Video recap of the 2023 Phoenix Winter Fantasy Ball by Gratz Creative Management
UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
🕰️ 5:00pm - 11:00pm
📍 Pinehill Pavillion — Youngsville, NC
December 7, 2024
Solstice & Starlight Ball
The Solstice & Starlight Ball brings to life holiday moments from the pages of our favorite fantasy books. This event is black tie affair/fantasy cosplay. Tickets include music/entertainment, the open bar (must be 21 to partake in alcoholic beverages), hors d’œuvres, a plated dinner, cookie decorating, a special solstice gift, and access to our welcome marketplace where you can meet and greet with many different fantasy authors & bookish merch vendors. This event is 18+ and will require wristbands to be worn for age identification throughout the night. Tickets and wristbands will be mailed to all attendees. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Futures Without Violence.
December 31, 2024
🕰️ 7:00pm - 1:00am
📍 The Moss Event Venue — Denver, CO
The Drop New Year’s Eve Bookish Event
Fae, fawns, humans, and starborns! Join us in Denver, Colorado for the most eccentric bookish event of the year! This event will be fantasy cosplay/club attire (specific to high fantasy), with a buffet, desserts, open bar, & entertainment provided, including a very special guest DJ, Mairsyy. VIP ticket holders will get early entry and a secret speakeasy experience. A portion of proceeds will be donated to The Gathering Place (TGP), a local non-profit that offers services to combat poverty and address the impacts of marginalization and oppression that often lead to homelessness.
Must be 21+ to attend. Tickets will be available on our website March 1st, 2024 at 5PM Pacific Time.
February 14-15, 2025
🕰️ Check In — February 13th, 2025 4PM-8PM & February 14th, 2025 9AM-1PM
🕰️ Evening Starfall Festival — February 14th, 2025 3PM-8PM
🕰️ Fantastique Starfall Ball — February 15th, 2025 5PM-10PM
📍 The Sheraton Parsippany Hotel & The Legacy Castle — Newark, NJ (30 minutes from Newark International Airport)
Fantastique Starfall Ball™ 2025 NJ
Winnow away with us to beautiful New Jersey for a weekend of bookish celebration themed around some of our favorite fantasy books. Not only will there be an entire bookish festival to enjoy, but an enchanting ball in the evening with food, an open bar, stunning entertainment, picturesque moments to capture, and special effects/décor that will have you feeling as though you are a part of the magical world of high fae.
This event is 18+. Tickets available now on Eventbrite.
June 18-24, 2025
Across the Realms - A Whimsical Week in Edinburgh
Join us for A Whimsical Week in Edinburgh this June and experience the magic of Scotland’s historic capital! From enchanting photo shoots and castle tours to exclusive dining experiences and literary adventures, this retreat promises a perfect blend of fantasy and charm. Unwind, explore, and make memories in one of the most magical cities in the world!
This event is 18+.
🕰️ Full itinerary available with the ticket.
📍 Edinburgh, Scotland
September 27-28, 2025
Fantastique Starfall Ball™ 2025 CA
Winnow away with us to the west coast in California for a weekend of bookish celebration themed around some of our favorite fantasy books. Not only will there be an entire bookish festival to enjoy, but an enchanting ball with food, an open bar, stunning entertainment, picturesque moments to capture, and special effects/décor that will have you feeling as though you are a part of the magical world of high fae.
This event is 18+. Tickets on sale now on Eventbrite.
🕰️ Check In — September 27th
🕰️ Evening Starfall Festival — September 27th
🕰️ Fantastique Starfall Ball™ — September 28th
📍 San Francisco City Hall — San Francisco, CA
December 5, 2025
🕰️ 5:00pm - 11:30pm
📍 Ashley Castle — Chandler, AZ (17 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor)
Phoenix Winter Fantasy Ball 2025:
Dragons & Embers
Be transported into a realm of magic and wonder at the Phoenix Winter Fantasy Ball 2025: Dragons & Embers! This enchanting event will deliver you to a world where dragons soar the skies and heroes ride upon their majestic wings. Drawing inspiration from beloved fantasy books, movies, and TV shows, the night promises an unforgettable journey through legendary tales and epic adventures.
This event is 18+. Tickets open August 2nd, 2024 on our website.
March 6-8, 2026
Dreamers & Readers Festival 2026
Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds and the choice of adventure lies solely in your hands at The Dreamers & Readers Festival! Throughout the festival, attendees will have the unique opportunity to build their own adventure through multiple fantasy-themed balls and events, each offering its own magical atmosphere and captivating allure. From the grandeur of the Dreamers & Readers Expo (a 200+ expo of authors and bookish vendors) to the whimsy of our fantasy balls including The Dreamers & Readers Ball, The Fantastique Starfall Ball™, and the Mythical Creatures Masquerade, the possibilities are as vast and varied as the realms of fantasy themselves.
This event is 18+. Tickets on sale now on Eventbrite.
🕰️ Check In & Expo Begin — March 6th 10:00AM
🕰️ Festival Ends — March 8th
📍 Gaylord Texan Resort — Dallas, TX
May 29-30, 2026
Fantastique Starfall Ball™ 2026 CO
Winnow away with us to the beautiful mountains of Colorado for a weekend of bookish celebration themed around some of our favorite fantasy books. Not only will there be an entire bookish festival to enjoy, but an enchanting ball with food, an open bar, stunning entertainment, picturesque moments to capture, and special effects/décor that will have you feeling as though you are a part of the magical world of high fae.
This event is 18+. Tickets on sale now on Eventbrite.
🕰️ Check In & Starfall Festival — May 29th 12:00PM
🕰️ Fantastique Starfall Ball — May 30th 5:00PM
📍 Spruce Mountain Ranch — Larkspur CO
Passion and expertise woven into every detail
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Passion and expertise woven into every detail ☾ 𖤓
“Thank you so much for the extraordinarily hard work that goes into planning these events. From the beautiful set up and dazzling atmosphere, your work made it possible for book and fantasy fans to be transported into magical worlds! I am always in awe at how thoughtful and well executed the Fantastique Collection by Un Jour D’Amour Events is. Down to the very last detail, each event is a spectacular occasion I will return to again and again.”
— Peyton
“My happiest memories are at these events!!! Whether you religiously read fantasy books or just love the aesthetic of fairytales, the venues, decor, and music will have you absolutely swooning. It’s impossible to not take a million photos despite there being incredible & expert photographers that send you the most beautiful pictures soon after the event! I ALWAYS make sure to vlog since there’s so much to do and look at, and the amount of detail is so incredible that I find myself noticing new things while looking back on the videos. Each event is decorated to its fullest potential, and it never fails to fill our vacations with amazing memories. I cant WAIT to attend another one!”
— Taylor
“It was wonderful! Check in was super easy, the layout was beautiful, the entertainment was on theme, the dinner and open bar was great and I loved getting to have portrait photos taken as well as the photo booth. Everyone was so kind and dressed up to the nines, it was such a magical night!”
— Kaeli
Fantastique Collection events are created out of love for the Three C’s.
Community
Camaraderie
Charity
Timeless Elegance, Unforgettable Experiences
Leslie Hernandez is the owner and elite event planner behind Un Jour D’Amour Events, the parent company of Fantastique Collection fantasy events. She strives for each one of her events to inspire you to live your most alluring dreams in real life. Her finely curated, luxurious balls take place at some of the most magical venues you can find across the United States.