The Festival That Shall Not Be Named

16/11/2024

15/11/2024

✨🦉📰✨ SPECIAL EVENING POST: Portkey Visitors for the The Festival That Shall Not Be Named Turn Parking Lots into Pop-Up Vendor Villages ✨🦉📰✨

With Two days left until Cleburne’s most magical event of the year, the shadowy order behind the festival has issued yet another list of decrees to clear up some confusion… 🤔

⚡️ POP-UP VENDOR VILLAGES! ⚡️ Ordinary muggle parking lots will transform during the festival to become bustling markets full of fantastic vendors. (VENDORS, tell us about yourselves in the comments!

Make sure you check out Diagon Alley at Dillon Depot on Anglin Street and Hogsmeade Vendor Village at Fox Antique Mall during the day and Knockturn Alley at Southern Joy Bakery & Bistro during the 4th Annual Yule Ball: International Masquerade!

🎟 YULE BALL TICKETS 🎟 Tickets are still available! Tomorrow, Friday, is the last day for a $5 per ticket pre-sale discount, head to the website and secure your tickets. 💃🏻🪩🕺

🖋 HARRY POTTER FLASH TATTOOS 🖋 The Painted Rose Tattoo Parlor has several artists offering flash tattoos inspired by the wizarding world! (Rumor has it that a few brave souls have already requested the Dark Mark… 😱😱😱)

📬 MUGGLE CULTURE: STAMP COLLECTING! 📬 What will they think of next? Muggles have taken to livening up their existence by…. 💌 Collecting Stamps! 💌 The festival is participating in this curious tradition, with each shop offering their own, unique stamp to decorate the festival map! More rare stamps are exclusive to the Yule Ball and others may be found with characters throughout the festival day. 📮 Who will collect them all?

🕵🏽‍♂️ CROSSWORD CLUES 🕵🏻‍♀️ A gentle reminder: please save your 🧪 luck potion 🧪 for something exciting and don’t waste it on the crossword puzzle! 🧑🏾‍🔬 The Portrait Quest activity is designed to give you hints to the crossword in QR-coded portraits around town! 🔍

📢 VENDORS, SHOPKEEPERS, COSPLAYERS 📢:
Share your magical preparations in the COMMENTS to let people know where you’ll be & send up a flare by pressing that SHARE button to let your followers know you’re in on the fun! ✨ Only two more sleeps. 😴😴🥳

14/11/2024

📸✨ Spellbinding Snapshots with Dalyn D Photography! ✨📸

Capture your magical moments at The Festival That Shall Not Be Named 2024! (🚨Pay attention to these times, folks!🚨) From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., visit Dalyn D. Photography’s studio at 115 E Henderson St. Step into a wizarding wonderland of backdrops, strike a pose (costumed or muggle-clothed!), and take home an enchanting memory of your festival day! 🧙‍♂️✨ (Micro-minis are $25 for 1 edited digital photo!)

14/11/2024

This is magical!✨️ Come see the art and charming creations of Elysium Nox at their booth at Diagon Alley, located at Dillon Depot on Anglin Street this Saturday, November 16, from 11 AM- 4 PM!

14/11/2024

Oh, 4 Alarm Creations ...you certainly are charming! So many fabulous goodies!

✨️Visit them at Diagon Alley, located at Dillon Depot on Anglin Street and among a fabulous array of enchanting artisans, foodies and activities inside and outside of Dillon Depot! ✨️

13/11/2024

LAST CHANCE TO ENTER!!

🏆 How about a little surprise giveaway for those attending the Festival?

1️⃣ Tell us what Hogwarts House you belong to in the comments ✨️ON THIS POST!✨️

2️⃣ RSVP to The Festival That Shall Not Be Named 2024 for a second entry and let us know you're coming to the Festival!

3️⃣ Enter by Wednesday night, 11/13/24, 11:59 PM, and we'll choose a winner to pick up their House Moon by Cauldron Colors this Saturday, at the event!

