Arts to get a map of all the fairy-friendly locations!
- 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Pick up Fairy Inspired coloring page at NobleMade after finding the Lurking Fairy (Fairy moves daily)
- 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Fairy Photo-op in the East Alley by Kiln Creations
- 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.: Walk the Fairyville Trail, find all the fairy houses, and enjoy self-directed, nature- themed activities. Find the Fairy Scavenger Hunt organized by Gal’s Guide Library
- 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.:
- Fairy-themed craft projects (drop-in or take out) at Nickel Plate Arts, Caravan Classes, and Kiln Creations (prices from $7 and up)
- Click here to reserve a Nickel Plate Arts Fairy House Take-Out Kit ($7)
- Click here to reserve a Caravan Classes project (lots to choose from!)
- Fairy-themed treats available at Texy Mexy, Noble Coffee and Primeval Brewing**
- Fairy-themed craft projects (drop-in or take out) at Nickel Plate Arts, Caravan Classes, and Kiln Creations (prices from $7 and up)
FAIRY FRIDAY RECEPTION 6-9 PM:
- Walk the Fairyville Trail, find all the fairy houses, and enjoy self-directed, nature- themed activities:
- Keep your eyes open for live fairies along the trail!
- Find fairy-themed vendors at the courthouse square
- Protect the Fairy’s New Friend: Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District heard that after 200 years the Fairies have finally tamed the Hellbender Salamander. Protecting this new friend is extremely important to the environment in Indiana. Stop by this booth to learn how to help the fairies protect the Hellbender Salamander, do a craft, and more! (FREE)
- Find the Fairy Scavenger Hunt organized by Gal’s Guide Library
- Enjoy fairy-themed treats available at Texy Mexy, Noble Coffee and Primeval Brewing**
- Harpist Sara Walthery will play fairy-inspired music on Nickel Plate Arts campus (FREE)
- Face Painting at Nickel Plate Arts with Adrienne Maynard of Fabulously Fun Company (FREE)
- Fairy Squishing activity at Gals’ Guide Library Booth along the trail
- Fairy Story Time: Pull up a tree stump or your favorite mushroom cap and hear a fairy tale. Multi-award-winning author Jeff Couch will be your storyteller live and in person at the Gal’s Guide Booth on the half hour.
- Fairy-themed craft projects at Nickel Plate Arts, Caravan Classes, and Kiln Creations (prices from $7 and up)
- Click here to reserve a Nickel Plate Arts Fairy House Take-Out Kit ($7)
- Click here to reserve a Caravan Classes project
- Glass-blowing demonstration at Nickel Plate Arts with Glass Utopia
- Balance Beam Foam Jousting, foam archery range, fairy ring obstacle course, and Tinker Cart along with amazing musical instruments (for purchase) with Tree Beard Toys on the Courthouse Square
- Grownups: Get a glass of Elf Elixir (pink, sparkly beer**) at Nickel Plate Arts courtesy of Four Day Ray ($5 or $25 with a commemorative glass)
- Fairy Photo-op in the East Alley by Kiln Creations
- 6-8 p.m. – Kiln Creations Fairy Tea & Art Party – Celebrate Fairyville in downtown Noblesville at Kiln Creations with a very special fairy tea party! There will be painting, and taking our tea and biscuit to go. There will also be live fairies (starting from $55)!
- 7:00 p.m.: The Fairyville Parade! sponsored by Noblesville Township Trustee
*SPECIAL: FAIRYVILLE AFTER DARK:*
Enchanting entertainments for grownup fairies.
- 6-9 p.m. Body Art Demonstration by Ryan Straut FX hosted at The Lacy Arts Building
- 6-8 p.m. The Magic of Josh Cecil in the North Alley
- 7-9 p.m. Celtic Music and Clogging by Emily Ann Thompson with Kel at the Lacy Arts Building
- 7-10 p.m. Fire Performers Dynamic Acro & Flow in The Fairy Parade (7 p.m.), Bolden’s Parking Lot (8 p.m.), and at Primeval Brewing (9 p.m.)
