YYCFanFair 2026

Saturday Aug 22, 2026 10 AM-4 PM

Thornecliffe-Greenview Community Association

5600 Centre Street N, Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Welcome to YYCFanFair, Calgary’s ultimate celebration of fandom and pop culture! Explore a vibrant marketplace filled with comics, toys, video games, and rare collectibles from local vendors. Meet talented artists and discover unique treasures that you won't find anywhere else. Whether you're a hardcore collector or just looking for a fun day out, join us for an unforgettable experience!

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Alpha Comics Alpha Comics
CYYSteeve YYSteeve
Bill bateman Bill Bateman

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Ajtoys

Get ready, Calgary! AJ Toys is your ultimate treasure trove. Dive into a world of comics, vintage toys, video games, classic movies on VHS & LaserDisc, rare trading cards, LPS, and magazines. We buy, sell, and consign your pop culture gems. Can't find it? We'll connect you with another local business!

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Alpha Comics

Alpha Comics is your destination for comic book enthusiasts. With an extensive selection of back issues, we are the perfect place to complete your collection or discover new titles. Alpha Comics has everything you need to fuel your passion for this amazing art form.

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Another World Comics And Collectables

Another World Comics and Collectables is your ultimate spot for comics, toys, games, and art. With 55 years of collecting passion, we offer curated comics and toys at fair prices. Discover original sci-fi, fantasy, and comic art by Mike. Last year was great—we can't wait to share our treasures with you again!

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Beckys Knicknacks

We offer a delightful mix of genre-themed sewn items and unique, handmade greeting cards for every occasion. Plus, explore our ever-changing stash of exciting comics and movies (DVDs)! Find the perfect piece of memorabilia, from plushies to films, to celebrate your favorite world right here.

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Calgary Comic Books

Calgary Comic Books buys and sells everything from Golden Age classics to modern masterpieces and everything in-between. Whether you're looking for your grail or an elusive run-filler, we've got it. Calgary Comic Books is located within Inside Avenue Antiques.

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FanForge.ca / ZoltanGal Ltd.

FanForge is your Canadian, family-run source for epic geek, horror, retro, and pop culture apparel! We press shirts LIVE at events, so you can pick your fave design, style, and size on the spot. We make fandom wearable, affordable, and fun with inclusive sizing and local Canadian sourcing! Get ready to wear your passion!

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McBrother's Collectibles

We are two brothers that have been collecting comic's and trading cards our whole lives and are now selling Raw & CGC comic's plus CGC trading cards, also raw Marvel cards, Pokemon cards and Disney Lorcana cards.

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NerdNook Girl

Selling new and used Lego across all genres. Collection of comics, Funkos and action figures current and old. I also sell pokemon cards, packs and ETBs. Small collection of graded cards and comics as well! Just starting out and wanting to make a positive impact in the community.

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Otherworldly Comics

Otherworldly Comics, where stories transcend reality… Everything from graded & raw comics, rare VHS & Betamax tapes, toys & action figures, books & magazines! Explore the cosmos of collectibles when you shop with Otherworldly Comics. We look forward to proudly serving you at this amazing event!

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Remember When Collectables

Drowning in comics, so you win! Snag high-grade, bagged & boarded Modern and Copper Silver, Age Marvel & DC comics including McFarlane Spider-Man and Death of Superman. Also Grades slabs Bonus: PS1-PS4 games, controllers, and consoles! Don't miss this collector's dream!

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Retroclassics

I am a video game store in medicine hat alberta . We buy sell trade ! Our we are the only store in medicine hat alberta and have a ton of references from other sales such as the nerd sales and yyc collector shows !

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Riceman Comix

Riceman Comix is your go-to for comics from Marvel, DC, Image, and indies! We've got action figures, Funko POP!s, non-sports cards, and original art from local and international talent. Plus, dive into our comic-related books & DVDs. Explore our awesome selection today!

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Spacehead Studio

Andy Kwan is your go-to for an epic haul of new and used action figures, vehicles, playsets, and apparel. Dive into his incredible selection of pop culture collectibles from your favorite IPs. Level up your collection with unique finds!

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Touch & Tavern 3D

Torch & Tavern specializes in 3D-printed tabletop gaming accessories and fantasy-themed creations. Based in Calgary, we design and print unique dice towers, articulated dragons, miniatures, and other custom pieces for Dungeons & Dragons and gaming enthusiasts. Every item is crafted in-house using high-quality PLA filament.

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Two Gargoyles Comics

Meet Michael McAdam of Two Gargoyles Comics! Since 1996, he's crafted diverse indie comics: from the silly Diaperman to dark horror and supernatural noir in Twilight Detective Agency. Explore his world of superheroes, LGBTQ+ stories, and more! See it all at twogargs.com!

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Artists

Chad Colpitts

By day I work in a warehouse, by night I sleep. When I’m not doing that, I write comics you’ve never heard of like The Streaker, B-Movie Garbage, Elle Chupacabra and Pinocchio & Jesus. I’m a Canadian based writer. My ability to draw is non-existent, my circles are ovals, and my ovals are circles. I know I sound square, but my squares are rectangular.

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Matt Stewart

Local artist and designer who's worked on numerous trading card sets for the past 10+ years, and has contributed to art books, albumn covers, and more. Drawing from licensed properties including Star Wars and MLB, but also further afield with creating scientific illustrations, landscape paintings, and more.

