# Event Details - **Event Name**: Small Press Expo 2026 Sept 12th & 13th - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The Small Press Expo is the premier event for graphic novels, the comic arts, and cartooning!About this EventThe Small Press Expo is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and cartooning. SPX features 450 creators, 270 exhibitor tables, more than 20 programs, and 18 workshops to entertain, enlighten, and introduce attendees to the world of independent & small press comics and graphic novels.The 2026 festival takes place Saturday Sept 12th, 11a-7p & Sunday Sept 13th, 12p-6p, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center.You may pick up your admission badge early on Friday Sept 11th from 4p-8p on the lower level of the conference center, near the north parking deck entrance. On Sat or Sun, pick up your badge from the Admissions tables outside the ballroom.Special Guests, Exhibitor List, and ProgrammingThe SPX site will be updated with all special guests, exhibitors, programming, and workshops throughout July & August. You can also sign up for our newsletter, or follow on Facebook or Instagram for updates.Vote for the Ignatz AwardsThe prestigious Ignatz Awards are held every year at SPX recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. Voting is now digital! Once nominees are announced in mid-August, request a ballot on the SPX site. Winners will be announced at SPX during the Ignatz Awards Ceremony, on Saturday at 9p in the White Oak Room of the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center.Transportation optionsFor easy access to SPX via the DC Metro, go to the North Bethesda stop on the Red Line, about 1 block from the conference center.Parking optionsThere is a FREE WEEKEND parking garage 1 block East from the North Bethesda Metro stop at the corner of Chapman and Marinelli, about a 4 minute walk to the hotel.There is a parking garage behind the hotel with hourly or full day rates. Parking validation is not available for hotel parking.More parking details are available on our site. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-bethesda/small-press-expo-2026-sept-12th-and-13th/100001990988799094 - **Event Categories**: business, exhibitions, conferences, workshops, it, festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 32.49, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: North Bethesda - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center - **lat**: 39.04732 - **long**: -77.115231 - **full address**: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Small Press Expo 2026 Sept 12th & 13th - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/2ec169f1a08995b2adb75ce16b3fa2a17a3985e8cf012e39e9a7063d0c27f7c1-rimg-w1200-h400-dc934d74-gmir.jpg?v=1780700163 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Small Press Expo 2026 Sept 12th & 13th being held? - **A:** Small Press Expo 2026 Sept 12th & 13th takes place on Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 13 Sep, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, North Bethesda, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Small Press Expo 2026 Sept 12th & 13th? - **A:** Small Press Expo 2026 Sept 12th & 13th is organized by Small Press Expo. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Small Press Expo 2026 Sept 12th & 13th 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 North Bethesda, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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