November 7–8, 2026New York Hilton Midtown · Manhattan
NYCTWO DAYS OF INK & CONNECTION
A SHARED LOVE FOR THE WRITTEN WORDES / 2026
FOUNTAIN PENS✳PAPER & INK✳NEW DISCOVERIES✳OLD FRIENDS✳NEW YORK CITY
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
With thanks to our 2026 sponsors.
2026 SHOW EXCLUSIVES
Two keepsakes. One $20 bundle.
One tote + one pin. Tote shown from both sides.
PIN INCLUDED AT NO EXTRA COST
Your show tote. Pin included.
$20for one canvas tote + one 2026 pin
A $25 value when purchased separately. Save $5 with the bundle.
Carry your show finds in a foldable canvas tote made for pen lovers, then add a little New York to your bag or jacket with the matching 2026 commemorative pin.
Five interior pen slots
Two exterior pockets, one on the front and one on the back, for small essentials
A gold-tone commemorative pin with the Statue of Liberty, a fountain pen nib torch and floral details. Approximately 2 cm, with a baked-enamel finish and printed fine details.
From your very first fountain pen to the piece you’ve been searching for, there’s a place for you here.
Meet makers and collectors, discover pens and stationery, and share the joy of writing in the heart of Manhattan. Now in our second year, the Empire State Pen Show brings our community together for two days of discovery.
From colorful pen trays to conversations at the tables, our first show brought the writing community together in Manhattan. Explore these moments from the 2025 Empire State Pen Show.
Meeting the people behind the pensDiscovering makers from around the worldA shared love for putting pen to paperA closer look at the detailsExploring the show floorConversations worth the trip
Children 12 and under enter free. Online prices are before booking fees; confirm the total at checkout. Tickets are limited. Same-day tickets are sold at the door only if they have not sold out online. Pay by card or cash. All ticket sales are nonrefundable. Seminar tickets are purchased separately.
TWO DAYS, ONE SHARED PASSION
Put it on the calendar.
November 7–8, 2026 · All times Eastern
07SaturdayNovember
Let the discoveries begin
New York Hilton Midtown
7–10 am Vendor setup10 am–6 pm Open to the public
08SundayNovember
One more favorite find
New York Hilton Midtown
10 am–5 pm Open to the public
All times are local New York time (Eastern). See the seminar schedule for individual workshop times.
The show and your stay, all under one roof. Make time for the city between your favorite discoveries.
$329 / night
Special show rate. Additional occupancy above two guests: $20 + tax per person, per night. Booking cutoff: October 7, 2026. Room blocks may sell out sooner.
One tote + one pin.
