Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park on Lucas Avenue in Kingston hosts the Hudson Valley Faerie Festival each spring, which gathered over 1,200 guests in its first year in May 2026. The main pavilion and lawn activities are accessible, with designated accessible parking close to the entrance, and the park playground and Nature Center are open to children after the event.
Before you go
- Address
- Lucas Avenue
- Official site
- hudsonvalleyfaeriefestival.org
- Next festival here
- Hudson Valley Faerie Festival, Jun 5, 2027
Worth knowing before you go
- The festival is largely a lawn event, so a waterproof blanket is worth bringing for the afternoon.
- Parking is at the Forsyth Park Tennis Lot and nearby schools, with a parking map published each spring.
- Many guests park uptown in Kingston and walk in rather than looking for a closer spot.
Festivals here
Venue basics: Over 1,200 guests in the first year · Accessible lawn and pavilion · Parking at the Tennis Lot and nearby schools.
Is it for you
Choose it if
- You want an accessible, lawn-based spring festival for families
Getting there and parking
Festival-specific · Hudson Valley Faerie FestivalParking is available at the Forsyth Park Tennis Lot and nearby schools, with overflow parking close by. Many guests park uptown in Kingston and walk, and a full parking map is published each spring.
Accessibility
Festival-specific · Hudson Valley Faerie FestivalThe main pavilion and lawn activities are accessible, and the festival sets aside designated accessible parking close to the entrance.
Confirm your specific needs with the venue before you travel (hudsonvalleyfaeriefestival.org).
Camping
We don't yet have confirmed information about camping at Forsyth Park. The venue's own pages are the place to check: hudsonvalleyfaeriefestival.org.
Food, water and what you can bring
Children are welcome to play at the park playground or visit the animals at the Nature Center after the festival.
Quick answers
How many people attend the Hudson Valley Faerie Festival?
Over 1,200 guests attended the first festival at Forsyth Park in May 2026.
Is Forsyth Park accessible for the festival?
Yes. The main pavilion and lawn activities are accessible, with designated accessible parking close to the entrance.
Where do I park for the festival?
At the Forsyth Park Tennis Lot and nearby schools, with overflow parking close by. A full map is published each spring.
Can my kids play at the park after the festival?
Yes. Children are welcome at the park playground or to visit the animals at the Nature Center once the event ends.
Should I bring a blanket?
Yes. Families spread out on the lawn for the afternoon, so a waterproof blanket is a good idea if the ground has been wet.
Where did the Hudson Valley Faerie Festival come from?
It grew out of two earlier Circle gatherings, March O' the Faeries at the Old Dutch Church, and the Faerie Wonderland Tea Party, which combined into one festival at Forsyth Park in 2026.
A little history
The first Hudson Valley Faerie Festival gathered over 1,200 guests at Forsyth Park in May 2026. It grew out of two earlier Circle gatherings, March O' the Faeries, held for years at the Old Dutch Church, and the Faerie Wonderland Tea Party, which combined into one full-day festival at Forsyth Park.