Festival Info
Key Info
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Dragon Call is a weekend fantasy festival of real-life quests, tabletop role-playing games, and shared adventures. It’s a place where you can step into a world, take on challenges, meet new people, and be part of something that unfolds around you.
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The Dragon Call Festival takes place on 22-23 August 2026.
This is the beginning of Dragon Call as a living fantasy festival world, a full weekend of quests, tabletop role-playing games, immersive quest spaces, characters, campfires, strange encounters, and shared adventures.
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Dragon Call Festival takes place at Woodfordia, near Woodford (4514) in South East Queensland. Drive time from Brisbane CBD is approximately 1.15 hours, from the Sunshine Coast 1 hour, and from the Gold Coast 1:45 hours.
Set amongst forests, open paddocks, lush creeks, and rolling hills, Woodfordia is a wondrous site for a fantasy festival, allowing us to create immersive quest areas and gathering spaces throughout the landscape.
Click the Google Maps link; the address is 87 Woodrow Rd, Woodford, QLD 4514. Note that the site is not open to the public and is only open to ticket holders during the designated festival time.
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Camping arrivals open from 4:00 pm on Friday, giving you time to set up camp, settle in, visit the Crossroads Tavern, and start getting to know fellow adventurers before the festival begins.
On Saturday, the festival gates open from 9:00 am. Quests, gameplay, workshops, performances, and festival activities continue throughout the day and into the evening, with the Crossroads Tavern remaining open late.
On Sunday, the festival gates reopen at 9:00 am for day-ticket arrivals. The Final Concord begins at 3:00pm, with the festival officially concluding at 4:00pm.
Campers are welcome to pack up and depart throughout Sunday afternoon and evening, while those wanting a more relaxed departure can add a Monday checkout option to their ticket and stay Sunday night before leaving Monday morning.
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Dragon Call is a festival for people who want to take part, play, throw themselves into a fantasy world, be joyful, and have fun more than anything else.
The heart of the festival is the quests, games, adventures, and shared experiences happening throughout the world. If you’re willing to try something new, follow a map looking for clues, sit around a table rolling dice, solve puzzles with strangers who quickly become friends, or throw on a costume and laugh around a campfire, you’ll probably love it here. There will also be food, music, performances, market stalls, and plenty to explore throughout the weekend.
The festival is designed to be welcoming and family-friendly, with the core quest system and gameplay experiences mainly aimed at participants aged 13 and over, and designed for both youth and adults to enjoy equally.
Children and younger adventurers are also very welcome to explore, watch, and enjoy alongside their families throughout the festival. As Dragon Call grows over the coming years, we hope to continue expanding the range of experiences available for younger adventurers as well.
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Yes, we highly recommend staying on-site if you can.
Camping lets you experience the festival’s full rhythm, especially the evening atmosphere, when things take on a different feel. While you can attend for the day, staying over the weekend offers a much deeper, more immersive experience.
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Absolutely - and you’ll still have an amazing time.
There’s more than enough happening across a full day to keep you busy, whether that’s quests, games, or just exploring everything the festival has to offer. And if you love it (which we think you will), you can always come back next year and stay for the full weekend.
First Steps
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Not at all. Dragon Call is designed to be an easy entry into the world of fantasy role-playing games, quests, and there are plenty of ways to get involved at your own pace and comfort level.
Many quests involve very light role-playing, or none at all. You might simply be exploring, solving puzzles, following clues, crafting something, or taking part in games and activities. Other quests lean more into social role-playing and interacting with characters in the world, but you can choose how far down that path you want to go.
If you’re a little shy or unsure, the non-player characters (NPCs) and quest team are there to help ease you into it. The atmosphere is welcoming, relaxed, and designed for people trying this sort of thing for the first time. You definitely do not need to be an actor or theatre person. Everyone is at the festival to have fun, whether they know exactly what they’re doing or not.
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Dungeons & Dragons is the classic tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG), but there are countless others. They’re all based around the idea of a shared adventure, where players describe what they want to do and a Game Master guides the story and outcomes.
Many people will be trying tabletop role-playing games for the first time. There are guided beginner sessions and friendly Game Masters to help you get started. Some games will also link directly into the wider festival quests and story.
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Yes - and many people will. The festival is designed to make it easy to meet others if you want to, join groups for adventures, and become part of the experience.
