About the Festival
About the Front Range Fantasy Festival
The Front Range Fantasy Festival is a nonprofit celebration of imagination made real.
Inspired by stories, music, movement, and community, we create immersive fantasy experiences through interactive markets, live performances, quests, dance, and storytelling. We believe fantasy is not something to outgrow — it is something to step into.
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Our mission is simple and bold: Fantasy is for everyone.
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We collaborate with local artists, performers, vendors, and volunteers to build living stories shaped by the people who attend them. Whether you arrive in full costume or everyday clothes, you are welcome here.
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Come explore, create, and belong.
Come live the magic with us.
Two Dates, Two Cities
One Magical Festival
September 19, 2026
Cheyenne, WY
September 26, 2026
Loveland, CO
Secure your tickets today - limited quantities available!
The Fantasy Market is a lively gathering of artisans, makers, and dreamers offering handcrafted goods inspired by fantasy, folklore, and imagination. Guests can browse unique art, books, costumes, jewelry, décor, and curiosities while interacting with performers, discovering hidden quests, and earning tokens along the way.
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More than a marketplace, the Fantasy Market is part of the story — a place to wander, connect, and let magic lead the way.
The Fantasy Ball is an immersive evening of music, dance, and storytelling where guests step fully into the world of the festival. Set within an enchanted ballroom, the night features live performances, character interactions, guided dances, and unfolding story moments that invite guests to become part of the tale.
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Whether you dance all night or simply take in the magic, the Fantasy Ball is a celebration of wonder, connection, and shared imagination.
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Introducing
Pop-Up Events
Our pop-up events are small moments of magic scattered throughout the year. These free, community-centered gatherings invite guests to step into the world of the Front Range Fantasy Festival through themed dance socials, quests, workshops, performances, and cozy seasonal celebrations.
While there is no cost to attend, a suggested donation helps support our nonprofit mission and allows us to continue creating accessible, imaginative experiences for all.
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Designed to be welcoming, low-pressure, and joyful, pop-ups are a chance to connect, explore, and play — whether you’re discovering the festival for the first time or returning to a world you already love.
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July 11, 2026
Mehaffey Park, Shelter B
South Entrance
3285 W 22nd Street, Loveland, CO
10 AM -- 6 PM
August 8, 2026
North Lions Park Gazebo
600 S Lions Park Dr,
Cheyenne, WY
4 PM -- 7 PM
COMPETITIONS
July 11, 2026
Mehaffey Park, Shelter B
South Entrance
3285 W 22nd Street, Loveland, CO
10 AM -- 6 PM
August 8, 2026
North Lions Park Gazebo
600 S Lions Park Dr,
Cheyenne, WY
4 PM -- 7 PM
Winners Earn FREE 2026 Fantasy Market Tickets!
Join us for a celebration of food, creativity, imagination, and community at the Midsummer Enchantment & Fairy Picnic!
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Whether you're a seasoned cook, an enthusiastic baker, a talented crafter, or simply someone who loves sharing their creativity, we invite you to participate in our friendly competitions. Enter the Bake-Off with your favorite sweet creations, showcase a beloved recipe in the Cooking Competition, or build a magical home for fairies, sprites, and enchanted creatures in the Fairy House Competition.
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These family-friendly contests are open to participants of all ages and skill levels. Share your talents, inspire fellow adventurers, and compete for prizes while helping bring a little extra magic to the Fairy Vale.
Cook-Off
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Appetizers
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Main dishes
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Side dishes
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Family recipes
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Fantasy-inspired creations
Bake-Off
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Cakes
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Cookies
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Pastries
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Breads
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Pies
Fairy House Competition
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Open to all ages.
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Fairy houses may be made from natural, recycled, crafted, or mixed materials.
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Multiple entries are welcome.
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Entries should be suitable for public display and transportation.
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Fantasy, folklore, and nature-inspired designs are encouraged.
Entry Rules
Bake-Off & Cooking Competition
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Contestants must arrive at the start of the event to register their entries and receive an official competition number.