- Grownups: Get a glass of Elf Elixir (pink, sparkly beer**) at Nickel Plate Arts courtesy of Four Day Ray ($5 or $25 with a commemorative glass)
- Enjoy fairy-themed adult drinks available at Texy Mexy and Primeval Brewing**
**for ages 21+
April 22nd: Sprite Saturday
Sprite Saturday: April 22
Start your adventure at Nickel Plate Arts to get a map of all the fairy-friendly locations!
- 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.: Pick up Fairy Inspired coloring page at NobleMade after finding the Lurking Fairy (Fairy moves daily)
- 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.:
- Walk the Fairyville Trail, find all the fairy houses, and enjoy self-directed, nature- themed activities.
- Protect the Fairy’s New Friend: Hamilton County Soil and Water Conservation District heard that after 200 years the Fairies have finally tamed the Hellbender Salamander. Protecting this new friend is extremely important to the environment in Indiana. Stop by this booth to learn how to help the fairies protect the Hellbender Salamander, do a craft, and more! (FREE)
- Find the Fairy Scavenger Hunt organized by Gal’s Guide Library
- Meet real-life fairies along the trail
- Find Fairy-themed vendors on the courthouse square
- Pet Fairy Sheep on the courthouse square
- Hear Fairy musicians along the trail
- Fairy Story Time: Pull up a tree stump or your favorite mushroom cap and hear a fairy tale. Multi-award-winning author Jeff Couch will be your storyteller live and in person at the Gal’s Guide Booth on the half hour.
- Listen and learn Cemetery Lore at the Riverside Cemetery by the RiverWalk by local historian David Heighway. David will give fairy and cemetery flavored facts, tid-bits, and oddities about life in Noblesville.
- Balance Beam Foam Jousting, foam archery range, fairy ring obstacle course, and Tinker Cart along with amazing musical instruments (for purchase) with Tree Beard Toys on the Courthouse Square
- Find Fairy-themed treats available at Texy Mexy, Noble Coffee and Primeval Brewing**
- Fairy-themed craft projects at Nickel Plate Arts, Caravan Classes, and Kiln Creations (prices from $7 and up)
- Click here to reserve a Nickel Plate Arts Fairy House Take-Out Kit ($7)
- Click here to reserve a Caravan Classes project
- Fairy Scavenger Hunt at Gal’s Guide Library
- Bach 2 Rock on the Courthouse Square – Interactive musical activities for all ages plus live concert! (FREE)
- 10 a.m.: Sleeping Beauty’s Colorful Tea Party at Hamilton County Artists’ Association – $15 per person (all children must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- 10 a.m. – 12:30: Fairy Caboose Rides on the half-hour with Nickel Plate Express. Board at Bolden’s Dry Cleaning ($17 per person)
- 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Fairy clowning in the North Alley
- 10:30a a.m. – 1:30 p.m.: Celebrate the 200th Birthday of Fairyville with the guitar stylings of Andy Schomburg on the Nickel Plate Arts campus
- 11 a.m.: Young artists in grades 1-6 can join Sheldon Shalley on a Visual Journey of Discovery through Fairy Stardust at Nickel Plate Arts. No registration required for this 30-minute creative session
- 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.: At the East Entrance of the Cemetery next to the Birdie Gallery, meet Resounding Joy. This engaging group of music therapists and their volunteers will provide interactive music (FREE)
- 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Fairy House Photo Op in the East Alley by Kiln Creations
- 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Sidewalk Sale of Board Games and Toys in the East Alley by Moonshot
- 12 p.m.: Sleeping Beauty’s Colorful Tea Party at Hamilton County Artists’ Association – $15 per person (all children must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- 1 p.m.: Young artists in grades 1-6 can join Sheldon Shalley on a Visual Journey of Discovery through Fairy Stardust at Nickel Plate Arts. No registration required for this 30-minute creative session
- 1:15 p.m.: Crossroads Dance Indy Fairy Dancers at Nickel Plate Arts
- 1:30 p.m.: Fairy House Contest Award Ceremony at Nickel Plate Arts
- 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.: Come to Nickel Plate Arts campus to be taken back to a time when fairies first arrived in this area with the dulcet tones of the mountain dulcimer with Susan Kraeszig
- 2-5 p.m.: Fairy Face Painting by Li’l Bloomers at Logan Village Mall – 977 Logan Street (FREE)
- 2 p.m.: The Fairyville Parade, presented by The Noblesville Trustee’s office. Start at Nickel Plate Arts and take part in this walking-parade along the Fairyville Trail to celebrate Fairyville’s Bicentennial!
