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Pen Shows 2026: Every US Date, Venue & What's Left

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Compiled from 35 sources; we haven't tested this list ourselves yet. How we research

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As of October 24, 2026, the next US pen show is the Empire State Pen Show in New York, November 7–8, followed by the Ohio Pen Show near Columbus, December 3–6. We list 21 US pen shows and stationery fests for 2026, checked against organizer or ticket pages: 18 are over and Little Craft Fest runs this weekend.

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2026 wall calendar of US pen-show dates, January to September crossed out, October 24 ringed and a note: next up, Empire State, Nov 7–8
Every 2026 US pen show on one calendar: as of October 24, the Empire State Pen Show (November 7–8) is next.

Events at a glance

EventDatesWhereWho can goStatus
Philadelphia Pen Show 2026Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesSheraton Philadelphia DowntownPublicTook place
California Pen Show 2026Torrance, California, United StatesTorrance Marriott Redondo BeachPublicTook place
Baltimore/Washington International Pen Show 2026Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United StatesBWI Airport MarriottPublicTook place
Arkansas Pen Show 2026 (43rd annual)North Little Rock, Arkansas, United StatesWyndham Riverfront Little RockPublicTook place
Atlanta Pen Show 2026Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesSonesta Atlanta Northwest GalleriaPublicTook place
Chicago Pen Show 2026Oak Brook, Illinois, United StatesDoubleTree by Hilton Oak Brook (1909 Spring Road)PublicTook place
Triangle Pen Show 2026Durham, North Carolina, United StatesDoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh-Durham Airport at Research Triangle ParkPublicTook place
St. Louis Pen Show 2026St. Louis, Missouri, United StatesSheraton Westport ChaletPublicTook place
Pacific Northwest Pen Show 2026Portland, Oregon, United StatesSheraton Portland AirportPublicTook place
Washington DC Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW 2026Falls Church, Virginia, United StatesFairview Park MarriottPublicTook place
San Francisco International Pen Show 2026Millbrae, California, United StatesThe Westin San Francisco AirportPublicTook place
Orlando International Pen Show 2026Orlando, Florida, United StatesThe Florida HotelPublicTook place
Commonwealth Pen Show 2026Somerville, Massachusetts, United StatesCenter for the Arts at the ArmoryPublicTook place
Dallas Pen Show 2026Dallas, Texas, United StatesDoubleTree Dallas Galleria (4099 Valley View Lane)PublicTook place
Detroit Pen Show 2026Southfield, Michigan, United StatesHilton Garden Inn SouthfieldPublicTook place
Colorado Pen Show 2026Denver, Colorado, United StatesEmbassy Suites Denver Central ParkPublicTook place
Bungu LA vol. 2Los Angeles, California, United StatesThe Westin LAX (5400 W Century Blvd)PublicTook place
Miami Pen Show 2026Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United StatesHilton Fort Lauderdale MarinaPublicTook place
Fall Market + Spooky Little Craft Fest 2026Conroe, Texas, United StatesHyatt Regency ConroePublicTook place
Empire State Pen Show 2026New York, New York, United StatesNew York Hilton Midtown (1335 6th Avenue)PublicUpcoming
Ohio Pen Show 2026Dublin, Ohio, United StatesMarriott Columbus NorthwestPublicUpcoming
London Autumn Pen Show 2026London, United KingdomNovotel London West, Hammersmith (W6 8DR)PublicTook place
The Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show 2026Southbank, Victoria, AustraliaConference Hall, Crown Melbourne (8 Whiteman St)PublicTook place
Scriptus 2026Toronto, Ontario, CanadaToronto Reference Library (789 Yonge St), second floorPublicTook place
Tokyo International Pen Show 2026Tokyo, JapanTokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center, Hamamatsucho building (floors 3–5)PublicUpcoming
Notes on these dates
