Lore and Luster | Fantasy and Romance BookCon

Schedule

Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 11:59 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Tacoma Armory | Tacoma, WA

Advertisement
✨ Lore and Luster: A Romantasy Experience ✨
πŸ“ Tacoma, WA | πŸ“… April 18–19, 2026
Join us for a weekend of magic, romance, and storytelling at Lore and Luster, the Pacific Northwest’s premier romantasy festival! This immersive event blends the allure of fantasy with the passion of romance through a curated vendor market, author signings, themed panels, and the unforgettable Romantasy Gala Ball.
Whether you're a fan of ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, or original indie romantasy worlds, this is your chance to connect with fellow book lovers, cosplay your favorite characters, and support mama-owned small businesses, authors, and artists who bring fantasy to life.
πŸ’« What to Expect:
Indoor fantasy vendor market all weekend
Meet & greets and book signings with romantasy authors
Live Q&A panels featuring authors and voice actors
VIP experiences including a green room for influencers & performers
Sunday night Romantasy Ball β€” dress to enchant!
This event is perfect for fans of fantasy romance, BookTok readers, cosplay lovers, indie authors, and anyone who believes in magic between the pages.
πŸ“Œ Follow us for updates on ticket sales, vendor spotlights, and featured authors!
🎟️ Vendor applications, influencer & author sign-ups now open.
Advertisement

Where is it happening?

Tacoma Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405-4869, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Shelf Indulgence

Host or Publisher Shelf Indulgence

It's more fun with friends. Share with friends

Discover More Events in Tacoma

PBR Tacoma
Thu, 23 Apr at 04:00 pm PBR Tacoma

Tacoma Dome

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
PBR - Unleash the Beast at Tacoma Dome
Fri, 24 Apr at 07:45 pm PBR - Unleash the Beast at Tacoma Dome

Tacoma Dome

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Parking PBR: Unleash the Beast
Sat, 25 Apr at 02:45 am Parking PBR: Unleash the Beast

Tacoma Dome

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
PBR: Unleash the Beast
Sat, 25 Apr at 02:45 am PBR: Unleash the Beast

Tacoma Dome

CONTESTS TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Tacoma Rainiers vs. Las Vegas Aviators
Mon, 27 Apr at 04:00 pm Tacoma Rainiers vs. Las Vegas Aviators

Cheney Stadium

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - Digging Tacoma Treasures
Thu, 31 Oct at 08:00 am Amazing Scavenger Hunt! - Digging Tacoma Treasures

3016A N Carr St

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ART
TACOMA-  Achieve Mastery in Business - Unleash Your DRIVE Today!
Tue, 05 Nov at 08:00 am TACOMA- Achieve Mastery in Business - Unleash Your DRIVE Today!

TACOMA- Link will be given with confirmation

BUSINESS ART
TACOMA- Ready for a strategic business revolution?
Wed, 06 Nov at 07:00 pm TACOMA- Ready for a strategic business revolution?

TACOMA- Link will be given with confirmation

BUSINESS WORKSHOPS
Master Public Speaking in Just 12 Weeks! (Virtual Event)
Sat, 16 Nov at 03:00 pm Master Public Speaking in Just 12 Weeks! (Virtual Event)

Tacoma

WORKSHOPS PUBLIC-SPEAKING
HUG COMMUNITY MARKET
Sun, 27 Apr at 07:00 pm HUG COMMUNITY MARKET

1306 S 23rd St

HEALTH-WELLNESS
Crafternoon Social
Sun, 08 Jun at 11:00 am Crafternoon Social

Crafty AF LLC

ART FINE-ARTS
Tacoma's Secret Society: Mystery Hunt
Sat, 12 Jul at 04:30 pm Tacoma's Secret Society: Mystery Hunt

1420 N Alder St

TRIPS-ADVENTURES ART
Fundamental Principles of Art - Series
Fri, 12 Sep at 11:00 am Fundamental Principles of Art - Series

Artsi Creative Space

ART WORKSHOPS
The Five Star Notary: How to Get More Customer Reviews  - Tacoma WA
Sun, 14 Sep at 10:00 am The Five Star Notary: How to Get More Customer Reviews - Tacoma WA

Virtual Via Zoom

WORKSHOPS BUSINESS
Militarie Gun
Wed, 01 Oct at 02:30 am Militarie Gun

Real Art Tacoma

ART
Wed, 01 Oct at 02:30 am Parking Militarie Gun

Real Art Tacoma

ART TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Park(ing) Day
Wed, 01 Oct at 10:00 am Park(ing) Day

1900 S Jefferson Ave, Tacoma, WA 98402-1608, United States

ART TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Moo-Boooo October Tiles Paint Party
Wed, 01 Oct at 11:00 am Moo-Boooo October Tiles Paint Party

5442 S Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98409

ART WORKSHOPS
Open Shop Hours
Wed, 01 Oct at 05:00 pm Open Shop Hours

705 Dock St, Tacoma, WA, United States, Washington 98402

WORKSHOPS MUSIC
Introduction to Drawing - Part 1
Thu, 02 Oct at 11:00 am Introduction to Drawing - Part 1

Artsi Creative Space

ART FINE-ARTS

What's Happening Next in Tacoma?

Discover Tacoma Events