A CELEBRATION
OF FANTASY.

80+ author and vendor exhibitors. Book signings, special events, and more!

WASHINGTON, DC

JUNE 7-8, 2024

TICKETS ON SALE THIS JULY.

Welcome!

is a book festival for all kinds of readers, where incredible worlds can be discovered and explored. Our goal is to bring together authors and readers who share a love for the fantastical. Whether you are a newcomer to the fantasy, science fiction, and paranormal genres, or a longtime fan, you're sure to find the story that makes you feel at home.

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SPECIAL GUESTS

& MORE TO COME!

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JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Chat with other fantasy fiction lovers and talk about your favorite books and authors! Ask questions, discuss stories, and join in on bookish games, giveaways, and scavenger hunts!

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CONNECT WITH US

Connect with us on social media to stay up-to-date on future events, author and vendor lineups, and all of our activities! #GoImaginarium

SHARE THE JOY

View photos from past IBF events, and even submit photos of your own! Share memories with your favorite authors, your swag hauls, and your funniest, bookish moments!

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GET THE MERCH

Stop by our merch booth during the festival to get your custom, limited edition, and hand-made bookish items, or take a browse through our online shop. From enamel pins to graphic tees—we've got everything that appeals to the fantasy-loving fanatic in all of us.

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