A list of active zine & small press festivals around the United States (updated September 2023)

Fests listed here are considered active through 2022-2023 unless indicated otherwise "last active in [year]"

Scroll to the bottom to check out our live calendar of upcoming fests & fest applications!



Strictly Zines


Mid-Atlantic/East Coast


West Coast & Pacific Northwest


Midwest


Southeast US


Southwest


Rocky Mountain & North Central Region


Far Out! North America


Virtual Fests



Alt/Indie Comix & Small Press US

Eastern US

Western US


Art Book Fairs US

Eastern US

Western US


Comic & Anime Cons*

*click for a nicely organized list that already exists elsewhere!


Other Fest Resources




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