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Summer at SAM: Fairy Fest

Sun Aug 10 2025

10 am–9 pm

Olympic Sculpture Park

North Terrace

Photo: Alborz Kamalizad

Play, picnic, create, and frolic this summer at the Olympic Sculpture Park! SAM presents an entire magical summer season packed full of programs that combine visual art, movement, music, community, and a sprinkle of fairy dust. This year, we’re embodying the fairy magic of nature, reminding us of the deep, playful connection between imagination and the environment.

Summer at SAM wraps up with a culminating Fairy Fest! All summer we have been spotting these nature spirits, and now it is time to come out, bring your wings, and shine! Join us for a full day of dancing, trinket trading, earth mandala making, performance, food trucks, and nature friendly organizations.

All Summer at SAM programs are FREE, public, and suitable for all ages. There is no outside alcohol permitted in the Olympic Sculpture Park.

Movement

10–11 am | Take Care Yoga

Bring your yoga mat to the PACCAR Pavillion terrace and stretch out with a facilitated flow by Take Care Yoga.

2–3 pm | Dance Church

Dance Church is an all-levels movement class taught by dancers, made for everybody. Work up a sweat dancing to high-energy beats next to the red Calder Eagle sculpture in the middle of the park.

Art Activities

11 am–4 pm | Trinket Making

Make fairy trinkets with local artists to trade with your friends and others at the park. Enter the Trinket Trading Post and barter your goods. Curated and hosted by The Cutie Foundation.

11 am-4 pm | Earth Mandalas

Find your way to the gravel of the Valley. In the gravel around Richard Serra's Wake, you can make mandala patterns with provided park flora and the gravel.

3–4:30 pm | Fairy Figure Drawing

Studio Paradiso sets up for plein air painting and figure drawing in the amphitheater. Drop ins and regulars welcome. Materials provided.

5-9 pm | Dan Mclean Fairy Fashion

Join Seattle fashion icon Dan Mclean in upping your fairy fashion with this evening accessory-making activity. Make tutus, clips, and wands to dance in for the final performance.

Tours

1 pm | Sculpture Tour

Tour the sculpture collection at the park including open hours of the Neukom Vivarium.

10 am–9 pm | Quest: Find the Fairy Homes

Explore the park yourselves and see how many of the fairy homes you can find among plants in the park. Hint: Most can be found in the places the bunnies like to play.

Performances

11 am–12 pm | DJ Clover Set

Lounge around with DJ Clover as he opens the day with a set full of sparkly beats, playful remixes, and dance floor magic.

noon–1 pm | Folklife Performance

Northwest Folklife joins us in the park with a curated selection of performers every week at noon next to the Calder's red "Eagle" sculpture.

noon–2 pm | Campbient Sound Artist Residency

Melt in the outdoor amphitheater with a showcase from Campbient, the 44-hour Washington artist residency where artists come together to camp for a weekend and produce 44-minute group compositions from recordings made on site.

11 am-3 pm | Sarah Lovett Puppets**

Based in Seattle, Sarah uses their sculptural and energetic talents to breath life into magical creature puppets that will be roaming the park throughout the day

4:30–5:30 pm | Comedy Sportz

Comedy Sportz brings the fantasy funny with quick-witted improv games based on audience suggestions.

6–9 pm | Evening Concerts

Maiah Wynne wears butterfly wings to symbolize hard-won hope and a lingering belief in beauty despite all her trials. Her sound is an eclectic mix of heartfelt singer-songwriter ballads, alternative rock, and uplifting cinematic folk-pop.

Born-and-raised in Washington State DJ Clover grew up in the small city of Covington and has lived in Seattle with their cat since 2022. Their love for music started at an early age when they received a radio player and the musical stylings of the late 90s/early 2000s possessed their spirit. Drawing early influences from Zedd, David Guetta, Swedish House Mafia, Daft Punk, and blending them with newer influences from Dom Dolla, Sammy Virji, Mark Knight, and Fedde Le Grand; DJ Clover loves to deliver a joyful vibe to the dance floor that will surely get you on your feet and wishing the night would never end!

The etheral sounds of singer, songwriter, and producer Hana Pestle. After moving to LA from Montana at the age of 17 to pursue music, she quickly gained recognition for her haunting vocals and intricate production. This success led to collaborations with Grimes, LP Giobbi, and Tchamei, among others. HANA’s music, often exploring themes of love and self-discovery, resonates deeply with listeners around the world. She has also made her mark as a pioneer in the streaming space on Twitch, where she created her album HANADRIEL while live-streaming the entire process. HANA continues to captivate audiences worldwide with her unique fusion of vocal and electronic elements.

Food & Drinks

10 am–2 pm | MARKET at the park Grab a bite or coffee at MARKET at the park, the cafe located in the PACCAR Pavilion.

3-9 pm | Food Trucks and Drinks

Food Trucks will be available outside the pavilion. Drinks will be available for purchase from Schooby Doo Catering in the PACCAR Pavilion starting at 4pm**

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