✨️ Best wishes, Students!

🧹✨️ Win one of these!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17j4ZnmCVM/

Hogwarts House moons available!

$15.00 for small
$20.00 for medium

Other colors and custom orders are available for Fairy Moons
PM for more info and to custom order.

13/11/2024

✨ It’s time to sell out the most enchanting event of the year! ✨

The International Wizards Masquerade Ball is THIS Saturday from 7-11 PM, inside Southern Joy Bakery & Bistro! ✨

Don your most magical attire, grab your mask, and join us for an unforgettable night filled with mystique, music, and a dash of wizardry. From spellbinding professional dance instruction to the costume contest and charming Knockturn Alley vendors...and a few secret surprises throughout the night, you won’t want to miss a moment! Come dance the night away with us!

Tickets are $25 & are flying fast—get yours before it’s too late! ⚡️ Order before Saturday and get a $5 discount! 🔮

Invite your friends and purchase your Ball tickets here:
https://www.thefestivalthatshallnotbenamed.com/event-details-registration/international-masquerade-the-4th-annual-yule-ball

13/11/2024

🎉✨ Attention all magical folk! ✨🎉

The Festival That Shall Not Be Named 2024 in Historic Downtown Cleburne, TX is upon us, and we’re pleased to announce that daytime events from 11 AM to 4 PM—featuring an exciting scavenger hunt, an enchanting train station experience, and magical selfie spots—are FREE and perfect for witches, wizards, and young squibs alike! 🧙‍♂️🧙‍♀️ Come one, come all, to enjoy a day full of wonder, without so much as a Galleon leaving your pocket!✨

As you wander through the daytime events, be sure to pick up a copy of the Special Issue of the Cleburne Times-Review to see the Map and all of the activities and events happening! Pay a visit to our enchanted vendors, shops and restaurants! 🧙‍♀️🧙‍♂️ Whether you’re looking to add a bit of sparkle to your collection, discover a new trinket, try some tasty treats and drinks, or simply marvel at the wonders on display, you’ll find plenty of treasures and goodies that are sure to delight. 🌟

💕🧦 Share some kindness with those in need of warm socks for the Winter by donating at Dobby's Sock Drive, located at The Rugged Man. You'll certainly warm some feet and hearts, and you'll receive a discount on select items in-store!

Stop by, shop the magic, and support our talented artisans—who may just have a trick or two up their sleeves! 🦄⚡

As the sun sets and the moon rises, the Masquerade Ball beckons, from 7-11 PM. 🌙🎭 This enchanted evening will require a ticket, priced at $25 per person. ✨ Muggles, witches, and wizards in their finest robes and masks, this is your chance to dance beneath the stars and revel in a night of enchantment! We've even got professional dance instruction for students and faculty who wish to brush up or learn some new skills!

🎟 Get your tickets before Saturday and enjoy a special discount—because even magical folk like a good deal! 🏰💫

✨️Don’t miss out on this magical weekend!✨️

Get your International Wizards Masquerade Ball tickets here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1F4aw2DdvM/

13/11/2024

Dear students... Realms of Whimsy LLC will have pets available for adoption to bring to school this Saturday at Hogsmeade (next to Fox Antique Mall.)

They'll be among Kristine's Face Painting, Supercuts Hair Tinsel, Wildwood Cottage Herbology class, the Halcyon Farms Unicorn and other fantastic vendors!

What am I working on this week? Wizard pets, of course! Choose your familiar this Saturday at The Festival That Shall Not Be Named! **I'll also have muggle pets. 🧙‍♀️🦉🐱🐸🐶🐾

12/11/2024

🏆 How about a little surprise giveaway for those attending the Festival?

1️⃣ Tell us what Hogwarts House you belong to in the comments ✨️ON THIS POST!✨️

2️⃣ RSVP to The Festival That Shall Not Be Named 2024 for a second entry and let us know you're coming to the Festival!

