More for adults and kids alike...
This year we are annoucing our first annual Featured Guest Artists, more maypole dancing, more of the great music, performers, artists, and vendors!
For adults, we now feature drum circles, herbalism classes, as well as our Summerfest night show! For children, we are expanding our faerie treasure hunts, faerie courts, and craft areas!
More importantly, check out our schedule for both Saturday and Sunday! We have grown enough that we can offer two different days of entertainment!
Featured Guest Artists
Jessica Galbreth & Brigid Ashwood
Jessica Galbreth & Brigid Ashwood
Both Jessica Galbreth and Brigid Ashwood will be hosting classes including a class on drawing faeries for children (art will be provided), an adult level class on their experiences
and insight into the faerie art industry, including how to enter this industry. In addition, they will be playing around the site, and will available for signing their art and materials
at specific times on both days.
Jessica Galbreth
"I am often asked why I chose to paint images of myth and fantasy for my art career. It honestly never seemed like a choice, as this is what is truly in my heart. From the time I was a small child, I have loved fantasy art, especially art with a basis in mythology. I am inspired by many things...mother nature in all her beauty, the intricate myths and stories of ancient cultures, the shadowy mysteries of the moon, and the innocence and simplicity I see in the eyes of my young children. It is my most sincerest hope that my artwork serves to remind others of the magic that surrounds us and lives within us always."
Mythic fantasy artist Jessica Galbreth was born on April 29th, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio. Today, she makes her home and studio in Waterville, Ohio with her husband Josh and their two children. Though Jessica did study fine art with a major in painting for three years at the Toledo Museum of Art, she also considers herself largely a self-taught artist. She crafts her original works of art mostly with watercolors, pen and ink, but at times also utilizes an airbrush and acrylic for certain effects.
She is perhaps most celebrated for her ability to capture the haunting and often mysterious beauty of goddesses and faeries from mythology. Each of her visions brought to life on paper have a personality of their own, and often evoke strong feelings in those who view them. Some of her faeries are elegant, sweet and wistful, while others are defiant, dark and powerful.
Mythic fantasy artist Jessica Galbreth was born on April 29th, 1974 in Toledo, Ohio. Today, she makes her home and studio in Waterville, Ohio with her husband Josh and their two children. Though Jessica did study fine art with a major in painting for three years at the Toledo Museum of Art, she also considers herself largely a self-taught artist. She crafts her original works of art mostly with watercolors, pen and ink, but at times also utilizes an airbrush and acrylic for certain effects.
She is perhaps most celebrated for her ability to capture the haunting and often mysterious beauty of goddesses and faeries from mythology. Each of her visions brought to life on paper have a personality of their own, and often evoke strong feelings in those who view them. Some of her faeries are elegant, sweet and wistful, while others are defiant, dark and powerful.
Brigid Ashwood
"Ethereal portraits of imagined creatures, glimpses of fleeting realms and goddesses from mythic times – this is the art of Brigid Ashwood. Influenced by Celtic Myth, Fairy Legends, Spirituality, and Nature - Brigid creates glowing portraits of woman in her many aspects. Fairies, Goddesses, Witches and Priestesses gaze at their audience with soulful eyes and breathtaking expression. "
Brigid has had the good fortune in her life to have been personally mentored by a few wonderful professional artists. She credits them with the most important aspects of her training. She attended the Maryland College of Art and Design and has studied extensively on her own. She draws inspiration from Celtic Myth and Classic Fantasy themes. Goddesses, Wise Woman, Fairies and Witchy Diva's are archetypes she is fond of painting. Her style is heavily influenced by that of the Pre-Raphaelites, Art Nouveau, WWII era pin-up art, Trompe L’Oeil, and Japanese Manga. She is comfortable in many mediums - particularly tempera grassa, oil, silverpoint and watercolor and has recently moved successfully into digital painting. Brigid’s studio is located on her 155 year old farmette in lovely Middletown, Maryland. The house was built on a Fairy mound is choc full of charm and artistic inspiration. She spends much of her sketching time in the magical English garden located on the grounds. When she’s not painting, Brigid cherishes spending time with her family - husband Ed, daughter Emma, and the two short fuzzy critters that round out the Ashwood clan.
