The second annual Lancaster Zine Fest will be held on Saturday, April 6, from noon to 5 p.m. at Southern Market, 100 S. Queen St. After a sold-out first fest that attracted hundreds of attendees, the event will expand to two floors at Southern Market and feature more than 60 independent artists and writers showcasing a variety of self-published works.

Zines, pronounced "zeens" - short for magazines or fanzines - are self-published booklets that often feature alternative perspectives and collaborations. Zines have a rich history within underground culture and provide a grassroots form of expression for artists to share their ideas with a wider audience. The Lancaster Zine Fest aims to provide a platform for this art form, celebrating and promoting zines and the authors and artists who create them. Attendees may connect with creators and browse a variety of zines and art items available for purchase. Zine topics may include music, art, comics, poetry, politics, collage, and photography.

In addition to vendors, the event will include free workshops on zine-making, paper-making, book-binding, drawing, and writing for people of all ages, allowing festival attendees to learn about the craft from experienced creators.

The event is free and open to people of all ages. For more information, email lancasterzf@gmail.com, contact Kim Holland at notthatkimholland@gmail.com, visit http://www.lancasterzinefest.com or search for @lancasterzinefest on Instagram. People may also search for #lancasterzinefest on social media.