Fairy and Hobbit House Festival at Bedrock Gardens

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Step into a world of wonder this summer at the 9th annual Fairy and Hobbit House Festival, returning with new summertime dates and an extra sprinkle of enchantment! Formerly held in October, this beloved fundraiser for Bedrock Gardens will now take place in July, inviting guests of all ages to explore the garden’s “enchanted woodlands” during the height of the growing season. This three-day festival celebrates imagination, nature, creativity, and play, featuring a full lineup of magical activities for both kids and adults. Visitors can marvel at whimsical entries in our Fairy and Hobbit House Design Competition (details below), vote for their favorites, or try their hand at building a miniature home fit for woodland folk. Festival-goers can also enjoy: • Magical storytelling with our Fairy Godmother • Making a fairy dust dream pillow • Get a personalized fairy or hobbit name from the Woodland Folk. • Enchanted Face Painting • Nature based activities and crafts Costumes are warmly encouraged—don your fairy wings, elf ears, flowing beards, and glittering gowns for a chance to fully immerse yourself in the festival spirit. Enter the Designer Fairy & Hobbit House Contest! Do you have a magical touch for miniature design? Enter our Designer Fairy and Hobbit House Contest! We're looking for creative, nature-inspired homes that capture the charm and whimsy of woodland life. Entries will be displayed throughout the festival for public viewing and voting. The winner will take home a Bedrock Gardens Family Membership. All ages are welcome to enter as a Featured Designer—individuals, families, businesses, gardeners, landscapers, artists, scout troops, school groups and crafters alike. Submissions must be made in advance; entry guidelines and registration are available at: https://www.bedrockgardens.org/fhh-2025.html Advanced Tickets Required TICKETS FOR THIS EVENT ARE BY ADVANCE REGISTRATION ONLY AND INCLUDE PARKING, GARDEN ADMISSION AND ALL ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE YOU CAN FIT INTO YOUR CAR! Be sure to sign up right away so you do not miss the most magical event of mid-summer! Dates: July 18, 19 and 20 Location: Bedrock Gardens, 19 High Road, Lee NH 03861 About Bedrock Gardens Bedrock Gardens is a dynamic, 30-acre public garden and cultural center that integrates unusual botanical specimens and unique sculpture into an inspiring landscape journey. Weekly events and educational programming for adults and children celebrate gardening, nature, art, craft and wellness, while building a strong sense of community. Described by the Boston Globe as "one of the most beautiful and intriguing landscapes in New Hampshire," our mission is to sustain and enhance Bedrock Gardens as a premier garden of the region. Friends of Bedrock Gardens is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit doing business as Bedrock Gardens.