Unicorn Quest 2026
Take on the Quest
Join us for the 9th Annual Unicorn Quest on Saturday, August 29, 2026 from 10am–2pm (Rain Date: August 30th) 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
Collect gems throughout Unicorn Quest, then exchange them for raffle tickets toward our Mystic Prize Baskets!
— Shop Event Vendors: Earn 1 Gem for every $10 spent with participating vendors.
— Shop Main Street: Earn 1 Gem for every $10 spent with participating Main Street merchants.
— Complete Activities: Look for FREE gem-earning activities throughout the event.
— Meet Magical Characters: Snap a photo with participating characters and show it at a Gem Table to earn your Gem!
Turn In Your Gems at 3 Gem Tables
— On the Green by The Little House
— In front of Town Hall
— In front of Aspen Property Management
Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/844307191947280/
Event Address: 120 S Main, St North East, MD 21901
Meet Magical Characters
Keep your eyes open — magical creatures and characters will be appearing throughout Unicorn Quest!
– 🦄 10am–12pm: Meet the Magical White Unicorn from Fairwinds Farm beside Itsy Bitsy Candies.
– 🧜♀️ 11am & 1pm: Meet Mermaid SeaLeigh at the Mermaid Lagoon On the Green for special storytimes.
– 🦄 12–2pm: Meet Muggles, the Mystical Black Unicorn from Whistle Hill Farm, beside Itsy Bitsy Candies.
– 🦄 Throughout the Event: Find the Blue Unicorn roaming Main Street and The Green.
– ⚔️ On The Green: Meet the Medieval Knights at the Armored Combat Elkton booth.
– 🏴☠️ On the Quest: Meet the Pirates of Community Connecting Us’ Port Deposit Pirate Takeover!
Story Times 11am & 1pm
in Mermaid Lagoon (#9)
Photos 10am-12pm
by Itsy Bitsy Candies
Photos 12pm-2pm
by Itsy Bitsy Candies
Blue Unicorn Roaming
the Festival Grounds
Pirates at Port Deposit
Pirate Takeover Booth (#15)
Medieval Knights
on The Green
🎶 Live Music
Live Music from On Main
Enjoy live music during Unicorn Quest with On Main, an acoustic duo featuring Tony Frinzi and Robert Hadden!
They’ll be performing a fun, family-friendly acoustic set featuring music from The Wiggles, Disney classics, the Shrek movies, and more.
📍 Performing in front of Elk River Tap House
🏰 Bounce House, Face Painting & Treats
Festival Party Rental is bringing even more fun to Unicorn Quest!
🏰 FREE Bounce House — Jump in and enjoy at no charge throughout the event!
🎨 Face Painting — Three face painters will be available to help keep the line moving. Face painting will be available for purchase directly from Festival Party Rental.
🍿 Popcorn & Cotton Candy — Available for purchase during the event.
Vendors & Info Booths On the Green
SHOP: Earn 1 Gem for every $10 spent with ANY vendor listed in this area.
PLAY: Look for participating Info Booths offering FREE activities and crafts to earn even more Gems!
SNACK: Earn 1 Gem for every $10 spent with ANY food vendor listed in this area.
1. Cecil County Public Library – Make a craft!
2. DN Sand Art – Children’s sand art activity, balloons, light up sun glasses & wands
3. The Beauty Bar – Hair tinsel, face sparkles and unicorn figurines for sale.
4. North East Methodist Church – Make a craft!
5. The Neon Poodle – Vegan eczema safe bath & body products – bath bombs, bath confetti, bath nuggets, shower steamers, massage soap, and nail polish
6. Sweet Magnolia Bakery – Cake slices, cupcakes to go, various bars, cookies, push ups
7. R&R Reiki Room – Hand ceafted jewlery magical crystal wands and crystals all shapes including unicorn crystals!
8. McCormick Orthodontics – Make your own FREE snap bracelet!
10. CHENNA Bracelets by Chandler and McKenna – Bracelets and earrings created by two 12 year old girls.
11. Dolly Parton Imagination Library of Cecil County – New sign-ups receive a FREE book!
12. Vintage Sugar Pop Creations – Crochet plushies, accessories, and beaded phone charms
13. ColorfulSparkle – Handmade resin unicorns, mushrooms, birds, etc. / unicorn, rainbow, fairy jewelry / fairy wands / beaded pens
14. The Sweet & Salty Chic – Baked goods and crafts
15. Community Connecting Us’ Port Deposit Pirate Takeover – Meet the pirates, snap a photo, and get a temporary pirate tattoo!
