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March 27–29, 2026 • Fort Lauderdale

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Fort Lauderdale Beach

THE ULTIMATE BARBIE FAN WEEKEND

Coming to Fort Lauderdale • March 27–29, 2026

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Barbie doll duo

FEATURING INSPIRING GUESTS

Barbie™ Dream Fest is proud to welcome an extraordinary group of real-life role models spanning sports, science, activism, fashion, and storytelling.

Serena Williams

SERENA WILLIAMS

Inaugural Icon Award Honoree

Appearing Saturday, March 28

Angel Reese

ANGEL REESE

Two-Time WNBA All-Star

Appearing Friday, March 27

Marlee Matlin

MARLEE MATLIN

Actress, Author, and Activist

Appearing Saturday, March 28

Madison Marilla

MADISON MARILLA

Autism Advocate

Ibtihaj Muhammad

IBTIHAJ MUHAMMAD

Olympic Fencer

Appearing Saturday, March 28

Emily Calandrelli

EMILY CALANDRELLI

Host of "Emily's Wonder Lab"

Appearing Sunday, March 29

Robin Gerber

ROBIN GERBER

Author, Historian

Chef Becky Brown

CHEF BECKY BROWN

"Chopped" Champion

Dr. Swati Mohan

DR. SWATI MOHAN

NASA Aerospace Engineer

Appearing Sunday, March 29

Charlie Bodin

CHARLIE BODIN

Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse

Sean Hankinson

SEAN HANKINSON

Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse

Paula Rhodes

PAULA RHODES

Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse

Haviland Stillwell

HAVILAND STILLWELL

Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse

WITH MORE COMING SOON!

A FAN-FILLED WEEKEND OF LIMITLESS POSSIBILITIES

Barbie™ Dream Fest is the perfect place to let your imagination soar!

Join fans from across the world for a three-day celebration of the empowerment, passion, and creativity that is at the heart of Barbie and the fans who love her.

Barbie duo riding in a convertable

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FRIDAY, MARCH 27

DREAM FEST MAIN STAGE

Angel Reese Spotlight

Chef Becky Brown Spotlight

With more to be announced!

FILM SCREENINGS

Barbie Fairytopia

Barbie In a Mermaid Tale

Barbie as The Princess & the Pauper

Barbie Fairytopia: Mermaidia

PANELS AND MEETUPS

Barbie Through the Ages:
The Evolution of an Icon

Bringing Barbie to Life:
The Art & Craft of Doll-making

Living the Dream:
A Conversation with Step Up

Barbie Through the Ages:
A Cultural History

Barbie Icebreakers:
Speed-Friending

Dream Flow Morning Yoga

Barbie Dream Fest
Families Meetup

Access & Belonging
Meetup

And much more!

EVENING EVENT

Barbie™ The Movie: In Concert

Featuring live music by the Barbie Land™ Sinfonietta

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WEEKEND-LONG ACTIVITES

Interactive DreamHouse

80's Disco Roller Rink

Bike Course

"Totally Hair" Glam Bar

Beyond the Stars Exhibit

Wall of Limitless Possibilities

Exhibitors & Doll Collectors

Barbie Party Zone

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FULL SCHEDULE COMING SOON!

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DREAMING TOGETHER

Barbie™ Dream Fest is proud to partner with these amazing organizations as a part of The Barbie Dream Gap Project.

The Dream Gap Project

Three Barbies each wearing vibrantly colored clothes, fun accessories and with unique hairstyles

BE A BARBIE™ DREAM FEST SPONSOR

Get more information about exhibiting, sponsorships, and partnerships, and discover all the ways you can be involved with Barbie™ Dream Fest.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS & PARTNERS

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, complete our Involvement Form.

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