Unicorn Quest 2025
Take on the Quest
Join us for the 8th Annual Unicorn Quest on Saturday, August 23, 2025 from 10am–3pm (Rain Date: August 24th) on Main Street in North East, MD. This FREE event has tons of fun for ALL AGES and lovers of all things magical. Questers earn gems to exchange for raffle tickets towards the Unicorn Quest Mystic Prize Basket by participating in activities and making purchases with Main Street Merchants and Outside Vendors. Come celebrate all things magical at Unicorn Quest!
4 Ways to Earn Gems on the Quest
Earn gems on your quest by participating in activities and making purchases (from the confirmed lists below), then exchange the gems for raffle tickets towards the Mystic Prizes! Come celebrate all things magical at Unicorn Quest!
– Buy Items. Every $10 purchase earns you 1 Gem (at participating locations listed).
– Submit event photos in the Unicorn Quest 2025 Facebook event DURING the event.
– Participate in Gem-Earning Activities and Experiences.
– Take Photos with Characters (and present those photos at the check-in table).
Turn in your Gems at 3 Possible Locations
– At the UQ Table on The Green by The Little House
– At the UQ Table in front of Kathy’s Corner Shop
– At the UQ Table in front of Aspen Property Management
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1051706420209337/
Event Address: 120 S Main, St North East, MD 21901
Volunteer Welcome & Needed!
Volunteer Application OPEN until August 15th*
*Please apply ASAP since we’re ordering shirts and other items.
Questions? Email Info@NorthEastChamber.org
FREE Info Booth Activities that EARN GEMS:
– Explore the Bookmobile, Library information, Make a Craft (Cecil County Public Library)
– Photo opportunity with pirates and get a tattoo (temporary of course) (Community Connecting Us’ Port Deposit Pirate Takeover)
– Free book with each new sign-up (Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Cecil County)
– Meet the tooth fairies and enjoy kid activities (McCormick Orthodontics)
– Free fire hats and kid activities (North East Fire Prevention Team)
– Free police hats and finger-printing (North East Police Department)
More FREE Activities & Experiences just for fun:
– Enjoy the Unicorn-themed Story Trail along Main Street provided by Cecil County Public Library
– Story times with Mermaid SeaLeigh. Story times are at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.
– Explore the Dragon’s Lair at North East Chocolates.
Magical Characters for the Kids to Meet:
Present your Photos with these Characters at a Info Table to EARN GEMS!
– Meet the Pirates by the Pirate Ship and get a tattoo (temporary of course) (Community Connecting Us’ Port Deposit Pirate Takeover)
– Meet Mermaid SeaLeigh in the Mermaid Lagoon (on The Green).
– Meet the Magical ‘White Unicorn’ (real pony) between 10am-12:30pm beside North East Chocolates.
– Meet the Mystical ‘Black Unicorn’ (real pony) between 12:30-3pm beside North East Chocolates.
– Meet the Dragon at the Dragon’s Lair (at North East Chocolates).
– Meet the Blue Unicorn (blow-up unicorn character) along Main Street and The Green.
Outside Vendors
Earn 1 Gem for every $10 spent with these vendors! The vendor gives you the gem that you then turn in.
– AW Art & Design – 14k gold, gold-filled & sterling silver jewelry with gemstones; permanent bracelets
– Alt Readality – Bookmarks, stickers, resin trinkets, fantasy jewelry, fairy wings and bubble wands.
– Blue Wave Crochet – Handmade crocheted plushies
– CHENNA Bracelets by Chandler and McKenna (located at North East Chocolates)
– Colorful Sparkle – Handmade resin unicorns, mushrooms, birds, etc. / unicorn, rainbow, fairy jewelry / fairy wands / beaded pens
– Crochet by Jewels – Crochet animals and unicorns
– Decoy Bookstore – New books for all ages
– DN Sand Art – Children’s sand art activity, balloons, light up sun glasses & wands
– Enchanted Tresses – Fairy hair installation (tinsel hair)
– Gigis Art – Crochet animals
– Lola & Callie’s Creations – Hand poured, small batch candles in fun scents, colors and styles. 3d printed unicorns, dragons, mermaids
– Magnolia And Ivy Boutique – Crochet Flowers, earcuffs, crowns, chokers, mystical mugs, fairy rings, earrings, hair bows.
– Mchone Creations – We Have potion bottles that are magic/fantasy themed. We have “Fairy Doors”. We also have resin figures and sublimation products such as tumblers and bags.
– MJ Proctor Art – Plushies, capes/cloaks, costume accessories
– Mystic Fox Co – Whimsical polymer clay jewelry and decor
– Night and Day Face Painting – Face painting with glitter and unicorn horns
– R&R Reiki Room – Crystal bracelets, Necklaces, rings carved gemstones and crystals
– Southpaw Studio Face Painting – Professional face painting and glitter tattoos
– The Neon Poodle – Vegan small batch soap, bath bombs, sugar scrubs, lotion, facial clay masks, essential oil balms, and more.
– Vintage Sugar Pop Creations – I sell crochet plush and accessories including crochet unicorns, mermaids, mushrooms, turtles, flower items and more
Food, Drink, and Candy
– Chef with Dementia is a Main St business offering a grab-n-go menu just for Unicorn Quest! VIEW THE MENU HERE.
– Citrus Twist Lemonade with Hand squeezed lemonade.
– Dine n Dash Delights food truck with smash burgers, loaded fries, funnel fries
– Frostique with Custom sugar cookies decorated with royal icing!
– Pluto’s Candy Jar LLC with Various freeze-dried candy, 30+ flavors of live-spun gourmet cotton candy with various toppings (including the “flying unicorn”- multi-colored flying cotton candy), and other chocolate on tap for chocolate-covered strawberry cups.
– Rotary Club of North East with free snow cones!
– Simply The Best Nutrition with “Unicorn teas” hydration drinks with edible glitter!
– The Sweet & Salty Chic with Baked goods such as cotton candy, cupcakes, cakes, candies, popcorn, pretzels, cookies and more.
Participating Main St. Merchants
Earn 1 Gem for every $10 spent in these listed locations!
– Chef with Dementia
– Integrity Real Estate
– North East Chocolates (featuring outside vendor CHENNA Bracelets)
– Kathy’s Corner Shop
– Silver & Sassy
– Sissy’s Floral, Apparel, Gifts & More
– Southern Willows Studios (inside of West Street Village)
– More to come!
Unicorn Quest 2025 Facebook Listing: https://www.facebook.com/events/1051706420209337/