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Someday we’ll go to a giant stationery festival in NYC…

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Stationery Fest 2026 Recap

We did a *slightly unhinged* thing… we left our beach vacation in Ocean City, MD and headed straight to Brooklyn, NY for our second trip to Stationery Fest, now hosted at Industry City, and honestly? Worth it.

From the moment the gates opened (after a hot but quick wait), it was clear this event keeps getting bigger and better. The energy was incredible, the volunteers were so kind (handing out fans + hyping everyone up!), and there was SO much to see… almost *too* much. If you’re planning to go, consider VIP or multiple days because one day barely scratches the surface.

We made a beeline for LCN (priorities!) and also stopped by Jenny Bick Journals, still thinking about that A5. The courtyard was such a fun break from the crowds with interactive stations: free washi tape, ink swatching, nail art, stamping, and even a DIY pin station.

Once inside… total sensory overload in the best way. We didn’t even capture everything because we were just trying to take it all in.

Highlights + Haul:

– Yoseka pen + pouch (0.7 forever)

– LCN ocean bundle (obsessed is an understatement)

– Vintage-inspired goodies from Parcel + Letters to Apollo

– Bright, bold stickers from Tori Artis Plans

– Stationery Fest exclusive merch + washi

– Freebies, activity books, and so many stickers

We also met fellow stationery lovers in line (hi OkyPlans!), grabbed ice cream in the courtyard, and took a photo souvenir that printed on the spot, such a fun touch.

Overall: crowded, a little chaotic, but completely magical if you love paper goods, journaling, and creative community.

Would we go again? Absolutely. Would we plan differently? Who knows?!

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These were some of our favorites but certainly not all of the awesome vendors at Stationery Fest!

LCN Design Studio

https://www.sakurainei.com/?locale=en

Letters to Apollo

https://letterstoapollo.com

https://www.youtube.com/@LetterstoApollo

OkyPlans

https://www.okyplans.com

https://www.youtube.com/@okyplans