  • Philadelphia Pen Show 2026: organized by Philly Pen Show. The organizer's site now shows 2027 dates; the 2026 dates come from the Ozark Pen Shop 2026 show list and The Pen Addict's recap of January 23, 2026. Date source.
  • California Pen Show 2026: organized by California Pen Show. The Los Angeles-area show. February 19 was for early-day and VIP pass holders. Date source.
  • Baltimore/Washington International Pen Show 2026: organized by Bertram's Inkwell (BWIPS). Date source.
  • Arkansas Pen Show 2026 (43rd annual): organized by Arkansas Pen Club. The organizer's seminar schedule lists Friday, March 20 to Sunday, March 22; the venue comes from the show's ticket listing. Date source.
  • Atlanta Pen Show 2026: organized by Atlanta Pen Show. The organizer's site now shows 2027; the 2026 dates come from an exhibitor's show page and a Pen Addict post of March 30, 2026. Date source.
  • Chicago Pen Show 2026: organized by Chicago Pen Show. Date source.
  • Triangle Pen Show 2026: organized by Triangle Pen Show. June 4 was for exhibitors and weekend pass holders; the public show ran June 5–7. Date source.
  • St. Louis Pen Show 2026: organized by St. Louis Pen Show. The organizer's site now shows 2027; dates from a local radio listing and the show's Instagram, the hotel from The Pen Addict's July 3, 2026 recap. Date source.
  • Pacific Northwest Pen Show 2026: organized by Pacific Northwest Pen Show. The fourth annual show. The organizer's site now shows 2027; the 2026 dates are from its Eventbrite listing and local event calendars. Date source.
  • Washington DC Fountain Pen SUPERSHOW 2026: organized by Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow. Thursday was for exhibitors and Weekend Traders; public day tickets started Friday at noon. Date source.
  • San Francisco International Pen Show 2026: organized by SF Pen Show. Thursday, August 27 had classes and events; general admission ran Saturday and Sunday. Date source.
  • Orlando International Pen Show 2026: organized by Orlando International Pen Show. Date source.
  • Commonwealth Pen Show 2026: organized by Commonwealth Pen Show. Date source.
  • Dallas Pen Show 2026: organized by The Dallas Pen Show. Date source.
  • Detroit Pen Show 2026: organized by Detroit Pen Show. Date source.
  • Colorado Pen Show 2026: organized by Colorado Pen Show. The organizer's home page now shows 2027; its hotel page still lists the 2026 room block (October 8–12, 2026). Show dates from an exhibitor's announcement. Date source.
  • Bungu LA vol. 2: organized by Paper Plant Co. (Bungu Haus LLC). A stationery expo rather than a classic pen show. October 16 was a VIP night (3–8 pm); general admission ran October 17–18. Date source.
  • Miami Pen Show 2026: organized by Miami Pen Show. Date source.
  • Fall Market + Spooky Little Craft Fest 2026: organized by Little Craft Place. A stationery and planner festival with pen and ink vendors, near Houston. A directory listing gives October 22–25; the organizer's pages say October 23–25. Date source.
  • Empire State Pen Show 2026: organized by Empire State Pen Show. The show's second year. Saturday 10 am to 6 pm, Sunday 10 am to 5 pm; door tickets only if online tickets have not sold out. Date source.
  • Ohio Pen Show 2026: organized by The Ohio Pen Show. The organizer's site lists December 3rd to 6th with 2026 hotel booking; it also says the 2026 auction is cancelled. Date source.
  • London Autumn Pen Show 2026: organized by UK Pen Shows. Date source.
  • The Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show 2026: organized by The Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show. Sold out: on October 23, 2026 the organizers said no more tickets would be released online or at the door. Date source.
  • Scriptus 2026: organized by Scriptus. 10 am to 4 pm, no admission fee. Date source.
  • Tokyo International Pen Show 2026: organized by Tokyo International Pen Show Executive Committee. The ninth edition; tickets are sold through the official site. Date source.
  • "Status" is relative to when this page was last built. Always check the official site before you travel.

