Garage Coop + Cric
2 rue de la coopérative
tram d : Starcoop

A weekend to meet the the very best of independent publishing, attend round tables, take part in workshops, etc.

Independent publishers come in all shapes and sizes: SMEs, associations, micro or self-publishing collectives. Whether it takes a vow of rigour or devotes itself to chaos, in the Grand Est region, in France and elsewhere, it is a privileged space for creative freedom.
Children’s books, abstract drawings, delicate objects, screen-printed posters, comic book fanzines or publications not to be placed in just any hands, all the trends in independent publishing and the graphic arts are represented.

We’ve chosen our guests with care! Come and meet them, exchange ideas and discover their creations from various fields of illustration: comics, children’s comics, posters, books, magazines, fanzines, etc.
From local to international, twenty-five (micro) publishers & collectives will be setting up a stand throughout the weekend. You’ll also find a selection from the La Bouquinette bookshop and the Central Vapeur micro-bookshop.

— See the guest list

IN PRACTICE

Admission to the fair is free.
We advise you to bring your chequebook and/or cash: not all our guests have a bank terminal, so it would be a shame not to! If you don’t want to buy anything, don’t let that stop you from browsing, reading, asking questions and taking part in the meetings and workshops.

BASKET WEIGHING

Each publisher or collective present will donate one of their editions to make up a basket, the weight of which you’ll have to guess. Place your bets at the reception desk and win everything in the basket!
Result: Sunday 5 May at 6 p.m.

BINGO CAKE

All hands on deck! The Show’s refreshment bar needs your donations of cakes, pastries and sweets! Get involved by dropping off your creation at the refreshment area on Saturday morning.
Draw for the Best Cake in the World: Sunday 5 May at 5.50 p.m.

REFRESHMENT BAR AND SNACKS

You’ll find everything you need to eat and drink: coffee, tea, soft drinks, wine, beer, knacks & side dishes, pretzels, snacks, pretzels, pastries and cakes.
Opening hours of the refreshment stand :
SATURDAY: 10AM – 10PM
SUNDAY : 10AM-  7PM

THE WEEKEND’S PROGRAMME

MEETINGS

Round tables, Club Pro, Debate,…

More info on this page !

AWARDS

Sunday May 5

5PM – School postcard competition awards

Prize-giving ceremony and presentation of a selection of postcards produced on the theme of the “Mediterranean”. Organized by the DAAC Action culturelle de l’Académie de Strasbourg and Central Vapeur, for students aged 3 to 25.

5:30 PM –  CENTRAL VAPEUR AWARD 2024

Prize-giving ceremony for the illustration competition organized in partnership with Meteor, this year on the theme of “Mediterranean”. The competition is open to adults of all nationalities. First prize of €600 is printed on 2,500 coasters by the independent Alsatian brewery. Second prize €300, third prize €100.

5:50 PM –  BINGO CAKE

Exclusive draw to determine the WORLD’S BEST Patissier!

6PM – RESULTS OF THE BASKET WEIGHING

Who’s got the right weight? To win your basket, estimate it at the entrance!

CONCERTS

SATURDAY May 4 : 9PM
BASSE COUR DES MIRACLES — 10 rue du Port du Rhin
tram d : Starcoop

Jann Ein + Laxifrale + Surprise

In front of the Salon, the BCDM artists’ workshop programs the festival concerts, featuring Poésie Wave Music, Trans Rock Acoustique and other surprises. There are also some great off-festival exhibitions (Geoffrey Kayser, Cheb Zeubiglüglü, Guillaume Marietta, Caroline Willemin), from 5pm.
Free admission from €3

WORKSHOPS

Saturday 4 May

10am/12am – Collective garland

ANIMATED BY TANGUY CHÊNE & ROBIN POMA
Come and take part in the biggest collective garland ever! Using stamps, drawings and normographs, everyone can invent their own character.
All public. Free price.

Saturday 4 May

1pm/3pm + 5pm-7pm- Speed-Depictor

ANIMATED BY LYDIE GRECO
A machine for meeting people in 2 minutes flat. Bring your friend, your mum, your crush or a complete stranger and let us guide you!
From 8 years old / Free.

Saturday 4 May

3pm/5pm – Portrait-maton

ANIMATED BY VOLUNTEER ILLUSTRATORS FROM CENTRAL VAPEUR
Come and have your portrait drawn live by four illustrators and leave with your own matronly portrait!
All public / free of charge.

Sunday 5 May

11am/12noon – Clocki, un reveil en lecture!

ANIMATED BY MATHIAS MARTINEZ & MISMA
“What time is it? Time to have fun!” That’s the motto of Clocki, the alarm clock-shaped mascot with his big eyes and spiky moustache-needles, drawn by Mathias Martinez in his eponymous comic strip! The author and his publishers are delighted to bring you a lively reading of some of Clocki’s chapters, with choreographic and musical interludes worthy of the biggest theme park brass bands!
All public / free of charge.

Sunday 5 May

2pm/4pm – Sérisirènes (screen-printing workshop)

ANIMATED BY LÖK ZINE
A brief introduction to screen printing! Using ready-made frames, you can print a mermaid’s tail, trying out different overlays. After printing, you can decorate your silhouette with markers and colours.
All public / free of charge.