✨Black Fae Day Mobile🧚🏾
Hosted by Mobile Art Meet, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that arts and education charitable nonprofit dedicated to fostering creativity, community, education, and accessibility of the arts in Mobile
Whether you're a mischievous sprite, regal fae queen, a curious creature, shadowy night fae, or a wandering bard—come celebrate Black fantasy, art, history, folklore, and magic with us for a faemily reunion meetup in Mobile dressed in your fantasy best! Keep up with the Mobile Art Meet socials for event updates or bookmark this site. Check Meet Info for next gathering location 🌟
What is Black Fae Day?
Black Fae Day is a celebration dedicated to promoting the representation of black folks in high fantasy across various media. It’s rooted in community, mental wellness, artistic expression, and preserving & highlighting the griots of fantasy in black folklore past and present.
For more on the official holiday visit:
🌟Goals of Coming Together for BFD?
Uplift, support, showcase, and highlight Black artists, creators, and business in fantasy, folklore, holistic & spiritual practices.
Building each other up.
Supporting each other.
Learning from one another.
Education and awareness on the contributions of black creativity in the fantastical landscape of media.
Foster community connections and creative collaboration.
What to wear?
Bring your wings, dawn your masks, dust off your crowns, put on your your antlers, and be your magical and fantastical self.
Inspiration
Helpful keywords to use when searching for inspo: Fairy fashion, Fantasy ball, Cottagecore, fantasy clothes, Black Fae Fashion, Afrofuturist Fairy, Black Fantasy Aesthetic, Whimsical Dark Academia, Celestial Fae, Nature Spirit Outfit, Regal Fae Couture, Ethereal Cosplay, Forest Fae, Elemental Fae, Steampunk Fairy, Merfolk, Butterfly or Moth fashion, sheer and flowing fabrics, metallic or holographic accents, body glitter, face gems, corsets, layered skirts, elven ears, faux horns, fairy wings, wands, lanterns, magic staffs, floral crowns, vine wraps, lace gloves, cloaks, DIY Fairy Wings Tutorial, No-Sew Fairy Costume, Thrift Flip Fantasy Outfit, Afrofantasy Cosplay DIY, Easy Fae Makeup Look, Fantasy Crown DIY
Black Codex
A compendium of black artists, authors, creators, and business owners bringing our voices and talents to diverse representation in fantasy, folklore, and spirituality through a variety of offerings. If you'd like to get listed, fill out the form below.
✨ Black Fae Day 2026
Realms & Factions ✨
Click to reveal meetup location below.Date: Saturday, May 9th, 2026
700 Forest Hill Dr, Mobile, AL 36608
For more on the Gardens, check out: https://www.mobilejapanesegarden.com
Time: 1pm - 5pmTheme: Realms and Factions: Come dressed for the fantastical and magical.This year Mobile Art Meet will be represented as the Faction of Muses ready to inspire and cultivate the creative magics in all of us. Expect a gorgeous natural backdrop for this year's experience and a host of surprises to keep our magical guest enthralled at the event.If you would like to volunteer, donate, or have questions, Check out our main page:
What to Bring?
Your faebulous self, for starters, but here are some suggestions:
Your best fae-inspired outfit!
A picnic blanket or cozy seat
Your own picnic basket and/or food.
Trinkets, books arts, and/or crafts to show off and or trade.
An open mind & magical spirit!
Got a Question or want to get Involved?
Reach out to us at MAM or use the contact sheet below.
Faebulous Fun Times
Crafting Parties
For magical folks that like to make magical things!
Photo Shoots
For capturing your inner fae being on film for all to see.
Galas
For those of us that like to have a ball!
Exploring Nature
Enjoying natures bounty
Stay Connected with the Fae side
Be notified of BFD happenings in Mobile!