The British Emporium is once again summoning fans of wizardry and wonder for a spellbinding evening of cosplay, contests, and Harry Potter-inspired fun ahead of FAN EXPO Dallas 2025. In partnership with FAN EXPO Dallas, the beloved British goods retailer will host a magical pre-convention celebration on Thursday, May 22 at its flagship store in Grapevine.
Open to witches, wizards, and muggles of all ages, the Harry Potter-themed cosplay night will feature a costume contest where winners will earn a chance to compete for tickets to FAN EXPO Dallas, the largest pop culture convention in Texas.
The event will include enchanting experiences such as:
- Photo ops on the red carpet with a FAN EXPO Dallas step-and-repeat banner
- Emcee Jeff Herndon donning wizard attire and leading the festivities
- Live Harry Potter trivia, magical characters including Newt Scamander and Dumbledore
- A tea leaf reader and other wizardly entertainment adding to the mystical atmosphere
- Free butterbeer samples and a storefront transformed into the whimsical world of Honeyduke’s
Guests are also encouraged to visit the newly opened Wizard-themed escape room at the Grapevine Escape Room next door, open until 8 p.m. that evening.
FAN EXPO Dallas will take place May 30-June 1, 2025 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, where cosplay, comics, fandom, and fantasy come to life.
Join the fun, dress to impress, and be ready for a magical night at the British Emporium! The event will start at 6 pm and will run until 8 pm.
For more information, follow @BritishEmporiumTX on Instagram and @FANEXPODallas..
ABOUT THE BRITISH EMPORIUM: The British Emporium has provided British groceries and gifts and hosted community-related events such as royal celebrations, Doctor Who parties, and meet-and-greets with VIP visitors from Great Britain for more than 30 years. More information about The British Emporium can be found at www.british-emporium.com.
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