Carlisle Comic & Art Festival 2026: Carlisle Show Guide

Carlisle Comic & Art Festival offers an art or craft visit in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Here is what to know for the weekend of October 16–18, 2026.

The essentials

• Dates: October 16–18, 2026
• Hours: Friday 6 p.m.-9 p.m.; Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.-4 p.m. All times are local.
• Where: Carlisle Expo Center, 100 K Street, Carlisle, PA 17013
• Admission: $5 – $30

What you’ll find

Carlisle’s creator-focused festival includes an artist alley alongside comics, craft, jewelry and other exhibitors. It is a mixed creative and collectibles event, so use the exhibitor program to locate original artwork.

Plan your visit

Allow time to look at the work before choosing a piece or moving to the next display. Notice scale, texture and materials in person. If work is available for sale, ask about its production, care and any delivery or installation arrangements.

Before you go

Check the promoter-maintained FestivalNet listing for the latest opening details, participating artists and arrival instructions. Confirm parking and any accessibility arrangements you need directly with the organizer.

Advance guide; event information checked October 12, 2026.