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Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the addition of three new Panels to our programming! There will be over 135 panels and workshops hosted in our 13th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions! The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows: New Panels Added: Cosplay 101: Crafting & Character: Moderator – Da’Rell Miller. Cosplay is more than just a costume. It is a way to express your fandom and share it with the world. This panel covers the practical steps of becoming a cosplayer, including construction tips and performanceRead More →

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Imaginarium 2024 proudly welcomes Rose Marie Machario and Les Murphy as Official Panelists! As Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 11th year next July 19-21 in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2024 proudly welcomes actor, pro wrestler, fitness professional, and cosplayer Carrie Canatsey as a Spotlighted Guest! Carrie is a fitness professional who has set both state and national records as a nationally competitive amateur bodybuilder and powerlifter! Over the past year, Carrie also launched her career as a pro wrester out of her home state of Florida. An avid cosplayer as well, Carrie will be returning to participate in the presentation of awards at the Imaginarium 2024 Awards Banquet! We are thrilled to have Carrie join us for our 11th year, taking place July 19-21, 2024 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on theRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Kimberly Hoffman, Martha Haynes, and Leif Erickson as Official Panelists! As Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes Lorena Peter, Christopher Woods, William S. Frisbee, and Sean Sorce as Panelists! As Official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 Proudly Welcomes Jennifer Noran as a Spotlighted Guest! An artist and graphic designer, Jennifer is also known as Captain Medea Asherah of the popular steampunk-themed cosplay group The Airship Caduceus! Jennifer has created designs for many groups such as the Kentucky Steampunk Society, The Chicago Steampunk Exposition, The Traveling Revelers, and her own airship! She is also the owner of The International Steampunk Symposium, a popular annual convention located in Cincinnati, Ohio! We are thrilled to have Jennifer join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes April Jones, David Mattingly, Becky Steele, and Lee E. E. Stone as Panelists! As Official Panelists, they will all be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 10th Anniversary! We invite you to explore their individual pages which can be accessed by clicking on their graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes author, podcaster, comic creator, and magician John B. Pyka as a Spotlighted Guest! A multi-faceted creative, John is an entertainer and storyteller active in several areas, and he will be performing at the Imaginarium 2023 Awards Banquet! John’s published work includes four non-fiction books on magic, the dieselpunk Tales of the Decoverse series, and the League of Impossibilists comic series! John is also the host of the popular “Back of the Cereal Box” podcast! We are thrilled to have John join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention,Read More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes award winning teacher, performer and choreographer Safiya Nawaara as a Spotlighted Guest! Safiya is the owner and artistic director of Arabesque World Dance in Lexington, Kentucky, and she will be performing at the Imaginarium 2023 Awards Banquet! Safiya has been performing and teaching Raqs Sharqi (belly dance) for 22 years. Her specialties include the traditional and folkloric dances from the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean. We are elated to have Safiya join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →

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Imaginarium 2023 proudly welcomes podcaster and cosplayer Jon Peacock as a Spotlighted Guest! Jon is a founding member of the Western Kentucky Ghostbusters, a non-profit cosplay group that raises spirits and charitable donations for the UK Children’s Hospital. Jon is also the host of the Nerd Alert podcast (part of the Talk Nerdy to Me Podcast Network) where he discusses all things geek-related. We are thrilled to have Jon join us for our 10th Anniversary, taking place July 14-16, 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky! For further information on the Imaginarium Convention, please visit www.entertheimaginarium.comRead More →