Brigid has had the good fortune in her life to have been personally mentored by a few wonderful professional artists. She credits them with the most important aspects of her training. She attended the Maryland College of Art and Design and has studied extensively on her own. She draws inspiration from Celtic Myth and Classic Fantasy themes. Goddesses, Wise Woman, Fairies and Witchy Diva's are archetypes she is fond of painting. Her style is heavily influenced by that of the Pre-Raphaelites, Art Nouveau, WWII era pin-up art, Trompe L’Oeil, and Japanese Manga. She is comfortable in many mediums - particularly tempera grassa, oil, silverpoint and watercolor and has recently moved successfully into digital painting. Brigid’s studio is located on her 155 year old farmette in lovely Middletown, Maryland. The house was built on a Fairy mound is choc full of charm and artistic inspiration. She spends much of her sketching time in the magical English garden located on the grounds. When she’s not painting, Brigid cherishes spending time with her family - husband Ed, daughter Emma, and the two short fuzzy critters that round out the Ashwood clan.
Featured Guest Author
Rosemary Ellen Guiley
Rosemary Ellen Guiley
Author of Faery Magic (2004), Rosemary Ellen Guiley will be teaching "Faerie Magic: How to Bring Faeries Into Your Life" at this year’s Maryland Faerie Festival in the Educational Lecture and Demo booth,
Rosemary Ellen Guiley is one of the foremost authorities on the paranormal, supernatural and magical beings—including angels, faeries and other wonderful creatures. With 31 books, 8 encyclopedias and hundreds of articles on a wide range of paranormal, spiritual and mystical topics, she possesses an exceptional knowledge of the field. She is also a well known psychic/clairvoyant who has claimed to have cleared ghosts from such locations as the Waverly Institute in Louisville, KY.
Her popular encyclopedias on ghosts and spirits, angels, vampires and werewolves, magic and alchemy, dreams, mystical and paranormal experience and saints are considered essential sources for authors, researchers, film and documentary producers, and paranormal investigators.
Rosemary Ellen Guiley is one of the foremost authorities on the paranormal, supernatural and magical beings—including angels, faeries and other wonderful creatures. With 31 books, 8 encyclopedias and hundreds of articles on a wide range of paranormal, spiritual and mystical topics, she possesses an exceptional knowledge of the field. She is also a well known psychic/clairvoyant who has claimed to have cleared ghosts from such locations as the Waverly Institute in Louisville, KY.
Her popular encyclopedias on ghosts and spirits, angels, vampires and werewolves, magic and alchemy, dreams, mystical and paranormal experience and saints are considered essential sources for authors, researchers, film and documentary producers, and paranormal investigators.
Three stages of music!
We welcome Telesma, IlyAIMY, and much much more!
We welcome Telesma, IlyAIMY, and much much more!
We have really taken great care to feature amazing bands that will appeal to all our diverse audiences. Dance to Telesma, ilyAIMY, Kiva, Gypsy Nomads, OCEAN Orchestra, and more!
Not only have we filled both days with great entertainment, but both days have very different schedules that feature different bands, so there is more to enjoy for those who
wish to attend the entire festival! We also feature drum cirles, more belly dancing, fire performers, strolling entertainers, magicians, and more!
If this isn't enough, we aren't telling you everything that there is here! More surprises await!
Learning and instruction
We really believe in earth stewardship, and to that end we are announcing a new lecture series. Come learn about the medicinal properties of herbs,
and learn how to better use plants in the kitchen to promote health, joy, and peacefulness!
We have also invited many charities who work within our community and with our local environment!
Come see and learn about the beauty and habitat of many birds, and other endangered creatures through our outreach efforts! Most importantly, stay tuned as more surprises are underway...
