FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: September 2, 2026
Contact: Carrie Dittman, Centerville-Washington Park District, cdittman@cwpd.org
The Fairy and Gnome Home Festival Returns to Bill Yeck Park
CENTERVILLE, OH: Celebrate your child’s imagination and creativity with the Centerville-Washington Park District (CWPD)! On Saturday, September 12, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m., build a fairy and gnome home from natural materials for their woodland residents. Upon arrival at the Bill Yeck Park Smith House, your family will receive special currency to purchase natural embellishments for your home. Visit the realtor to get your home lot number and build a lovely house! Other activities will include music provided by the Dayton Dulcimer Society, a craft and more! Sweet P’s Handcrafted Ice Pops will be available for purchase.
Participants can bring their own items to build their houses as long as the items are natural and safe for the environment. No glitter, please.
CWPD is collecting natural materials for the Fairy and Gnome Home Festival. Contact Katy Lucas at klucas@cwpd.org for more information on collection and drop-off.
Registration is requested but not required for the main festival.
The Centerville-Washington Park District is also offering an early arrival option from 12:30 to 1:00 p.m. for children who need a quieter, sensory-friendly Fairy and Gnome Home Festival experience. Registration is required for this time slot to allow for a more controlled environment for participants. Registration is by family. Please register only one family member.
No pets, please.
Parking is at Forest Field Park. Follow the short, marked path to the event at the Bill Yeck Park, Smith House. Forest Field Park is located at 2100 E. Centerville Station Rd.
Ready to start building? Register online at cwpd.org.
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The Centerville-Washington Park District operates eight community parks, 11 nature parks and 32 neighborhood parks encompassing more than 1,060 acres in Centerville and Washington Township. For more information about the Centerville-Washington Park District, please call (937) 433-5155 or visit cwpd.org.