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All culinary entries must be submitted and checked in before judging begins.
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Late arrivals or late entries may be deemed ineligible for judging at the discretion of event staff.
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Participants may submit multiple entries.
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Participants may enter both the Bake-Off and Cooking Competition.
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Entries compete against all other entries within their category.
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Fantasy-inspired recipes are encouraged but not required.
Fairy House Competition
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Contestants must arrive at the start of the event to register their fairy house entries and receive an official competition number.
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Fairy houses must be displayed in the designated competition area before public voting begins.
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Late arrivals or late entries may be deemed ineligible for judging at the discretion of event staff.
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Participants may submit multiple fairy houses.
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Fairy houses may be constructed from natural, recycled, handcrafted, or mixed materials.
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Entries should be sturdy enough to be transported and displayed throughout the event.
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Fantasy, folklore, and nature-inspired designs are encouraged.
General Rules
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Participants may enter all three competitions: the Bake-Off, Cooking Competition, and Fairy House Competition.
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A participant may win awards in multiple competitions.
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By entering, participants agree to follow all event rules, judging procedures, and applicable safety requirements.
Judging
Festival guests vote for their favorites. Voting is based on:
Cook-Off & Bake-Off
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Taste
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Presentation
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Creativity
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Theme and originality
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Overall enjoyment
Fairy House Competition
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Creativity
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Craftsmanship
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Fairy Theme
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Overall Magic
Prizes
The Top Five entries in each competition will receive:
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One free admission ticket to the 2026 Front Range Fantasy Festival Market ($10 value)
The highest-scoring entry in each category will also be recognized as the Category Champion.
Participants must be present at the awards ceremony to receive prizes.
Food Safety
Participants are responsible for preparing, transporting, storing, and serving food safely. Please bring any equipment needed to maintain safe temperatures, including coolers, ice, chafing dishes, slow cookers, warming trays, and serving utensils.
Unsafe food handling, contamination, tampering, or other health concerns may result in disqualification and removal from the event.
Fairy House Display at the Front Range Fantasy Festival
Participants who would like to showcase their fairy houses at the September Front Range Fantasy Festival are invited to display them in the Fairy Vale.
Fairy house builders may bring and set up their entries at:
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Cheyenne Fantasy Market: Friday, September 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM
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Loveland Fantasy Market: Friday, September 25, 2026, at 6:00 PM
Participants are responsible for transporting, setting up, and removing their own fairy houses. The Front Range Fantasy Festival is unable to transport or store entries between events.
Builders who wish to display at both locations are welcome to do so, provided they transport and install their entries at each event.
Participation in the September display program is entirely optional and is separate from the competition. We encourage builders to help bring the Fairy Vale to life by sharing their creativity with festival guests!
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THE SHATTERED
MIRROR CAMPAIGN
Fundraising Quest
May - June 2026
The mirror is broken—but the magic is still there.
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The Shattered Mirror Campaign is a community-driven fundraiser supporting the Front Range Fantasy Festival and its mission: Fantasy is for everyone.
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Each donation restores a fragment of the Magic Mirror—funding immersive sets, performers, and accessible community experiences. Together, we bring the full vision back into focus.
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From May through June, the story unfolds:
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Sundays: A new riddle is revealed
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Saturdays: The answer is shared, and the Magic Mirror is updated with newly restored shards
Follow along, solve the riddles, and help rebuild the mirror—one piece at a time.
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Every fragment brings the picture into focus.
RIDDLE
I hold no voice, yet answers I keep,
In silvered silence, my secrets run deep.
I show you truth, though not always kind,
A window of glass, yet I see your mind.
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Shattered I lie, in pieces apart—
Restore me whole, and I’ll reveal your heart.
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What am I?
SOLUTION
Look for the solution
next Saturday!
Make a bigger impact
& receive exclusive
VIP benefits
$10 restores
1 mirror fragment
2026 Sponsors
& Partners
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