Fairy Festival 2019 at Cyherbia Botanical Park
The 4th annual Fairy Festival in Cyprus took place at Cyherbia Botanical Park on the 6th and 7th of April 2019, transforming the botanical park into a magical world filled with fairies, knights, pirates, pixies, and fantasy adventures.
A Magical Fairy Festival in Cyprus
Fairy Festival 2019 became the biggest Fairy Festival we had ever organised, attracting thousands of visitors from all over Cyprus and abroad. Families and friends arrived dressed in creative fantasy costumes, ready for a full day of games, storytelling, workshops, and magical experiences in nature.
After a rainy Cypriot winter, the herb gardens and woodland came alive with spring flowers, fresh greenery, and the fragrant aromas of pine, rosemary, and bay laurel — creating the perfect setting for a fantasy festival in nature.
The entire park, tea room, and herbal shop were decorated with:
- Fairies and gnomes
- Butterflies and flowers
- Knights and fantasy creatures
- Fairy houses and magical decorations
Fairy Festival Games & Activities
At the entrance, visitors received a game sheet filled with quests and activity locations across the park.
Throughout the day, families explored the:
- Herb gardens
- Large maze
- Enchanted woodland
- Fairy village
- Witch cottage
Visitors could enjoy activities such as:
- Treasure hunts and scavenger hunts
- Magic wand making
- Dreamcatcher workshops
- Unicorn ring tilting
- Archery with the woodland pixie
- Fairy wish writing
- Interactive storytelling
- Maypole dancing with the fairies
- Stilt walking workshops
- Costume competitions
Every corner of the park offered a new magical surprise.
Fantasy Characters & Live Performances
One of the most loved parts of the Fairy Festival was meeting the fantasy characters throughout the park. Every Cyherbia staff member played a magical role, helping visitors feel fully immersed in the fantasy world.
Guests met:
- The mysterious woodland piper
- Fairies and pixies
- The steampunk alchemist
- Knights and jokers
- Fortune tellers and merchants
The steampunk alchemist performances became a festival highlight, featuring potions, spells, smoke, and exciting experiments for children and adults alike.
Food, Herbal Teas & Fairy Treats
After completing the activities, visitors relaxed in the herb gardens and enjoyed fresh homemade food inspired by the Cypriot diet.
Popular favourites included:
- Fresh salads and wraps
- Lentil and vegetable dishes
- Coconut chickpea curry
- Homemade cakes and muffins
- Lavender lemonade
- Complimentary herbal iced tea
Children also enjoyed pizzas, sandwiches, and sweet treats throughout the day.
Fairy-Themed Gifts & Herbal Products
The Cyherbia herb shop offered limited-edition Fairy Festival products, including:
- Fairy soaps
- Herbal fairy tea blends
- Enchanted gift sets
- Fairy doors and dragons
- Toadstools and fairy village decorations
Visitors also learned more about herbal teas and essential oils from the Cyherbia team.
A Festival Inspired by Imagination
At Cyherbia Botanical Park, every Fairy Festival is designed to inspire imagination, creativity, and connection with nature.
Each year, the festival changes completely, offering new themes, characters, decorations, and experiences so visitors can enjoy a fresh magical adventure every time they return.
Fairy Festival 2019 was a celebration of imagination, nature, fantasy, and childhood wonder for visitors of all ages.