The Gilded Sky: Ball by the Bay

Name: The Gilded Sky: Ball by the Bay
Start: 2026-06-20T17:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-06-20T23:30:00-04:00
Location: Traverse City

Sat, Jun 20

Traverse City

Join us June 19–20, 2026 in Traverse City for The Gilded Sky: Ball by the Bay — a two-day immersive fantasy experience featuring the Shadowed Trials scavenger hunt, a Meet & Greet Market, roaming cosplayers, themed cocktails and a night of elegance.

Time & Location

Jun 20, 2026, 5:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Traverse City, 300 E State St, Traverse City, MI 49684, USA

About the event

🌙 TWO DAYS OF IMMERSIVE MAGIC

June 19 — Shadowed Trials + Market Experience

Shadowed Trials Scavenger Hunt – Downtown TC Solve clues, follow the Court’s riddles, and uncover hidden symbols as you journey through Traverse City with your party. Finish the final trial at a local brewery where your path converges with the Court.

Meet & Greet Vendor Market – Jacob’s Farm Shop handmade fantasy good. Meet featured cosplayers portraying iconic court characters. Exclusive photo ops, themed surprises and food and drinks for purchase.

June 20 — The Gilded Sky Ball

Hosted at the historic Park Place Hotel & Conference Center

Schedule

1:00 PM - 8:30 PM
7 hours 30 minutes
The Shadowed Trails
Downtown Traverse City
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
4 hours
Meet and Greet Vendor Market
Jacob's Farm and Cider House

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Tickets

Courtly General Admission
Sale ends
Jun 12, 11:00 PM
✨ WHAT YOUR TICKET INCLUDES (Both tiers include experiences on June 19 & 20) Entry to The Gilded Sky Ball on June 20 at 6:00 PM Three complimentary drink tickets Dinner curated with Shadowed Court flair Access to the Shadowed Trials Scavenger Hunt across Downtown TC (June 19) Entry to the Meet & Greet Vendor Market at Jacob’s Farm (June 19) Interact with immersive fantasy characters & cosplayers Full access to themed photo ops & experiences Admission to the Court Ceremony
$300.00
+$18.00 Sales Tax
+$7.95 ticket service fee
Quantity
Gilded Sky VIP
Sale ends
Jun 12, 11:00 PM
⭐ THE GILDED SKY VIP 🔥 Most immersive experience VIP entry at 5:00 PM (one hour early access) Three complimentary drink tickets Dinner Exclusive VIP Rooftop Experience (Park Place Tower) Professional VIP-only character interactions Front-of-line access for photo ops VIP seating and priority spots at the Court Ceremony Exclusive VIP badge & lanyard Automatic entry to win the title of High Lady of the Shadowed Court Access to the Shadowed Trials Scavenger Hunt & Meet & Greet Market on June 19
$400.00
+$24.00 Sales Tax
+$10.60 ticket service fee
Quantity