Woodland Wonders Festival

Name: Woodland Wonders Festival
Start: 2025-09-13T14:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-13T18:00:00-05:00
Location: Wesselman Woods

Schedule

Sat Sep 13 2025 at 02:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Wesselman Woods | Evansville, IN

✨ WOODLAND WONDERS ✨ A New, All-Ages Fall Celebration at Wesselman Woods!
Rooted in the belief that a love of wonder and fantasy can grow into a love for the natural world, Woodland Wonders celebrates the deep connection between nature and the imagination. This enchanting event is designed for adventurers of all ages and draws inspiration from folklore, fairytales, and fantasy realms like Lord of the Rings, Redwall, Everdell, The Wind in the Willows, and Over the Garden Wall.
Wander the woods and encounter:
🪄 A magician weaving illusion and delight
👏 Larger than life puppets bringing the spirit of the forest to life
🪉 A live harpist playing ethereal melodies beneath the canopy
⚔️ Battle and dance demonstrations by our local chapter of medieval reenactors
📚 Storytellers spinning tales of forest folklore and ancient magic
🧵 Hands-on crafts and activities inspired by ecology, woodland creatures, and mythology
🛍️ A vendor market, brimming with handcrafted treasures, nature-inspired art, and fantastical wares
🍽️ Woodland-inspired food tastings from Bauerhaus Catering
🍻 A small beer garden, with samples of foraged beers for adults aged 21 and over
🥳 A costume parade to finish the event

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📅 Date: Saturday, September 13
⏰ Time: 2-6 PM
📍 Location: Odonata Hill and the Welborn Baptist Foundation Nature Playscape at Wesselman Woods (551 N. Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN)
🎟️ Admission:
- Adult General Admission (Ages 13+) $15
- Adult Admission + Beer Samples (Ages 21+) $25
- Children (Ages 3-12) $12
- Under 3 gets in free
(Prices will increase at the door!)
😎 Members receive $2 discount on each ticket. Email [email protected] for the code.
Costumes are encouraged. Imagination is required. Respect for the forest is essential!
🔗 Read more at wesselmanwoods.org/woodlandwonders
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👀 PLEASE NOTE
- Wesselman Woods will closed to the public on Friday, September 12 and Saturday, September 13, to prepare for the event.
- This event takes place in an area that features natural, unpaved trails with uneven terrain—primarily grass, mulch, and rock surfaces. It may not be accessible for wheelchairs or mobility devices.