FaeryCon
- Dates
- Nov 13 to 15, 2026
- Status
- Announced
- Venue
- Lord Baltimore Hotel
- Price
- $20 to $80
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Sep 1, 2026
FaeryCon comes to Baltimore, MD, Nov 13 to 15, 2026, with Big Whimsy, Bill Cass, Billy Scudder, plus 7 more. Froligo tracks the confirmed lineup, current ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
FaeryCon is an indoor faery festival and fantasy-ball weekend produced by the Baltimore Faerie Faire at the historic (and, the organizers note, reportedly haunted) Lord Baltimore Hotel in downtown Baltimore. By day it runs stage performances, roaming characters, faeries, elves, ogres, goblins and at least one mermaid, an artists' market of handmade crafts, make-and-take workshops, panels and games, with children 12 and under admitted free. By night, guests dress for two live-music fantasy balls: the Friday the 13th BridgerTroll Ball with a 23-piece big band and the Coronation of the Faerie Queen or King, and the Saturday Faery Scary Ball. The 2026 edition is set for November 13-15
What people love
Attendees of the Baltimore Faerie Faire's events speak warmly of the producer's faerie gatherings, describing a spring Faerie Festival as a 'very fun time, good vibes all around', like a lightly costumed ren faire with lots of small craftspeople to browse, and a Faerie Ball as 'a blast,' with vendors, live performances and a live band. The events are widely described as done with a lot of love and effort, drawing repeat attendance across the group's balls and festivals
On the lanes & stages
Lineup
Costumes & what to wear
Do I need a costume?
Costumes are welcomed and celebrated (fae, steampunk, Regency and more), yet plainly dressed guests are explicitly reassured they belong, so first-timers won't feel out of place either way
Costume rules
Elaborate costumes are a centerpiece of FaeryCon (two fantasy balls with 'so many costumes'), but dressing up is a choice, not a requirement; guests are told they decide how to dress and may come fancy or plain
Joining in
Daytime guests roam among characters (faeries, elves, ogres, goblins and a mermaid), shop the artists' market, take make-and-take workshops, join fae-themed panels and play games; evenings feature the Coronation of the Faerie Queen or King and two live-band fantasy balls
Getting there
How do I get to FaeryCon?
By car
Most people drive to FaeryCon. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) has its own Light Rail stop inside the airport at Concourse E, no shuttle needed. The Central Line runs north to Downtown Baltimore, with stops near Camden Yards, the Convention Center and Lexington Market, all a short walk or rideshare from the Lord Baltimore Hotel
Book / info →A free, frequent shuttle bus runs 24 hours a day from the terminal's baggage claim level to the separate BWI Rail Station, every 6 to 8 minutes. From there, MARC's Penn Line and Amtrak's Northeast Corridor trains both run into Baltimore Penn Station, close to downtown and the hotel
Book / info →By bus & public transit
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
App-based rides and taxis pick up along the outer curb of the BWI Departures level. Downtown Baltimore and the Lord Baltimore Hotel are a straightforward drive from the airport
Book / info →Taxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🅿 Parking
On site parking available. Cost Free garage self-parking for hotel-room guests; $20/day discounted parking for day-trippers.
🚙 Car hire
Compare car hire
On site parking is available; if you are hiring a car it is worth checking the cost and how early it fills.
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Where
Venue
The venue has its own page with capacity, accessibility and parking.
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near FaeryCon?
No on site camping. Here is where to stay nearby.
Budget stays 2
About 0.4 miles from the Lord Baltimore Hotel
≈ $96 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →About 0.13 miles from the Lord Baltimore Hotel
≈ $111 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Mid-range hotels 2
The convention's own venue, at 20 W Baltimore Street
≈ $132-144 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →About 0.16 miles from the Lord Baltimore Hotel
≈ $116 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Luxe hotels 1
About 0.04 miles from the Lord Baltimore Hotel, effectively next door
≈ $185 / night approx, book direct with the hotel
Check rates →Airbnb & private camping
Downtown Baltimore has a moderate Airbnb supply, with Inner Harbor and Mount Vernon listings commanding a premium over outer neighborhoods
Search Airbnb →Hipcamp has no meaningful presence inside downtown Baltimore; nearby listings sit well outside the city in rural Maryland
Search Hipcamp →Browse all hotels near Lord Baltimore Hotel, 20 W Baltimore St, Baltimore, MD 21201 →
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Confirm your specific needs with the organiser's access team before you travel.
Pricing
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