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The Comic Arts Festival of Eugene (CAFE) is a celebration of comics, art, and storytelling in the Pacific Northwest. Organized by Books With Pictures Eugene, this free, all-ages event brings together creators, readers, and fans for a day of connection and discovery. CAFE showcases the work of independent cartoonists, small publishers, and local talent, with a focus on uplifting diverse voices and fostering community through the joy of comics.

With guest artists, panels, workshops, and a whole alley full of amazing comics artists, CAFE is Eugene’s homegrown comics festival—welcoming to longtime fans and curious newcomers alike!

  • Saturday, October 4th, 2025

  • from
    10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

  • 5th Street Market District

Meet Our Special Guests!

  • Caroline Cash

    Award-winning cartoonist of Peepee Poopoo comics and Nancy

  • Sarah Shay Mirk

    Award-winning cartoonist, editor, and graphic journalist

  • David Walker

    Award-winning writer of comics, graphic novels, & prose
Learn More!

Area Map

  1. 5th Street Alley. Artist Alley and info booths
  2. Inn At 5th: Downstairs: Maple Room; upstairs: Garden Room
  3. 5th Street Public Market. Workshops & Books With Pictures!
  4. MECCA: Zine making workshop

Over 40 amazing artists will be exhibiting at CAFE!

Learn More!

Artist Alley Map

  • Group F

    F1 - Joseph Fanoele

    F2 - Canonwrite Productions

    F3 - Emma Charlotte

    F4 - Ras Art

    F5 - Watery Day

    F6 - Emilie Kelly

    F7 - Aaron Comicman

    F8 - 51 Personae

    F9 - Bonnie Bozell

    F10 - City of Eugene

  • Group E

    E1 - Equiano Coffee

    E2 - kieran skade

    E3 - Caroline Cash

    E4 - Crucial Comix

    E5 - UO Science & Comics

    E6 - Zeno Pirone

    E7 - ERICK-INK

    E8 - Megnolia Illustration

    E9 - Layla H. Art

    E10 - Effin' Adorable

  • Group D

    D1 - camcaff/mahma jaguar

    D2 - Green Sword Art

    D3 - Rachel Cherry

    D4 - Jake Standley

    D5 - Derek Lamson

    D6 - DarkChibiShadow

  • Group C

    C1 - Maddi Bacon

    C2 - The Gorgonist

    C3 - That Deaf Zinester

    C4 - Peyton Syrnyk

    C5 - SunMoss Art

    C6 - Pom Machine

  • Group B

    B1 - pocketwyrm

    B2 - Alien Fairy

    B3 - Lindzenator Draws

    B4 - The Oregon Cartoon Project

    B5 - Auntie Beeswax

    B6 - Leylo

  • Group A

    A1 - Mike Lawrence

    A2 - Neoglyphic Media

    A3 - Super Butch

    F4 - elodie the first

    A5 - Tailored Coffee

    A6 - Suspicious Behavior Productions

    A7 - Diddlymarsh

    A8 - Lindsey Bross
Learn more about our exhibitors

Free Programming All Day!

  • Panels

    Drop in to listen to creators talk about their work!

  • Signings

    Meet & greet special guests, and get your comics signed!

  • Workshops

    Make your own zines and comics!

Thank You To Our Sponsors:

Coffee Roasters

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors