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October
17-19 2024
*This is a loose itinerary detailing what occurs each day of the event. Specific timeframes
will be announced in the coming months once we get closer to the event.
thursday, oct. 17th
Registration:
The fun begins for Gowns & Crowns ticket holders to check in and receive their Swag Bag. We will be having two registration sessions - morning and afternoon.
*Please note: In order to have admission into the Cosplay Welcome Party, you must attend Check-in!
The cosplay welcome party:
brought to you by author Eva Chase
Crowns ticket holders, what better way to kick off Books Gowns & Crowns than a cosplay party?! Enjoy music, light snacks, drinks, games, and get ready to hang out with your bookish best friends and our amazing authors!
friday, oct. 18th
Convention:
brought to you by author kathy haan
Authors, artists, and vendors of bookish services and merch will have booths set up for you to shop until your heart's content! Panels will immediately follow this half day convention.
*Crowns tickets will receive 1 hour early access into convention. *Books ticket tiers will register before convention starts.
enchanted forest ball:
brought to you by author Devyn Sinclair
Gowns and Crowns ticket holders get ready to dance the night away at our bookish-themed ball. Come dressed to impress in your gowns and crowns as you take in the sights and sounds. Take a spin on the dance floor or venture out into the space for fun photo opportunities. Grab a cocktail or mocktail and fully immerse yourself because tonight, YOU are the main character in this story.
Saturday, oct 19th
Convention:
brought to you by author kathy haan
Authors, artists, and vendors of bookish services and merch will have booths set up for you to shop until your heart's content! Panels will immediately follow this half day convention.
*Crowns tickets will receive 1 hour early access into convention.
trivia & movie night:
brought to you by author elizabeth briggs
Trivia is a fan-favorite event at BGC so there was no way we couldn't include it for Chapter 3! Come dressed in pajamas and settle in as we play bookish trivia followed by a bookish movie! Refreshments will be served at this pajama party.