Once Upon a Con

Immersive fantasy book convention being held at the Gaylord National Harbor, MD, August 14-17, 2025✨

08/09/2025

LOTS of you have added our BookishBar Crawl to your Guidebook schedule and we’re excited that you’re excited! 🔥

We hope you enjoy these signature OUAC drinks at each bar, crafted by our in house mixologist, Elaina 😉

Only a few days left!

08/06/2025

Now officially in Guidebook!

Sarajane’s dance workshops and panel are now live in Guidebook and she will be instructing live during the ballroom music portion of our Starfall Masquerades.

No partner? No worries! Many will need a partner as well and I hear some far will be looking for partners too..👀

You do not need to preregister on Tixr for the workshops and there is no additional cost for the panel or the live instruction during the Masquerades.

We will see you putting your best foot forward soon! 💃🏼

08/05/2025

GUIDEBOOK IS NOW LIVE 🎉

Apologies for the delay folks, we had some technical difficulties that we did not anticipate, but we are all set now.

To access our schedule and build your own, download the free app, Guidebook, then search Once Upon a Con.

Happy con planning! 💜

07/31/2025

More questions? More answers! ✨

Here are some main event items to keep in mind before you take your little tour of Guidebook tomorrow night!💜

07/30/2025

We’re only TWO WEEKS AWAY🎉

We’ve get a TON of emails and messages asking a lot of similar questions so we’ve compiled them in some info graphics for you!

Remember: You’re doing great, we’re going to have a blast, we’re going to make magic together ✨

07/28/2025

Our character Meet & Greets are your opportunity to meet the talented people behind the characters you love. 💜

Join us Friday, Saturday or BOTH afternoons to chat, laugh and take photos with everyone.

✨Tickets are $25 each and available now on Tixr. All proceeds from the Meet & Greets goes to Make a Wish Foundation.

07/23/2025

We are also thrilled to host the talented and creative Sidney Alexis as one of our tattoo convention artists!

Sidney has been tattooing for years and loves all things fantasy. There is a little something for everyone and she will have more flash to choose from next month 💜

Which piece are you looking to get??

07/22/2025

We have the pleasure of hosting the very talented Jeffrey Capezio, one of our volume 1 convention tattoo artists. Jeffrey has done a handful of flash sheets for everyone to choose from and may have a few extra by the con!✨

Which piece of flash do you want to get??

It’s so hard to choose!💜

07/21/2025

It’s time! It’s time! 💜

The big reveal of the bookish tattooing is here!
Join us this week as we reveal the flash sheets our two tattoo artists will be offering at the con next month.

Jeffrey Capezio and Sidney Alexis both come with years of experience, professionalism and are excited to give you a little permanent something to take home after the con ✨

07/08/2025

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with with these exclusive OUAC book charms! ✨
These gorgeous charms come in sterling silver and come silver, or plated in gold or rose gold.

💜Pre order now and pick up and con!
💜Several options and personalization too!
💜 Pre order open until August 1!

Visit vitaljewelryco.com for specific details and the order form to grab your special piece to wear all convention long.

04/26/2025

Here is the SECOND HALF of our bustling Author Alley! So many books, so little time, right? 📚

We are thrilled to have so many new authors from so many different lives bringing you so many fantasy books for your tbr!✨

Find this batch of authors handles below:

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n.corwin.author

ginahejtmanekauthor

wardyy
f.valentineauthor

l.ledford

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a.richards
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m.rhys
and.more
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