Manga Day Festival

Metro Atlanta’s Premier Free 1-Day Celebration of Manga, Anime & Community! Presented by The Comic Workshop in Title Partnership with Olive + Pine Manga, anime, and cosplay are taking over historic Avondale Estates! Join us on Sunday, November 1st, 2026, for the inaugural Manga Day Festival—a free, all-ages celebration coinciding with International Manga Day. Brought to you by The Comic Workshop (Metro Atlanta’s premier comics education studio), this one-day cultural experience brings together professional sequential artists, young creators, cosplayers, food lovers, and local businesses. 🎒 CLAIM YOUR FREE SWAG BAG! The first 300 pre-registered guests to arrive on event day will receive an official Manga Day Festival Reusable Tote Bag packed with manga freebies, art supplies, and exclusive local business discounts! Reserve your free ticket now to secure your registration! 🗓️ EVENT DETAILS • Date: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 • Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT • Location: Olive + Pine — 100 Pine St, Avondale Estates, GA 30002 • Admission: 100% FREE & All Ages Welcome! ⏰ FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS & AGENDA • 🐕 9:55 AM – 10:15 AM | Shiba Inu Welcome Parade Watch dozens of local Shiba Inus march from Avondale Town Green to Olive + Pine, presented by The City Dog Market and The Village Vet of Avondale! • 🎨 11:15 AM – 12:00 PM | Live Manga Art Masterclass Watch professional sequential artists draw live on the main stage screen via high-definition document feed. • ✍️ 12:30 PM – 1:45 PM | Sequential Drawing Contests Timed drawing challenges using professional art gear across 3 age categories: Kids (10 & Under), Teens (11–15), and Adults (16+). • 🎤 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | K-Pop & Anime Sing-Along Sing your heart out to your favorite anime intros and K-Pop hits hosted by Mister John’s Music! • 👗 4:15 PM – 4:45 PM | Pink-Carpet Cosplay Runway Showcase Show off your fits on the red carpet, meet roving guest cosplayers, and compete for free passes to MomoCon 2027! • 🏆 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM | Awards Ceremony & Grand Prizes 🛍️ MARKETS, GAMIFICATION & ACTIVATIONS • 🗺️ The Avondale Manga Stamp Rally (Scavenger Hunt): Grab a Manga Quest Map and explore local Avondale Estates storefronts to collect stamps, freebies, and special discounts! • 📚 Galactic Quest Mobile Comic Shop: Browse manga volumes, graphic novels, and art books for purchase. • 🚚 Oni Station Mobile Konbini: Taste authentic Japanese street food, drinks, and convenience store snacks. • 📸 Mascot Photo Corner: Meet Taro the Soca Dog (our official ninja Shiba Inu mascot) for photos! 🎨 ARTIST & VENDOR APPLICATIONS Are you an independent comic artist, illustrator, or vendor selling anime/Japanese culture merch? Artist Alley & Vendor applications are open! Visit our website atmangadayfestival.comto submit your application before October 15th. COSPLAYERS AND VOLUNTEERS WANTED! Do you love to cosplay? Interested in volunteering? Visit our website for a link to sign up to volunteer. 📲 STAY CONNECTED • Website:mangadayfestival.com • Instagram: @mangadayfestival & @thecomicworkshop • Organized By: The Comic Workshop (2838 Franklin St, Studio 122, Avondale Estates, GA)