Fairy House Festival 2026
September 26th and 27th from 10- 4
Follow a Vermont woodland path sprinkled with charming fairy houses for a magical experience of the natural world.
Each September, over 90 volunteers transform the woods around The Nature Museum into an enchanted village — tiny dwellings of bark, stone, and moss tucked among the trees, opening a portal to the living world all around us.
Walk the forested trail, build your own fairy house, and spend the day enjoying live music, bubbles, storytelling, crafts, food, local vendors, and community.
The Fairy House Festival is The Nature Museum's primary fundraiser and a beloved autumn tradition.
Schedule and Activities for Sept 26th and 27th
The Longshanks: Stilt Walkers & Storytellers, with storytelling at 11am and 2pm each day at the Tulip Tree Garden Stage.
Dan Frank, Traveling Musician and Hurdy Gurdy player extraordinaire
Nature Quest: Can you complete the scavenger hunt and become a Knight of the Fairy Royal Court? Knighting ceremony at 1pm and 3pm each day at the Tulip Tree Garden Stage.
Make-Your-Own Wand at the Craft Tent
Fairy House Building in the Magic Forest Playscape
Bubbles, Magic Tricks, Local Merchants, Food Vendors, and Ice Cream
Builder and Volunteer Registrations are OPEN
Join us in hosting one of the region’s largest events by building a fairy house or volunteering for a two hour shift.
2026 Festival Sponsors
Gallery of 2025 Festival Photos
