Our mission
Create a welcoming place for fountain pen and stationery enthusiasts to meet, share, and enjoy their passion. The community’s growth is at the heart of the show.
OUR STORY · ESTABLISHED 2023
A place for our people.
Five years of bringing the pen and stationery community together in Southern California.
HOW IT STARTED
Keep the community writing.
The California Pen Show began in 2023 after the LA Pen Show ended in 2022. We wanted to keep a gathering place for the area’s pen community—and build on its creative spirit.
Now returning for our fifth year, we welcome longtime collectors, first-time visitors, makers, and stationery lovers from near and far.
Our vision
Make California a destination for enthusiasts from around the world, with an exciting event that welcomes everyone.
Our future
Keep learning from each show, creating new memories, and improving the experience so there is always a reason to return.