Fairy Picnic

Fairy Picnic
Join us for an enchanting evening of creativity, delicious food, and fairy magic at the Fairy Picnic! Bring a blanket, gather your family and friends, and spend a summer evening surrounded by whimsical crafts, magical competitions, dancing, bubbles, and community.
Whether you arrive dressed as a fairy, elf, wizard, knight, woodland creature, or simply yourself, you’ll discover a welcoming atmosphere where imagination comes to life. This free community event is hosted by the Front Range Fantasy Festival and helps us prepare for our September festivals while bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening.
Activities
Fairy Wings
Design and decorate your own beautiful fairy wings. Supplies will be provided, and completed wings may be taken home for a small donation to help support our nonprofit.
Fairy Trinkets
Create magical jewelry, fairy charms, and enchanted keepsakes. Help us craft trinkets for the Front Range Fantasy Festival or make a treasure of your own.
Dancing
Join us for simple fantasy-inspired dances throughout the evening. Everyone is welcome—no experience or partner is necessary.
Bubbles
Enjoy giant bubbles and playful activities for children and adults alike.
Community Picnic
Bring your own picnic dinner or simply relax with friends while enjoying the festivities in the park.
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Fairy House Competition
Create a magical fairy house using natural materials, recycled items, or handcrafted decorations. Tiny cottages, mushroom homes, castles, enchanted gardens, tree stumps, and whimsical villages are all welcome. Let your imagination run wild!
Rules
• Participants may enter multiple fairy houses.
• Fairy houses must be the work of the entrant or family.
• Fantasy themes are encouraged but not required.
• Contestants must check in by 5:00 PM to register and receive an entry number.
• Judging will take place throughout the evening.
• Winners will be announced at 6:30 PM and must be present to receive their prizes.
• The Top 3 entries will each receive a free Front Range Fantasy Festival Fantasy Market ticket (a $10 value).
• Fairy houses selected for display at the Front Range Fantasy Festival must be delivered by their creator at 6:00 PM the evening before the festival:
• September 18 for Cheyenne
• September 25 for Loveland
• Creators will set up their own display. Front Range Fantasy Festival staff will not transport entries between venues.
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Fantasy Cook-Off & Bake-Off
Show off your favorite recipes in our friendly culinary competitions! Whether you’re famous for your homemade bread, family casserole, award-winning cookies, or beautifully decorated cakes, we’d love to have you participate.
Cook-Off Categories
• Shire Charcuterie
• Main Dishes
• Side Dishes
• Family Recipes
• Fantasy-Inspired Creations
Bake-Off Categories
• Cakes
• Cookies
• Pastries
• Breads
• Pies & Tarts
Rules
• Participants may enter multiple categories.
• Participants may compete in both the Cook-Off and Bake-Off.
• Entries compete only against others in the same category.
• Fantasy themes are encouraged but not required.
• Contestants must check in by 5:00 PM to register and receive an entry number.
• Judging will take place during the evening.
• Winners will be announced at 6:00 PM and must be present to receive their prizes.
• The Top 3 entries in each category will receive a free Front Range Fantasy Festival Fantasy Market ticket (a $10 value).
• Participants are responsible for safe food handling and should provide any serving utensils, warming trays, or ice needed for display.
Whether you come to compete, craft, dance, picnic, or simply enjoy a magical summer evening, the Fairy Picnic is a celebration of creativity, friendship, and community. Together, we’ll build memories—and a little magic—for the Front Range Fantasy Festival this September.