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You can engage as much or as little as you like. Whether you prefer quiet exploration, small group activities like tabletop games, or simply observing, there’s space for all kinds of participation.
A big part of the design is creating pathways for people who aren’t comfortable performing, acting, or being the centre of attention. (This is coming from an introverted person writing this.)
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You can simply arrive and explore. When you’re ready, there’s a central Quest Board with a range of quests waiting for you to pick up and begin.
You don’t need to learn complex rules or read pages of lore beforehand. Just choose something that sounds interesting and follow the instructions or clues. As you complete more quests, new pathways and deeper levels of involvement will naturally open up.
The gaming tent will also have scheduled sessions, some open and some bookable, if you’d like to focus on the tabletop games.
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Not really. You can turn up and jump straight in - everything you need will be at the festival.
If you’d like to come in costume or prepare something beforehand, you’re very welcome to do so, but it’s entirely optional.
Quests & Gameplay
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Quests are real-world activities and challenges you can take part in throughout the festival, designed for adults and youth alike to enjoy.
They might involve delivering a letter to an elusive merchant, exploring the site to uncover hidden artefacts, solving puzzles, or teaming up with others to take on a shared challenge. Some quests involve light social role-playing, where you interact with characters and story elements as part of the experience.
Others are more hands-on and creative, involving craft-based activities where you make or assemble something along the way. Others can be played out around a table with dice and imagination.
There are also immersive quest spaces, specially designed areas inspired by things like escape rooms, where the environment itself becomes part of the challenge.
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Most quests are posted on a large, fantasy-style noticeboard at the Crossroads Tavern. You can browse the board, pick something that catches your interest, and head off to begin. There will always be plenty to choose from.
Some quests are simple and self-guided, while others are more structured and led by game masters or involve interaction with Non-Player Characters (NPCs). You can take part in as many or as few as you like.
As you complete more quests, the experience naturally opens up - a bit like following different branches of a tree. You might choose to go deeper into certain styles of quests, unlock more immersive or story-driven paths, or simply try a bit of everything.
There’s no single path you have to follow. If a particular style of quest doesn’t appeal to you, you can take a different direction.
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Many quests can be completed casually without needing anything extra.
If you start to dive deeper into the quest system, you’ll have the option to create a festival character - similar to a character in a game. You’ll receive a simple character sheet and some cards to use during quests.
Your character can grow over time as you complete quests, collecting items, equipment, and story elements along the way. Some of the more hidden or advanced parts of the festival will also connect to this system.
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These are games like Dungeons & Dragons, where you sit at a table with others and go on a shared adventure guided by a game master.
It’s collaborative storytelling, with a bit of dice rolling along the way. Some sessions are standalone, while others link into your festival character and the wider fantasy world that is evolving.
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Yes. You can wander the site, take part in simpler quests, watch games, enjoy performances, or just take in the atmosphere.
There’s no requirement to participate in structured gameplay — you can engage at whatever level feels right for you.
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NPCs, or non-player characters, are people who help bring the world of Dragon Call to life.
You might encounter them as part of quests, story moments, immersive quest spaces, or simply while exploring the festival. They are there to guide, challenge, assist, confuse, entertain, and generally add to the overall experience.
Most NPCs are volunteers who are involved in the planning, preparation, and running of quests and experiences throughout the festival. Official NPCs will also have a unique form of identification, so you can tell when someone is part of the festival gameplay and interactions.
There are also pathways within the quest system for dedicated players to eventually develop and perform certain NPC-style roles themselves if they choose to become more deeply involved in the world.
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Not at all. You can engage with the world as much or as little as you like — there’s no pressure to roleplay if that’s not your thing.
If you do choose to create a character, you’ll naturally collect items or markers that reflect your progress, but it’s entirely up to you how far you take it.
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The quests and core gameplay are designed for participants aged 13 and over, and are intended for both adults and youth to enjoy equally.
Some elements are PG-13. This might include fantasy themes, experiences and costumes in the public festival spaces, and story-driven moments by NPCs, etc.
There are also some practical considerations: for example, some of the hands-on areas, such as craft spaces, may involve tools or equipment (e.g. glue guns, sewing machines, paint, scissors/ cutters, etc.) and the quests themselves are designed for a level of independence and engagement that suits older participants.
