We believe in the power of whimsical positivity to inspire families to choose to love living here in Humboldt County. Even in times of challenge, we believe it's important to share good times with community while providing a forum to support community nonprofits, embrace creativity, welcoming visitors from faraway realms to support our local businesses, and encourage good stewardship of our planet. We invite you to join the fun, magic, and help to make it all possible! Building community around creative expression is important work, and all are invited.

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Our first two years (2018 and 2019) were small events, which were just getting going when the three year disruption of the pandemic came. These years we partnered with CASA of Humboldt. In 2023 and 2024 the event was much larger and saw many visitors from beyond our community join us in Arcata. In these years we partnered with Arcata's non-profit dance space, Redwood Raks Collective and began working with Playhouse Arts. In 2025, our relationship with Playhouse Arts is deeper and more collaborative. We are honored to be working with this creative powerhouse (and Arcata's Local Arts Agency) to continue the Fairy Festival tradition and bring organizational stability to the event.

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If you are interested in joining our High Fae Council to help with the festival please reach out to arcatafairyfestival@gmail.com and we will be happy to welcome you!