Name: PHX Zine Fest 2026
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-27

Experience the recently transformed Hilton Phoenix Airport hotel, conveniently located 1.5 miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport (PHX) with complimentary 24-hour airport transportation. Enjoy our recently renovated lobby with stylish finishes, grab some coffee from the new Brewed Awakenings coffee shop, or unwind in guest rooms redesigned with new furniture and decor for a relaxing stay. This Tempe hotel is ideal for the business traveler and offers Wi-Fi in each guest room; fees may apply. Enjoy the convenience of a complimentary business center, fitness center and parking. Upgrade to an executive level room for an array of extra perks, including Executive Lounge access, complimentary daily breakfast and a nightly cocktail reception with snacks and drinks.

Hilton Phoenix Airport

Good times and great fare. Relax in our casual, resort-style setting while you enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner with a Southwestern flair.

Rennick's at Hilton Phoenix Airport

We're known for our famous Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, chopped salad, cheese fries, homemade chocolate cake, and chocolate cake shake. Our Italian beef is slow-roasted for four hours, thinly sliced, and served on freshly baked French bread. Then, it's dipped in hot gravy made with our homemade blend of seasonings that we've been perfecting for 60 years. Haven't tried Portillo's yet? Order an Italian beef dipped with sweet or hot peppers (add mozzarella if you're feeling cheesy) or a Chicago-style hot dog "dragged through the garden," and you'll see what all the hype is about.

Portillo’s Tempe Marketplace

Ideally situated opposite the lively Tempe Marketplace, Fairfield Inn and Suites Tempe offers easy access to the Valley of the Sun. We share common spaces with the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tempe, providing all essential elements for the perfect travel experience. Delight in free parking, spacious accommodations, luxurious bedding, top-tier services and amenities at our Tempe hotel. Enjoy complimentary breakfast in our lobby, relax by our pool, relish in delectable food and live music at The Way Station or unwind around our on-site firepit with a handcrafted cocktail. Fitness enthusiasts will love our fully-equipped 24 hour fitness center, complete with treadmills and cross-fit equipment. Planning a business event while in Tempe, our flexible event spaces position us as a preferred choice! Our convenient location places you near ASU, Mayo Clinic's Sports Medicine Center, Major League Baseball’s Sloan Park and Sun Devil Stadium. Ensure an enjoyable travel experience at the Fairfield Inn and Suites Tempe.

Fairfield Inn & Suites Tempe

A Way Station is a point of respite and connection, a place where journeys intersect and stories unfold. At The Way Station Restaurant & Bar, this concept comes to life as we welcome you to a culinary haven. Like a traveler finding solace in a well-chosen stop, our restaurant becomes a refuge featuring an exquisite array of meticulously crafted dishes and beverage options combining creativity and tradition.

The Way Station Restaurant & Bar

Just steps to the Tempe Marketplace and Arizona State University, TownePlace Suites Tempe is one of the top-rated hotels in Tempe, AZ. Our new hotel near Phoenix International Airport, shares common spaces with its sister hotel, Fairfield Inn & Suites Tempe. We offer free parking, spacious accommodations, comfy beds, and upgraded kitchens. Start your day with a complimentary breakfast in our lobby. Immerse yourself in the past as The Way Station recreates the rugged charm of the Old West. Enjoy a vibrant experience that includes live music and dynamic DJ performances, complemented by an exciting lineup of events scheduled throughout the year. Dip in our refreshing outdoor pool, gather around our fire pit or work up a sweat in our 24/7 fitness center equipped with treadmills and cross-fit equipment. Plan a business or group event in our flexible meeting space and enjoy one of the most convenient hotels near MLB’s Sloan Park, Mayo Clinic’s Sports Medicine Center, and Mountain American Stadium.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Tempe

This dual branded hotel is located in the Discovery Business Campus adjacent to the ASU Research Park in Tempe. The hotel offers 228 total guest rooms–with the Home2 Suites offering 108 studio and one-bedroom suites, and the Hilton Garden Inn offering 120 king and two queen rooms. A combined 5,260 square feet of event space, The Garden Grille & Bar, outdoor fire pit lounge, BBQ grill patio and so much more.

Home2 Suites by Hilton Phoenix Tempe ASU Research Park

Escapology is a high-adrenaline escape game where players are locked inside a themed room and must complete their mission before time runs out. During the 60-minute experience players are immersed into a real-life adventure where they must find hidden clues, crack codes, solve challenging puzzles and escape! In addition to our thrilling escape games, we offer an ideal venue for a variety of special events. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a corporate team-building event, or a holiday party, Escapology provides a unique and exciting setting that your guests will never forget. We also offer venue buyouts for larger groups, allowing exclusive access to our escape rooms and facilities. Our event packages are customizable, ensuring that each celebration is tailored to meet your specific needs and create a memorable experience for everyone involved.

Escapology Tempe

Thirsty Lion serves a signature menu comprised of eclectic cuisines, with an emphasis on local ingredients and bold flavors. The “seasonal fresh sheets” will focus on featuring unique ingredients based on the time of year, including fresh seafood, quality meats and local vegetables and fruits. The bar will feature a large selection of craft beers on tap, many of which are local to the Valley. The gastropub also features unique craft cocktails that utilize combinations of fresh fruit purees, juices and premium liquors, as well as at least 20 different wines by the glass.

Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill Tempe Marketplace

Churro Nest is a unique, Vietnamese-inspired dessert shop that offers guests an array of delicious beverages, specialty churros, and not-so-secret Vietnamese street food. Choose from a variety of hand-crafted churro creations, boba and coffee drinks, ice cream, and more at this sweet spot.

Churro Nest Tempe Marketplace

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

Visit Phoenix Sports & Events 

Phx Zine Fest is an annual gathering, started in 2016, for DIY Small Press enthusiasts who create and enjoy zines, perzines, political pamphlets, indie comics, photo zines and the like.

Arizona has a lot of creativity to offer and Phx Zine Fest provides the space to show it off! The mission of Phx Zine Fest is to encourage local creators to share their unique ideas and perspectives, often ones that are underrepresented in mainstream media. This mission is more important than ever, as many media outlets prioritize divisiveness over giving voice to historically silenced groups.

Phx Zine Fest welcomes everyone to join in on the excitement of DIY publishing, and especially strives to create safer spaces for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and LGBTQIA+ creators and visitors.

PHX Zine Fest 2026

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