Younger ones are very welcome to attend with family, but the quest system isn’t specifically designed for young children at this stage.
Costumes & Immersion
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No - costumes are completely optional.
You’re welcome to arrive as you are and jump straight into the experience. If you do feel like adding something, even a small costume element can make it more fun.
There will be plenty of people wearing all kinds of strange and wonderful outfits, so just relax and go with it. Dressing up at Dragon Call is about having fun, being inclusive, and being playful - no judgement.
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We’re going with a high fantasy feel - think along the lines of Lord of the Rings: elves, dwarves, goblins, dragons, forest creatures, human adventurers etc. We’d love people to take inspiration from that kind of world.
Your costume doesn’t need to be elaborate or perfect. A simple cloak, tunic, or a few themed accessories can go a long way. If it’s a bit rough around the edges, that’s completely fine - it’s all part of the fun. Chances are, once you’re there, you’ll feel inspired to add to your outfit anyway - did you know we have a free costume tent you can make use of?
And if you’re really into cosplay, it’s a great place to bring along something you’ve been working on and show it off.
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The costume tent is a relaxed, drop-in space where you can create, adjust, repair, or add to your outfit throughout the festival.
The space includes cloth, craft materials, paints, sewing machines, glue guns, and all sorts of useful bits and pieces to help bring your character or costume ideas to life. Whether you arrive with a full costume or absolutely nothing prepared, it’s a welcoming place to experiment, get inspired, and join in.
There are also volunteers around to help guide you, offer ideas, or lend a hand if you’d like support creating or improving part of your outfit.
If you already have pieces, materials, or costume ideas you’d like to add to your outfit but aren’t quite sure how to make them work, bring them along. The people in the costume tent are more than happy to help you turn your random bits and pieces into something fun and in-world.
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Dragon Call is designed to feel like a living fantasy world, but it’s intentionally flexible.
Some areas and experiences are more immersive, while others are more relaxed and open. You can step in and out of that level of immersion at any time — there’s no expectation to stay fully “in world” unless you want to. Over time, the festival's immersive structures and props will grow.
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Absolutely.
You don’t need to roleplay or wear a costume to take part. You can join quests, play games, explore the site, and enjoy the experience in your own way.
Everything is designed so you can engage at whatever level feels comfortable — whether that’s fully in character or simply along for the adventure.
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The costume tent also includes opportunities to add makeup, hair styling, and character details to help complete your look.
A team of enthusiastic makeup artists, hairstylists, and creative helpers are there to transform people into wandering adventurers, mysterious forest dwellers, battle-worn travellers, strange magical beings, and everything in between.
Whether you want something subtle or something dramatic, there are plenty of opportunities to lean further into the world if you feel like it.
Tickets
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Tickets are available now. Ticket numbers are limited to maintain the quality of the quests, immersive spaces, activities, NPC interactions, and overall camping environment. We expect to reach the ticket limit, so don’t delay if you plan to attend.
Weekend Pass ticket pricing: Adult $239 / Youth (13-17) $179 / Child (5-12) $119 / Toddler (0-5) Free.
Saturday-only ticket pricing: Adult $139 / Youth (13-17) $109 / Child (5-12) $69 / Toddler (0-5) Free.
Sunday-only ticket pricing: Adult $119 / Youth (13-17) $89 / Child (5-12) $59 / Toddler (0-5) Free.
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Dragon Call includes a range of ticket options, including:
Weekend Pass tickets (which include camping if you choose to stay on-site) are available for those wanting the full festival experience across both days.
Day tickets are available for either Saturday or Sunday.
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A Dragon Call Festival ticket gives you access to quests, general gameplay, tabletop role-playing games, the costume tent, Crossroads Tavern, immersive spaces, and the overall festival environment.
Throughout the weekend, there will also be live music, performances, workshops, social spaces, food vendors, and all sorts of strange encounters and experiences to explore.
If you have a weekend pass, this also gives you access to stay on-site in the campground or book a glamping option.
A small number of specific activities, such as certain specific tabletop role-playing game sessions or advanced workshops, may require a separate booking or a small additional fee.
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Yes - log into your TICKET to make changes.
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Yes, absolutely. Quests are the heart of Dragon Call and are included as a core part of your ticket.
