Overview

Duke Energy Presents Fairyville: An Enchanted History!

The 14th Annual Noblesville Creates Fairyville alights on Noblesville Creates and all over Downtown Noblesville April 22–25, 2026, with most events free. This whimsical event is open to wee-folk of all ages!

Want more exclusive experiences?  Sign up for the Fairy House competition, or reserve a spot at one of our Fairy Tea Parties.

Explore the listings below for pricing, maps, and more. 

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact us.

Click the image for a short video!

2026 HISTORIC HIGHLIGHTS:

  • THEME: An Enchanted History
  • THE 14TH ANNUAL FAIRY HOUSE CONTEST
  • TEA PARTIES: Drink tea with a special Fairy guest
  • VENDORS: Shop on the Noblesville Historic Downtown Square
  • CIRCUS STYLE VIP EVENT: Enjoy drinks, food, a variety of high-end circus acts
  • EARTH DAY: Information and Activities about Nature
  • Find our PRESS RELEASE here.

2026 Details

Fairy Vendors
Fairy Map

You can pick up your own copy of the map at Noblesville Creates on 8th (107 S. 8th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060)!

Or scan the QR code to download a digital copy!

NCreates on 8th Campus Activities

Enjoy these hands-on activities during your visit to Fairyville at the Noblesville Creates Campus!

$7 ea (or 4 for $25) – Mini-Fairy House – Mix the magic of imagination with a few household items to design and build your own miniature fairy home/habitat.

$10 ea – Fairy Crown/Tiara – Adorn your customized head piece with elements of nature and magic.

$10 ea – Magic Wands – Ignite the power around you with a custom conduit of color and design.

Purchase ALL our activities as a group package for only $25!

April 22: Winged Wednesday

Winged Wednesday: April, 23
Start your adventure at Noblesville Creates! 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Noblesville Creates on 8th

  • 12 to 5pm – Enjoy the Fairy Home Show and vote for your favorite!
  • 12 to 5pm – Noblesville Creates Fairy Emporium- You can make your own wand, crown, or small fairy house.  Fairy Wings will be for sale.

 

Caravan Classes

  • 11 to 4pm – Walk in Fairy projects.  All ages welcome.
  • 4:30 to 5:30pm – Afterschool Woodland Fairy and Troll Miniature Habitat Class (ages 6-12).
April 23: Troll Thursday

Troll Thursday: April 24

Start your adventure at Noblesville Creates! 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Noblesville Creates on 8th

  • 12 to 5pm- Enjoy the Fairy Home Show and vote for your favorite!
  • 12 to 5pm- Noblesville Creates Fairy Emporium- You can make your own wand, crown, or small fairy house.  Fairy Wings will be for sale.

Caravan Classes

  • 1:30 to 4pm – Walk in Fairy projects available.  All ages welcome
April 24: Fairy Friday

Fairy Friday: April 25
Start your adventure at Noblesville Creates to get a FAIRYVILLE MAP of all the fairy-friendly locations! 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Noblesville Creates on 8th

Campus Entertainment sponsored by Cracked Open Therapy

  • 12 to 9pm- Noblesville Creates Fairy Emporium- You can make your own wand, crown, or small fairy house.  Fairy Wings will be for sale.
  • 6 to 9pm- Free Face Painting
  • 6pm to 9pm- Glass Blowing Demonstration & Sales with Patty Kluzinger.
  • 6 to 9pm- Fairy Beer by Four Day Ray for sale! (21+)

Fairy Trail

  • 1 to 9pm- Walk the Fairyville Trail, find all the Fairy Houses, and enjoy self-directed nature-themed activities & demonstrations by local environmental groups to help celebrate Earth Day (located in the alley between the East Bank Apartments). Make sure to pick up a Map!
  • 6 to 9pm- Meet real-life Fairies along the Fairy Trail
  • 6 to 9pm- Music and dancing with Indy Raqs (sponsored by Playground Productions)

Downtown Noblesville & the Courthouse Square

  • Caravan Classes – 12 to 5pm – Walk in Fairy projects available.
    All ages welcome
  • 6 to 9pm- Find Fairy-themed Vendors on the Courthouse Square
  • All-ages Fairly Fairy Lemonade available at Noble Coffee
  • Ice cream and treats available at Alexander’s On The Square
  • Fairy tale books available at Chapter Book Lounge
  • Adult fairy-themed beverages available at:
    • Syd’s
    • Primeval Brewing
    • Chapter Book Lounge
April 25: Tea Parties

Fairy Tea Parties are sponsored by mini minds.

