Lore and Luster | Fantasy and Romance BookCon

✨ 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

Saturday 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.

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🎟️ Vendor applications, influencer & author sign-ups now open.

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