Across the festival, you’ll discover real-life fantasy adventures, immersive quest spaces, hidden storylines, interactive characters, craft-based activities, tabletop experiences, and all sorts of strange and exciting encounters waiting to be uncovered.
The world is filled with NPCs in costume and in character, themed locations, decorated spaces, and immersive environments designed to make it feel like you’ve stepped into a living fantasy world rather than a traditional festival.
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We understand that plans can change. Tickets may be transferred to another person through our official TICKET system.
If you choose to cancel your ticket 30 days or more before the festival, you are eligible for a 75% refund. Please EMAIL to make a cancellation.
Cancellations made less than 30 days before the event are generally not refundable. However, tickets may still be transferred to another person.
If the Dragon Call Festival is cancelled by the organisers, ticket holders may be offered a refund, credit, or transfer option, depending on the circumstances of the cancellation. Full details in the Terms & Conditions.
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Yes, we offer Youth and Children’s tickets. Toddlers 5 and under are free.
The Quests and gameplay elements of the festival are primarily a 13+ experience.
All minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult or guardian while on site. Guardians are responsible for supervising minors at all times, including camping arrangements and behaviour within the festival.
Youth (13–17) must be accompanied by an adult guardian (25+)
Children (12 and under) must be accompanied by an adult (18+)
There must be at least one adult for every three minors
Minors must arrive with their guardian to be admitted
Camping & Accommodation
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No - camping is completely optional. You can attend for a single day or stay for the full experience.
That said, we highly recommend camping if you can. Saturday evening is a highlight of the festival and is well worth staying over for. If you’re already set up on site, Sunday morning becomes an easy, relaxed start straight back into the festival.
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Yes - vans, caravans, and campers are permitted.
The camping area is a large paddock with plenty of space and natural tree cover, so you won’t feel packed in. There are no designated sites (aside from powered sites), so you’re free to find a spot and set up in a way that suits you - whether that’s spreading out a bit or camping alongside friends.
You can park your vehicle at your campsite, sleep in it if you prefer, and use your own battery setup to power your space. (Generators are not permitted.)
A limited number of powered sites are available and can be booked when purchasing your ticket.
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No, campsites are standard camping and don’t need to be themed or aligned with any realm.
The camping area sits just outside the main festival space. It’s close and easy to move between, but separate from the core in-world areas where quests, characters, and immersive experiences take place.
You’re very welcome to decorate your campsite or add your own touches if you’d like, but it’s completely optional. Most people just set up a normal, comfortable camp for the weekend. Think of it as your base, a place to relax, recharge, and then head back into the world when you’re ready.
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Woodfordia has gorgeous permanent, raised glamping tents close to the festival entrance that accommodate up to 4 people (1 queen bed and 2 singles in a bunk-bed configuration). The tents have an ensuite (with hot showers), a kitchenette with a fridge/freezer, microwave, sink, and a dining table, plus all your crockery and cutlery. There is an indoor lounge area and an outdoor deck with its own BBQ. Rooms are fully furnished, with all sheets and towels provided. The tents are fully screened and lockable.
Bookings and enquiries are made directly through Woodfordia Glamping and are managed separately from Dragon Call Festival.
Please note that accommodation bookings do not include festival entry tickets, so each guest will also need to purchase a valid festival ticket to attend the event.
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Would you love to stay in a themed glamping village of bell tents for the event? Event partner Jungle Event Hire has luxury-furnished tents available in various configurations, accommodating 2-4 people per tent.
They have comfortable, cosy beds and include access to a communal gathering space. The Dragon’s Den will be set up right near the festival precinct.
Bookings and enquiries are made directly through Jungle Event Hire and are managed separately from Dragon Call Festival.
Please note that accommodation bookings do not include festival entry tickets, so each guest will also need to purchase a valid festival ticket to attend the event.
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Essential facilities are provided, including toilets, drinking water, and hot showers.
If you would like a powered campsite, a limited number are available as an add-on when you purchase your weekend pass.
The Crossroads Tavern has a charging board; you must BYO a wall plug and a charging cable.
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A Weekend Ticket includes camping both Friday and Saturday night.
You’re welcome to arrive on Friday afternoon, set up your campsite, relax in the space, and start settling into the atmosphere of the festival. While the main festival program and quests begin on Saturday morning, the Crossroads Tavern is open on Friday night for meals, drinks, and a chance to meet fellow adventurers around the campfire before the weekend begins.
