Fae, Fairies, Family, & Seahorses

Dive into a magical afternoon of fairiess, family, music, food, fun, and seahorse surprises you won’t want to miss! Fae, Fairies, Family & Seahorses is a free cultural, educational, and family festival celebrating imagination, Afrofuturism, environmental stewardship, wellness, music, creativity, and community.Presented by Fertile Ground Incorporated, hosted by The Alchemist Den, and in partnership with True Alchemy Gardens, the festival brings together artists, educators, environmental organizations, local businesses, food vendors, wellness practitioners, musicians, and families for an immersive evening celebrating the beauty of nature, culture, and community. MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT VILLAGE Featuring: • DJs • Community Dance Spaces • Live Performances • Interactive Entertainment Guests are encouraged to bring picnic blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an evening beneath the trees of Louise Suggs Memorial Park. Vendor Registration 🌿 GARDEN & NATURE VILLAGE Explore nature through education and hands-on experiences. Activities may include: • Pollinator Census Participation • Native Plant Education • Pollinator Habitat Education • Seed Library Information • Gardening Workshops • Garden Plot Information • Meet Local Gardeners • Environmental Stewardship Exhibits 🧚 FAIRY PATHS & FAMILY VILLAGE A whimsical family experience throughout the park.Enjoy: • Fairy Paths • Hidden Gnome Trail • Bubble Stations • Glow Activities • Face Painting • Family Lawn Games • Friendly Competitions • Nature Discovery Activities • Outdoor Exploration Families are encouraged to enjoy the park's walking paths, open greenspace, picnic tables, and natural setting throughout the afternoon and evening. 🌊 SEAHORSE VILLAGE Celebrating Family | Caregiving | Belonging | Community | Connection | Wellness Organizations focused on strengthening families and communities will share resources, services, volunteer opportunities, and educational programming. 🍴 FOOD TRUCK COURT Featuring approximately Food Vendors & Food Trucks. Offerings may include: • Local Favorites • Vegan & Vegetarian Options • Specialty Desserts • Sweet Treats • Coffee • Tea • Refreshments 🛍 COMMUNITY VENDOR MARKETPLACE Featuring approximately Community Vendors. Including: • Handmade Goods • Local Artisans • Plants & Garden Products • Wellness Practitioners • Reiki • Readers • Henna Artist • Face Painter • Community Organizations • Nonprofits • Lifestyle Brands • Local Businesses 🌻 WELLNESS & COMMUNITY RESOURCES Meet organizations providing resources including: • Housing Stability • Food Access • Community Gardens • Volunteer Opportunities • Health & Wellness • Family Services • Environmental Education • Neighborhood Beautification • Community Engagement 🌳 PICNIC IN THE PARK Bring your: • Lawn Chairs • Blankets • Family • Friends Relax beneath the trees while enjoying music, food, community, and nature. Festival proceeds directly support Fertile Ground Incorporated's year-round community programming, including housing stability initiatives, food access, environmental stewardship, community beautification projects, volunteer engagement, and neighborhood events.