Our inaugural event will be on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Azalea Lodge at Mead Botanical Garden.

Tickets are now on sale! There are two tiers for tickets to the signing sessions and an add-on dinner event.

• Magnolia tickets are $50 and include access to one of the signing sessions, a meal, and a drink ticket.

• Iris tickets are $30 and include access to one of the signing sessions.

• Hyacinth tickets are $65 and include access to our Dinner with an Author event, a Swoons Fest swag bag, dinner, and a drink ticket.

This will be a one-day signing event with two sessions, plus an add-on VIP event. 

We will have 15 authors, as well as two vendors and The New Romantics as our on-site bookseller.

We expect to have more information about wristbands closer to the event.

Traditionally published authors will have preorders available at The New Romantics, while indie and hybrid authors will have their own preorders available through Beventi.

While the venue does offer free parking, space is limited so carpooling is encouraged.

Yes. Please email us at hello@swoonsfest.com for more information.

At this time, our volunteer application is closed.

While we don’t have a room block available, here are some hotel options near the venue:

• Park Plaza Hotel (1.3 miles from venue)

• Comfort Suites Downtown (1.3 miles from venue) 

• The Alfond Inn (1.7 miles from venue)

• Hilton Garden Inn Winter Park (1.9 miles from venue)

• Spring Hill Suites by Marriott Winter Park (2.1 miles from venue)

• Thurston House (3.3 miles from venue)