Fantasy Faire

Website banner for Fantasy Faire. The banner is comprised of an image of two Mystic Realms performers dressed as a Queen and King. The Queen has blonde hair in a single braid, a gold crown, and a dark blue gown with a silver skirt. The King has short dark hair, a beard, a gold crown, a matching blue outfit with gold accents and a long brown and white vest. There are four other Mystic Realms performers dressed in fantasy garb engaged in the scene in the background. The Queen and King are walking towards the camera arm in arm on the right side of the image. The background is a forest. There is gold lettering on the top left side of the banner that reads "Fantasy Faire". There is white text above the gold that reads "WheatonArts" and more below that reads "Produced in partnership with Mystic Realms, Ltd."

Produced in partnership with Mystic Realms, Ltd.

FANTASY FAIRE
June 27 & 28, 2026

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. rain or shine
A family-friendly festival of medieval folklore & fun!

This Year’s Story…

The Kingdom of Wheaton is a peaceful realm ruled by King William and the Beautiful Queen Grace. The Kingdom is divided into four Baronies. The Barons of the North, South, East, and West each rule a portion of the Kingdom. Every year the kingdom hosts the Tournament of Prosperity where each of the Barons bring a champion to compete for a chest of gold.

During the year, the Barons search the world for unique combatants from faraway lands. These are heroes of folklore steeped in mystery and suffused with magic. Shows on the Tournament Field starting at 11:00am and on each hour thereafter will tell the overarching story of the event. The day concludes with the Tournament of Prosperity performed at 3:00pm.

The 2026 Story: All is not well in the Kingdom of Wheaton. Five glassblowers have been turned into statues of stone. What could have done this? Was it dark magic or something more dire? As the Royal Guard searches for answers, the Barons are drawn into the clutches of a monster that even the Grymm Witches like to steer clear of.

The tale is told in a series of short performances on the Tournament Field at 11:00am, 12:00pm, 1:00pm, and 2:00pm. Throughout the day, there are five other stages full of acts and more than forty merchant shops to peruse.  The day concludes with the Tournament of Prosperity performed at 3:00pm.

Buy Your Ticket Today!

The program schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Fantasy Faire is included with WheatonArts General Admission. Tickets are available online and at the front gate.

ADMISSION:
$14 Adults
$13 Seniors (62+)
$8 Students
Kids 5 & under are FREE
fantasy Faire Parade of Charaters
Costumed ninja and child posing for a picture during Fantasy Faire
Robin Hood and his band of men

Meet New Friends!

Meet the Pirates from Treasure Island as they run a rickety set of Pirate Games where everyone is a winner. Collect coins and turn them in for pirate prizes. (Fee)

At the Court of Miracles, children can meet Esmeralda and other characters from the Hunchback of Notre Dame, and enjoy dancing and drumming techniques by individual and troupe performers.

Storybook characters will teach your children to sing along to many well-known children’s songs.

Join the “Kingdom of Wheaton Scavenger Hunt” and get signatures from our friendliest characters! Available at the Front Gate. Collect a Pirate Coin once you’ve completed the hunt!

Meet the King, Queen, & Barons of the Kingdom of Wheaton strolling the streets.

Get candy & treats from the not-so-wicked Grymm Witches if you dare.

Come dressed in your own fantasy garbs and make connections with other fun-having people of all ages! 

Learn New Skills!

Spring Pole Raising & Dance 12:30 p.m. (children participate in the dance)
Join the traditional dance at 12:30 p.m. each day. We ask parents to encourage younger children by holding the ribbons and dancing with them in this joyous celebration!

Adventurer Training
Children can learn the skills of a heroic adventurer by completing various challenges. Can they avoid the webs and recover treasure from the Spider’s Lair? Will they be able to cross the Frog Pond by walking the lily pads? Can they solve the Wizards Puzzle? All these skills and more make an expert adventurer!

AXE Throwing
Feel like a Viking! With help from enthusiast instructors from Grizzly & Co, Adventure for Hire, learn how to safely throw tomahawks, Viking bearded axes, and double-bit Michigan axes! For ages 11 and older. 

Phoenix Swords Performances
Watch these renowned performers from Phoenix Swords give authentic demonstrations of western martial arts.  Visitors may take introductory sword lessons ($5.00) throughout the day.

Markland Medieval Mercenary Militia (Saturday only!)
Watch as members from Markland re-enact medieval life by constructing and using reproductions of the period’s accouterments.

Archery in Sherwood Grove (fee-based)
Robin Hood and his merry band are visiting the Kingdom of Wheaton. They’ll teach people about archery, and you can practice your archery skills for a small donation to the band. There’s also knife and ax throwing!

Traditional Dance
This informative show explains the steps and intents behind some of the most popular dances from the Medieval and Renaissance Periods. Audience participation is encouraged!

