You are invited to apply to showcase and sell your work at the Arlington Comic Fest.
Arlington Comic Fest is a two day indoor comic, sci-fi, anime and fantasy festival held September 5-6, 2026, Labor Day Weekend at the Arlington Expo Center (original Arlington Convention Center) in Arlington, Texas.
Arlington Comic Fest brings comic fans of all genres together for one exciting event.
In addition to the quality art, attendees will also see and buy from vendors selling everything from comics, collectibles, games, toys and more!
2026 Important Dates to Remember
January 26, 2026: Call for artists, authors and creators is available.
Early-Bird booth pricing ends March 31, 2026.
Arlington Comic Fest will accept artist, author and creator applications until all booth spaces are sold out.
Please Note:
ONLY accepted artists, authors and creators will be notified by email. Check spam folder to make sure notification is not in there. All booth spaces are sold on a first come first pay basis until sold out.
Moya Art Events Booth Fee Refund Policy: With documented reasons for cancellation, MAE will offer refunds starting after the first day of booth purchase and up to 45 days prior to the opening day of the festival. Refunds are issued by check and will be mailed to the artist's address provided on JotForm application .
All refund requests must be submitted by email to steve@moyaartevents.com with a brief explanation for cancelation. Full refund of booth fee less $50 cancellation fee up to 45 days prior to Festival opening date.
No refunds are given after 45 days prior to the festival opening date. No exceptions will be given for any reason.
September 4, 2026: exhibitor setup 12pm-6pm
September 5, 2026: exhibitor setup 7am-9:30am
September 5-6, 2026: Arlington Comic Fest open to public
Sat. 10pm-5pm
Sun. 10am-5pm
Artist Application Requirements:
Submit 3 images showing examples of your artwork that you will be selling.
We will not accept anyone that applies as an artist, that sales mass produced stickers, buttons or keychains.
Accepted Artist Information:
Only accepted artists will be notified by email after we have received and reviewed application. Email will contain all information regarding booth payment as well as all rules/ guidlines while participating in the Arlington Comic Festival.
*Booth spaces are first come first pay until sold out.
Artist, Author and Creator Exhibit Space:
Main Hall Exhibit Space Options:
Early Bird Special Pricing Booth fees must be paid by deadline to receive discounted price.
Any early-bird booth fee paid after the deadline will be refunded if applicant does not pay remaing amount for full price booth fee.
Booth Space Options:
10x10 Inline Exhibit Space $175 (Must pay for booth space by March 31, 2026.)
(includes one 8' table, two chairs and 2 vendor badges)
10x20 Inline Exhibit Space $425 (Must pay for booth space by March 31, 2026.)
(includes two 8' tables, four chairs and 4 vendor badges)
Premium Booth Space Options:
10x10 corner booth $350
(includes one 8' table, two chairs and 2 vendor badges)
10x20 corner booth $600
(includes two 8' tables, four chairs and 4 vendor badges)
10x20 Endcap $700
(includes four 8' tables, four chairs and 4 vendor badges)
Rules/Regulations
Check-In:
Artist check-in will begin at 12pm Friday September 4, 2026.
All artists, authors and creators must check in before setting up.
Set Up:
Early set up will Friday September 4, 2026, from 12pm-6pm
Saturday set up will be from 7am-9:30am
Festival Hours:
Saturday September 5, 2026 10:00pm-5:00pm
Sunday September 6, 2026 10:00am-5:00pm
Load-Out:
Absolutely no loading out before the festival ends.
Load-out will begin at 5pm close of show Sunday. Anyone in violation of following this rule, will not be invited back to participate at Arlington Comic Festival.
Rules of festival:
All Artists must be present during show. No representatives can be sent in your place.
All work must be of the artist exhibiting.
Artists, authors and creators may not sell any kind of sexually explicit material. Artists may not sell material that is sexually suggestive in nature. Artists may not sell any kind of material showing partial or full nudity. Arlington Comic Fest reserves the right to remove any artist in violation from show without refund of artist fees.
Absolutely no booth sharing.
Collaborating artists must explain process in application.
Sales:
Artist retains all revenue from the sale of their work.
Artist are responsible for collecting and paying all taxes. City of Arlington sales tax is 8.25%.