Fall Fairie Festival FAQs - Spoutwood Farm

Fall Fairie Festival FAQs

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_tta_accordion][vc_tta_section title=”What are the dates of the Fall Fairie Festival?” tab_id=”1502454865500-6b9df1b9-70b3″][vc_column_text]Saturday, October 14th and Sunday, October 15th, 2017[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is the venue for the Fall Fairie Festival?” tab_id=”1504268939033-0f018b38-ce8d”][vc_column_text]The Fall Fairie Festival will take place at

Ramblewood – a unique rustic resort
2564 Silver Rd, Darlington, Maryland 21034

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What are the festival hours?” tab_id=”1502455016802-cc685b07-f43d”][vc_column_text]October 14th and 15th: 10 am – 6 pm[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How can I perform, exhibit, or vend at the 2017 Fall Fairie Festival?” tab_id=”1502455057676-57c3eade-14b1″][vc_column_text]Unfortunately, our vendors and performers from May Day Fairie Festival (May, 2017) suffered a financial loss as well.  For the Fall Fairie Festival, our vendors and performers are by invite-only to allow those vendors and performers an opportunity to recoup their losses.  If you’re interested in vending or performing at our May Day Fairie Festival in 2018, please keep a watchful eye on our website for applications.  They should be posted sometime this fall![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How can I volunteer at the 2017 Fall Fairie Festival?” tab_id=”1502455152829-c130f2d9-cfad”][vc_column_text]Volunteers can sign up to help with either the day to day operations of Spoutwood Farm, assisting in the preparation of the Fall Fairie Festival, and even assisting during the Fall Fairie Festival.  The best way to get involved is by attending one of our general planning meetings or preparation work weekends, which are always open to the public.  We encourage everyone to attend.  Please check our calendar for upcoming meetings and events.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How much are tickets and where can I get them?” tab_id=”1502455230200-2dfd53a6-09c6″][vc_column_text]Ticket pricing details for adults and children ages 12 and over, including packages for weekends and families, can be found via here.  Advance ticket sales are discounted for a limited time and no discounts or packages will be available at the gate.  Children ages 3 through 12 years are always only $5.  Children ages 2 years and under are always free.

Online advance ticket purchasing will be available shortly, with advance sale discounts ending Friday, October 6, 2017 at midnight.  Full priced single day adult tickets and children’s tickets will be available online until Friday, October 13, 2017 at midnight.  Full priced single day adult tickets and children’s tickets are also available at the gate during Festival hours.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How do I get to Spoutwood Farm’s Fall Fairie Festival?” tab_id=”1502455316270-69e617bd-13aa”][vc_column_text]

Ramblewood – a unique rustic resort
2564 Silver Rd, Darlington, Maryland 21034

You can use this address in your GPS or on an online mapping program for detailed directions.  Please also click here for pre-planned directions.

[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What is the parking situation?” tab_id=”1502455392710-be71ac21-acbb”][vc_column_text]Parking for the Fall Fairie Festival is located on-site at Ramblewood.  Please follow posted signs for Official Festival Parking.

  • 3 people and under per car = $10 to park
  • 4 people and over per car = $5 to park

We highly encourage you to carpool to the Festival. Carpooling not only saves on gas and parking fees, but it reduces your carbon footprint.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”How much is parking?” tab_id=”1502455445517-057345ba-c255″][vc_column_text]Parking is CASH ONLY.

  • 3 people and under per car = $10 to park
  • 4 people and over per car = $5 to park

The on-site ATM is only available once inside the Festival.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can I come in costume?” tab_id=”1502455718029-9bff5211-4c64″][vc_column_text]Of course!  We encourage everyone to dress up in their fairie finest for the Festival.  Remember, this is a Fall Fairie Festival.  We’re very curious to see what your faerie-self wears in autumn![/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can I bring my awesome new sword, toy bow and arrows, or replica weapon?” tab_id=”1502455758696-c08f2d68-3966″][vc_column_text]No.  Spoutwood Farm has always operated under a NO WEAPONS policy.  No toy, replica, or real weapons allowed.  Please leave them at home.  Guests bringing weapons to the front gate will be denied entry until their items are returned to their cars.

