Take in the magic at Cornwall's 3 Wishes Faery Fest
Thursday, 13 May 2010 12:00 AM
If you’re keen for simply magical holidays in Cornwall, then the 3 Wishes Faery Fest is likely to be the event for you.
Every summer, Bodmin Moor comes alive for a three-day festival dedicated to faeries, folklore and all kinds of supernatural happenings.
With a wide range of performances, workshops and art exhibitions, fans of faeries from across Britain and beyond converge in Cornwall each June to help mark the summer solstice.
The 3 Wishes Faery Fest will play host to a number of performances from bands and singers, so it may be the ideal setting to see some of your favourite acts.
If you want to pick up a new skill over the course of your holiday in Cornwall, the range of workshops and seminars that are on offer at the 3 Wishes Faery Fest may prove to be right up your street.
Yoga, drumming and dancing are just some of things you can try your hand at, while there is also the chance to make your own faery wand – something that could prove to be the perfect souvenir of the fun you’ve have had on self-catering holidays in Cornwall.
Traders sell a variety of faery-related goods at the event so there’s bound to something which catches your eye.
If you’re a keen fashionista, then be sure to check out the fashion show, which features new clothing creations by a range of designers.
But as festival attendees are invited to take an active part in proceedings you may find yourself not only being a mere spectator but taking to the catwalk to strut your stuff!
There is also a children’s parade, giving kids the chance to show off the latest designs in faery-related fashion.
There are a variety of ticket packages available, so if you want visit the festival for the day as part of your Cornwall self-catering holiday or are keen for the full three-day experience you should be able to get a package that suits you.
Of course there is the option of camping out during the festival, but you could find that a stay in a self-catering cottage in Cornwall makes for a more luxurious way to take in the festivities.