HOT RON FEST 2026 IS HERE!!
HELLO HELLO HELLOOOOO!! Your humble, ron-serving, chudley loyalists, fest hosts are so excited to bring back Hot Ron fest for the year of 2026 with newer prompts for you Ron-thirsty souls. Fest hosts are: Purple_Damianya (AO3)/daehyunsbabyelf (tumblr) and Wallenby (AO3)/grossinnit (tumblr).
Here are the prompts:
Remember, the prompts are not strict - be as creative as you'd like with them!
Timeline:
Important Dates
Prompt Reveal - January 4, 2026
Works Due - February 28, 2026, 11:59 PM EST
Reveals Begin - March 1, 2026
Rules:
Participants can choose to submit a fic, artwork, mood board, comics, or any combination of them if you are just that talented!
The work must be based on one prompt from the prompt list, but multiple prompts can be used in the same work if inspiration strikes. The prompts are pretty broad to encourage creativity.
All works must specify the prompt(s) used. If you’re unsure as to which prompt(s) your idea falls under, feel free to DM and ask us! We want to encourage all with an idea to participate!
There is no claiming period so feel free to peruse the prompt list and let your imagination roam.
Smut is encouraged, it is Hot Ron after all, but not necessary.
It goes without saying, but absolutely no Ron bashing. Our King is the main character in the works, whether by himself or as part of a ship/triad/polyship.
The work must be an original, never before published work. It may be a continuation or inspired by other works, but must be able to be a stand-alone work.
Fics must be tagged appropriately according to AO3 guidelines, including but not limited to any kinks, trigger warnings, and major character deaths. If submitting by Tumblr, Tumblr posts must include the same tags and warnings before the post.
Absolutely no Dead Dove topics. Some examples include: non-consent, incest, necrophilia, age gap with underage character, bestiality, and pedophilia. If you are uncertain what constitutes a Dead Dove topic, please contact the hosts on Discord or Tumblr.
This is not an anonymous fest. You must have an AO3 account or a Tumblr account to participate.
For authors who are submitting works, the minimum word count is 500 words. There is no maximum.
Do not cross-post or promote your story anywhere until after the stories are revealed.
Submissions can be made to the AO3 collection linked here and/or Tumblr by the deadline.
This is a Ron-centric fest, so the participants should ensure their works are focused upon him.
We will be revealing the works on both AO3 and Tumblr regardless of where you submit. If you submit on AO3, a link to the work will be posted on Tumblr.
After you submit your work, please fill out this form here. If you are submitting more than one work, please fill out a form for each work separately.
If you’re interested in doing so, please join the Woolly Bladders Discord Server so you can keep up to date with our fest and share your ideas with other participants of the fest.