16. North East Fire Prevention Team – Stop by on E. Wallace Avenue for a FREE fire hat!
17. Rotary Club of North East – Snow Cones
18. Pluto’s Candy Jar LLC – Frying Cotton Candy, freeze dried candy
19. Cecil County Public Library Bookmobile – Explore the Bookmobile and learn about library resources
20. Elkton Armored Combat – Medieval Knights in armor and information about their gym.
21. Moon Air – Cool off in the misting tent!
Vendors & Info Booths in Vendor Village
SHOP: Earn 1 Gem for every $10 spent with ANY vendor listed in this area.
PLAY: Look for participating Info Booths offering FREE activities and crafts to earn even more Gems!
SNACK: Earn 1 Gem for every $10 spent with ANY food vendor listed in this area.
A. The Sweet Trolley – Cake pops and cookie cakes
B. Cute as a Button – Unique purses made from upcycled jeans with a hand-sewn button design. Some with unicorns!
C. Frostique – Paint your own cookie kits, sugar cookies decorated per theme woth small free sticker craft table
D. Maddiebug’s Handmade Suds – Handmade bath & body products. Soap, lotions, bath bombs, body butters, mists, tallow, scrubs, perfumes.
E. Jewelry by Joan Marie – Jewelry!
F. Tanka Tech 3D – 3D printed dragons, unicorns, and other characters!
G. Tanka Tech 3D – 3D printed dragons, unicorns, and other characters!
H. Citrus Twist Lemonade by Milburn Orchards – Hand squeezed lemonade
I. Pickle Me That LLC – Pickles!
J. Smith’s Stardust Sparkle Strands – Hair tinsel installation
K. Fairhill Village Creations – Handmade kids toys, unicorn headbands and wands,, backpack and purse charms, tote bags, Faiy, unicorn and mermaid necklaces, bookish items
L. NK Mother & Daughter – Boutique style: stationary, pins, Earcuffs, rings, hats, tote bags,earrings
M. Blue Wave Crochet – Handmade crocheted plushies
N. Sugar Sirens – Shimmering crowns and handcrafted mermaid magic
Participating Main St. Merchants
Earn 1 Gem for every $10 spent in these listed locations!
– 5 & 10 Antiques – Wonderful antique shopping. Something for every budget!
– Cecil Hair Studio
– Decoy Bookstore – Get your fantasy books, puzzles, and more at Decoy Bookstore!
– Herb’s Tackle Shop
– Itsy Bitsy Candies – Gourmet chocolates and candies
– Kathy’s Corner Shop – Children’s stuffed animals, puzzles, books, and cryptids.
– KOS, All Things Kosy
– Maryland Cruizin’ for a Cause – Tons of accessories for kids and adults, puzzles, and more.
– Morning Glory Café – All your coffee shop favorites, and donuts! Eat to earn gems!
– Nature’s Glow Candle Company – We’re bringing the magic with our Unicorn Body Scrub Event! 🦄✨ Guests can create their own 8 oz all-natural unicorn body scrub for $15, choosing their favorite color and scent to make it uniquely theirs. We’ll also have: * 🦄 Unicorn headbands to wear during the event * ✨ Temporary unicorn tattoos * 📸 A fun unicorn-themed photo opportunity to capture the experience
– Nauti Goose – Go eat to earn gems!
– Noir Bakery
– North East Methodist Early Learning Center – Promoting preschool classes for 3 and 4 year olds
– Pier One Restaurant
– Port House Creamery – Offering delicious ice cream
– Puppy Love – by Appointment
– Silver and Sassy
– Snatcher’s Creekside – Go eat to earn gems!
– Southern Willow Studios – Hand crafted items from local artists
– The Forgetful Fork – We will be doing themed food specials, menu to come, but will include fresh squeezed lemonade out on the lawn. We will also be having our large wheel outside where people can spin for $5 and get a prize. We will also have a temporary tattoo station for $2 a piece with a variety of themed temporary tattoos.
– Three Painted Arrows
– Untamed Hair Studio
– Woody’s Ice Cream Alley – Offering delicious ice cream
Unicorn Quest 2026 Facebook Listing: https://www.facebook.com/events/844307191947280/
