It all began in 1994 when Stefan and Helena opened the Elf Fantasy Shop, a small game and book store in Delft. A few additional stores were built on top of that, as was their private magazine, which eventually led to them launching their unique festival concept: The Elf Fantasy Fair - an event so successful that countless similar festivals sprouted up afterward. Despite this competition, 25 years later, they remain one of the most visited festivals, with over 25000 attendees at its 2017 edition! This whimsical Fair is organized twice yearly with a passionate collective of volunteers.
Visitors can make their dreams come alive by creating costumes, drawings, paintings, music, photography, and other forms of art during the festival. In 2013 Elfia was born, with its spring edition at Castle de Haar in Utrecht and autumn edition hosted by the castle gardens of Arcen in Limburg, Netherlands. It is a unique opportunity to express oneself through various creative mediums while making lifelong memories!
Come and explore the magical kingdom of Elfia, a dreamy utopia that has grown from an initial fantasy event. All is invited to enter this world of enchantment on April 22nd-23rd! While exploringthe magical realm of Elfia, two peculiar sights will stand out: a mysterious astronomical temple complex that Salem Dee, Elfia's exquisite wizard, utilizes for accurate time predictions; and the presence of Story Of ELFIA, a baby from the original primordial race who is prophesied to reign over Elfia in 110 years.
Nevertheless, don't forget to take pleasure in all this great domain has to offer - be it dazzling performances by celebrated artists or delightful treats with exceptional handcrafted items!