The DirectoryUnited States · Est. 2026
Anime Convention · United States

Lore Con

When
September 26, 2026
September 27, 2026 · 2 days
Where
North Carolina
Durham Convention CenterDurham, NC
Attendance
~~5,000
Estimated per event
Country
United States
The Floor

What vendors should know.

Lore Con is a two-day pop culture convention focused on stories, community, and culture, featuring creator sessions, gaming, and cosplay showcases.

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Crowd

Around ~5,000 attendees across the run.

At a Glance

What's happening.

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Vendor Hall

The vendor hall features 28+ curated vendors offering original art, unique apparel, collectibles, and creator goods not found elsewhere in the Triangle.

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Cosplay

Cosplay must adhere to family-friendly coverage requirements and safety guidelines. Restrictions include no sharp objects or full metal armor, and all materials must be safe for the convention environment.

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Panels & Workshops

Panel submissions are open until June 1, 2026, with selected panelists notified by June 31, 2026. Each panelist receives a complementary weekend badge.

Featured Guests

Who's showing up.

A confirmed slate of voice actors, mangaka, cosplayers, and industry guests.

LC
Content Creator

Lil Chaos

Twitch, Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Black Fae Day, Fantastic Frankey, YouTube, Blerd Without Fear, Stay in the Signal

FF
Content Creator

Fantastic Frankey

TikTok, Instagram, Threads, YouTube

BW
Content Creator

Blerd Without Fear

YouTube, Instagram, Threads

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