- 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.: Fairy clowning in the North Alley
- 3 p.m.: Sleeping Beauty’s Colorful Tea Party at Hamilton County Artists’ Association – $15 per person (all children must be accompanied by a paying adult)
- 3:15 p.m.: Crossroads Dance Indy Fairy Dancers at Bolden’s
- 4 p.m.: Crossroads Dance Indy Fairy Dancers at Nickel Plate Arts
- 5 p.m.: Sleeping Beauty’s Colorful Tea Party at Hamilton County Artists’ Association – $15 per person (all children must be accompanied by a paying adult)
**for ages 21+
BONUS! April 23rd
April 23rd: Special Sunday (bonus day!)
- 12-4 p.m.: Kiln Creations Presents Unicorn Day at Forest Park. $45 for the all-in package.
2022 Details
Fairy House 2022 Winner!
A riveting round of applause for the 2022 Fairy House Content winner:
#18 Fairy Friends’ Happy Earth Day by Jessica Read.
Click here to see this year’s Fairy House entries.
Meet our Fairyville Vendors
Meet the Fantastic Fairyville Artist Vendors who will be popping up along the trail on Fairy Friday Night and All Sprite Saturday!
Friday 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
& Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sewful Cheryl
Lizzy’s Fancy
Hannah Delight Weaver Art
Nyla Kerstiens Art
Gal’s Guide Library
Nicole Ioma Art
Papa Smurf Concessions
The Peony Festival (Friday ONLY)
Saturday ONLY 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Kimberly’s Treasure Shop
Kelsey Bee Art Collection
Anita H. Strauss
Punk Hazard Wool with Little Eagle Creek Valley Farm featuring Fairy Sheep!
Glass Utopia by Patty K with live glass blowing demonstrations on the Stephenson Porch
Moonstruck Portraits
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Things You Can Enjoy At Home Or On Your Own:
We know that not everyone can visit Fairyville in person this year, so we wanted to share some options to enjoy the Fairy Fun from home! These are also great resources to get ready for your trip to Fairyville or continue your experience when you get home!
- Vote for your favorite fairy home by visiting our Facebook album of this year’s entries. In-person votes will be combined with total “likes” to determine a winner. Voting closes Saturday, April 23 at noon.
- Take a self-guided Tree Tour of downtown Noblesville. Click here to download the map!
- 2021 MUSIC VIDEO: “Welcome to Fairyville”
- CLICK HERE to rock along with the Parker Mortgage Team
- ACTIVITY: Fairy Trees In Your Backyard
- CLICK HERE to download an activity guide from the Noblesville Tree Board
- ACTIVITY: #FLATSQUIRREL
- CLICK HERE to download a coloring sheet and then take photos of yourself with your flat squirrel and post to social media with #flatsquirrel and #welcometofairyville so that we can see it!
- VIDEO: Make A Faery Nut Doll with Alys Caviness-Gober:
- VIDEO: Fairy Stories Told by Aili McGill:
Previous years’ winners:
2023 Winners
A hearty round of applause for the 2023 Fairy House Content winners:
1st PLACE: #18 The Greenery by Kara Kenny
2nd PLACE: #23 Momo by Cindy & Emma Yang
3rd PLACE: #9 Fairy Friends Garden by Read, Greenbaum & Co.
HONORABLE MENTIONS: Noblesville Township Homeless Shelter, Tinkerbell’s Lost Things House, The Mother Earth Apartments, StoneHaven Castle, Shooting Star Village
Click here to see this year’s Fairy House entries.
