The Famous Spoutwood May Day Fairie Festival

This weekend is the 20th Anniversary of The Annual Spoutwood May Day Fairie Festival. Held in Glen Rock Pennsylvania, always on the first weekend of May, rain or shine, this is the longest running fairy festival in the country. What makes this festival the best, is the beautiful outdoor setting filled with magical places that wee sprite love.  Fae folk are nature spirits, and the obvious place to emulate that love for nature, is with a fairy festival in the country. 

Spoutwood Farm is an enchanted friendly place to relax, a wonderful place to enjoy people, the perfect place to feel the music, and most of all... a fun place to play!!! No matter what your age, come be a part of the of the annual celebration of the return of Spring! Enjoy the happy parade of colorful fairies, and creative people that fill the fields and walkways on Spoutwood Farm. 

There are 70 arts and crafts vendors throughout the festival grounds, along with two areas for food and drink. Music fills the air on a variety of stage locations throughout the weekend. Who will you see? What will you see? Who will you be?  

For children, the Spoutwood Fairie Festival is a wonderland at every turn as there is so much to see and do!

Waves of floating bubbles to run through! Run! Fly! Jump! Try to capture one for a fleeting sparkling moment!  This area is always shining with delighted little fairy faces!

A beautiful faerie along the woods creates some magic...

Stroll past a mystical Master Wizard...

Keep your eyes open for the Fairie King and Queen... 

A pony ride would be nice...

or even tickling your toes in a cool running stream!

Playing dress up and using your creative imagination is the best reason to enjoy your day at the fairie festival! 

Posie Fairy...perhaps we should join her for afternoon tea.

Time for some awesome music and tribal beats! There is Albannach performing last year, and wowing the large crowd that always gathers to feel their infectious rhythms! Spoutwood May Day Faire Festival attracts some of the best musical acts! This year the amazing 'Telesma' will be performing on Saturday and Sunday! You can check the Spoutwood website for this years full musical line-up.

The 'Gypsy Nomads' now known as 'Frenchy and The Punk' were up on the hill inspiring some free form faerie dancing in 2010.

Children's music is in a hidden realm made for exploring. A few years ago Ben and I ran into Ellis Woodward performing for the little people! Of course Ben joined Ellis for a few spontaneous tunes!

Lets go get our face painted!

We could get a beautiful hair braid by our friend Ellen. This is the kind lady who created the hairstyle for Painting Queen's wedding day.

Oh now its time for the drum circle! You can freely join in, or just watch what is a favorite activity at Spoutwood!

After all that movement, now it's time to take a moment to relax.

I think we are hungry for some of Jeff's delicious quesadillas and sweet potato fries!

Say hello to the Mossmen!

Let's go for a walk around the grounds! Wow! Something magical is happening! 

Enchantment at every turn!

That is one beautiful lizard!

The Greenman of Spoutwood is always ready to give the call of "Kubiando!"

In 'Nature Place' a group shares their knowledge of reptiles.

Beautiful llamas rest in the mid day sun.

Let's keep trekking up the hill towards Frodo's house.

Ahh there it is with a glittering fairy at the entrance!

Faerie Magazine always brings in the best fantasy artists to their tent. As you can see, the renown artist Charles Vess enjoys a great fairy festival. He will be there again this year giving a talk, along with the fantastic Gary Lippincott.

Candice Night Of 'Blackmore's Night' attended Spoutwood and shared her light with fans.

The 'Tribes of Spoutwood' exist for those who would like to express themselves within a like-minded group and enjoy the celebration of light that Spring and Summer bring to the world.

After indulging in some tasty treats up on Frodo's Hill and wandering through all the craft tents it's time to wind down the hill.

A creator of gorgeous Fairy Wings passes by in the crowd! 

Can't resist another trip through the bubble field!

There goes another wizard! 

I didn't know this guy smiled.

The weather is beautiful, and the air smells so sweet. After a long winters nap, it is good to be in the warm light of Spring with so many friends, loved one's and fae!

We have seen and experienced much today! We will return again to enjoy the sights and sounds of the 'Spoutwood May Day Fairie Festival.' 

Everyone is welcomed in this colorful glen filled with magic. You can play and express your creative self, while enjoying the beauty of other peoples expressions of light, and artful costume.

 The glow of the sun tells us this day is ending.

Let's catch the last sweet rays.

Even the animals try to squeeze in one more moment of fun! 

Heading back to the parking field. We are grateful for this day to celebrate life. Thank you Rob and Lucy Wood for sharing your land and your light with the world. Spoutwood May Day Fairie Festival is one of the highlights of the year for many of our friends and family! 




Credits: All images by Crystal Sherman, Textures - by Shadowhouse Creations,  
Green Frame - by Paula Kesselring, Orange Frame - by Christina Renee