Friday, October 30 · Fayetteville · 21+
The night before All Hallows' Eve, join the Nightmare Court as we celebrate Sarah J. Maas's newest ACOTAR release, A Court of Splintered Harmony. The revelry begins... if you dare.
Past event coverage: Phantoms of the Deep Northwest Arkansas Democrat-GazetteThe Nightmare Court
Join us Under the Mountain from 7–10 PM for dancing, snacks, a complimentary non-alcoholic bar, a cash bar, a small vendor area, and photo opportunities with our featured characters. Your ticket includes everything you need to enjoy the Nightmare Court once the lights go down.
Under the Mountain
$55
Launch pricing extended through Labor Day.
Ticket price increases to $60 on September 8. Eventbrite fees apply.
Your ticket includes the full 7–10 PM event with dancing, a small vendor area, snacks, a complimentary non-alcoholic bar, a cash bar, and photo opportunities with our featured characters.
Optional add-on
$25
Come early from 5:30–7 PM for a light dinner and beverages, additional photo opportunities, and a special keepsake. Menu details will be announced before October 1.
Rumors from the Court
The queen in red
A fiery red-haired queen you know all too well.
The wingspan
A man with the biggest wings you have ever seen. If you know what we mean.
The innocent rescuer
A seemingly innocent mortal who came below to rescue them all.
Thank you, Hemlock Harbour
On July 24–25, guests entered a living fantasy world of pirates, mermaids, fae, mysteries, character encounters, dancing, and shifting alliances at Phantoms of the Deep in Bentonville.
Past event
Explore the factions, featured guests, weekend highlights, press coverage, and five photographs from the weekend on NWAOnline.
What Astraea creates
Astraea Fantasy Events is a Northwest Arkansas event planner specializing in fantasy events, bookish balls, themed celebrations, and intimate weddings. Past events have included character encounters, classes, live performances, and vendor spaces.
At Phantoms of the Deep, guests met characters, followed clues, and chose their factions as the mystery unfolded.
Astraea's bookish balls have included dinner, dancing, live performers, themed attire, and guest photos.
Astraea coordinates schedules, vendors, decor, and guest activities so the plan works in practice and the theme carries through.
Past events
Every Astraea event is different. Revisit earlier gatherings through event recaps and photography.
February 20–21, 2026
A two-day high-fantasy gathering centered on a formal gala, with themed attire, dancing, and photos.
A Night in Velaris
An elegant evening of music, dancing, performances, dinner, character-inspired looks, and starlit fantasy atmosphere.
Planning services
Astraea also plans fantasy events, themed celebrations, and intimate weddings in Northwest Arkansas and nearby communities in Missouri and Oklahoma.
Astraea helps coordinate characters and performers, interactive programming, vendors, and the event schedule.
Photography by @capturedbyshelbyphoto.
Astraea offers full planning and day-of support for intimate weddings, based on what matters to you.
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Follow along for Under the Mountain updates, menu details, and future Astraea event announcements.
