Urbana Free Library's Eighth Annual Fairy Tale Ball

Fairy tale lovers of all ages are invited to an evening of stories, crafts, dancing, games, and entertainment. Don your shiny suit of armor, sparkly ball gown, or dress like your favorite fairy tale character and join us for an evening of fantasy and frivolity!

The Fairy Tale Ball will be held at the Urbana Free Library, 210 West Green Street, Urbana.

Royal performers and activities:

• The Orpheus Mandolin Orchestra - 6:30 p.m.


• Clothespin Puppet Show, Paperbag Princess and Falling for Rapunzel - 6:15 and 8:00 p.m.


• The Audacious String Orchestra - 7:00 p.m.


• The Audacious Chamber Orchestra - 7:40 p.m.


• Michael Braswell, Magician Extraordinaire - 7:00 p.m.


• The Royal Alchemist, Wonders of Medieval Science - 6:30 and 7:30 p.m.


• The Spellbinding Predictions of Madame Zitron


• Juggler, Storyteller, and Singer Joe Reichlin


• Visiting Princesses from Faraway Lands


• Royal Story Tents


• Fairy Tale Trivia


• Courtly Crafts


• Tournament Games


• Pink Flamingo Croquet


• Take a pause from the medieval mayhem in the Sleeping Beauty Room


• Special fairy tale refreshments at Ye Old Library Cafe and Friends Book Shop

The Eighth Annual Fairy Tale Ball is generously sponsored by Fred Schlipf and Diane Hillard