Past events
Past Astraea fantasy events in Northwest Arkansas.
Astraea Fantasy Events has brought bookish communities together through fantasy balls, themed weekends, music, dancing, performances, dinner, photo moments, and character-inspired worlds.
February 20-21, 2026
Dragon Riders Weekend and Gala
Dragon Riders Weekend and Gala brought high-fantasy drama, formal celebration, and dragon-inspired atmosphere to a full weekend gathering.
Guests stepped into bold styling, immersive photo moments, and bookish community, creating the kind of room where the next story already feels possible.
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A Night in Velaris
The Night Court Ball
The Night Court Ball brought bookish fantasy fans together for an elegant evening of music, dancing, performances, dinner, photo moments, and themed character appearances at 21c Museum Hotel.
Guests arrived in gowns, crowns, wings, formalwear, and character-inspired looks, helping transform the night into a world of magic, romance, and starlight.
With music by Brock Entertainment, aerial artistry from Ozark Cirque, dinner by The Hive, raffles, giveaways, desserts, and plenty of photo opportunities, the night became a celebration of fantasy, community, and dressing up for the stories we love.
The evening also featured themed character appearances and photo moments with the Archeron Sisters.
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Ready for the next portal?
Phantoms of the Deep is calling.
Join Astraea Fantasy Events in Bentonville July 24-25, 2026 for the next immersive fantasy weekend.