Manga Day Festival Brings Manga, Anime + Cosplay to Avondale Estates
November 1 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Free
Free, All-Ages Festival Features Live Manga Art, Cosplay, K-Pop, a Shiba Inu Parade and More
WHAT: Manga Day Festival 2026 | A Festival presented by The Comic Workshop in partnership with Olive & Pine
WHEN: Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
WHERE: Olive + Pine | 100 Pine St., Avondale Estates, GA 30002
ADMISSION: Free | All Ages
CONTACT: Celesté M. Bryant, celeste.bryant@gmail.com
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METRO ATLANTA: Manga, anime and cosplay take over Avondale Estates on Sunday, November 1, 2026, with the debut of Manga Day Festival, a free, all-ages celebration at Olive + Pine.
A festival by The Comic Workshop, the one-day event coincides with International Manga Day, bringing fans and curious newcomers together from across Metro Atlanta to experience the Japanese comic tradition known for its distinctive art and storytelling. The fun starts with a Shiba Inu Welcome Parade through Avondale Estates before heading into a day full of colorful, interactive activities, including live art demonstrations by professional artists, a pink-carpet Cosplay Runway Showcase, and a K-Pop and Anime Sing-Along hosted by Mister John’s Music.
“This past summer, our ‘Everything Anime & Manga’ camp sold out a month in advance with a waitlist, which showed us there was an appetite for more,” said Stephanie Fleming, Co-Founder of The Comic Workshop and Manga Day Festival producer. “As frequent comic convention attendees ourselves, we wanted to create something local and accessible where fans and families could immerse themselves in the world of manga, with the art and independent artists at the center. We want people to leave inspired and take a little of Manga Day home with them.”
Festivalgoers can shop manga, art and merchandise, discover Japanese food at Enso Izakaya and snacks at Oni Station’s Mobile Konbini, meet professional cosplayers and snap a photo with Taro, the festival’s ninja Shiba Inu mascot.
The festival also takes guests on a mini adventure through the community with the Avondale Manga Stamp Rally. Grab a Manga Quest Map and visit participating neighborhood businesses to collect stamps, special offers and freebies along the way.
FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Free swag bags for the first 300 pre-registered guests
Shiba Inu Welcome Parade through Avondale Estates
Live Manga Art Demos with professional sequential artists
Drawing Contests for kids, teens and adults
Pink-Carpet Cosplay Runway Showcase
K-Pop + Anime Sing-Along hosted by Mister John’s Music
Avondale Manga Stamp Rally at participating local businesses
Admission and all main stage programming are free. Guests are encouraged to register in advance, with the first 300 pre-registered arrivals receiving a reusable Manga Day Festival tote filled with manga freebies, art supplies and local offers.
For live Manga Festival Day updates and registration, visit mangadayfestival.com and follow @mangadayfestival on Instagram.
