Dragon & Faerie Con : Gathering of the Realms ™
About this Event
🌊 Faerie: Gathering of the Realms
THE SEA REALM RISES
Step into a living legend at Faerie, a one-day Summerween fantasy convention where myth, folklore, and imagination collide. (Indoor Fairy Festival meets Con)
On August 16, 2026, the realms gather at the DoubleTree Resort in Lancaster, PA for an immersive, story-driven event hosted by the Mermaid & Pirate Sea Realm. Ruled by the tides and ancient magic, this year’s realm welcomes faeries, witches, vampires, pirates, merfolk, time travelers, superheroes — and humans alike.
This is not a typical convention. Faerie is designed as an interactive world where attendees become part of the story.
✨ What to Expect
- Fantasy merchants & artisan vendors selling magical wares
- Realm quests & interactive activities throughout the venue
- Workshops & panels on costuming, storytelling, performance, and more
- DJ soundtrack setting the tone for the realms
- Cosplay, folklore, and immersive atmosphere for all ages
Whether you come in full costume or as your everyday mortal self, you are invited to explore, learn, shop, and play inside a world inspired by myth and legend.
🗓 Event Details
📍 DoubleTree Resort, Lancaster, PA
📅 August 16, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Produced by Shoot for the Moon Events, Faerie is the beginning of a new annual tradition celebrating creativity, community, and storytelling.
✨ Come as you are. Leave as a legend.
Everyone who purchases advanced tickets will get a Special VIP Quest Passport - bring it back next year and you will get into the event FREE! This is a promotion for the Inagural year.
PANELS & DISCUSSIONS
Becoming Part of Our World - The Basics of "Mermaiding"
Host: Jillian Breneman aka Gingersnap the Mermaid
Info: Jillian Breneman aka Gingersnap the Mermaid is a professional traveling entertainer from South Central PA who will introduce you to the world of mermaiding, and take questions you may have! Whether you are looking to buy your first tail, or are just curious about the world of mermaiding, this panel will help educate a growing fandom so they can safely and successfully dive into the mermaid community.
Cosplay Crash Course
Host: Ruby
Info: Has your wig slipped off when you've been cosplaying? Did you lose a button right before you left the hotel room? Have you been in the room with no cups to drink beverages out of? If this sounds like you, please come to my crash course in all things cosplay where I can teach you all the tips and tricks I have learned in my 20+ years of doing the hobby. From what to pack in your cosplay kits to how to handle shoes that don't fit, come and learn a little bit of everything so that you can handle your next cosplay emergency.
WORKSHOPS
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Plant Guardians- A Copper Dragon Workshop
Host: The Metal Mixologist
Info: Learn to design, cut, emboss, flame paint, and soldier a dragon plant stake. Separate ticketed event. Please purchase here: https://metalmixologist.com/booking-page/ola/services/dragon-con-garden-dragons
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 5.00 to USD 20.00
