Visit the Fairy Trails and Vote for your Favorite Fairy Houses through July 3rd!
Crafted by Hand: Celebrating the Arts & Cultures of America
A Fun Fairy House Competition
THEME
This year’s Fun Fairy House Competition invited makers to imagine Crafted by Hand: Celebrating the Arts and Cultures of America! Stepping into a charming, hands-on exploration of the traditional crafts and trades that have shaped our country. Picture tiny weaving looms, candle-making fairy huts, quilting cabins, blacksmith shops, pottery studios, and woodcarving cottages — miniature spaces where creativity, skill, and imagination come alive. The houses are tiny works of art!
LOCATION
The Fairy Trails are located at The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park to the right of the Butterfly Garden and across from the Pavilion (you’ll see a sign indicating the trail). They are always open and free to visit.
The Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park
1490 Red Drive, Traverse City, Michigan
Awards
The community will be the judge through the People’s Choice Award!
Voting is available June 7th at 2pm online or via QR code found at the entrance to the Fairy Trails.
Voting ends July 3rd.
People’s Choice Awards
Little Sprites (Pink) — kids (8 and under) and families
Sprites (Blue) — kids (ages 9 to 15) and families
Fantastical Fairies (Yellow) — ages 16+ to adult
Organizations (Red) — non-profits and organized groups
**The award winners will receive a gift bag of goodies and will be notified by email! And announced at the July 7th A Very Fairy Cherry JamBerry at the Botanic Garden from 2-4 pm.
BELIEVE
When you believe in something bigger than yourself, you can make a bigger impact than you ever thought possible. Belief is what allows you to tap into the curiosity that reveals creativity. It gives you the courage to take risks. It brings you closer to your dreams. We believe in the power of small acts to build a movement, which is why we created the Fairy Trails in the first place. And we believe in the potential of everyone—especially kids—to make a difference in their own unique way, and thereby inspire others to do the same.
