SOLOMONS, MD — The public is invited to the 6th Annual Fairy & Gnome Home Festival, a magical afternoon of imaginative fun and natural play, on Sunday, April 24, from noon to 4:00pm, at Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center in Solomons, Maryland. New this year, the festival will include unicorn rides and a baby animal petting zoo! The festival activities will be scattered along the lovely Wooded Path of Annmarie creating a charming journey of discovery for young guests. The first stop is the Fairy Lolly, a creative space where youngsters can climb, explore, build, and dream with a variety of imaginative toys and props. As they continue their journey, youngsters can search for all the hidden fairy and gnome homes, build their own house, create their own special gnome friend and make magical costume pieces using natural elements other doo-dads.
Little fairies and gnomes can visit the Fantasy Face Painting booth, dig for Troll Treasure, play a variety of Gnome Games, and visit the Fairy Fishing Hole. Enjoy a delightful selection of magical music and dance, from ballet to hula hooping, on the Hungerford Patio. There are endless photo opportunities with the Fairy Queen and her court, with a unicorn, or with any of the sweet baby animals at Mary’s Go Round Petting Zoo! Visit the many vendors to find just the right costume and props, books and whimsical art for all the fairies and gnomes in your group. Family-friendly food and drink will be available including, kettle corn, shaved ice, hand-dipped local ice cream, and more. Spend the afternoon at Annmarie for an unforgettably magical day. Admission to the festival is free for members, $5 for non-members, and free for ages 2 and younger. For additional information please call (410) 326-4640, email info@annmariegarden.org, or visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Entertainment Schedule on the Hungerford Patio:
12:15 – 1:00pm Abigail Francisco School of Classical Ballet presents magical dances and performances
1:15 – 2:00pm Kristen Meyer performing songs from her album Where Fairies Dwell
2:15 – 3:00pm Painted Trillium performing Celtic and Folk music
3:15 – 4:00pm Magical Hoop Dancing by The Hula Hoop Fairy
About Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center
An affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Annmarie Garden is located in scenic Solomons, Maryland, on the Chesapeake Bay. The sculpture garden features a walking path that meanders through the forest past permanent and loaned sculpture, including more than 35 works of art on loan from the Smithsonian Institution and the National Gallery of Art. Annmarie Garden also presents a variety of award-winning special events, gallery shows, and engaging public art programs. Annmarie Garden’s Studio School offers creative classes for all ages and abilities taught by a talented faculty. Annmarie Garden is conveniently located just off Route 2-4, on Dowell Road in Solomons, Maryland; open 9am-5pm daily; the Murray Arts Building and Gift Shop are open 10am-5pm daily. To learn more, visit www.annmariegarden.org.
Directions to Annmarie Sculpture Garden & arts Center
From Washington DC (about a 60 minute drive): take Route 4 South to Capital Beltway Exit 11 (to Prince Frederick). Continue on 4 South, following signs to Solomons. Left on Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn. Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left. From Baltimore (Beltway I-695): take I-97 (Annapolis) to Route 301 South (Bowie). Continue on 301 to Route 4 and follow signs to Solomons. Left on Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn. Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left. From Annapolis: follow Route 2 South towards Prince Frederick/Solomons. Left (South) onto Route 2/4 at Sunderland light. Left on Dowell Road at Hilton Garden Inn. Annmarie is less than 1/4 mile on left.