FAERIE FESTIVAL 2026
Join us for a magical, family-friendly day in the Garden.
Parking on-site is limited, please carpool if possible. Overflow parking will be available at Cuesta College. Free shuttle generously provided by SLO Safe Ride.
Event is FREE, but there is a $5 charge to enter El Chorro Regional Park. Please have cash available.
Thank you to our 2025 Sponsors:
Diamond Sponsors:
Outside Now
Nature Connection Education
Gold Sponsors:
CRISP Imaging
Eco-Products
Silver Sponsors:
Coalesce Bookstore
William Morgan, MD
San Luis Sourdough
The Berry Man, Inc.
Bronze Sponsors:
SLO Roasted Coffee
Vendors
Anna Easter
Five Cities Orchid Society
Los Osos Valley Nursery
Whiz Kids!
Kim Winberry
Don’t miss the Garden’s signature Spring Event!
Is parking available?
Yes, there are 5 parking lots available. The Mariposa Lot (closest) to the Garden will be partially reserved for handicapped parking. Additional parking will be provided at Cuesta College.
Carpools are strongly encouraged as parking is limited.
Absolutely NO parking along Dairy Creek Road.
Do I need to get tickets in advance?
Tickets are required for brunch and must be purchased in advance.
Tickets are not required for Faerie Festival (gates open at 10am).
What is the admission fee?
El Chorro Regional Park charges a $5 entry fee at the kiosk. Having exact change will help you get through the kiosk quickly!
There is no fee for Faerie Festival, though donations are encouraged and appreciated. All proceeds support programming at the Garden.
Will food be available?
Yes. We’ll have concessions, snacks (including cotton candy!) available for sale along with homemade lemonade and water. For adults, we’ll have mimosas available for sale.
What activities will be available?
We will have lots of magical activities for children of all ages (even our youngest visitors) throughout our Children’s Garden including:
- Magical Wands
- Faerie Gardens
- Scavenger Hunt (with prizes)
- Facepainting
- Mural Making
- Seed Planting
In addition, we’ll have live music, storytelling, and character visits.
Is the Garden accessible?
The garden is designed with mostly flat terrain, making it easy to navigate overall. However, the surfaces are natural and uneven, with decomposed granite areas rather than paved walkways. While many parts of the garden are accessible for wheelchairs, strollers, and other mobility aides. some areas may be more challenging.