Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village

September 1-22, 2024

Break out your trail shoes and (pixie) dust off your fairy wings…it’s time for the Gallatin Valley’s most magical annual tradition—the Bumblewood Thicket Fairy Village. Bumblewood is family fun at its finest. Visitors of all ages will delight in walking through the woods and exploring the beautiful and meticulously crafted fairy houses and shops on display. Each year, 20 fairy architects (Gallatin Valley artists and makers) create all-new structures to bring delight and joy to the residents of our valley.

As in years past, Bumblewood Thicket is located along the winding wooded paths of Glen Lake Rotary Park (enter via the Bozeman Beach). Once a year, the fairies of Bumblewood lift the veil of enchantment that hides their village and welcome human visitors for a glimpse of their special community.

You’ll know you’ve arrived when you cross the bridge over the East Gallatin River into the lush Bumblewood forest. You may even be greeted by a sprinkle of pixie dust from the fairy ambassadors upon your arrival. This self-guided tour is free and no reservations are required.

New this year, you can visit the village at night to see the houses aglow until fairy bedtime at 9 p.m. Please note, an evening visit to Bumblewood is a true adventure as the trails are not lit, just the structures.

Still want MORE fairy fun? Reserve a (free) spot to visit Fairy Grove on Saturday evenings for an enchanting performance of fairy-themed song, dance and theater. Community members can also register online to build their own fairy house at home to display on the final weekend at Bumblewood Thicket (September 21 and 22).

Parks hours are 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Remember: Fairy houses will stay lit until 9 p.m.) The village is quite busy on weekends from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., so try to visit during off-peak hours for the most delightful experience.

Bumblewood Thicket is presented by Random Acts of Silliness in partnership with Bozeman Parks and Recreation and the Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT), with generous sponsorship from On Sight Management (OSM) and Heyday. For more information, visit www. randomactsofsilliness.com.