There are only 81 days left until the ball, and for many of you (like, way more than we expected) this will be your very first fantasy ball! In this email, we’ll give you some insights as to how it all works, what you can expect, and answer some questions that have been popping up.

(As a quick aside, we recently revamped the entire website, so give it a look!)

Want to dress up as if you were in your favorite fantasy world, and have a fun night with like-minded individuals? That’s a fantasy ball. Really, that’s it! Most fantasy balls have a theme (Vampires, Renaissance, Victorian, Pirates,) and some are more strict than others about holding to it.

Then there may be games (like trivia, or scavenger hunts,) vendors or all sorts, dancing (some even send dance choreography instruction before the event,) scripted performances (some with plotlines that evolve over the night,) and plenty of photo opportunities and other exhibits to peruse.

For the Fox and Ember Fantasy Ball, we’re embracing an autumnal fae-court vibe, taking thematic beats from the A Court of Thorns and Roses series. We’ll have…

The venue is also at The Log Cabin, in Holyoke, MA. It’s a venue on the edge of Mt. Tom, overlooking the valley below. In the fall, it will be aflame with amber hues (until the sun sets.)

No, not at all. There are definitely some ACOTAR specific events (the trivia, for example,) but that will not stop you from having a good time. It’s important to us that there’s always something to partake in throughout the night, regardless of the event’s themes.

We’ve released an inspiration board in the community Discord, and on Instagram. Feel free to check these out as a starting point. Alternatively, imagine you’re in a fae-fantasy world, attending a courtly affair among autumn’s falling leaves. What would you wear?

Start from there, and work toward something that makes you happy. The community Discord has folks you can talk to to bounce ideas around, and potentially find folks who can help you directly.

The hard rules we ensure everyone is playing by, is that intimate areas need to remain securely covered throughout the night, and weapons must be clearly cosplay, without sharp edges or points that could cause injury.

Frankly, the sooner you grab your tickets, the more it helps. On our side, it lets us get a better feel for how many folks will be there, which determines the budget we’ll have, and what sorts of accommodations we need to make for the event as a whole.

On your side, it’ll ensure you get one of the discounts currently available on the site. Additionally, finding hotel accommodations (if you’re coming in from out of town) can be tricky in the fall, as “leaf peeping season” is in full swing.

We’ve set aside some hotel blocks at discounted rates, but those will go quick. The links to those discounts are available in your ticket confirmation email.

Feel free to leave a comment on this post, on Instagram, or in the Discord. We’re pretty responsive everywhere. Otherwise, you can always email us here: hey(at)foxandemberfantasyball.com