We are now taking applications for Avl Zine Fest 2026! It costs $10 to apply, and the form will be open from July 16 – August 10. We look forward to seeing you soon!

We’re excited to announce that Asheville Zine Fest will be held on September 26, 2026! Save the date; more details, and registration for tables are coming soon! Thanks to Jesse Mead for this year’s incredible poster!

Many thanks to all of our sponsors, partners, artist vendors, and community for making Asheville Zine Fest a success for 2025. We need ways to feel seen, be heard, and come together to find common ground more than ever, and we hope that this fest helps in our own small way. As always, the love…

This year Asheville Zine Fest is providing a free shared table space to any youth (18 or under) to use for selling and distributing zines. The shared table will be first come first serve from 12:00-5:00pm. A sign up sheet (in hour intervals) will be used as needed.