By Brea Cunningham—
MUNCIE, IN—Once upon a time, a little girl named Elisabeth “Betty” Ball lived in the Oakhurst home. She discovered faeries living among the trees and flowers. Betty wore her faerie attire, played games, danced, and skipped through the grass with her magical friends. As a tribute to Betty and her unshakable belief in faeries, thousands of faeries fly into Oakhurst Gardens each year for the enchanted Faeries, Sprites, & Lights at Minnetrista.
During this multi-day event, children are encouraged to come dressed in their best magical faerie attire as they imagine and play in a magical faerie wonderland. Families can enjoy games, crafts, a theater show, live music and dancing, a bubble garden, and much more throughout our enchanted Oakhurst Gardens from July 25 through 27 at 5–9 p.m., with a special sensory-friendly event on July 27 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Plus, concessions will be available to keep all of our hungry faeries happy, offering an array of delectable delights ranging from faerie-sized treats to savory snacks fit for even the most discerning woodland appetite.
Minnetrista’s sensory-friendly version of Faeries, Sprites, is specially designed to welcome faerie friends with sensory sensitivities or disabilities, allowing them to enjoy the magic in a calm and inviting environment. Guests can experience quiet music, optional live theatre shows, character interactions, and a peaceful stroll through beautifully decorated gardens. A special thank you to Interlock ECI for sponsoring this session.
Tickets for Faeries, Sprites, & Lights are $12 for non-members and $10 for members. Children 2 and under can attend for free. Tickets are available at minnetrista.net/faeries-sprites-lights. Pre-order your exclusive event tee and bring home a piece of the enchantment from Faeries, Sprites, & Lights. Event tees, faerie wings, and more are available for purchase at The Orchard Shop today.
Parking for the event will be located at the Delaware County Fairgrounds. For location information, please see our campus map.
Minnetrista is also seeking volunteers to help bring this magical event to life. Volunteering with Minnetrista is a wonderful opportunity to contribute to the community and enjoy the festivities. If you are interested in volunteering, please email Julie Mason at jmason@minnetrista.net.
For more information, visit minnetrista.net or call 765.282.4848. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the most up-to-date information on our exhibitions and events.
About Minnetrista
Minnetrista is your year-round gathering place! Born out of the Ball family legacy, the home of the Ball jar, Minnetrista connects people, encourages engagement, and improves our community. There is always something new to discover at Minnetrista. From beautiful gardens, unique events, interactive exhibits, and engaging workshops, every adventure is unique and fun. For more information about Minnetrista, visit www.minnetrista.net.
