Oakland’s 5th Annual Bay Area Queer Zine Fest 2022 (Nov. 13-19)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Returning for it’s 5th year, Bay Area Queer Zine Fest is pleased to announce this year’s festivities will feature a hybrid of in-person and online events from November 13th through November 19th 2022 plus a pre-BAQZF zine swap on Saturday November 12th. This week-long showcase will feature a selection of vendors on our website, a virtual panel, zine readings, and an in-person workshop. Event calendar and details will be revealed in the upcoming weeks via social media.

As the premier event highlighting the intersection of LGBTQIA+-created narratives and independent publishing in the Bay Area, BAQZF continues its commitment to preserve the histories of these communities by expanding this year’s installment to include a panel and a workshop led by community members. As queer and trans visibility is attempted to be dimmed by antiquated and misinformed beliefs, providing inclusive programming and forums with an emphasis on amplifying the voices of queer, trans, Black, Indigenous, people of color, femmes, disabled folks, and other marginalized groups empowers community members to share their stories and talents, inspiring the next generation of queer artists to step into their truth.

Confirmed events for Bay Area Queer Zine Fest 2022 are:

BAQZF x Crisis Club Zine Swap – Saturday November 12th, 3-7pm

BAQZF 2022 Online Fest – Sunday November 13th through Saturday November 19th

BAQZF In-Person Zine Reading – Sunday November 13th, 5-7pm

BAQZF Virtual Panel Discussion – TBA

BAQZF Youth Workshop – Saturday November 19th, 1-3pm

More information including event details and confirmed exhibitors are to be announced soon.

Bay Area Queer Zine Fest is free and open to the public. Masks and social distancing will be enforced throughout in-person events and an archive will be available on bayareaqueerzinefest.com. For press inquiries or more information on this year’s fest, please email baqzfest@gmail.com.

This year’s flyer was illustrated by Bay Area artist Avy Jetter. Find more of Avy’s work on Instagram and Etsy.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.