If you prefer, you can also arrive on Saturday morning and simply stay for Saturday night camping.
For those not wanting to rush home after the festival ends on Sunday, a late checkout option is also available, allowing you to stay Sunday night and depart Monday morning. This can be added during the ticket purchase process for a small additional fee.
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Bring your normal camping gear, tent, bedding, lighting, warm clothes, and anything that makes your setup comfortable for the weekend.
The camping areas are generally grassy and fairly flat, although some sections may have a slight slope. There is plenty of space available, so you can usually find an area that suits your preferred setup.
August evenings can become cold and occasionally windy, so make sure you bring warm bedding and clothing, along with good guy ropes and tie-downs for any tarps, gazebos, or camping structures that could be affected by the weather.
If you need to charge your devices, there is a charging station at the Crossroads Tavern. Please bring a BTO wall plug and charging cable.
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No. For safety and insurance reasons, vehicles cannot be driven in or around the camping areas at night.
Once your camp is set up, we require everyone to leave their vehicles parked and stationary overnight. This helps keep the camping areas safe for everyone.
If you know you will need to arrive late at night or leave during overnight hours, you must use the separate day parking area for your vehicle, rather than driving into the campground. The day parking area is located close to the camping areas and is easily accessible on foot.
In an emergency situation, if you need to move your vehicle at night in the campground, please speak with a member of the security staff or festival crew first. They can assist in guiding you safely at low speed with hazard lights on.
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Sorry no. The Woodfordia site, where the festival is hosted, is a recreational and conservation habitat. Domestic animals are not permitted on-site unless they are an accredited assistance animal and approved by the event organisers.
Location & Travel
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Dragon Call Festival takes place at Woodfordia, near Woodford (4514) in South East Queensland. Drive time from Brisbane CBD is approximately 1.15 hours, from the Sunshine Coast 1 hour, and from the Gold Coast 1:45 hours.
Set amongst forests, open paddocks, lush creeks, and rolling hills, Woodfordia is an incredible site for a fantasy festival and allows us to create immersive quest areas and gathering spaces throughout the landscape.
Click the Google Maps link; the address is 87 Woodrow Rd, Woodford, QLD 4514. Note that the site is not open to the public and is only open to ticket holders during the designated festival time.
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Dragon Call Festival takes place on the traditional lands of the Jinibara people.
We acknowledge the Jinibara people as the Traditional Owners and ongoing custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Dragon Call is built around gathering, storytelling, connection to place, and shared community, and we recognise that these lands have held those same values and stories for countless generations before us.
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Yes. When you arrive at the festival, simply follow the signs through to the ticketing and entry gate. There are no additional parking fees.
There is a large day parking area available for day visitors, while campers can continue through to the camping area and park directly alongside their campsite. Accessible parking is available.
If possible, we encourage people to carpool with friends or fellow adventurers.
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The easiest way to get to Dragon Call Festival is by car, and we encourage carpooling where possible.
Public transport access is a little more limited due to the festival’s location at Woodfordia. The closest train station is Caboolture, and from there it is about 30km and 30 min by car. You would need to arrange a taxi, a rideshare service such as Uber, or a lift to the festival site.
Food & Drink
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Yes. Food is available on-site at the Crossroads Tavern, which is designed to feel like a frontier fantasy gathering place, somewhere to share food, ale, music, stories, and conversation with fellow adventurers.
The Tavern serves a range of hearty, fantasy-inspired meals and all-day food options designed to feel like part of the world itself. Think roasted meats and vegetables, rich stews, crusty breads, mushroom pies, sweet tarts, and warm desserts shared around rustic timber tables.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are also included as proper main-course options on the menu.
Rather than a large commercial food truck precinct, the focus is on creating a themed and immersive tavern experience that feels connected to the world of Dragon Call.
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Yes, you’re welcome to bring your own food.
You’re free to bring your own lunch and snacks into the festival, or to set yourself up at your campsite and eat in whatever way works best for you over the weekend.
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You’re welcome to bring alcohol to enjoy responsibly at your campsite.
We simply ask that everyone drinks respectfully, looks after one another, and remains mindful that this is a shared festival environment with a wide range of people attending. Excessive intoxication, aggressive behaviour, or actions that negatively impact the experience or safety of others may result in removal from the festival.
