Chicago Alternative Comics Expo

Two figures announcing the opening of exhibitor applications for CAKE 2026

Applications are now open for CAKE 2026! Apply online at cakechicago.com/apply until Jan 5th.

Two figures announcing the opening of exhibitor applications for CAKE 2026

Applications are now open for CAKE 2026! Apply online at cakechicago.com/apply until Jan 5th.

CAKE save the date image featuring two cloud-shaped figures. One is exploding in rainbows

Applications for CAKE 2026 open December 1st!
The Chicago Alternative Comics Expo (CAKE) returns May 2nd and 3rd at the Irish American Heritage Center in Chicago’s Mayfair neighborhood. We can’t wait to see you there!

Attention CAKE 2025 exhibitors!
We sent out our post-show feedback form but it may have gone to your spam folders!
If you have a chance please double check and fill out the survey so we can keep improving our show!

In a crowded outdoor area with trees and hanging lights, Sage Coffey in a full-body big bird esque Wine Ghost Costume performs next to a projector with the first page of their graphic novel Wine Ghost Goes to Hell on it.

Thanks to everyone who came to the @cakechicago.bsky.social after party last night!! Every reader did such an incredible job and Bianca Xunise truly curated a fantastic show!!

If you liked the bit I read, consider getting Wine Ghost goes to Hell! On sale on @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social's website!

Day two, but this time I actually slept! AAAAAAAAA!!

CAKE!! I sold just about every comic I brought yesterday 😵 swing by and grab the last few and maybe a print ok!!

Accessible entrances can be found on the north and south side of the building, through the parking lot!

CAKE is open!! Day two!! Join us at the Irish American Heritage Center from 11am - 5pm
4626 N Knox Avenue in the Mayfair neighborhood 🍰🍰🍰

@cakechicago.bsky.social day 2! Also last copy of GAME OVER MAN (maybe ever?)

YOU HEARD THE MAN

It's Day 2 of @cakechicago.bsky.social listen to JD and come on down 🌞

Find me at the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo! Table 601A.

@cakechicago.bsky.social

all set up for @cakechicago.bsky.social ! Come on by! 🍰

Find me at @cakechicago.bsky.social all weekend!

A photograph of me sitting at a table covered in iron circus comics books

I'm at @cakechicago.bsky.social selling books for @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social, I'm melting but doing good! Buried in books!

Biking to CAKE??
The IAHC has bike racks located BEHIND the building, on Kilpatrick Avenue!

See you soon, @cakechicago.bsky.social ! This is my only show of the year, so please come say hello, table 307B!

I may be at the ALA conference in Pittsburgh, but remember, @ironcircuscomics.bsky.social is at @cakechicago.bsky.social this weekend! Drop by!

Setting up!! The new @cakechicago.bsky.social venue at the Irish American Heritage Center is really beautiful- and nicely air conditioned ^_^

All set up and ready to go! I'm in the farthest corner, come find me 😏 @cakechicago.bsky.social

We're not at CAKE this year but you should absolutely go if you're in town!

Hey hey. We’re all set up at @cakechicago.bsky.social Come grab a FREE Howling Page or a consignment form. Or pick up one of the last copies of Matthew Allison’s Hopped Up or a t-shirt or a new print from yours truly or just browse the sampling from the shop. Anyway, hit it!!

Biking to CAKE??
The IAHC has bike racks located BEHIND the building, on Kilpatrick Avenue!

Ivan Brunetti design on CAKE paper bag

Some bags never go out of style

T shirt with two aliens relaxing in a woodsy environment. They are sitting on blankets and reading comics. They are nestled in a cozy embrace

You, too, can look this good! Come on down to the Irish American Heritage Center today or tomorrow to pick up a shirt featuring this year’s CAKE poster artist, Mike Centeno! #CAKE2025

Three banners for CAKE 2025 before setting them up

Ooh lord, she’s comin’! #CAKE2025

Who said comics aren’t literature?? (Come see me this weekend at @cakechicago.bsky.social please)

time once again to celebrate the beloved and eternal 🕊️ (see you soon Chicago @cakechicago.bsky.social)

I am Babygirl, risograph automaton. Much work has been done in preparation for @cakechicago.bsky.social I am coughing up ink that is also my blood. I am a robot, I Love you. see you in chicago