Frequently Asked Questions

Green Dragon Fest is an intimate, immersive TTRPG retreat held at Ancient Lore Village in Knoxville, Tennessee. Over three days, you'll play four one-shot sessions with top YouTube dungeon masters and game designers, share family-style meals, and connect with a tight-knit community of passionate TTRPG players. It's less of a convention, more of a gaming retreat.

Green Dragon Fest 2026 runs April 30th–May 3rd, 2026 at Ancient Lore Village, 7107 Sevierville Pike, Knoxville, TN 37920.

Green Dragon Fest is for adults (21+) who love tabletop RPGs and want a premium, community-focused experience. Whether you're a forever-GM looking to play for once, a seasoned player wanting to learn from top designers, or someone who wants to make genuine friendships through gaming, this event is for you.

All attendees must be 21 years of age or older. Valid ID will be required at check-in. Entry will be denied to individuals under 21, and refunds will not be issued for age-related denials.

We cap attendance at 55 tickets per year to keep the event intimate. This is intentional. Smaller numbers mean better games, closer connections, and a community feel you simply can't get at a large convention.

Tickets Only covers your base admission, all meals, four game sessions, a GDF t-shirt, exclusive dice (for first time attendees), and shuttle service to/from the Airport Hilton. You'll arrange your own accommodations (we recommend the Airport Hilton room block for a discounted rate).

Tickets + Stay includes everything above plus 3 nights on-site at Ancient Lore Village in one of their unique fantasy-themed lodgings.

Absolutely! Many of our attendees come solo. The event is specifically designed to help you connect with others quickly. Shared meals, small gaming groups, and evening socials make it easy to meet people and leave with new friends.

All ticket purchases are final and non-refundable 24 hours after the time of purchase. If the event is canceled by Green Dragon Fest, you will receive a full refund to your original payment method.

If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your registration to another eligible individual (21+). Transfers must be requested by the original ticket holder by contacting us at [email protected]. See our full Refund Policy for details.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. All payments are securely processed through Stripe.

It varies by year depending on our GM lineup. Past events have featured D&D 5e, Shadowdark, Deathbringer, and other systems brought by our host GMs. Each GM runs their own one-shot, so you'll be exposed to a variety of styles and systems over the weekend.

Quite possibly. Green Dragon Fest has become a testing ground for new ideas our Game Masters are actively exploring. This means you may get a first look at mechanics, settings, or content that hasn't been released yet. Past attendees have played early versions of games and supplements that later launched to the public. If you want to be in the room where it happens before everyone else, this is it.

There are four full-length one-shot sessions over Friday and Saturday: two sessions each day. You'll be matched with a different GM for each session, so by the end of the weekend you'll have played with four of our host Game Masters.

Yes! You can rank your Game Master preferences directly during registration. Requests are not guaranteed, but we do our best to honor as many as possible when building session assignments. If you have a strong preference or a specific circumstance, you're also welcome to reach out to us at [email protected].

You'll receive a set of exclusive GDF dice in your gift bag if it's your first year attending, so you'll be covered. Bringing your own dice is always recommended. GMs will have any necessary rulebooks and character sheets, so you don't need to bring anything else to play.

Yes. All meals are included with your ticket. That covers a family-style dinner on Thursday evening (Session 0), and breakfast, lunch, and dinner on both Friday and Saturday. All meals are shared with your fellow attendees and the host Game Masters.

Yes. You can indicate a vegetarian meal preference during registration and we'll make sure you're accommodated. If you have other dietary restrictions or severe allergies, please email us at least once month in advance of the event so we can plan accordingly.

Yes. There is an open bar during the evening social each night. The bar closes at 10 PM. Please note that all attendees must be 21+ to attend the event.

Ancient Lore Village is a 40-acre fantasy-themed resort with unique lodgings like the Waterfall Villa, Gremlin Dens, Elven Treehouses, and Leprechaun Lair. Rooms range from private singles to group-bunking options. See all lodging options.

Choose "Tickets Only" at registration. We recommend booking a room at the Airport Hilton Hotel using our group code for a discounted rate. A courtesy shuttle runs between the Hilton and Ancient Lore Village throughout the event.

A courtesy shuttle departs from the Conference Center Entrance (near the indoor pool) at the Airport Hilton Hotel (2001 Alcoa Hwy, Alcoa, TN 37701) at 4:30 PM on Thursday. Return shuttles run each evening. See the full schedule for shuttle times.

Yes, free parking is available on-site at Ancient Lore Village.

On-site guests can arrive any time after 4:00 PM on Thursday, April 30th. Check-in happens at the Ancient Lore Village front office. Off-site guests should plan to arrive by 6:00 PM. That's when the cocktail hour and Session 0 Dinner begins. Don't be late; it's a great time.

Nope! Wear whatever you're most comfortable in. Costumes and cosplay are welcome but absolutely not required. Baron will be wearing a green blazer the opening night, but you don't need to match his energy.

Each attendee receives an exclusive Green Dragon Fest t-shirt, custom GDF dice (if it's your first year attending), and a few other surprise goodies. On-site guests will find it waiting in their room. Off-site guests receive theirs at check-in.

We're committed to a safe, respectful environment for everyone. Please read our full Acceptable Behavior Policy. The short version: treat everyone with respect, keep noise down after 10 PM, and understand that severe violations result in removal without a refund.

By attending Green Dragon Fest, you consent to being photographed or recorded for use in event media. If you have concerns about this, reach out to us before the event.