HP Fest News Round-up: May 4, 2023

[lee_bella]

Hi, I've updated the List of HP Fests by Category. This list includes both current and past Harry Potter fests that had happened within the last 5 years or so (mostly), organised by categories. The categories might be a bit arbitrary.

Also see 2023 HP Fest Masterlists for a list of 2023 fests, organised by posting dates. Leave a comment if there's anything you want me to add.

News and Announcement

• rsbigbang: Announced Remus/Sirius R/S Big Bang 2023.
• wolfstarwritingchallenges: Posted Wolfstar First Date Challenge rules & prompts.
• hp-queer-villains-fest: Announced Harry Potter Queer Villains Fanworks Festival.
• siriusblackfest: Announced Sirius Black Fest timeline.
• hp-lawofattraction-fest: Posted helper sign-up & clarified lightning era characters.
• slytherincabal: Announced It's a Slytherin Soiree 2023.
• cruelsummer-ficfest: Announced Taylor Swift inspired Cruel Summer 2023.
• drarry-lets-play: Announced gaming inspired fest Drarry Let's Play 2023.
• hp-soulmates: Posted HP Soulmates Fest (Tumblr) rules & schedule.
• hp-poetry-fest: Free submissions open until June 30, claiming not required.

Mini-fests, Seasonal Prompt Challenges and Other Events

• hp-asd-fest2023 (autistic characters): Posting ends on May 6 (Prompts). *DEFUNCT*
• TTB Pride Fest (book canon-compliant): Submissions due on May 26.
• microficmay: Ends on May 31 (Prompts). *NEW*
• hp-flowers Spring Round: Ends on May 31 (Prompts). *NEW*
• wolfstarwritingchallenges Wolfstar First Date Challenge: Ends on June 15 (Rules & Prompts). *NEW*
• hp-poetry-fest: Open for free submissions till June 30. *NEW*
• ladiesofhpfest Ladies of Harry Potter Fest: Ends on September 3 (Schedule). *NEW*
• cruelsummer-ficfest (Taylor Swift songs): Request for a song prompt begins on May 13. *NEW*
• hptragedieschallenge HP Tragedies: Collection open indefinitely (Prompts).
• LVDM Week (Tom|Voldemort/Draco): Posting open indefinitely (Prompts).
• Ron's Chessboard Bingo: Sign-up & posting open indefinitely.
• starflowerbingo (star name/flower name ships): Open indefinitely (Rules & Links).

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