The FantasyWood Festival is a celebration of all sorts of fantasy. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume or learn how to create a costume at the festival. We didn't dress up but saw some tall people in the parking lot who were part of the festival.
As we walked in, we saw several princesses who were happy for photo ops. My children were shy at first but got more into the spirit as we continued on.
We saw a unicorn/pegasus hybrid. The line for petting was a little long so we decided to move along and come back later. Unfortunately, we forgot to come back later!
We met the king of the gnomes who told us about some things to do in the area. He also had a pet who could tell if children were good or not.
The pet gave my daughter a hug and then licked her! He made a big deal that she tasted bad.
The gnome said that it was a sign she was a good girl, because we all know what tastes bad is good for us!
We visited the medieval combat area where the guy showed off his various weapons. My daughter was quick to grab a sword and he was impressed with her skills. She had taken fencing lessons before.
Down near the Chrysalis we saw a dragon who was smoking but not belching fire.
The witches cauldrons were ready to make some lunch, but the only thing left on the menu (we came on Monday of the Saturday to Monday festival) was children.
The witches keep fresh supplies in a nearby cage.
Near the stage was a Hobbit house that was too small even for the four-year old to make it in without ducking.
The main stage had many pay-for-play events, including a Tardis that cost five dollars per person to get a photo. Our group was six, so we did not want to pay that much. We did find a mysterious statue that would occasionally move. Mom had gone to the bathroom, so by the time she caught up with us she didn't know the statue could move.
The four-year old tried to convince Mom it was moving, but she never looked when it moved, even when the statue winked at my son. He was happy to pose with the statue nonetheless.
One of the star attractions of the festival was the mermaid tank. When we were there, a dragon mermaid was swimming around. For five bucks she'd collect an oyster from the bottom of the tank and kids could get a pearl. For extra money, the pearl was attached to a necklace. We didn't pay for that either, just looking was fine.
Up the hill a blacksmith was working and discussing his craft. I was fascinated.
Another shop sold dragon eggs and other decorated eggs, including some inspired by Star Wars.
We saw a display of fantasy outfits that were very imaginative.
In a field, a lady was helping kids make gigantic bubbles. My son and daughter were totally into it.
We enjoyed our time there but thought there were too many things that charged after we paid to get in. They had a scavenger hunt that cost ten dollars. Only one of the kids wanted to do it, so we decided to get lunch at the nearby mall. I'm not sure we'll go back next year.
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| Walking in from parking, naturally their longer legs made them faster |
As we walked in, we saw several princesses who were happy for photo ops. My children were shy at first but got more into the spirit as we continued on.
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| The first princess and someone else's kid |
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| My son and a pink princess |
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| My daughter with a rain-ready princess |
We saw a unicorn/pegasus hybrid. The line for petting was a little long so we decided to move along and come back later. Unfortunately, we forgot to come back later!
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| The horn looks less impressive when it's pointed right at you |
We met the king of the gnomes who told us about some things to do in the area. He also had a pet who could tell if children were good or not.
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| Gnome and friend |
The pet gave my daughter a hug and then licked her! He made a big deal that she tasted bad.
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| Getting licked! |
The gnome said that it was a sign she was a good girl, because we all know what tastes bad is good for us!
We visited the medieval combat area where the guy showed off his various weapons. My daughter was quick to grab a sword and he was impressed with her skills. She had taken fencing lessons before.
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| Caught off guard with her en garde |
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| Posing together |
Down near the Chrysalis we saw a dragon who was smoking but not belching fire.
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| Dragon |
The witches cauldrons were ready to make some lunch, but the only thing left on the menu (we came on Monday of the Saturday to Monday festival) was children.
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| Cauldron |
The witches keep fresh supplies in a nearby cage.
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| Lured with candy to their doom! |
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| It is better to lick than to be licked |
Near the stage was a Hobbit house that was too small even for the four-year old to make it in without ducking.
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| A fun little house |
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| My daughter is taller than the house! |
The main stage had many pay-for-play events, including a Tardis that cost five dollars per person to get a photo. Our group was six, so we did not want to pay that much. We did find a mysterious statue that would occasionally move. Mom had gone to the bathroom, so by the time she caught up with us she didn't know the statue could move.
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| A living statue? |
The four-year old tried to convince Mom it was moving, but she never looked when it moved, even when the statue winked at my son. He was happy to pose with the statue nonetheless.
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| Clearly in a different pose |
One of the star attractions of the festival was the mermaid tank. When we were there, a dragon mermaid was swimming around. For five bucks she'd collect an oyster from the bottom of the tank and kids could get a pearl. For extra money, the pearl was attached to a necklace. We didn't pay for that either, just looking was fine.
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| Mermaid greeting visitors |
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| Swimming |
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| More swimming |
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| A touching moment |
Up the hill a blacksmith was working and discussing his craft. I was fascinated.
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| Using a portable forge |
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| Cooling the part of the metal he doesn't want to bend |
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| Hammering to reshape the metal |
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| Making a hook |
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| View of the chrysalis from the blacksmith |
Another shop sold dragon eggs and other decorated eggs, including some inspired by Star Wars.
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| More than one painted egg |
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| Impressive |
We saw a display of fantasy outfits that were very imaginative.
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| Not sure what kind of critter that is supposed to be |
In a field, a lady was helping kids make gigantic bubbles. My son and daughter were totally into it.
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| Getting the bubble mix |
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| Starting a bubble |
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| A big one |
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| My daughter doesn't need help |
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| A popper approaches |
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| Megabubble! |
We enjoyed our time there but thought there were too many things that charged after we paid to get in. They had a scavenger hunt that cost ten dollars. Only one of the kids wanted to do it, so we decided to get lunch at the nearby mall. I'm not sure we'll go back next year.
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