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The Fairies and Hobbits are Coming to Bedrock Gardens this July!

The Fairies and Hobbits are Coming to Bedrock Gardens this July!

Step into a world of wonder this summer at the 9th annual Fairy and Hobbit House Festival, returning with new summertime dates and an extra sprinkle of enchantment! Formerly held in October, this beloved fundraiser for Bedrock Gardens will now take place in July, inviting guests of all ages to explore the garden's "enchanted woodlands" during the height of the growing season.

This three-day festival celebrates imagination, nature, creativity, and play, featuring a full lineup of magical activities for both kids and adults. Visitors can marvel at whimsical entries in our Fairy and Hobbit House Design Competition (details below), vote for their favorites, or try their hand at building a miniature home fit for woodland folk.
Festival-goers can also enjoy:
- Face painting
- Flower crown crafting
- Magical storytelling with our Fairy Godmother
- Exploring the woodlands
- Making a fairy dust dream pillow

Costumes are warmly encouraged—don your fairy wings, elf ears, flowing beards, and glittering gowns for a chance to fully immerse yourself in the festival spirit.

--Enter the Designer Fairy and Hobbit House Contest!--
Do you have a magical touch for miniature design? Enter our Designer Fairy and Hobbit House Contest! We're looking for creative, nature-inspired homes that capture the charm and whimsy of woodland life. Entries will be displayed throughout the festival for public viewing and voting. The winner will take home a Bedrock Gardens Family Membership.

All ages are welcome to enter as a Featured Designer—individuals, families, businesses, gardeners, landscapers, artists, scout troops, school groups and crafters alike. Submissions must be made in advance; entry guidelines and registration are available at our website.

--Advanced Tickets Required--
This festival is our annual fundraiser; tickets are sold by the carload. To secure a parking space, you must reserve your spot online before the event. Don't wait - we always sell out!

--About Bedrock Gardens--
Bedrock Gardens is a dynamic, 30-acre public garden and cultural center that integrates unusual botanical specimens and unique sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey. Weekly events and educational programming for adults and children celebrate gardening, nature, art, craft and wellness, while building a strong sense of community. Described by the Boston Globe as "one of the most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New Hampshire," our mission is to sustain and enhance Bedrock Gardens as a premier garden of the region. Friends of Bedrock Gardens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit doing business as Bedrock Gardens.

URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3108800-2?pid=10413

Date and Time: On Fri, 18 Jul 2025 at 10:00 - Fri, 18 Jul 2025 at 16:00

Venue details: Bedrock Gardens, 19 High Road, Lee, New Hampshire, 03861, United States

Category: Kids / Family

Price:
Sold by the Carload: USD 45.00

Bedrock Gardens
45.00
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM on Fri, 18 Jul 2025

Event Supported By

Bedrock Gardens
Bedrock Gardens
19 High Road
Lee , New Hampshire 03861
603-659-2993
hello@bedrockgardens.org

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