We're obsessed with Fairy Fest!
- Grace Caswell
- May 2
- 3 min read
Updated: May 9
Explore the enchantment and excitement of fairy culture - right here in Noble County, Indiana!
On Saturday, May 17th, 2025, Historic Downtown Kendallville invites everyone to the 5th Annual Fairy, Gnome, and Troll Festival on Main Street! This enchanting event will immerse attendees in a world of fantasy with vibrant displays of fairies, gnomes, and trolls.
The festival runs from 10 AM to 2 PM, offering families a chance to enjoy various activities and attractions. This one-day celebration of creativity and community spirit promises fun for all!
Activities include craft stations for children to make fairy wings or gnome hats and storytelling corners featuring local authors sharing magical tales. A marketplace will showcase local artisans, offering unique crafts, treats, and whimsical merchandise, along with food vendors providing delicious options.
Families can enjoy live entertainment, including music, dance performances, and interactive shows.
The Fairy, Gnome, and Troll Festival is a complimentary event that honors the fairy, gnome, and troll families "living" in Kendallville and throughout Noble County. You can spot signs of our magical neighbors by looking for the tiny doors to their homes, showcased at Adventure Noble County.
Join the festival to meet a unicorn! Enjoy activities like juggling, a chalk walk, a treasure hunt, a bubble party, face painting, workshops, demonstrations, magical vendors, and more! Visit the Visit Noble County booth to check in and receive a free visitor guide, SHOPNoble coupons, free fairy dust, and additional resources!
Let us help you enjoy each magic moment! This tool will make finding your next adventure easy! Maximize the magic of your festival adventure with this free digital map of the festival grounds!
Fairy Festival insights from our magical friend, Kristen Johnson,
Main Street Manager | Historic Downtown Kendallville!
We are thrilled about this year's Fairy, Gnome, and Troll Festival! We anticipate more than 120 vendors offering products, activities, food, and entertainment for families with young children. There is always something new. We have plenty of FREE activities. It's the most magical day of the year in Historic Downtown Kendallville, and we welcome anyone with a vivid imagination and a sense of adventure to join us for the fun!
Please note, Festival Map is subject to change due to vendor cancelations.
Extend the excitement of the 5th Annual Fairy, Gnome, & Toll Festival by exploring the fairy folklore in Noble all year long!
Explore Fairy, Gnome, and Troll Doors across Noble!
Noble County's newest residents live along the trails and throughout several communities. Seek out the magical residents by finding the doors to their tiny homes. When you "Adventure Noble County", you can visit the fairies, gnomes, and trolls and read stories about their lives. Scan the QR Code next to or near each door to meet its residents.
WHAT IS ADVENTURE NOBLE COUNTY?
This free, interactive experience encourages families with children to explore various locations in Noble County, Indiana.
It is designed as a "scavenger hunt" that features the homes of our resident fairy, gnome, and troll. The activity aims to inspire imagination, promote childhood literacy, and support the many locally-owned small businesses throughout the county, many of which sponsor a unique initiative.
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