– 2026 –
Traverse City Fairy House Gallery
Welcome to the 2026 Traverse City Fairy Trails! This year's theme, Crafted by Hand: Celebrating the Arts & Cultures of America, inspired an incredible collection of fairy houses created by talented makers, families, schools, businesses, and community groups.
We're deeply grateful to everyone who poured their creativity, imagination, and countless hours into bringing these magical creations to life. Your generosity and artistry are what make the Traverse City Fairy Trails such a beloved community tradition.
Visit the Fairy Trails at the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park to experience these enchanting creations in person, and join us in congratulating this year's Fairy House Competition winners!
2026 Fairy House Competition Winners
Little Sprites (Ages 8 & Under)
1st Place: #8 Wee Learn Together: (Deb Saur, Freya & Wren Wilczewski)
2nd Place: #26 Butterfly June's Quilting Cabin: (Brianne, Lily & Rose Allen)
Sprites (Ages 9–15)
1st Place: #7 The Fabulous Fairy Village: (The 4th grade Girl Scout Troop from Old Mission Peninsula School: Clementine, Vivianne, Ruby, Ainsley, Harlow, Sahanna, Quinn, Baylor & Reagan)
2nd Place: #20 Home Sweet Mushroom : (Midori & Chelsea Dennis)
Fantastical Fairies (Ages 16+)
1st Place: #25 Cobblestone Knoll: (Claire Re'Soullier)
2nd Place: #19 Cobwebs & Gossamer Threads Quilt Shoppe: (Michele Mizell)
Organizations
Winner: #14 Fairy Collective – A Magical (and Mischievous) Maker Space
(The Blue Zone Group: Terri Kachadurian, Diana Churella, Beryl Striewski, Marina Deering,
Patti Sharrow & Shelly Charron)