Key takeaways

  • 21 US pen shows and stationery fests ran or are scheduled in 2026, from Philadelphia (January 16–18) to Ohio (December 3–6).
  • Only two US shows are still ahead after October 25: Empire State in New York (November 7–8) and Ohio in Dublin, near Columbus (December 3–6).
  • Three shows overlap this weekend: Little Craft Fest in Conroe, Texas (October 23–25), the Melbourne Pen Show (October 24–25) and Scriptus in Toronto (October 25).
  • The Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show sold out: on October 23, 2026 its organizers said no tickets would be sold online or at the door.
  • September and October were the busiest US months, with eight shows from Orlando (September 10–13) to Little Craft Fest (October 23–25).

Which pen shows are left in 2026?

Two US pen shows are still ahead as of October 24, 2026: the Empire State Pen Show in New York (November 7–8) and the Ohio Pen Show near Columbus (December 3–6). Abroad, the Tokyo International Pen Show runs November 21–23. Everything else on the 2026 US calendar has already happened or ends this weekend.

We checked every date on October 24, 2026, on the organizer’s site or ticket page. Where an organizer has already replaced its 2026 page with 2027 dates, we used a dated listing or recap and say so in the notes below.

Timeline of 21 US pen shows in 2026 from Philadelphia (Jan 16–18) to Ohio (Dec 3–6), with a today line at October 24: 18 past shows muted, Little Craft Fest (Oct 23–25) this weekend, Empire State (Nov 7–8) and Ohio (Dec 3–6) upcoming
Every 2026 US show at its real dates. Grey: past; red: this weekend; blue: still to come.

Which US pen shows ran each month of 2026?

We found 21 US pen shows and stationery fests in 2026; September and October were the busiest months, with eight shows between them. Each show links to its organizer’s page (or ticket page) for the 2026 event; where the organizer has replaced it with 2027, the link goes to its site. Status is as of Saturday, October 24, 2026. “From” is the cheapest ticket the organizer listed when we checked; “Not published” means we found no price on its page. Venues are in Events at a glance above.

Show Dates City Status From
Philadelphia Pen Show Jan 16–18 Philadelphia, PA Past Not published
California Pen Show Feb 19–22 Torrance, CA Past $20/day
Baltimore/Washington International Mar 6–8 Linthicum Heights, MD Past Not published
Arkansas Pen Show (43rd) Mar 20–22 North Little Rock, AR Past Not published
Atlanta Pen Show Mar 27–29 Atlanta, GA Past Not published
Chicago Pen Show Apr 30–May 3 Oak Brook, IL Past Not published
Triangle Pen Show Jun 4–7 Durham, NC Past Not published
St. Louis Pen Show Jun 25–28 St. Louis, MO Past Not published
Pacific Northwest Pen Show Jul 10–12 Portland, OR Past Not published
DC Fountain Pen Supershow Aug 6–9 Falls Church, VA Past $10 (Sat–Sun)
San Francisco International Aug 27–30 Millbrae, CA Past $10 (Sun)
Orlando International Sep 10–13 Orlando, FL Past $10/day
Commonwealth Pen Show Sep 18–20 Somerville, MA Past Not published
Dallas Pen Show Sep 24–27 Dallas, TX Past Not published
Detroit Pen Show Oct 2–4 Southfield, MI Past $15/day
Colorado Pen Show Oct 9–11 Denver, CO Past Not published
Bungu LA vol. 2 Oct 16–18 Los Angeles, CA Past $25/day
Miami Pen Show Oct 16–17 Fort Lauderdale, FL Past Not published
Little Craft Fest (fall) Oct 23–25 Conroe, TX This weekend $130 (3-day)
Empire State Pen Show Nov 7–8 New York, NY Upcoming $20 (Sun)
Ohio Pen Show Dec 3–6 Dublin, OH Upcoming Not published

Other passes, as listed: California’s 2026 VIP pass covered all four days, DC’s Weekend Trader cost $50, Orlando’s all-access $55 and Detroit’s weekend pass $37. Bungu LA charged $25–35 a day or $89 for a 3-day VIP pass, plus fees; Little Craft Fest’s day entry is timed; Empire State’s online two-day pass is $40. Triangle’s public show ran June 5–7, after a pass-holder day.

