The 14th Festival of Legends is April 24-25, 2027, at Sugg Farm in Holly Springs. One-day passes $17 early, $20 at the gate; kids 12 and under free.
Last checked Oct. 11, 2026. This page is updated each year with the next festival. Dates, prices and rules come from the Festival of Legends website, its FAQ and its ticket page.
The 14th annual Festival of Legends is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, 2027, at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Ave. The 2027 theme is goblins (“the silly kind (not the scary kind),” the organizers say). A free preview evening, FoL Eve, runs 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 23. Tickets are on sale now on the festival’s ticket page.
Who to call
- Organizer: Festival of Legends, produced by Glitter-Free Productions
- Questions: festivaloflegends@gmail.com
- Updates and weather closures: Festival of Legends on Facebook
- Tickets: 2027 passes on Humanitix
What the Festival of Legends is
The festival calls itself a fairy festival: a cousin of a Renaissance faire that celebrates mythology, folklore and fairy tales with “an eclectic blend of artistry, music, dance, fantasy costuming, and play,” according to its FAQ. Expect magicians, musicians, acrobats, comedians, crafters, armored sword fighting and costumed characters, along with a food court and a pub. Food choices are listed on the festival’s artists, food and drink page.
Dates and hours
| Day | Date | Hours | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|
| FoL Eve | Friday, April 23, 2027 | 6 to 10 p.m. | Free, no ticket needed |
| Day 1 | Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Ticket |
| Day 2 | Sunday, April 25, 2027 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Ticket |
FoL Eve is held in the festival’s food court with live music and dance, food and drinks. It is also the time to pick up advance passes, wristbands, pins and preordered shirts without waiting in the morning line, according to the festival’s website.
Tickets
Prices from the festival’s ticket page:
| Pass | Early discount | On the day |
|---|---|---|
| One-day pass (Saturday or Sunday) | $17 | $20 |
| Weekend pass (both days, with a wristband) | $22 | $25 |
| 2027 goblin pin (300 made) | $12 | $15 |
| 2027 shirt (online preorder only) | $28 | Not sold |
- Children 12 and under get in free with a ticket-holding adult; they need no ticket of their own.
- Tickets are also sold at the gate, cash or card.
- Online orders are collected at Will Call next to the ticket booth by the front gate.
- Refunds are available up to 30 days before the event, according to the ticket page.
Parking and getting there
The festival is at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park, 2401 Grigsby Ave. Parking crews direct cars on site. Drivers who need closer parking should display a disability mirror tag, and staff will send them to reserved spaces. The festival asks that nobody tailgate or hold gatherings in the parking lot, according to its FAQ. Patron camping is not offered.
Rules and what to know
From the festival’s FAQ:
- Pets: please leave them home. Registered service animals are welcome and should be clearly marked. The Sugg Farm dog park stays open that weekend.
- Food and drink: only water may be brought in. Guests with allergies or dietary needs may bring snacks that work for them if nothing on the menu does.
- Costumes: optional. Whatever you wear should be fit for public view.
- Weapons: no firearms. Props and blades must be peace-tied so they cannot be drawn, and the festival prefers no sharpened steel.
- Tents and chairs: you cannot set up your own tent or claim a site; shaded pavilions with chairs are open to everyone.
- Accessibility: the grounds are natural grass and mostly flat, with wheelchair-accessible toilets at each restroom area.
- Weather: rain or shine. In severe weather some attractions may close, posted on Facebook.
Vendor applications for 2027 are open on the festival’s website; volunteer applications open in January 2027, according to the FAQ.
More in Holly Springs
The same farm hosts the town’s free fall festival; see HollyFest. For the rest of spring, see our Easter and spring break guides, or things to do in Holly Springs.
Frequently asked questions
When is the Festival of Legends 2027?
The 14th Festival of Legends is 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, April 24-25, 2027, at Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park in Holly Springs. A free preview night, FoL Eve, runs 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, April 23.
How much are Festival of Legends tickets?
A one-day pass is $17 in advance and $20 on the day; a weekend pass is $22 in advance and $25 on the day. Children 12 and under get in free with a ticket-holding adult.
Can I bring my dog to the Festival of Legends?
No. The festival asks guests not to bring pets inside the event. Registered service animals are welcome, and the dog park at Sugg Farm stays open.
Do I have to wear a costume?
No. The festival says jeans and T-shirts are as welcome as fairy wings and dragon costumes.
Is the Festival of Legends canceled for rain?
No. It is a rain-or-shine event. In dangerous weather some attractions may close, and the festival posts changes on its Facebook page.
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