The North Carolina Faerie Festival

Step through the veil into three days of magic, music, and myth at the North Carolina Faerie Festival!

Whether you're bringing the whole family for daytime festivities or seeking evening revelry under the stars, our realm offers an unforgettable, fully immersive experience. 

🌟 Featured Realm Attractions & Entertainment

Live Headlining Musical Acts: Stage performances by Nemeton Community, Sämäs, and The Faetes, along with a rotating lineup of realm musicians. 

Immersive Realm Characters: Magical interactive offerings from Bug the Fae, mesmerizing appearances by The Gemstone Mermaids, comedic swashbuckling from The Shadow Players, and much more!

📅 Festival Hours & Schedule Friday Family Night (5:00 PM – 10:00 PM): Twilight artisan market, food trucks, opening ceremonies, and entertainment for all ages. 

Saturday & Sunday Daytime (10:00 AM – 6:00 PM): Family-friendly stages, costume contests, artisan booths, interactive workshops, and mermaid encounters. (Children 12 and under enter FREE during daytime hours!) 

Saturday and Sunday Night Adults-Only 18+ (6:00 PM – 10:00 PM): Adult realm soirées, twilight lounges, fire dancing, Headlining musicians, evening revelry, and The Wyrm Experience lights up the Bug Bog.

🎟️ Pre-Sale Passes & Bundle Options (Save vs Gate Prices!)

👑 “All Realms” Pass ($70 Pre-Sale only—$95 Value): Complete 3-day and 3-night access to all daytime and evening festivities, PLUS a complimentary Interactive Quest Pass ($15 value) with an exclusive metal souvenir medallion/pin!

🌿 Family-Friendly Weekend Bundle ($45 Pre-Sale): Full access to all family time blocks (Friday Night, Saturday Day, and Sunday Day). (Be sure to add free $0 Child Passes for kids under 12 at checkout!) 

🌙 Night Owls Weekend Bundle ($45 Pre-Sale): Access to all three evening sessions (Friday Night, Saturday Night 18+, and Sunday Night 18+). 

☀️ Single Day + Night Combo Passes ($30 Pre-Sale / $40 Gate): 12 full hours of festival access for either Saturday or Sunday. 

🎟️ Single Session Passes ($20 Pre-Sale / $25 Gate): Valid for any individual day or night time block. 

⚔️ Interactive Add-On Experiences

📜 Interactive Realm Quest Pass ($15): Pick up your Realm Map and puzzle scroll, solve riddles across the grounds with realm characters, and claim your custom commemorative metal medallion/pin! (Included FREE with VIP Pass). 

⚔️ Combat & Martial Trial Course ($20): An intensive 75–90 minute combat class covering blade tactics and dueling. Earn Squire standing for your Fae Court, plus UNLIMITED return access to fight in court battles all weekend for a shot at Knighthood! 

📌 Important Event Information Capacity Notice: Evening hours are strictly limited to ensure an intimate experience. Pre-ordering online guarantees entry and saves on gate pricing. 

Age Restrictions: Daytime sessions and Friday night are open to all ages. Saturday and Sunday after 6:00 PM transition to an 18+ adult environment. 

Same-Day Upgrades: Daytime passholders can upgrade at the main gate/registration tent to stay for evening hours (capacity dependent) for $15 (or save money by securing the $30 Combo Pass online in advance).