US dollar prices are as the organizers listed them on October 24, 2026, before fees, and change each year. We could not confirm a 2026 Long Island Pen Show, so it is not listed. If you are already planning ahead, 2027 dates are already out for 11 of these shows. Before you buy a 2027 pass, see our guide to whether a VIP or all-access pass is worth it, with what each one adds and what to buy at the show.

What pen shows are happening this weekend?

Three shows overlap on the weekend of October 24–25, 2026: Little Craft Fest in Conroe, Texas, the Melbourne Pen Show in Australia, and Scriptus in Toronto.

  • Little Craft Fest, October 23–25: the fall, Halloween-themed edition of Little Craft Place’s stationery and planner festival at the Hyatt Regency Conroe. The organizers promise over 100 brands, with ink-mixing sessions from Tono & Lims Ink Lab. Entry is by timed slot; the three-day pass, listed at $130, adds an early hour each morning.
  • Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show, October 24–25: at Crown Melbourne in Southbank, Saturday noon to 5 pm and Sunday 9 am to 4 pm. It is sold out, with no tickets at the door.
  • Scriptus, Sunday, October 25: Toronto’s one-day pen and writing show at the Toronto Reference Library, 10 am to 4 pm, free.

When is the Empire State Pen Show 2026?

The Empire State Pen Show runs Saturday and Sunday, November 7–8, 2026, at the New York Hilton Midtown, 1335 6th Avenue in Manhattan. It is the next US show on the calendar and only its second year, after a 2025 debut at the same hotel.

Hours are 10 am to 6 pm on Saturday and 10 am to 5 pm on Sunday. On October 24, 2026, the Ticket Tailor page listed Saturday at $30 online or $40 at the door, Sunday at $20 online or $30 at the door, and a two-day pass at $40, online only. Kids 12 and under get in free. Seminars are ticketed separately.

When was the Dallas Pen Show 2026?

The Dallas Pen Show ran September 24–27, 2026, at the DoubleTree Dallas Galleria, 4099 Valley View Lane. The organizers say the hotel block sold out completely. They had not posted 2027 dates when we checked.

Which international pen shows are in fall 2026?

London (October 10–11) is over, Melbourne (October 24–25) and Toronto (October 25) are on this weekend, and Tokyo (November 21–23) is the big one still ahead.

Calendar strip from September 24 to November 23, 2026: Dallas (Sep 24–27), London (Oct 10–11) and Bungu LA in Los Angeles (Oct 16–18) past; Little Craft Fest in Conroe (Oct 23–25), Melbourne in Southbank (Oct 24–25) and Scriptus in Toronto (Oct 25) this weekend; Empire State in New York (Nov 7–8) and Tokyo (Nov 21–23) upcoming
Fall 2026, US and abroad, with today's date marked.
Show Dates City Status From
London Autumn Pen Show Oct 10–11 London, UK Past £10 (about US$13)
Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show Oct 24–25 Southbank, Australia This weekend Sold out
Scriptus Oct 25 Toronto, Canada This weekend Free
Tokyo International Pen Show Nov 21–23 Tokyo, Japan Upcoming ¥1,000 (about US$6.30)

London sold 9 am early entry for £15 (about US$20), and under-13s were free. Tokyo’s day tickets are ¥3,000 (about US$19) on Saturday, ¥2,000 (about US$13) on Sunday and ¥1,000 (about US$6.30) on Monday, November 23, with three-day passes at ¥4,000 (about US$25) or ¥8,000 (about US$51) for the Fast Pass, per its site on October 24, 2026.

UK Pen Shows bills London as the UK’s longest-established pen show, with 230 tables in one room. Tokyo’s ninth edition fills floors 3 to 5 of the Hamamatsucho building; for its background, see our 2026 stationery events guide.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a fountain pen show near me before the end of 2026?