Fairy Tea Parties are a time-honored tradition in Fairyville, and a great way to learn all about fairy life. Bring your young fairy-lovers to the Birdie Gallery to drink tea and learn about fairy etiquette! Your ticket includes food and drinks, an activity, and special interactions with a special guest. Each tea party runs approximately 45-60 minutes. Advance registration is required.  Tea Parties fill up quickly, so register as soon as possible!

Each child must be accompanied by a paid adult. Adults are expected to participate in the party.

Tea Party Times: 10:00am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm, & 5:00pm

All Tea Parties take place at Hamilton County Artists’ Association at 195 S. 5th Street, Noblesville, IN 46060.

April 25: Sprite Saturday

Sprite Saturday: April 25
Start your adventure at Noblesville Creates to get a FAIRYVILLE MAP of all the fairy-friendly locations! 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Noblesville Creates on 8th

Campus Entertainment sponsored by the Cracked Open Therapy

  • 10am to 5pm- Noblesville Creates Fairy Emporium- You can make your own wand, crown, or small fairy house.  Fairy Wings will be for sale.
  • 2:00pm- Fairy House Contest Awards.
  • Dulcimer music with Susan Kraeszig.

Fairy Trail

  • 10am to 5pm- Walk the Fairyville Trail, find all the fairy houses, and enjoy  nature-themed activities led by Noblesville Parks. Make sure to pick up a Map!
  • 10am to 5pm- Keep your eyes open for real-life Fairies and other magical creatures along the Fairy Trail

Downtown Noblesville & the Courthouse Square

  • 10am to 4pm- Find Fairy-themed Vendors on the Courthouse Square.
  • Caravan Classes – 10 -3pm Walk-in Fairy Projects
  • Music by Blaine Crabtree
  • All-ages Fairly Fairy Lemonade available at Noble Coffee
  • Ice cream, treats and other eats available at Alexander’s On The Square
  • Fairy-friendly foods available at Bica Cafe
  • Fairy tale books available at Chapter Book Lounge
  • Adult fairy-themed beverages available at:
    • Syd’s
    • Primeval Brewing
    • Chapter Book Lounge
Fairy Friendly Businesses
Parking

We wanted to make sure all of our human friends can find parking for Fairyville!

Information is subject to change.

Click Here for the City of Noblesville Downtown Parking Map

Free Parking

Maple Avenue, 6th Avenue, 5th Avenue, & Cherry Street

Limited Free Parking

Downtown Spots- 2 Hour Limit During Business Hours

Levinson Garage- Free for 4 Hours

Purple Lot- Free Evenings after 5p.m. & Weekends (Do NOT park here during business hours)

Fairy House Contest REGISTRATION

Fairy Home Contest 2026!

To view Fairy Houses: Visit Noblesville Creates Wednesday & Thursday (from 12pm-5pm) and then venture the wild Fairyville Trail Friday (12pm-9pm and Saturday (10am-5pm).  Vote for your favorite, either in person (at Noblesville Creates) or online (via likes on our Facebook page).

 

Fairy House Builders Reminders

We are looking for artists (individuals or organizations), and companies to build fairy houses to display along the Fairyville Trail. The walkable trail will stretch from Noblesville Creates through parts of downtown Town Square (where permitted by the Embrace Downtown project). These houses can celebrate Earth Day and/or represent your home, business, or your favorite local spot – let the magic of your creativity be your guide!  Visit our Facebook page to look at the 2025 Fairy House Contest Album.  Need more inspiration or help? Contact us and we’ll connect you with fairy real estate experts!

House Contest Registration

Prizes will be awarded based on audience vote. Up to $300 in prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners, along with other Honorable Mention prizes. A special prize will be given to the house that best represents the theme “Energizing the Earth”. Houses must be delivered to our campus no later than 5 pm on Monday, April 20 and must be picked up between the hours of 5:30 and 6:30 pm on Saturday, April 25 or between 12 pm and 5 pm on April 30 through May 2.

If you need a time outside of these hours, we can make arrangements – please notify us.

Houses must be:

  • Bigger than a shoe box
  • Small enough to be easily transported on a 2’x3’ rolling cart. Noblesville Creates staff will install all houses.
  • Made from at least 75% biodegradable materials – the more natural or repurposed materials, the better!
  • Made from materials that can be lost, damaged, rained on or redecorated by tiny fairies. The houses will be outside, unattended for at least 48 hours..
  • Weigh less than 25 lbs and be easily moveable by one person.
  • Whimsical, funny, creative, and/or beautiful!

Entry forms must be received by 5 pm on April 18, 2026: late entries may be disqualified from the contest.

