OUR 2027 EVENT:
THE QUEERS & QUILLS 2027 EVENT
THE ULTIMATE CELEBRATION OF QUEER ROMANCE IS BACK
Dates: 11th-13th June, 2027
Location: To Be Announced (But still in Portland)
Duration: A weekend jam-packed with panels, signings, socials & unforgettable community vibes
Whether you’re a reader, author, narrator, vendor, or ally—this is your invitation to join the celebration of queer love, storytelling, and connection.​
What to expect:
Book Signings & Meet & Greets
Meet the authors who write the queer stories you love. From spicy standalones to slow-burn sagas—we’ve got you covered.
Narrator Spotlights
Your favorite voices from your favorite audiobooks—on stage and in-person.
Inclusive Vendor Market
Shop from queer-owned businesses and creators who support and celebrate the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
After-Hours Socials & Connection Spaces
Because sometimes the magic happens between the panels.
GET INVOLVED
INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN QUEERS & QUILLS 2027?
We're currently welcoming expressions of interest below:
"As an author I want to echo the joy and appreciation for the entire Queers and quills team, this was easily the best book con I've ever attended."
— Dr. Emily Rath, Author
"This was such a thoughtful curated and well-run event. I felt so taken care of. Thanks so much to the incredible team and volunteers who made it happen."
— Bailey Carr, Narrator
"To have a space that was full of queer love and joy is exactly what we all needed, especially now."
— Seriously_booked, Reader/Attendee
"The love & sense of community alone was unreal. Being surrounded by so many like minded people, all just there to celebrate our love of reading & admiration for these authors was more than I could have imagined!"
— Sobrietyandbooks, Reader/Attendee
"I feel like I dreamt the entire weekend, but words cannot express all the love I felt. I get it now when people say "these are my people." This weekend was everything I had hoped for and more."
— Rodlujano, Reader/Attendee
"As a volunteer, my favorite part of the event was my team. They made me feel safe and loved. And I know this event was just the beginning of our story."
— Queerafictionado, Volunteer
"My heart is so full after an unforgettable weekend at Queers and Quills."
— Dominic Lim, Author
"My heart is so full. This was my first book con as a vendor and I had no idea what to expect. Which was very obvious when I sold out of all the decorated cookies on the first day."
— Novel Cookies, Vendor
"Queers & Quills has been an absolutely amazing experience from start to finish. An incredibly well done event. Don’t ever tell me a first time event can’t hit all the marks, because they did."