We are so excited to gather together with 100+ authors and vendors!  See author lineup. Children 12 years and younger may attend the festival for free. For security reasons, you must wear your badge/lanyard at all times while visiting the festival.

HOW TICKETS WORK:

Tickets to Imaginarium are buildable, so that you may customize your festival experience and only pay for what you plan to participate in. An entry ticket is mandatory to access any and all parts of the festival. You cannot attend with only add-on tickets. The entry ticket is Celestial.

10 tickets per checkout. 5-minute limit for checkout. Tickets are refundable only from Dec 1, 2026 thru March 1, 2027. After this period, all tickets become non-refundable. See ticket for details. For more information on what each ticket includes, please read below.

CELESTIAL (ENTRY TICKET)

• 2-day access to the Author Hall & Apothecrafty

• 2-day access to all author Lit Talks

• A custom, limited edition IBF building brick set

• Badge, lanyard, & tote bag filled with *bookish goods + tote charm keychain

*Bookish goods are provided by IBF & 2027 Sponsors

INKING LORE w/ TIGEST GIRMA (ADD-ON)

Join us for a vampire-themed chat discussion about world building, myths, and your favorite characters! Featuring #1 New York Times Bestselling author Tigest Girma. This ticket includes access to light brunch appetizers. Limited vegan options will be available. Gluten-free options will not be offered. Guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions should plan ahead and exercise caution when dining. NOTE: This is not recommended for those with a nut allergy.

FANGS & FORTUNE (ADD-ON)

This will be our Saturday evening closing event! Fangs & Fortune is our vampire-themed bingo night, where luck, rivalry, and a touch of darkness come together for an unforgettable evening. Upon arrival, you’ll be sworn into one of our legendary Vampire Courts, competing alongside your fellow court members throughout the night to earn points, claim victories, and unlock epic prizes. Choose your bingo cards wisely. Trust your Court. And may fortune favor the fang.

Enjoy access to The Bite Bar: themed treats & bites. A cash bar featuring specialty cocktails and mocktails will also be available. Limited vegan options will be available. Gluten-free options will not be offered. Guests with food allergies or dietary restrictions should plan ahead and exercise caution when dining. NOTE: This is not recommended for those with a nut allergy.

Cosplay is HIGHLY encouraged!

HOTEL ROOM BLOCK:

Our official hotel room block will be sent to all attendees with confirmed entry tickets via email newsletter. When making your reservation, you must use the same name on your Celestial ticket. We will be cross-referencing reservations with our ticketing system. Reservations that cannot be matched to a Celestial ticket will be canceled, so that rooms remain available for those who have already secured their attendance at next year's event. The room block is limited, so we HIGHLY encourage you to book early if you plan to stay at the Sheraton hotel.