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Gardner Village Blog Discover the Woodland Fairy Festival
Friday Jun 13 2025

The Woodland Fairy Festival is in full sWING, now through June 28, 2025. Here’s some of what you can expect at this winged fling:

Woodland Fairy Festival 

FAIRY GARDEN DISPLAYS

If you’re seeking inspiration for your own fairy garden, there’s no better spot to take a stroll than Gardner Village during the Woodland Fairy Festival!

Chocolate Covered Wagon

 fairy garden display

Nearly every display has been handcrafted by local artists. The attention to detail is impeccable, and Pinterest has nothing on the ideas abound! You’ll see your own garden in a whole new light.

hand crafted fairy houses

local utah artists

fairy tree 

Of course, our locally-owned shops also carry an assortment of adorable fairy fixtures if you prefer not to fly DIY.

tiny fairy door 

unique fairy house ideas 

You’ll find garden displays throughout The Village, and so much of the experience is free, making it a sweet way to spend a summer day out.

How to decorate a tree stump

 DIY fairy garden

WISHING BRIDGE

A STRING is a wish your heart makes…. At least that’s the case when you cross the Wishing Bridge. Grab a wishing ribbon from The Mercantile (the yellow house next to the bridge) and tie it on the Wishing Bridge for the fairies to collect.

The Wishing Bridge

fairy wishes 

fun activities for little kids

YOUR FAIRY NAME

Time to bring your fairy persona to life with an official fairy name. Look for our name key located beneath the water tower or outside Chocolate Covered Wagon.

What is your fairy name

fairy fun with friends 

FAIRY ISLAND

Set your sites on Fairy Island, and see if you can find each of the treasures listed in this fun I-spy. It’s a cute game you’ll find on the deck outside A Great Escape Utah.

Fairy Island Scavenger Hunt

fairy island 

FAIRY PARADE

Want a guided tour through the fun outlined here? The Fairy Parade is where it’s at! Gather outside Spoiled Rotten Children’s Boutique every Saturday and prepare to follow our fairies throughout The Village for a flight of fancy. The parade starts promptly at noon, but there are activities to be found at shops throughout The Village starting at 11am. The parade route has stops at Fairy Island, the Wishing Bridge, and the center court where the fun concludes with a dance party.

Cami Haderlie Photography

image credit: Cami Haderlie Photography

fairy parade

image credit: Cami Haderlie Photography

Gardner Village traditions

fairy parade salt lake area

image credit: Cami Haderlie Photography

FAIRY FOOD

Parading works up an appetite. Land in Happy Camper Deli & Bakery for a specialty fairy menu. Just during this special time of year, you can even get rainbow fairy bread!

Happy Camper deli and bakery

rainbow bread

fairy food specials

Happy Camper Deli and Bakery 

picnic spots

FAIRY FASHION

Several shops throughout The Village offer fairy attire. The darling outfits on our wonderful winged models below are from Spoiled Rotten Children’s Boutique. You can also find attire at BohoChic Boutique.

find fairies at Gardner Village

Spoiled Rotten Children's Boutique

fairy fashion

A to Z FAIRY QUEST

Turn your trip about The Village with our A to Z Fairy Scavenger Hunt. You’ll find the first clue near the main stage in center court, which will lead you on your way to a series of additional clues in this alphabetic adventure! 

A Z Fiary quest

FAIRY PHOTO OPS

Now that you’re dressed in your fairy best, take time to find the many winged walls throughout The Village.

The Crystal Fair

wing photo op

The photo magic doesn't end with wings. There are so many spots to stop for a shot throughout The Village. Your camera roll is in for a treat! 

 new fairy photo op

FAIRY FUN

From train and pony rides to make-and-take crafts and face painting, there is much fun to enjoy this time of year at The Village. Stop by our locally owned shops to see what fairy finds and fun they offer and learn more about the Woodland Fairy Festival here.

face painting

image credit: Cami Haderlie Photography

fairy train

The Train Shoppe

Little Buckaroos Petting Zoo 

find a unicorn

We hope to see you enjoying the enchantment soon, fairy friends! 

summertime at Gardner Village

Gardner Village fairies




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