Community partner
Emily’s Power for a Cure is the community partner for Fairytale Nights. The foundation was started in 2006 by Wendy and Jonathan Ransom in memory of their 2-year-old daughter, Emily, who died after a heroic four-month battle with Stage 4 neuroblastoma, a deadly pediatric cancer. The goal of the foundation is to raise awareness and funds to find a cure for neuroblastoma, while helping with the immediate needs of children and their families fighting the disease. Find out more at www.emilyspowerforacure.com.
Ik the Troll King will entertain visitors in Stone Forge Village.If you go
› What: Fairytale Nights.› When: 6-8 p.m. Friday, April 1-Sunday, April 17 (will not be held during inclement weather).› Where: Rock City Gardens, 1400 Patten Road.› Admission: $19.95 adults, $11.95 children 3-12 Monday-Thursday nights; $22.95 adults, $12.95 children Friday-Sunday.› Phone: 706-820-2531.› Website: www.seerockcity.com.
There’s a magical gate at the entrance to Rock City’s third annual Fairytale Nights where girls become princesses and boys train to be knights.
It’s at these castle gates where royal guests are announced in opening ceremonies each evening before they begin their journey along the Enchanted Trail. In this live fairy tale, Beauty meets Beast, fairy godmothers grant wishes and a storybook ending is guaranteed.
Beauty and the Beast are new characters this year, along with Hansel and Gretel. They’ll join a cast of returning favorites, including Cinderella, Snow White, Prince Charming, Little Red Riding Hood and Merlin. Queen Guinevere will crown the young knights who complete the training academy.