The wonder we're creating...
COME ONE AND COME ALL! Dust your wings off and help us break a World Record for most MOST FAIRIES DRESSED IN ONE PLACE. Take a break from the ordinary. Enjoy delectable bites to eat from one of our CURATED FAERIE FOOD CHOICES. Stroll through the NEW ENGLAND ARTISAN MARKET for unique artisan goods to cherish. COSPLAY LOVERS can enter our Fairy Glitz & Glam Costume Contest & Runway Parade and be part of this super fantastical Fairy Cosplay Meet Up. See who will be crowned Fairy King & Queen of the Festival. Everyone will be dressed to the Fairy Nines, Tens and Elevens! On stage we will keep you entertained throughout the festival with musical acts, dance troupes and theatrical performances. Seeking a challenge? the Fairy themed Elvinshire Escape Room will immerse you into the “Make Believe” or "Elf Fake Believe?..." Don't forget to submit your all-natural Fairy House so our fairies and fans can take THE FAIRY HOUSE TOUR. Games will be had and gems will be found. This whimsical Gathering of Fae is sure to be the most magical experience coming to town!
Immersive & Experiential and always an Escape … Step into our Story… Enchantment is unfolding at the Fairy and Arts Festival.
Easthampton Fairy & Arts Festival Founders
About Aunyx Burrell
Aunyx Burrell, owner of Nyxie’s Whimsies, serves the Fairy and Arts Festival as Co-Organizer. She is a creative problem-solver, a goal-getter, an advocate for small businesses and artists, and a mother of 3. With a formal education in art based programming, she is a Pioneer Valley Performing Arts and New England Institute of Art Alumni. Much of her youth was occupied with developing her passion for performing and visual arts. She spent countless hours in the theater, behind the scenes, as well as on stage, and has worked for several theater companies, event organizations, and festivals throughout New England.
“Whimsy Making” (bringing joy and inspiration to those around you) is Nyxie’s Whimsies primary goal and Aunyx Burrell’s life’s work. She regularly cosplays as a fairy and frolics outside of her storefront blowing bubbles to those who pass by, bringing smiles and good vibes to kids, adults, and pets from diverse backgrounds.
Aunyx is most excited to join the Fairy and Arts Festival in uplifting voices and aspiring talent throughout our Western Mass community of artists and creative spirits.
About Bonnie McLoud
Bonnie “Bonzella” McLoud got inspired to be an artist on the wharf in Provincetown, Cape Cod. Artists would gather to paint and she would watch intently. At five years old she knew some day she would be an artist too and watching them paint inspired something deep in her soul. She started Art lessons at age 6 and after high school she went to Art School, obtained a degree in Studio Art/Art Education and then later went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Lesley University. She attended Parsons School of Design and got a certificate in Fashion Design during the Covid shutdown. Bonnie’s artwork has been featured in magazines, cards and on a CD album cover of an international band called Blue Fiddle.
Bonnie started organizing events in her early 20’s as part of her career and enjoyed putting together the events and marketing them. She has organized several types of events and fairs including artisan and psychic fairs, health and wellness fairs and specialty markets in New Hampshire, Maine and Massachusetts. While living on the coast of New Hampshire she fell in love with the magic of fairies and fairy houses and organized the first Fairy House Tour in Portsmouth, NH which still happens annually.
She brings over 20 years of digital, social media and event marketing and promotion and looks forward to holding the Fairy & Arts Festival in Easthampton annually.