Meet the Creators

Meet the Dreamers Behind the Magic: Zarah O’Holleran & Katrina Johnson, Creators of the Fantasy Festival

In a world that often rushes past wonder and whimsy, two women dared to dream a little bigger—and a little more sparkly. Meet Zarah O’Holleran and Katrina Johnson, the imaginative forces behind the Fantasy Festival of Cheyenne, and its upcoming warm-up event in Loveland, Colorado.

Both are busy boy moms, wrangling chaos with grace and glitter, but behind the packed lunches and bedtime stories are two women who never let go of their inner fairy queens. With backgrounds in event planning and performing arts, they’ve blended their talents (and tiaras) to bring something truly special to life.

✨ Zarah O’Holleran: The Visionary

Zarah is the founder of Larkspur Events, an event planning company known for creating moments that bloom with elegance and magic. With a master’s degree in toxicology and a thriving career pivot into event design, she brings both logic and imagination to every gathering she touches. From weddings to corporate retreats, Zarah’s ability to create immersive, meaningful experiences has found its crowning glory in the Fantasy Festival.

Her passion for storytelling, her love of community, and her drive to make magic real have all culminated in this dream project. The Fantasy Festival of Cheyenne isn’t just an event—it’s her heart in festival form.

💃 Katrina Johnson: The Dance Master

Katrina Johnson holds a Master of Fine Arts in Acting with training in Historical Dance, making her the perfect choice to guide guests through elegant period choreography and fantasy-inspired movement. You may recognize her from her role as the preppy RA in Pitch Perfect, along with other film and stage credits that span drama, comedy, and everything in between.

Beyond the spotlight, Katrina owns Blast From the Past Events as a choreographer, DJ, and historical dance expert—often juggling dance shoes, scripts, and juice boxes with equal flair. She leads the dance instruction at the Fantasy Ball and infuses every performance with authenticity, sparkle, and soul.

🌟 When Their Powers Combine…

Individually, Zarah and Katrina are a force to be reckoned with—but together? They’re an unstoppable duo of creativity and courage. The Fantasy Festival is the result of countless late-night texts, sugar-fueled brainstorming sessions, and a mutual belief that adults deserve to play too.

“We needed a space where our inner magical fairy princesses could breathe,” they say. “So we made one.”

And this is just the beginning. With more enchanting events on the horizon—including the full Fantasy Festival of Cheyenne in 2026—Zarah and Katrina are on a mission to prove that magic is real, community matters, and sometimes the best way to connect is through a little fantasy.

Stay tuned for more adventures, more sparkle, and more magical moments to come.