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East Bay Alternative Book & Zine Fest

The East Bay Alternative Book and Zine Fest, or EBABZ, is an annual festival for writers, artists, makers, and everyone who creates or appreciates zines and alternative books.

To stay in the loop with future EBABZ happenings, including an announcement about the 2026 date, sign up for our mailing list or follow us on Instagram.

Venue Accessibility & COVID Precautions

Can’t Wait for the fest? Check out our

Digital Zine Library

Browse zines from a variety of zinesters and organizations anywhere, anytime.

Browse the zine library

From above, a person with tattooed forearms flips through a zine. A table display of more zines is in front of them.

A person in all black with a brown backpack leans over to inspect a glossy publication at a table display of books and magazines.

A person arranged a white T-shirt with a black screen-printed design under an industrial dryer. Behind them is more screenprinting equipment and a person counting cash.

In the foreground, a person flips through colorful prints in a plastic bin, while someone on the other side of the display table talks and gesticulates. In the background, more colorful display of prints and books and their vendors.

Two people stand face to face, smiling at each other. One holds an armful of tote bags and places their hand on the other's shoulder. Behind them are zine fest tablers and visitors.

tips n tricks

Zinester Resources

Check out our resources page for tips and tricks to have a great fest!

Zinester Tips