ZEBULON EVENTS FIELD GUIDE
Steel, Sparkle, and Hooves: A Day at Medieval Farm Fest and Unicorn Day!
A daylong festival at The Feathered Farm in Zebulon combining sword-fighting demonstrations and classes, belly-dance and fire performances, artisan craft demos, fairy-hair and photos with a live unicorn — this guide clarifies the schedule, activities, and what to bring.
Steel, Sparkle, and Hooves: A Day at Medieval Farm Fest and Unicorn Day!.
At The Feathered Farm in Zebulon, Medieval Farm Fest and Unicorn Day! compresses theater, hands‑on craft, and family‑friendly spectacle into a single, energetic day. Expect scheduled sword‑fighting demonstrations and classes, belly‑dance and fire performances, live music, pottery and wood‑burning demonstrations, fairy hair sparkles, merchants, food trucks, friendly farm animals and opportunities for photos with a live unicorn.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Sword, Dance and Fire — A Rolling Program of Spectacle
Demonstrations and classes run through the day, from spear and sword classes to staged sword‑fighting exhibitions, interleaved with belly‑dance sets and a fire dance performance that punctuates the afternoon.
Artisans, Pottery and Wood Burning
Pottery demonstrations and artisans displaying crafts are active throughout the day, offering live demonstrations and chances to see makers at work among the festival stalls.
Unicorn Photos, Fairy Hair and Food
The festival layers interactive attractions—fairy hair sparkles, photos with a live unicorn, friendly farm animals and multiple food and beverage vendors—creating a full day of family‑oriented activities.
What the day feels like
What the Day Feels Like
The event unfolds as a sequence of discrete spectacles and recurring attractions: morning classes and demonstrations segue into midday performances and ongoing artisan demos, while vendor rows and animal encounters provide continuous activity. Photo periods with the live unicorn recur at set blocks, making the day a blend of scheduled highlights and roaming discovery.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this event suits — and practical limits.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The festival takes place at The Feathered Farm, 3620 Rosinburg Rd, Zebulon; refer to operator information for arrival details.
Period‑themed costumes are encouraged (please avoid anything scary); bring a favorite lawn chair if you prefer your own seating, though the venue will provide plenty of seats.
Wear closed‑toe shoes. No outside food or beverages are permitted (performers exempt), no guns, and no smoking; only ADA‑qualified service dogs are allowed on site.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Does everyone need a ticket to attend?
Yes — every attendee needs a ticket, and an online waiver must be completed for each person attending.
Is an online waiver required?
Yes. Please complete an online waiver for each person attending.
Can I dress in costume?
Yes; costumes are encouraged, but remember this is a family‑friendly event so avoid anything too scary or too revealing.
Are there costume restrictions?
Costumes should be family friendly — nothing too scary and nothing too revealing.
Is the event family friendly?
Yes. The event is explicitly family friendly, and costume guidance reflects that focus.