Inside the main festival grounds, the Crossroads Tavern includes a licensed bar serving a limited range of themed drinks such as ale, cider, and mead during festival opening hours.
Personal alcohol cannot be brought into the main festival precinct and must remain within the camping areas. Day attendees are also unable to bring alcohol through the festival entry gates. Security checks may be conducted at entry points.
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Yes. The Crossroads Tavern is the main food area within the festival grounds and includes a range of meal options catering to different dietary requirements.
Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free meals are treated as proper main meal options within the festival menu, not just side alternatives. The aim is for everyone to be able to enjoy hearty, quality food as part of the overall festival experience.
If you have other specific dietary requirements or allergies, please speak with the chefs and food team at the Tavern. In most cases, they will be able to help you find or adapt a meal to suit your needs.
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Yes, you can cook at your campsite.
Just bring what you need to prepare your own meals as part of your setup.
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Yes, there is coffee available.
While it might not be a well-known part of a fantasy world, the ubiquitous coffee bean has been discovered, grown and brewed in small parts of this world and has found its way to Greenwood Ford.
Get Involved
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Volunteers are a huge part of bringing Dragon Call Festival to life. We’re looking for NPCs, Game Masters, tavern crew, builders, performers, practical helpers and enthusiastic adventurers who want to help shape the world of Dragon Call. You don’t need acting experience or an elaborate costume to get involved. Some volunteers will help run quests and immersive experiences, while others might assist with setup, costumes, crafts, logistics or festival operations. Full weekend volunteers are preferred where possible, but if you can only help for part of the event, we’d still love to hear from you. Check out the volunteer page.
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Yes, but with caveats! Dragon Call isn’t set up as a traditional market-style festival. Instead, we’re approaching this a little differently. The people we invite to offer goods or services will need to be part of the world itself - as Non Player Characters (NPCs), quest-givers, and key locations within the festival. Their space will likely become a hub where players gather for quests and interactions, rather than a separate stall focused solely on sales.
You will have wonderful opportunities to connect with people, build awareness, and share what you do, while selling your products secondarily. The primary focus is on contributing to the experience.
We know this won’t suit everyone, but if you’re excited to be part of the story and engage with participants, please email us.
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Absolutely. Game masters, creators, and workshop hosts are a core part of the festival experience.
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Yes — we’re looking for people who want to help bring the world to life through characters, performance, and interaction.
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Yes. We’re actively interested in working with artists, makers, and creatives as the project grows.
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Volunteers, please head to the volunteer page.
All others, you can get in touch through the contact page for now.
Accessibility
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Dragon Call takes place in a natural outdoor environment at Woodfordia, with grassy paddocks, dirt and gravel paths, uneven ground, and gently sloped terrain throughout the site. So it is a little challenging.
However, many areas of the festival are accessible and relatively easy to navigate, while others may be more challenging depending on weather conditions and the style of the quest or activity involved.
We want Dragon Call to be as welcoming and inclusive as possible, and we encourage anyone with accessibility questions or specific requirements to get in touch before the festival so we can discuss how we can assist.
We also recognise that not all accessibility needs or disabilities are visible.
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Yes. Accessible toilets are available in both the campground and the festival precinct, and the campground also includes accessible showers.
The camping areas are located close to the amenities, and all powered sites are positioned nearby with relatively easy access. Given the festival’s size and the amount of camping space available, we do not anticipate difficulty finding a campsite that is close to and accessible to amenities. Arriving on Friday and setting up early will give you the greatest choice of locations.
If you have specific accessibility requirements and would benefit from camping in a particular area, please get in touch before the event, and we'll do our best to assist.
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Yes. Accessible parking is available close to the festival entrance for those who require it.
Let the volunteers at the ticket gate on arrival know when you arrive so they can direct you to this parking area.
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Absolutely. Mobility aids, mobility scooters, and medical support equipment are welcome at the festival.
Please keep in mind that Dragon Call takes place in a natural outdoor environment, and most areas include dirt & gravel paths, uneven ground, or gentle slopes.
If you have specific accessibility requirements that would help improve your experience, please contact us in advance so we can assist where possible.
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Registered assistance animals are welcome at Dragon Call Festival.
If you plan to attend with an assistance animal, please contact us before the festival so we can help ensure suitable camping, access, and support arrangements where possible.
