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

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✨ Lore and Luster: A Romantasy Experience ✨
📍 Tacoma, WA | 📅 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.
💫 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 — 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.
📌 Follow us for updates on ticket sales, vendor spotlights, and featured authors!
🎟️ Vendor applications, influencer & author sign-ups now open.
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Tacoma Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405-4869, United States

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