In the US, only two remain after October 25, 2026: the Empire State Pen Show in Manhattan (November 7–8) and the Ohio Pen Show in Dublin, near Columbus (December 3–6). Both are open to the public.

When was Bungu LA 2026?

Bungu LA vol. 2 ran October 16–18, 2026 at The Westin LAX in Los Angeles: a VIP night on Friday, October 16, then general admission on Saturday and Sunday. It is a stationery expo hosted by the Chinatown shop Paper Plant Co.

When and where is Little Craft Fest in Conroe?

October 23–25, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Conroe, north of Houston. The fall, Halloween-themed edition from Little Craft Place sells timed single-day entry and a three-day pass with early shopping.

Is Scriptus Toronto 2026 free to attend?

Yes. Scriptus says there is no admission fee. The 2026 show is on Sunday, October 25, 10 am to 4 pm, on the second floor of the Toronto Reference Library at 789 Yonge Street.

When was the London pen show in October 2026?

The London Autumn Pen Show ran Saturday and Sunday, October 10–11, 2026 at the Novotel London West in Hammersmith. Its organizer, UK Pen Shows, advertised more than 150 dealers and makers.

Can I still get tickets for the Melbourne Pen Show 2026?

No. On October 23, 2026 the organizers said the October 24–25 show at Crown Melbourne in Southbank was sold out, with no further tickets online or at the door.

Do I need tickets in advance for the Empire State Pen Show?

Buying online is cheaper and safer: the organizers sell Saturday, Sunday and two-day passes on Ticket Tailor, and say door tickets are sold only if online tickets have not sold out. The two-day pass is online only, and kids 12 and under are free.

What is the last pen show of 2026 in the US?

The Ohio Pen Show, December 3–6, 2026, at the Marriott Columbus Northwest in Dublin, Ohio. Internationally, the Tokyo International Pen Show (November 21–23) comes before it.

Sources (35)

  1. Empire State Pen Show: official site
  2. Ticket Tailor: 2026 Empire State Pen Show tickets
  3. The Dallas Pen Show: official site
  4. Ticket Tailor: London Autumn Pen Show 2026 (UK Pen Shows)
  5. Bungu LA: official site
  6. Bungu LA: vol. 2 tickets and hours
  7. Little Craft Fest: official site
  8. TicketSpot: Fall Market and Spooky Little Craft Fest, October 2026 (Little Craft Place)
  9. The Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show 2026: official site
  10. The Melbourne Pen & Stationery Show: tickets (sold-out notice)
  11. Scriptus: official site
  12. Scriptus: Attend Scriptus (time, place and admission)
  13. Tokyo International Pen Show: official site (Japanese and English)
  14. The Ohio Pen Show: hotel information
  15. Ticket Tailor: 2026 California Pen Show
  16. Bertram's Inkwell: Baltimore/Washington International Pen Show 2026 admission
  17. Arkansas Pen Show: seminar schedule
  18. Chicago Pen Show: 2026 event page
  19. Triangle Pen Show: official site and hotel information
  20. Washington DC Fountain Pen Supershow: 2026 public admission
  21. San Francisco International Pen Show: 2026 main show schedule
  22. San Francisco International Pen Show: 2026 show admission (checked October 24, 2026)
  23. Orlando International Pen Show: official site
  24. Commonwealth Pen Show: official site
  25. Detroit Pen Show: official site
  26. Colorado Pen Show: hotel (2026 room block)
  27. Miami Pen Show: official site
  28. Eventbrite: 4th Annual PNW Pen Show
  29. Lighthouse Paper Co.: Atlanta Pen Show 2026
  30. Provincial Pen Co.: Denver pen show, October 9–11, 2026
  31. Classic 107.3: The St. Louis Pen Show returns June 25
  32. Ozark Pen Shop: 2026 pen show dates
  33. The Pen Addict: 2026 Philadelphia Pen Show recap
  34. The Pen Addict: 2026 Chicago Pen Show recap
  35. The Pen Addict: 2026 St. Louis Pen Show recap

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