IMPORTANT DATES

April 18: Deadline for submitting your Fairy House Contest registration

April 20 Deadline for houses to be delivered to Noblesville Creates on 8th

April 22-25: Welcome to Fairyville event, with fairy house awards announced on Saturday, April 26, 2:30 pm

Apr 25 (5:30 to 6:30pm), April 29 to May 1 (Noon to 5pm): Houses must be picked up from Noblesville Creates on 8th

Thank you for your interest! We can’t wait to see your fairy architectural skills. For questions, comments, or more information, contact us at info@noblesvillecreates.org or 317-452-3690.

Are you a professional architect or builder?  Consider our Fairyville Architecture Firm Showcase, and elevate your participation to a sponsorship level.

Send us photos of your house in progress – tag NoblesvilleCreates or use #welcometofairyville

2026 Fairyville Professional Architecture Firm Showcase

Gather your team, get creative, experiment with materials, and have fun designing and building a fairy house to celebrate Earth Day and the 100th anniversary of Hamilton County Parks while supporting local art and creativity in our community!

Your entry includes a sponsorhip to Noblesville Creates and:

  • Fairyville door window cling for your business
  • Name and link to website included in each of our e-newsletters
  • Ad on Fairyville map
  • 1/8 -page ad in our Arts Guide magazine
  • 2 tickets to Fairyville VIP Night, Wednesday, April 22nd
  • All houses will be on display at the VIP night as well as the Fairyville Trail April 22nd – 25th

SIGN UP NOW!

Fairy House Contest Winners

2025 Fairyville House Contest Winners!

1st Place: Moss Hollow Manor by Nena & Annika Strassburg

2nd Place: Readville by the Read Family

3rd Place: Lavender Lane by Greenlee Williams

Honorable Mention: Terrific Treetop Troop Town by Junior Troop #3364

Honorable Mention: Glitter Fairy House by Natalie Manning

Honorable Mention: Fairies in Wonderland by Ivy Yaeger & Whitney Westfall

Honorable Mention: The Wee Sweet Shop by Tilly & Tina Cooper

Honorable Mention: Bridge Hollow by Annie, Juniper, & Nora

2024 Fairyville House Contest Winners!

Fairy Home Tour 2024!

2024 Winners!

1st Place: Harry’s Quidditch Cup by the Read Ramily


2nd Place: Fairy Lane by Jessica Michael


3rd Place: Raging River by Kara Kenny


Honorable Mention: Sophie’s House by Alexa Litchfield


Honorable Mention: Glimmering Glade by Irwin Family


Honorable Mention: Fairy Enchanted Garden by Troop 1820

The Fairy Home Show is upon us!  You can come see all the Fairy Houses at Noblesville Creates on 8th Wednesday and Thursday from Noon to 5pm.  You can vote for your favorite Fairy House starting Wednesday by paper ballot or on Facebook. The Fairy Houses will be placed along the Fairy Trail on Friday morning (weather permitting).  The Fairyville Trail itself is free to attend; some special events have registration costs and requirements.

Prizes will be awarded based on audience vote. Up to $300 in prizes will be awarded to the first, second, and third place winners, along with other Honorable Mention prizes.

Houses must be delivered to our campus no later than 6 pm on Monday, April 15 and must be picked up between the hours of 5:30 and 6:30 pm on Saturday, April 20 or between  12 pm and 5 pm on April 24 through 27.

Houses must be:

  • -Bigger than a shoe box.
  • -Small enough to be easily transported on a 2’x3’ rolling cart. Noblesville Creates staff will install all houses.
  • -Made from at least 75% biodegradable materials – the more natural or repurposed materials, the better!
  • -Made from materials that can be lost, damaged, rained on or redecorated by tiny fairies. The houses will be  outside, unattended for at least 48 hours.
  • -Weigh less than 25 lbs and be easily moveable by one person.
  • -Whimsical, funny, creative, and/or beautiful!

Contact us at 317-452-3690 with questions

Send us photos of your house in progress – tag NoblesvilleCreates or use #welcometofairyville

2026 Sponsors!

Title Sponsor: Duke Energy

Tea Parties Sponsor: The Spice & Tea Exchange

Campus Entertainment Sponsor: Cracked Open Therapy

Entertainment Sponsors

Saturday Entertainment Sponsor:

Indy Raqs Performance Sponsor: Playground Productions

Sparkly Fairy Beer Sponsor: Four Day Ray Brewing

Additional Sponsors

Renewal by Andersen

Locke & Ladder

Universal Windows Direct

Fairy Friendly Business Sponsors

You know the value of a picture, so instead of reading 1,000 words, check out photos from past Welcome to Fairyville events.

Are you interested in becoming a sponsor for this event?

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