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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

Chicago Alternative Comics Expo

CAKE is a volunteer-run weekend celebration of independent and alternative comics with exhibitors, workshops, exhibitions and panels, free and open to the public.

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Comics and pop culture · Chicago, IL

Chicago Alternative Comics Expo is a comic and pop culture convention in Chicago, Illinois, with listed dates from May 1 through May 2, 2027.

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When
May 1–2, 2027
Weekend in late spring/early summer
Where
Irish American Heritage Center
4626 N Knox Ave
Chicago, IL 60630 · Cook County
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Free
Organized by
Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE)
Nonprofit
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2026 Confirmed

Saturday, May 2, 11-6; Sunday, May 3, 11-5, 2026 (held)

Checked Tue, Sept 29, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Projected

Projected from the 2026 pattern (first Saturday of May); not announced.

  • May 1–2, 2027

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Details checked against the con’s own pages on Tue, Sept 29, 2026.