StoryBox Comics Fair 2026

Join Us for StoryBox Comics Fair, a two-day festival celebrating local and independent comics authors!

Day 1 - Saturday, June 27th, 11-5pm @ DwightMess compound (805 Silver Spring Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is FREE. Featuring Special Guest Artists, gallery exhibitions, workshops, artist talks, a modeling session (suggested donation) and exhibitors, you can dig in to indie comics and also tour the compound, which features an extensive comics collection, a rare video collection, Risograph and screenprinting studios.

*Adults & Teens looking for comics outside the mainstream world of superheroes (though we have those books too!) are encouraged to attend.

Day 2 - Sunday, June 28th, 1-6pm @ Third Hill Brewing Co.( 8216 Georgia Ave): Events are open to the public, admission is $10. Featuring artist exhibitors, workshops, and a screening of art videos and cartoons, learn about the comics being made by local creators, nosh on snacks & sip on distinctive craft beers made by the brewery, and embrace the comics community of the DC area!