Heroes of Camelot
Meet Knights of King Arthur’s Round Table and other Heroes from the Arthurian Legend. Ages 16 and older and in good physical health can learn the theatric touch style of weapon combat used in Mystic Realms LARPs

The Local Blacksmith
Meet Blacksmith Daniel Lapidow from Hebrew Hammer to learn about forge and metalwork!

Dragon Wolf Clan
The Dragon’s Wolf Clan Viking Performance Group LLC is a South Jersey based theatric company focusing on storytelling and fight choreography. They bring fantasy inspired action to each audience experience!

Create Fused Glass Charms, Talismans, & Suncatchers (fee-based)
Create a charm or talisman for role-playing games or daily life. Adorn pre-fused glass bases with pre-cut pieces of colorful glass and frit to fit your design. We will fire your piece and add a metal loop, lobster claw clasp, or cord. Projects will be ready for pick up or shipped (shipping rates apply) about one week after the event. Located in the Education Studio and available for ages 5 & up (with parental assistance). This glass fusing activity has a discounted fee of $10 per charm/talisman and $20 per suncatcher.

Fantasy Faire 2019 attendees and actors participate in maypole dance with other Faire attendees admiring on the sidelines.
Image of a Fantasy Faire performer outside dressed in a black tank top, white baggy pants, a black belt, black high boots, and silver and black bracers on each wrist. One hand is holding an axe with a green handle in a throwing position and the other hand is holding two more by the waist. More axes rest on wooden stands on both sides of the performer. There are wooden planks standing in the background like a wall with four circular slabs of wood with green and yellow circles painted onto them as targets. The circles are arranged in a square formation in the center of the wall. There is black netting around the wood and the ground is sandy.
Fantasy Faire 2019 dancers perform in front of a crowd of attendees in front of the American Museum of Glass.
3 Fantasy Faire Cosplayers
Fantasy Faire 2019 actors perform on the green stage in front of a watching audience outdoors.
Image of a Fantasy Faire performer dressed in a gown. The gown is a light beige and dusty blue cover. Much of the beige is under the blue sleeves, skirt, and boddice. The blue portion of the boddice is laced with matching light beige strings at the top of the skirt. The middle of the skirt is also beige. At the end of the sleeves is poofy white lace. The performer also has a blue bag with flowers handing from the strings and is wearing a green and gold hat with beige tulle flowing from the top of it. The performer is interacting with a children dressed in pink and wearing pink pig ears and a big nose. Both are standing outside at WheatonArts during Fantasy Faire.

Stage Performances

These are just a few of the many acts a day at the Kingdom of Wheaton has to offer. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from kid’s shows to educational content.

Grymm Witches
The Grymm Witches are a hilarious mix of Shakespeare and silliness. Join these not-so-wicked witches as they tell their own “truthful” versions of traditional fairytales. And see them at their “Potion Brewing” show, where they will once again try to save the Kingdom of Wheaton.

Sing-A-Longs and Storytelling
Join your favorite storybook characters in the StoryBook grove. Shows throughout the day will have the characters singing children’s songs with audience participation. Parents and children can also listen to the characters read their favorite fairy tales with photo opportunities.

Gold E. Locks on Trial
Gold E. Locks is on trial for breaking, entering, and destroying private property. She maintains that she meant no harm. Is she just a naughty little girl, or did something else cause the calamity of errors?

Image of four members of the WheatonArts Glass Studio Team working inside of the WheatonArts Glass Studio in front of a crowd of people. One member is sitting at a glassblowing bench with a long metal rod with a large cobalt blue vase at the end of it. The team member is working on forming the handle on the other side of the vase. The glass that is being shaped is bright orange from the heat. The same team member also has a hand on the metal rod and is being assistant by the hands of a second team member, slightly off camera on the right side of the image. A third team member is using both hands on a large wooden paddled to help shape the handle. A fourth team member can be seen working in the background. Each team member is wearing clear goggles and a black t-shirt with white text that reads "WheatonArts".
Overhead closeup of clay-covered hands shaping a clay vessel on the potter's wheel

Craft Demonstrations

These are just a few of the many acts a day at the Kingdom of Wheaton has to offer. There is something for everyone to enjoy, from kid’s shows to educational content.

Royal Glassblowing Studio
Witness the transformation of molten hot glass into fantastical objects by our Glass Studio Staff.

Pottery Palace
Interact with the Ceramic Studio Team and watch as they craft drinking vessels.

FREE Family Art Activities

Take a seat at the Family Art Activity Station for complimentary craft time! Recommended for ages 5 & above with parental assistance. Estimated times of 15 to 30 minutes per activity.

Magic Wands
Step into the role of wizard, fairy, or sorcerer and design your very own magic wand! Using wooden sticks, glass gems, plastic crystals, ribbons, and decorative elements, participants will create sparkling wands infused with imagination and personal flair.

Fantasy Mini Figures Painting
Paint your own mini figure for your favorite fantasy game. Combine visual art and literary art by developing your character using our provided character sheets. Which class and level is your character? Which skills do they have? What is your character’s name?

