Lunar Faire Brings ‘Fairy/tales’ to Freehold on May 16
f you’ve ever wanted to trade your reality for a storybook, your chance arrives this Saturday. The Lunar Faire Night Market is fluttering into the East Freehold Showgrounds on May 16th, bringing with it a whimsical, witchy, and slightly chaotic celebration of all things magical.
The theme for this stop is “Fairy/tales,” creating a playful “Theme Duel” between traditional iridescent faeries and the grimmer characters of storybook lore. Organizers encourage attendees to lean into the fantasy: whether you show up as a “nightmare pixie” in goth fairy wings or a “Grimm Reaper” ready to steal stories, the night is a curated space for self-expression and finding your “found family.”
What to Expect
Running from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM, the faire is much more than a market. While there will be plenty of “weird and witchy” vendors selling oddball wares and curious crafts, the event is packed with immersive attractions:
– The Fairy Float Parade & Hut Contest: Witness a procession of magical displays or enter your own fairy dwelling.
– Live Storytelling: Gather around for a dedicated story hour with a live narrator.
– Enchanting Entertainment: The night features fire dancing by Diiiotima, a drag show, a “tap-dancing medium,” and the infamous “Big 3 Roasts” by Doctor Witch, the astrological heckler.
– Interactive Magic: Join the Lunar Queene for group spellmaking, participate in trinket trading, or visit the (non-alcoholic) Potions Lab for a sparkly brew.
Plan Your Visit
The event is all-ages and designed to be a safe, inclusive environment. To get the full experience, visitors are encouraged to bring a flashlight (some areas get dark!), a blanket or chair for resting, and their most creative light-up garb.
Event Details:
When: Saturday, May 16, 5 PM – 10 PM
Where: East Freehold Showgrounds, Freehold, NJ
Admission: Presale tickets are available online for roughly $18.67 (presale ends at 3:33 AM on the day of the faire). Tickets at the gate are $25. Kids under 10 are free.
Parking: Free parking is available on-site.
Whether you’re there for the drum circle, the bubble magic of Meadow Perry, or just to shop for curiosities under the stars, the Lunar Faire promises “the best night out you’ve had in at least a moon.”
