Come join us for the annual TOOOL US Lockfest!
Lockfest is an annual gathering of locksport enthusiasts, locksmiths, and lock collectors; with the intent of trading notes, stories, locks, and tools. We hope to attract professionals, experts, novices, and more. If you are interested in locksport, lockpicking, or lock collecting, please consider attending.
Lockfest is open to all people, from all backgrounds, of all levels of experience. We require of attendees the following:
– To buy a badge, preferably in advance
– To be at least slightly interested in mechanical locks, electronic locks, and/or locksport
– To follow the TOOOL Code of Conduct
– To be at least 18 years of age, or to bring a legal guardian if under 18
Note that Lockfest is an event geared mostly towards adults, but those under 18 are welcome. This is not an event of any professional industry, and no certifications, memberships, or referrals are required to register or attend. Members of adjacent industries are more than welcome to attend. All who have something to share (knowledge, vibes, or otherwise) are strongly encouraged to attend.
Lockfest 2026
When & Where
Lockfest 2026 is being held:
📅 September 18-20, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC (Crystal City)
🏢 300 Army Navy Dr, Arlington, VA 22202.
This venue is perfectly situated for easy travel:
– Metro Access: Just three blocks from two DC Metro stations (Pentagon City, Crystal City).
– Airport Proximity: A free 5-minute shuttle ride from DCA/Reagan National, or a 40~ minute Metro ride from IAD/Dulles with only one transfer (at Rosslyn station, to Blue line heading towards Franconia).
Stay where the action is
We’ve secured a flat room block rate of $129/night (plus fees) available from Thursday, Sept 17 through Monday, Sept 21. This rate can be secured by reserving your hotel room within the badge registration system.
Why stay at the host hotel?
Beyond the discounted rate and free Wi-Fi, staying on-site maximizes the “lobby-con” vibes, and saves you from hauling heavy bags of metal across DC. Booking within our block also helps TOOOL US prove the event’s viability, ensuring we can keep hosting Lockfest for years to come.
Amenities:
– Free DCA shuttle
– Discounted $25 continental breakfast
– Discounted $29/day self-parking
Early birds get the picks. Register now!
Pricing:
– Early Bird (Before June 15): $100
– Standard (Before Sept 15): $125
– Last Minute (After Sept 15): $150
Panels, activities, workshops, or anything else! If you have been working on something that you’d like to share, if you have an activity or workshop you’d be willing to run, or if you have a fun idea that doesn’t fit in a box, please let us know!
Content submissions are open now at toool.us/lockfest/contribute
We will have a handful of tables (think 6-foot/2-meter rectangle with 2 chairs) available for displaying collections, offering trades, or sales of relevant goods. We will prioritize allocation of these tables to members of the locksport community, over any industry or corporate interests.
Table requests are open now at toool.us/lockfest/table
Members of the community are welcome to submit anything they can come up with (in quantity, at least 100) to put in the attendee swag bags. These bags will be distributed to all attendees, assuming supplies last. Items promoting any company, or commercial product or service will require payment of a promotion fee.
Swag bag submissions are open now at toool.us/lockfest/bag