✸ Milwaukee Independent Local Comics Fest ✸
What is MILK ?
MILK stands for Milwaukee Indie Local Comics. We are a local organization that runs comic events throughout the year, culimating in a one-day festival! The fest features local artists, as well as guests from around the Midwest. Attendees will be able to meet and speak with independent comic artists and illustrators. MILK Fest has run since 2022.
September 26, 2026
Free admission
11am to 5pm
Read our interviews with the past specials guests !
MILK Fest 2024 featured Steph Mided, Lara Antal, Jessi Zabarsky, and Becca Farrow as our special guests. Read their interviews about the comic making process here.
Announcement
New location!
HUGE NEWS! We are so excited to share that MILK Fest 2026 will be held again at @3rdstmarkethall this September!
We are grateful for the Cooperage MKE for hosting us the first years of the fest as we established MILK. Moving venues will allow us to accommodate even more cartoonists as our fest grows.
INFO
WHEN: September 26th, 2026
11AM to 5PM
PRICE : This is a free event
WHERE:
3rd Street Market Hall
275 W Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53203
