

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Over 100 creators of Independently made comics, zines, art, crafts, games!About this EventSTAPLE! 2026!Saturday, April 11 (11a-6p)Sunday, April 12 (12p-6p)At the Mabee Ballroom in the Ragsdale Center at St. Edward's UniversityOver 100 creators of comics, zines, art, crafts &amp; games!Advance tickets are $15 - one ticket good for both days!- Kids twelve and under get in free!- Want to bring a friend? Get 2 for 1 Admission through 3/15!DISCOUNTED PARKING! $3.50 coversboth days!Event Attendees should either use this link, with code STAPLE2026 https://vpermit.com/stedwards/ClaimableEvents/Claim, and enter their information.Vehicle registration for this event allows parking in Faculty (black), Standard (green), Economy (yellow)View the Once you have filled out the information and clicked the “Start” button you will receive confirmation that you have registered for event parking. Vehicle registration for this event allows parking in Faculty (black), Standard (green), Economy (yellow).Guests Include:!Katie Cook (My Little Pony, Gronk, Nothing Special)Brian Colin (Vast Grimm)And !Seven hours of Panels Presentations!ALL DAY BOTH DAYS: Stop Motion Workshop! Drop in with local animator Johnny Villareal to learn stop motion animation! All day in the Rice Room.Saturday12-1 PM: TBA1:30-2:30 PM: TBA3-4 PM: Beetle Moses: How I (Accidentally) Became a Webcomic Artist4:30-5:30 PM: Animation and the Humans Who Make ItSunday1-2 PM: A Brief History of Japanese Pop Culture in Mexico2:30-3:30 PM: Q&amp;A with Katie Cook4-5 PM:Indie TTRPGs!FREE Pre-Party Meet &amp; Greet Friday Night April 10, 7PM at , 5002 N. Lamar!FREE Live Art Show Saturday Night April 11, 7-11PM at  440 E St Elmo Rd.!More announcements coming soon! Sign up for News &amp; Updates!Exhibitor &amp; Guests Lists, Programming and more www.staple-austin.orgSee photos from the 2025 show!Preorder link for STAPLE! Trucker hats and 2026 t-shirts from Bumperactive coming soon!  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/45b06310-1313-11f1-acee-258006aecb7a-rimg-w1200-h700-dcffffff-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/45f952f0-1313-11f1-acee-258006aecb7a-rimg-w1200-h683-dcada38d-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4631a100-1313-11f1-acee-258006aecb7a-rimg-w1200-h638-dc171515-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4683b8a0-1313-11f1-acee-258006aecb7a-rimg-w1200-h705-dc060606-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/46d6e1b0-1313-11f1-81c1-bf347b615305-rimg-w1200-h686-dc1a1512-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/470f7de0-1313-11f1-81c1-bf347b615305-rimg-w1200-h563-dc040404-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/austin/staple-the-independent-media-expo-2026/100001983684448585
- **Event Categories**: art, business, exhibitions, crafts, kids, workshops, parties, it, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://consumer.pxf.io/c/1339408/3151484/39691?partnerpropertyid=1191892&MediaPartnerPropertyId=1191892&svlink=14105511&level=1&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Fstaple-the-independent-media-expo-2026-tickets-1983684448585
- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 7.5, max: 15, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Austin
- **state**: TX
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Mabee Ballrooms
- **lat**: 30.22944589999999
- **long**: -97.75625
- **full address**: Mabee Ballrooms, 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: Uncle Staple (https://allevents.in/org/uncle-staple/21564881)

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Mabee Ballrooms, 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 7.5 up to 15 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Uncle Staple
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, business, exhibitions, crafts, kids, workshops, parties, it, entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo 2026 ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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