# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Queer Zine Fair
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Kelowna’s third annual Queer Zine Fair, hosted by Kelowna Museums and the University of British Columbia Okanagan Library at the beautiful Laurel Packinghouse on June 4th, 5:00 – 8:00 PM!  

The queer zine fair will showcase and celebrate zines created by 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals or focusing on 2SLGBTQIA+ themes. Queer artists, writers, and creatives can sign up for free to sell, trade, or give away their zines. 

Zines have been a powerful underground and DIY force of expression and cultural movement in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community since the ‘70s. Newbies are invited to come learn more! 

At 8:15 PM, the fair will be followed by an open mic where attendees or exhibitors will be invited to further share their creativity. Sign up at the event to share spoken word, music, comedy, or read passages from your zines aloud. 

Interested in a booth? Apply at https://forms.gle/eQWqnAUppoLNCz939 or email Erik Beardmore at ebeardmore@kelownamuseums.ca. 

Tickets and sign-up are not necessary, walk-ins are absolutely welcome.

Free
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kelowna/queer-zine-fair/200029872146104
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, comedy, open-mic, festivals, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 19

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Kelowna
- **state**: BC
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: The Laurel Packing House
- **lat**: 49.891603623017
- **long**: -119.49375003576
- **full address**: The Laurel Packing House, 1304 Ellis Street,Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Queer Zine Fair
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Queer Zine Fair being held?
  - **A:** Queer Zine Fair takes place on Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 04 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at The Laurel Packing House, 1304 Ellis Street,Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Queer Zine Fair?
  - **A:** Queer Zine Fair is organized by KelownaMuseums.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Queer Zine Fair is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Kelowna, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Queer Zine Fair sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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