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.
July 24–25, 2026 · Concluded
Phantoms of the Deep: A Pirate Ball
This event concluded on July 25, 2026. Ticket sales are closed.
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.
Thank you to everyone who joined us in Hemlock Harbour. The Phantoms archive preserves the weekend's story and links directly to five photographs on NWAOnline.
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.
Photography by @capturedbyshelbyphoto. Please credit the photographer when sharing these images, and do not alter them.
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.
Photography by @capturedbyshelbyphoto. Please credit the photographer when sharing these images, and do not alter them.
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