Tui T. Sutherland's Wings of Fire FanWing Fest in Manassas, VA!

Join on Saturday, May 17, 2025, as we welcome New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series,, for The Wings of Fire FanWing Fest.

At this one-day festival (running from 9AM-5PM), FanWings will be transported to the world of Dragons as they dive into exciting activities, photo opportunities, in-depth book discussions, and the camaraderie of their fellow book lovers. At key points throughout the experience, FanWings can meet at the Pyrrhia Stage to see Tui, compete in trivia, and take part in a costume parade!

-->This event will take place at Osbourn High School (1977 Eagle Way, Manassas, VA 20110​).

**This event is being hosted by . Please direct any additional inquiries to the store.**

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**Even if you are vaccinated, masks are recommended but not required.**

To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.

• Barnes & Noble reserves the right to make new rules and orders in its sole discretion with regard to COVID-19 at any time and any person not abiding by the Barnes & Noble directives will be refused entrance or directed to leave the premises.

**There are two ticket options:

Adult & Child Book Admission - $25.80 (Admission for one adult and one child under the age of 12 + one presigned copy of ): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: This ticket includes:

• One presigned copy of .
• Admission to the FanWing Fest event space and photo line with for one adult and one child under the age of 12.

Solo Book Admission - $20.50 (Admission + one presigned copy of ): **LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**: A ticket PER PERSON includes:

• One presigned copy of .
• Admission to the FanWing Fest event space and photo line with .

Please be advised that children should attend with adult supervision. Staff present are there to run the event, not supervise individual children.

• There will be a photo opportunity with Tui T. Sutherland. This will be organized by which tribe you are sorted into at check-in. The first group begins their session at 10 AM.

• Masks are recommended but not required.

• All tickets include a copy of that is PRE-SIGNED. Other books by the author and merchandise will be for sale at the event. There will be no signing at the event.

• Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

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FanWings will be met with dragons, color, and receive an invitation to unleash their creative energy as they enter the event space. At check-in, FanWings will receive their book, a laminate with lanyard, and a sticker that will designate their tribe. The laminate will include an activity list and “Find the Dragon Eggs Scavenger Hunt” instructions.

Once FanWings are checked in, they will participate in different activity stations that will be branded to represent the first five tribes. As each activity is completed, a ribbon will be given to attach to the laminate.

Larger activities, such as trivia and the costume parade, are slated throughout the day. Your photo opportunity with Tui is denotated by which tribe you are sorted into at check-in. Check-in begins at 9 AM. The day ends at 5 PM.

A final schedule will be posted at the venue the day of the event.

• No memorabilia will be signed at the event.

• No large bags will be permitted into the event. Strollers are permitted.

• Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 9AM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.

• We recommend arriving by 10AM to ensure you do not miss any planned activities. You may arrive throughout the day but may not have the opportunity to participate in earlier group activities.

• All event guidelines are subject to change.

• If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (703) 540-0688.

• Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

FILMING AND PHOTOGRAPHY NOTICE:

By your presence at this event (or if you are under 18-years old, by your presence and that of your parent or guardian), you hereby consent to the use and reproduction, in whole or in part, by Barnes & Noble, Inc., and any of its subsidiary and affiliated companies (collectively “Barnes & Noble”) of your name, photo and/or likeness, and any statements made by you for the purpose of advertising, marketing, and promotions in any medium throughout the world. You will not have any right to inspect or approve the finished advertisement or promotion and you release Barnes & Noble from any and all claims and demands, injuries, losses, costs, damages, and expenses arising out of or in connection with the use of your name, photo and/or likeness, and any statements made by you in the advertisement, including, without limitation, any and all claims for alteration, optical illusion, or faulty mechanical reproduction and any and all claims for libel, right, publicity, or invasion of privacy. You understand that this release does not obligate Barnes & Noble to use your name, photo, likeness, or statements in any advertisement or promotion. If you do not want to have your likeness or statements filmed and potentially used by Barnes & Noble, please do not enter the area during filming.

Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 HOURS) before your event start TIME.

If you are unable to attend the event, will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.

Should this event be canceled due to changing COVID-19 concerns, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.

Event guidelines are subject to change.

Info: Tribes reporting: NightWings, SandWings, MudWings

Info: Location: Stage

Info: Location: Stage. All costume fans report for the parade!

Info: Location: Auditorium. All fans report!

Info: Location: Stage

Info: Tribes reporting: RainWings, SeaWings. Be in line by 4:30 PM or you will miss the opportunity to join the queue.

Info: We hope you had a blast!

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