Shooting Stars
Create a whimsical hanging shooting star using clay, sparkling pipe cleaners, colorful beads, and fishing line! Participants will begin by decorating a clay star base, then thread shimmering pipe cleaners and beads through the star to form a dazzling flowing tail that sparkles and twists like a shooting star across the night sky. Once assembled, artists will attach fishing line so their creations can be hung in a window, classroom, or bedroom where they gently move and catch the light. This imaginative project encourages creativity while exploring color, texture, pattern, and simple sculpture techniques.

Cardboard Loom Bracelets – Saturday, June 27th
Create colorful, woven friendship bracelets using a simple cardboard loom. In this hands-on Family Art Workshop, participants will design and weave their own bracelet using embroidery floss and a DIY loom made from cardboard. This process combines pattern, rhythm, and creativity as strands are moved in a repeating sequence to form a round braided design. Easy to learn and satisfying to repeat, this project is perfect for developing focus, coordination, and creative expression while making something meaningful to wear or share.

 

Fantasy Faire 2019 attendees participate in kids' craft activities with a Fantasy Faire actor dressed in a whimsical yellow dress and colorful butterfly wings at a tented booth outdoors. Other attendees walk passed in the background.
Fantasy Faire 2019 attendees participate in kids' craft activities with adult supervision outdoors.
Image of three performers outside at Fantasy Faire at WheatonArts. Each performer is dressed in their own unique fantasy garb and is playing an instrument. Two of the performers have string instruments and one has a flute-like instrument. In the background are Fantasy Faire visitors participating in the rising of the Spring Pole. The pole is tall, thing, and a light brown color. The visitors are wrapping colorful ribbon around it.

Wandering Musicians

The Meandering Minstrel
Sean Reidy performs traditional music ranging back to the Middle Ages on a variety of bagpipes and whistles.

Bards and the Bees
The Bards and the Bees, operating as a subgroup of South Jersey Performing Arts Collective (SJPAC), is a volunteer run a cappella group focusing on renaissance, folk, and fantasy inspired arrangements. They strive to use harmony and storytelling to bring joy, whimsy, and enthusiasm to each performance.

Cast Members

King William: Michael Muzzarelli
Queen Grace: Chrissie Capece Muzzarelli
Witch Hazel: Bobbi J. Kukal
Witch Steria: Natasha Thompson
Rumplestiltskin: James Thompson
Fool: Ezekiel Cheever
Phonosia the Gorgon: Ashley Piper
Baroness of the North: Mellissa Kane
Baron of the South: Anthony Kukal
Baroness of the East: Heidi Dugan
Baron of the West: Brian Danner
Bruno the Mercenary Captain: Tanner Cossaboon
Brunhilda the Lady-in-Waiting: Rachael Smith
Tournament Master: Ahmad Graves-El
Champions: Mystic Realms Sword Team
Ruffians and Peasants: Phoenix Swords

Fantasy Faire Parade group photo

Feast in the Food Court

Creek’s Edge Catering & BBQ
Curry’s Culinary Coral
Frosbite
Karen and the Nut
Macs and Munchies
Matty G’s Dogz
Noodle Wagon
Phoenix Flare Lemonade
Tacos Al Carbon
Sir Links-A-Lot

Meet the Merchants!

Alexa.G Illustration
Beads on Cypress
Bee Cool Pollination & Honey
C.Homick
Can’t Stop Creating
Catalina Angelina’s Boutique
Celtic Cauldron
Dopey Dragon Dry Goods
Earth Products Essentials
Enlightened Elements
FaeJude Curiosities
Fey Fire Pyrography
Fiat Lucre
Folklore Face Painting
For the Whim Productions
Fox & Hare Books
Geeks & Glazes
Glitter & Glue
Gracie’s Page Bindery
Immovable Objects
Jen Ottepka Photography
JR’s Wood Creations and Design
Kattnhubbyskreations
Kilted Gamer
Kolby Crochets
LunaCraft Creations
Maker’s Path
Maya Chen
Melody’s Eye Candy
Miss Stacey’s Soap Co
M Stayman Images
Murphy’s Farm Market
Our Joyful Moments Studio
Pamela Iobst Designs
Plague Industry Props
Porellarte
Rag and Bone Meadery
Rained Glass
Seaside Sudz
Selene Broadwater
Shabby Chicque
Shrimp Fossil
Sleepy Hollow Broom Co
Steep it Simple
Sunrise Disco
The Bag Chick
The Bear Historical Society
The BowLady
The Hebrew Hammer
The Mystical Arts Shop
The Needling Fox
The Steampunk Ghost
Tori’s Critters
Trinity’s Magickal Intentions
Uniques Handcrafted Jewelry
Whisto LLC
Zotia Gems

The program schedule is subject to change. Please check back for updates.

Armchair Wizards on an outdoor stage, performing for a crowd.