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Wednesday, September 30, 2026 · New Jersey

Small Press Expo (SPX)

Two-day showcase of independent and alternative comics, graphic novels and cartooning, with 500+ exhibitors and creator panels at a North Bethesda hotel conference center.

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Comics and pop culture · North Bethesda, MD

Small Press Expo (SPX) is a comic and pop culture convention in North Bethesda, Maryland, with no upcoming dates listed.

Season completed
When
Last held Sept 12–13, 2026; next dates TBA
Mid-September weekend
Sat 11am-7pm, Sun noon-6pm
Where
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Road
North Bethesda, MD 20852 · Montgomery
Directions
Badges
$32 2-day; $22 Saturday; $17 Sunday
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Organized by
Small Press Expo
Nonprofit
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What to expect

  • 500+ exhibitors
  • Creator spotlight panels
  • independent comics
  • graphic novels
  • cartooning
  • Ignatz Awards
  • free admission

2026 Confirmed

September 12-13, 2026 (completed)

Checked Mon, Sept 28, 2026 against the official source.

Programming

  • Spotlight panels
  • Screenings
  • Exhibitor hall

Plan your visit

Attendance
Just under 4,000 guests (2026, Publishers Weekly)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the con’s own pages on Mon, Sept 28, 2026.