📍 Pigeon Forge, TN | 📅 Saturday, November 8, 2025
Calling all book dragons, romantasy fanatics, and fantasy fiction lovers! Get ready to step into a storybook world at Fantasy Forge: Smoky Mountain Book Con 2025 — an immersive one-day event where your favorite tales come to life!
Whether you’re a fan of sword-wielding heroines, enchanted realms, or swoon-worthy enemies-to-lovers tropes, this con is built just for you. With over 55+ authors and vendors, live panels, whimsical photo ops, and magical décor around every corner, Fantasy Forge is your new favorite fall tradition.
📚 What to Expect:
✨ One Magical Day. One Epic Book Event. ✨
From the moment you walk into the Grand Smokies Resort & Convention Center, you’ll be transported into a reader’s paradise. Here’s just a glimpse of what’s in store:
- Live panels & readings from some of your favorite fantasy and romance authors
- Themed vendor booths featuring custom merch, signed books, handmade fandom goodies & more
- Immersive experiences like the Prophecy Wall and FREE fantasy photo stations
- Family-friendly fun — kids 10 & under get in FREE with a paying adult!
🧝 Cosplayers, bookish creators, and influencers: You’re not just welcome — you’re celebrated! Come in costume, snap magical photos, and connect with fellow story lovers.
🕙 Event Schedule:
📖 Book Con: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- VIP Early Access: 10:00 AM
- General Admission: 11:00 AM
🎭 Enemies-to-Lovers Ball: 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
(A separately ticketed event – details coming soon!)
🎟️ Tickets:
- General Admission:
- $10 Early Bird (ends May 31)
- $20 Regular Price
- VIP Access:
- $35 Early Bird (ends May 31)
- $55 Regular Price
- Kids 10 & Under: FREE with paying adult
🎟️ Grab your tickets now at FantasyForgeBookCon.com
🏨 Stay in the Story
Make it a weekend escape! Book your stay at the Grand Smokies Resort Lodge and receive a special event discount. Just call and mention Fantasy Forge when reserving.
✨ Become Part of the Magic
Vendor, author, and swag interest forms are now live on the website. If you’ve got fantasy-friendly books, products, or talents, this is your chance to shine!
Whether you’re searching for your next epic read, fangirling over fantasy fan art, or dancing the night away at the Enemies-to-Lovers Ball, Fantasy Forge: Smoky Mountain Book Con 2025 promises an unforgettable experience for fiction lovers of all kinds.
See you in the Smokies this November — where stories come to life!
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