3️⃣ Enter by Wednesday night, 11/13/24, 11:59 PM, and we'll choose a winner to pick up their House Moon by Cauldron Colors this Saturday, at the event!

✨️ Best wishes, Students!

🧹✨️ Win one of these!
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17j4ZnmCVM/

Hogwarts House moons available!

$15.00 for small
$20.00 for medium

Other colors and custom orders are available for Fairy Moons
PM for more info and to custom order.

11/11/2024

We ran into Zen zebra designs and founds some charming wares for Wizards, Witches and magical pets! ✨️

Find them among the many Diagon Alley vendors at Dillon Depot on Anglin Street!

You'll find more great items, drinks, and treats at various shops, restaurants and vendors at Knockturn Alley (next to Fox Antique Mall)!

11/11/2024

Vendor Spotlight:
Realms of Whimsy LLC will have their wares on display and for sale at the Hogsmeade vendor market next to Fox Antique Mall this Saturday, among other great vendors, shops and restaurants, from 11-4 in Downtown Cleburne, TX!

Have you seen my baby dragons?! They each have their own diamond to teach them how to guard their future hoard! I'm sure they would be happy to guard your favorite dice or books, too!

11/11/2024

Check out The Halfling’s Leaf at the Diagon Alley vendors this Saturday, from 11-4 in Downtown Cleburne, TX! ✨️ We've got lots of great vendors dotting the map at TWO fantastic locations: Diagon Alley (Dillon Depot lot) and Hogsmeade (Fox Antique Mall lot.)

Another Faire in the books! Thank you to everyone who stopped by The Halfling’s Leaf at Steampunk November this weekend. Tobias will be back in tights selling pipes at The Festival That Shall Not Be Named 2024. So, grab your wands and get your wizarding on in Cleburne this Saturday for what promises to be a fantastic and magical event.

09/11/2024

🚨📰🚨 EXTRA, EXTRA!! Read all about us! 🚨📰🚨 Have you checked out this weekend’s Cleburne Times-Review?!? Your little, ole The Festival That Shall Not Be Named 2024 even made the front page!!! 🤩🤩🤩 We’ve got 4 pages dedicated to us in the ‘FESTIVAL’ section, page A3!

Pick one up today to get a 👀 SNEAK PEEK 👀 of our festival activities and our map with all of our participating businesses.

YOU’RE IN THE PAPER!! ⚡️⚡️⚡️ Smoothie King, Dillon Depot, Omerta Nostra, Nolan River Coffee,Dalyn D Photography, Apos Western Wear and Boutique, Box of Geeks, Cleburne Railroad Museum, Layland Museum, The Painted Rose, Hey There Sunshine, Mug On the Square, The Garden of Eating Bistro, The Rugged Man, Fox Antique Mall, Antique Findery, Tina's Marketplace, Bus Depot Antiques & MarketPlace, Two Sisters, Red Horse Antique Mall, Apos Boot Outlet, Shoppe Caddo, HeartandSole, Cleburne Antiques, Southern Joy Bakery & Bistro, Must Love Mid-Century Modern, Cleburne Floral, Action Signs, Jerry's Artarama, The Tipsy Antique, Rick's Hair Company,, Wildwood Cottage Herbals, The Rugged Man, Fox Antique Mall, Apos Boot Outlet, Naturally Mallorys!!!!

08/11/2024

🍿✨ Kernel House Cup Heats Up: Who'll be the Top Pop?! ✨🍿

Kid Corn Kettle Corn will be at The Festival That Shall Not Be Named 2024 at Dillon Depot on Anglin Street ALL DAY selling Wizard House Kettle Corn and ALL NIGHT at Southern Joy Bakery & Bistro to see who'll win the coveted House Cup! 🎉🏆🎉 Earn points buying kettle corn in your house colors- every kernel counts!

🍿✨ The Winners will be announced at 4th Annual Yule Ball: International Masquerade! So, get your 🎟 TICKETS 🎟 and let us know in the COMMENT.... Who do you think will take home this year's House Cup?! 🏆🏆🏆