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Yes. Dragon Call includes a quieter sensory space within the festival grounds for people who need a calm place to rest, regulate, recharge, or step away from the festival's intensity for a while.
The space is designed to be lower stimulation and more relaxed, with softer seating and a calmer atmosphere than the main festival areas.
As this is still an outdoor festival environment, some background noise from the surrounding event may remain, but do our best to position the space in a quieter part of the site.
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No. Dragon Call includes a wide variety of quest styles and experiences.
Some quests involve walking, exploration, or physical activity, while others are more social, creative, puzzle-based, tabletop-focused, or story-driven. There are many different ways to participate in the world depending on your comfort level, interests, and accessibility needs.
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Yes. Dragon Call Festival accepts valid Companion Cards and provides a complimentary festival ticket for a companion where required.
A festival ticket should be purchased in the name of the person requiring a companion. Then, please email us directly with their name and a copy of your valid Companion Card so we can link you together and ensure everything is organised before the event.
If you have any questions or specific accessibility requirements, please get in touch, and we'll do our best to assist.
Safety & Rules
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Yes. Dragon Call is built around creating a welcoming, respectful, safe, and inclusive community experience for everyone who attends.
All attendees are expected to treat others respectfully, follow festival rules and staff directions, and help contribute to a positive atmosphere throughout the weekend.
A full Terms & Conditions and Festival Rules document is available on the website.
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Roleplay and immersive interaction are a huge part of Dragon Call, but consent, respect, and personal boundaries always come first.
Not everyone engages with the festival at the same level of immersion, and everyone has different comfort levels. You are always free to step away from a roleplay interaction, decline participation, or disengage from a quest or activity at any time.
“In-character” roleplay is never an excuse for behaviour that makes someone feel unsafe, pressured, intimidated, or uncomfortable. This also includes behaviour toward volunteer NPCs and quest staff, who are there to help create the experience for everyone attending. Disrespectful or aggressive behaviour toward NPCs, volunteers, or other attendees will not be tolerated.
The goal is collaborative fun, not forcing interactions onto people.
If at any point someone feels unsafe or uncomfortable, festival staff and on-site security are available to assist.
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Personal alcohol cannot be brought into the main festival precinct.
The Crossroads Tavern operates a licensed bar within the main festival grounds, serving themed drinks such as ale, cider, and mead.
Personal alcohol is permitted within the camping areas for responsible personal consumption. Intoxicated, unsafe, or disruptive behaviour may result in removal from the festival.
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Fantasy costumes and cosplay props are absolutely welcome at Dragon Call. These rules help create a welcoming, family-friendly environment for all attendees and ensure that costume props enhance the festival's atmosphere without posing safety risks or causing discomfort to other patrons.
Foam, latex, timber, resin, plastic, and other costume-style fantasy props are generally acceptable provided they are carried and used safely and respectfully.
However, real weapons, sharpened items, functional or replica firearms, explosives, dangerous metal weapons, or anything considered unsafe are not permitted on-site. HEMA trainers and similar only with prior approval.
Festival staff and security may inspect props or costume weapons at any time and reserve the right to prohibit items considered unsafe or inappropriate.
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Generally, no. Dragon Call is not designed as a full-contact live-action roleplay (LARP) event where players physically fight each other throughout the festival grounds.
Most combat encounters and quest outcomes are resolved through gameplay systems, dice rolls, puzzles, teamwork, roleplay, or facilitated quest mechanics rather than direct physical combat.
There may be supervised areas, such as training grounds or specific organised activities, where mock combat demonstrations or controlled player activities take place, but these occur only within designated spaces and with clear consent and safety supervision.
Outside of approved activities, physical fighting, aggressive behaviour, or unsafe mock combat is not permitted.
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Dragon Call Festival reserves the right to refuse entry to, remove, or ban anyone behaving in a way that negatively impacts the safety, well-being, or enjoyment of others.
This includes aggressive behaviour, harassment, discrimination, unsafe intoxication, threatening conduct, dangerous use of props, or refusal to follow directions from festival staff, volunteers, security, or emergency services.
If at any point someone feels unsafe or uncomfortable, festival staff and on-site security are available to assist.
The aim is simple: we want Dragon Call to feel welcoming, safe, collaborative, and fun for everyone attending.