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Daryle Winkworth

Daryle's art explores diverse mediums and themes. From bold digital art and playful pop-culture mash-ups in pencil/marker to intricate, unsettling oil paintings. These works blend surrealism with nature, balancing whimsical nostalgia with thought-provoking, often darker imagery.

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Roberto Duque

Comic creator born and raised in Calgary Alberta. Been a member of the Calgary art scenes since 2011. Featured artwork in Image, Dynamite, Valiant and Printed in Blood. Co creator of comic series Septembryo and Preggers. Will be featured in anthologies such as Alberta Comics: Love and Slice(s) of Life.

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Kara Wheat

Kara grew up in British Columbia, Canada. She has her degree in Illustration at Brigham Young University-Idaho, and lives in Calgary mostly doing freelance inspired by Animorphs. Transformations are her specialty. She also enjoys working in watercolours and has recently been learning bookbinding and lino block printing. She is available for commissions!

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Max Henriquez

Local Calgary artist Max Henriquez, a pop culture digital artist and illustrator, has been crafting vibrant works since 2007. Inspired by comics, music, and games, his expanding library of characters and scenes is now gracing T-shirts and coffee mugs.

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Francis V

Local Calgary artist Francis V is a full-time tattoo and physical media artist, specializing in horror, sci-fi, and video game themes. A huge fan of '80s cult horror and retro sci-fi, his art—available as prints, originals, and handmade wares—immerses you in those thrilling worlds.

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Rob Van Overmeeren

Rembranded is the official art site of artist of Rob van Overmeeren. A Calgary based artist with realistic and goofy art. Born in the same town as Rembrandt van Rijn, he also enjoys Star Wars, comics, hockey and world domination.

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Johnny Luu

Born and raised in Calgary, Johnny was a part of the indie comic book scene with his friends and formed a group called "Vicious Ambitious". His passion for arts are what drive him, creating and drawing and sometimes video editing allows him to creatively showcase that there is talent and many talents within the prairies. He hopes to create a new comic in the near future, but will continue to create in the various mediums whether it be digital or traditional, creating whatever he enjoys. You will see Johnny's passion through his artwork and his love for everything art related.

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Alain Daigle

I am a born and raised Calgarian and have been doing art most of my life. I’m now to the point where art is my full time job. Art is my life’s passion and I am always doing art! Whether it’s commissions, hand building with ceramics or doing fun oil paintings I am trying to create fun work that people will enjoy.

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Ljubica Todorovic

I’m an artist living in Calgary, Alberta, and like to create strange monsters, bunnies, and other weird critters. Oil painting, drawing, and digital are my mediums. I also like to dabble with inks, watercolours, gouache and acrylics.

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Cam Hayden

Cam Hayden is a Calgary based cartoonist raised on Mad Magazine and Black Sabbath. Besides making his own comics he has a featured comics page in Calgary’s monthly arts & entertainment paper, Scene Magazine, a recurring strip in Scary Monsters Magazine and contributes to Freaky Magazine, CAR-Toons, Spreadlove Comics, Absolute Underground, and Exclaim Magazine.

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Laurie Cunningham

L. A. Cunningham likes long walks on the beach and creating dark and twisty stories where people might get murdered on a beach... She is the EIC and a writer at ASAP Imagination. She is also the writer of SISTER GRIM, BABIES WITH RABIES: AN ABC SURVIVAL GUIDE, and the writer and artist of DEMON POTATOES. Every Thursday she hosts a live drawing show called Thurstatoes to help make creating comics and learning to draw more accessible.

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David Boyce

Calgary artist who specializes in geekery from various fandoms, spanning video games and comics (Mario, Mega Man, Castlevania, TMNT, Transformers). Posters, art cards, buttons and keychains. Into comics? The Thousandfold Path, poisoned Friendship, and Struggling Artist Productions are his indie books, in collaboration with fellow artists Wayne Leung and Krista Boyce.

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FAQ

How much is a vendor booth?
For 2026 our vendor booths are $125 ea.
What is the cost to attend the show?
There is no charge for entry. We do have the veterans food bank in attendance so bring donations for the food bank to get extra entries into our draws.
How much is a artist booth?
For 2026, the artist booths are free!
What is provided for me in a vendor booth?
Two 6' tables and 2 chairs per 10'x10' booth.
Can I have more than one artist table?
No. Each artist gets a maximum of one table.
Can I make a special request when applying for my booth?
Yes. They can be entered in either the artist or vendor applications. However, special requests will be considered and is not guaranteed to be allowed.
What is provided for me at an artist table?
You will get one 6' table and two chairs. You are required to provide your own table skirt per the terms and conditions of the show.
How long before I know if my vendor or artist application has been approved?
The first wave of applications will be reviewed in early 2026. Only artists or vendors that have been already approved will appear on the website. If you have been rejected, you will get an email letting you know. If you haven't gotten any email, double check your spam or your application is still in the review process.
Do you accept food vendors?
No. We will not be accepting food vendors at our upcoming event. Instead, we will prioritize supporting the on-site concession stand and fully licensed eatery.
I didn't get confirmation of my application?
Please check your spam/junk folder as it may of gone there (if the correct email was entered in the application).
I think I made a mistake on my application (wrong information, etc)
Reply to your original email and request the changes.
Is there food available onsite?
Yes! There is a commissary on the same floor as the event and the 56 Restaurant and Lounge is available downstairs by the curling rink entrance.
I saw on [insert social media platform here] that you are still looking for vendors - where do I sign up?
If there are no buttons above to apply, there are either no spots left or applications have not started yet. Also - do not pay anyone on social media mmkay?

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