STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo 2026

Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 12 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC-05:00

Mabee Ballrooms | Austin

Uncle Staple
Publisher/HostUncle Staple
STAPLE! The Independent Media Expo 2026
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Over 100 creators of Independently made comics, zines, art, crafts, games!
About this Event

STAPLE! 2026!
Saturday, April 11 (11a-6p)
Sunday, April 12 (12p-6p)

At the Mabee Ballroom in the Ragsdale Center at St. Edward's University

Over 100 creators of comics, zines, art, crafts & 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)
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Guests Include:
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Katie Cook (My Little Pony, Gronk, Nothing Special)
Brian Colin (Vast Grimm)

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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.

Saturday

  • 12-1 PM: TBA
  • 1:30-2:30 PM: TBA
  • 3-4 PM: Beetle Moses: How I (Accidentally) Became a Webcomic Artist
  • 4:30-5:30 PM: Animation and the Humans Who Make It

Sunday

  • 1-2 PM: A Brief History of Japanese Pop Culture in Mexico
  • 2:30-3:30 PM: Q&A with Katie Cook
  • 4-5 PM:Indie TTRPGs!

FREE Pre-Party Meet & 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 & Updates!

Exhibitor & Guests Lists, Programming and more www.staple-austin.org

See photos from the 2025 show!

Preorder link for STAPLE! Trucker hats and 2026 t-shirts from Bumperactive coming soon!



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Mabee Ballrooms, 3001 South Congress Avenue, Austin, United States

Tickets

USD 7.50 to USD 15.00

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