Chattanooga Public Library to host ninth annual Zine Fest 

The Chattanooga Public Library

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Chattanooga Public Library will host the ninth annual Zine Fest on Saturday, May 30.

The fourth floor of the Downtown Library will transform into a vibrant showcase of local and regional artists, writers, and zinesters sharing independently published work and creative expression, according to the Chattanooga Public Library.

They say this free, all ages event celebrates independent publishing, creativity and community.

A zine (pronounced ZEEN) is a self-published, magazine-style booklet that can include short stories, nonfiction prose, poetry, artwork, found objects or any other type of creative material an author wants to communicate in print.

“Zine Fest is a staple of our library community as it brings creativity, learning, and fun for everyone. This event is truly zine-sational.”

– Will O’Hearn, Library Executive Director said.

More than 40 vendors will participate in this year’s event, offering handmade publications, artwork, prints and other independently created work.

Zine Fest will take place from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the Fourth Floor of the Downtown Library.

For more information about Zine Fest 9 visit https://chattlibrary.org/event/zinefest-2026/.