b'The 2023 Fairy FestivalBy the NumbersThe 2023 Long Island Fairy Festival at the Sands Point Preserve drew participants from all over the tri-state area. Close to 2,500 attendees, artists, vendors & volunteers helped make it one of the most magical days Long Ianders had ever experienced. sl1,000,000 bubbles were created over the six-hour festival!2,000 guests in attendance100+ fairy houses were built on-site that day97 fairy houses were built by community members in advance92 community volunteers helped orchestrate the day33 artists submitted artwork for the Fairy Art Gallery exhibit30 fairies and trolls entertained guests around the property27 community partners contributed in myriad ways16 vendors sold fairy-related wares in the Magical Marketplace13 dancers and musicians performed and engaged the crowds9 community/corporate sponsors contributed in amazing ways8 artists submitted houses for the juried Fairy House Invitational7 artists made magical fairy art deep in the woods4 makeup artists transformed our delighted guests with face-painting3 fairies on their noble steeds surprised the crowds2 faerialists ew through the air2 mermaids and 2 pirates commanded the beach1 Queen of the Woodland Fairies greeted her subjects1 Yarn Fairy created a magical Fairy Tree and taught kids to crochet1 presenting sponsor helped create a truly unforgettable event.'