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Imaginarium 2026 is proud to announce the addition of two new Panels and two new Workshops 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: Has Ireland become the new Transylvania? Evolving Vampire Origins: Moderators – Dan Klefstad and Eva Vertrice. More and more, the world’s most famous vampires are trading the dark forests of Transylvania for the Emerald Isle. From Angel’s iconic Claddagh ring and Cassidy’sRead More →

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We would like to express our gratitude to Mick Williams for becoming an Imaginarium 2026 Individual Patron! The support of our Individual Patrons help us to develop, grow, and make new additions to the Imaginarium Convention, and help us advance our mission “to foster and inspire imagination, one creative at a time. Create and make your world everything you imagine it to be.” If you would like support our mission and join our group of Imaginarium 2026 Individual Patrons, please visit: https://www.entertheimaginarium.com/become-an-imaginarium-2026-individual-patron/Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and artist Heather M. Floyd, and podcaster and filmmaker JD Currie, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Heather and JD will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning author, poet, filmmaker, and playwright Lee Pennington as a Spotlighted Guest! Named Poet Laureate by the State of Kentucky, a lifetime appointment, Lee is the author of 23 books, including I Knew a Woman (1977) Thigmotropism (1993) and Appalachian Newground (2016)–each nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in poetry. He has had nine plays produced, and over 1300 of his poems have been published in more than 300 magazines! A world-traveler, Lee also has produced 21 documentary films on a variety of subjects. In 2013, the University of Louisville opened the Lee and Joy Pennington Cultural Heritage Gallery, named after LeeRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and editor Herika R. Raymer, and author, editor, artist, journalist, book blogger, and poet Jen Selinsky, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Herika and Jen will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes immersive arts producer and actor Robert Thompson as a Spotlighted Guest! A fixture in Louisville theater community, Robert has starred in roles such as Coach in Ghost, John Henry in American Tales, and Xerxes in Esther The Musical. In film, he is best known for his role as the Veterinarian in the Sundance Film Festival breakout “The Art of Self Defense.” Robert is also the founder of The Alchemy Framework; designed to help leaders and artist transform challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. We are honored to have Robert join us for our 13th year, taking place July 17-19 , 2026Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author and musician Brick Marlin, and author Jason Tanamor, as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Brick and Jason will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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The menu for the Imaginarium 2026 Awards Banquet has been announced, and Dinner Tickets are available for reservation on a first-come, first-serve basis! The Imaginarium 2026 Awards Banquet will take place on the evening of Saturday, July 18, 2026 and will feature an array of awards presentations, including the Imadjinn Awards, the Imaginarium 2026 Independent Film Festival Awards, the Michael Knost Wings Award, the Del Weston Excellence in Film Awards, staff awards, and the induction of new members of the Imagination Hall of Fame, in addition to several live entertainment performances . The menu for the Imaginarium 2026 Awards Banquet is as follows, with aRead More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes author Marian Gosling and author Stephanie Houtchen as Official Panelists! As Panelists, Marian and Stephanie will be participating in our extensive panel and workshop programming during our 13th year, July 17-19, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky! We invite you to explore their individual guest pages, which can be accessed by clicking on the graphic banners below!Read More →

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Imaginarium 2026 proudly welcomes award-winning author, filmmaker, screenwriter, playwright, and podcaster Amy Leigh McCorkle as a Spotlighted Guest! The winner of numerous film and writing awards and one half of Healing Hands Entertainment, Amy is the author of the international  #1 Amazon Bestseller Letters to Daniel, and is a 15-time Amazon top 100 bestseller. She has been published over 30 times and has directed over 40 films. Amy is also the host of the Recovery Unplugged podcast. She has signed a two-picture deal with Fish4Him Entertainment, and is partnering with NAMI of Louisville on the documentary Hope Reimagined: One Woman’s Journey Overcoming Stigma. We areRead More →