Some performances may include pre-approved prop weapons and will be used ONLY during performances.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Does the Fall Fairie Festival take credit cards?” tab_id=”1502455803231-8c0fd147-7ed1″][vc_column_text]You will need CASH for parking.  The Festival Front Gate cannot process credit cards (our internet connection at the front of the farm is limited and sometimes unavailable).  Please bring cash for your entrance fee or buy our tickets online in advance.

Some vendors do accept credit cards and some are cash-only.  There have occasionally been technical difficulties with card readers.  There will be an ATM on site, but we also recommend that our patrons bring cash just in case.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Will there be an ATM on-site?” tab_id=”1502455851174-33e790e6-c165″][vc_column_text]Yes.  There will be an ATM located near the Maypole Court.  Check the Festival grounds map in our program when you get there!

Many of our vendors are only able to accept cash payment, so we do our best to provide an ATM for our guests.  Nevertheless, we do recommend that our patrons bring cash just in case.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is the Fall Fairie Festival universally accessible for those with disabilities?” tab_id=”1502455944967-63b64e66-7382″][vc_column_text]All are welcome at Ramblewood.  Individuals with wheelchairs and other mobility aids do attend.  Ramblewood provides handicap parking near the entrance.  Please ask the parking team for assistance when you arrive.

However, please note that the Fall Fairie Festival takes place on a campground with rolling slopes.  As such, there are hills and rocky terrain.  If it rains, there will be a lot of mud.  Ramblewood can be rough on wheelchairs and scooters.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Will there be vegetarian/vegan/gluten-free food options?” tab_id=”1502456138169-1c17b9b9-007f”][vc_column_text]We do our best to select food vendors who serve a range of foods, including options for those with dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.  While not all vendors will offer all of these options, most of our guests are able to find plenty of delicious treats at our festivals.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Is alcohol available or allowed at the Fall Fairie Festival?” tab_id=”1502456183124-098a0e20-76c3″][vc_column_text]No.  The Fall Fairie Festival is an alcohol-free event.  No alcohol will be for sale on-site and we request that you leave yours at home for after-revels.  Spoutwood Farm reserves the right to deny entry or remove patrons from the grounds if alcohol is found on a patron or if a patron is publicly inebriated.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Since this is a fall festival that’s occurring near Halloween, will there be trick-or-treating?” tab_id=”1502456227031-8c534322-a415″][vc_column_text]There are several holidays that are celebrated in conjunction with Fall and we will do our best to represent a diverse array of them and pull inspiration from many different cultures.  There will be many tricks and many treats at the Fall Fairie Festival, but there will not be a community-style trick-or-treat at the festival.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”Can I bring my pet?” tab_id=”1507222915601-8efe07dc-b412″][vc_column_text]Ramblewood operates on a strict No-Pet Policy. Only documented service animals will be permitted on site. Spoutwood Farm Center apologizes for the inconvenience.[/vc_column_text][/vc_tta_section][vc_tta_section title=”What hotels and or bed and breckfasts are around?” tab_id=”1507222967649-7249b529-ce3f”][vc_column_text]

Bed and Breakfasts
 
Spencer Silver Mansion
200 South Union Avenue
Havre De Grace, MD  21078
410-939-1485
 
Vandiver Inn
301 S. Union Avenue
Haver de Grace, MD  21078
410-939-5200
 
Hotels
 
Super 8 Motel – Havre de Grace
926 Pulaski Highway
Havre de Grace, MD
410-939-1880
(pets allowed)
 
Homewood Suites by Hilton – Bel Air
4170 Philadelphia Road
Bel Air, MD  21015
410-297-8586
 
La Quinta Inn Aberdeen
793 West Bel Air Avenue
Aberdeen, MD  21001
410-272-6000

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