2022 Winners
A riveting round of applause for the 2022 Fairy House Content winner:
#18 Fairy Friends’ Happy Earth Day by Jessica Read.
Click here to see this year’s Fairy House entries.
2021 Fairy Houses
You can view the 2021 houses in our Facebook Album. Click here to see the year’s houses!
2020 Fairy House Winners
Congrats to the 2020 Fairy House Contest winners:
1ST Place: FALL HOLLOW
2ND Place: CRYSTAL CAVE
3RD Place: LIAM’S HOGSMEADE
HONORABLE MENTIONS: HOOSIER FAIRIES, THE HIGH NOON SALOON, THE FAIRY LIBRARY.
2019 Fairy House Winners
Congrats to the 2019 Fairy House Contest winners:
1st Place – Girl Scout Troop 1937, “Far, Far Away”
2nd Place – Cass Courtney, “Fern Galley”
3rd Place – Meredith Z., “Floral Fairy Fortress”
Honorable Mentions:
Grace Carpenter, Lindsey & Kyle Thompson, “Fairy Fair”
Martin & Martin, “Graffiti Garden”
Denise McCurdy, “Fairy Loo Throne”
Arelle Pulos, Austin Hunkin & Hunkin Family, “Stay Trippy Lil Hippie”
Julia Church Kozicki, “Julia’s Fairy Aerie”
Check out photos of all the fairy houses by clicking here!
2017 Fairy House Winners
Congrats to the 2017 Fairy House Contest winners:
1st Place – Olivia Boggs and Ella Rocha, “Tiger Milly Manor”
2nd Place – Grace Carpenter & Kyle Thompson, “Pixie Hollow”
3rd Place – Kelly Kuehnert, “The Fairy Gypsy House”
Honorable Mentions:
Cindi Bee, “Fairy Starry Night”
Cynda Anspach, “The Perriwinkle Pad”
Summers Office Girls, “Summers Fairy Camp”
Paisly Deaton, Lilly Pizano, Olivia & Linda Cordial, “Woodland Retreat”
Debbie Apple, “Thimbleberry Ridge”
Check out photos of all the fairy houses on our Facebook album by clicking here!
2016 Fairy House Contest Winners
1st Place – The Woodland Escape by Samantha, Cylie, & Palmer Eicher
2nd Place — Fairy Fun Land by Emily Archer
3rd Place — The Burrow by Deliberate Media
Honorable Mentions (in no particular order):
Fae Haven by The Smith Family
Meladi’s Fairy House by Shandi & Meladi Bradburn
Artist Tree House by Rachel Clements
The Very Secret Garden by The Derringer Family
Horton’s Fairy House by Lori Simon
Emmy’s Fairyland by Sarah, Emmy, & Chris Buckner
Minecraft Fairy House by Leah Simon
Kid Psych Fairy Cottage by Guerin Whitcomb and Alyssa Lovett
Little House with a Fairy by Chelsea, Grant, Adrienna, Cameron, & Ellen Stuart
Fairy Villa by Alyssa & Bree Reinoso & Sam Matlock
Feather Brightrock of Gourd Glen by Renee Rule & Halie, Cooper, Emerson, Susan, Rainer, & Sophie Hesch
2023 Sponsorship Opportunities are Available!
TITLE SPONSOR: DUKE ENGERY
FAIRYVILLE PARADE SPONSOR: THE NOBLESVILLE TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
Fairyville After Dark Sponsor: Martin & Martin Insurance
Get Involved
We’re weaving together the fabric of our community. Add your thread during the 2023 Welcome to Fairyville event! Create your own fairy house to be showcased on the Fairyville Trail and during the Fairy Home Show. Applications are due by April 15 and houses must be delivered to Nickel Plate Arts on Monday, April 17. Houses must be picked up after the contest on April 22, or between Noon and 5:00 p.m. on April 26 through 29. Register here.
You know the value of a picture, so instead of reading 1,000 words, check out photos from past Welcome to Fairyville events.
Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event?
Each person, organization and business has a thread to contribute to make the fabric of our community a better place to live. You can share your thread with us by becoming a corporate sponsor. Complete the form here to start a conversation.