About Renegade Craft Fair

What is the Renegade Craft Fair?
Last year, we (Sue + Kathleen) were looking to join a fair where we could sell our crafty wares. To our surprise, we didn't find anything that suited us--everything seemed to be more focused on fine art, professionalism, and required hefty application fees. We were too lazy to get slides made and too poor to join, and we wanted to do something different so we started our own fair!

When and where is the fair being held?
The fair will be held in Chicago's Wicker Park at 1425 N. Damen between 10:30am and 5:30pm. It's easily accessible by train, bus and car.

What kinds of crafts will be there?
The types of crafts that are available range from reconstructed clothing, to hand printed gig posters, to edgy embroidery patterns. When starting the fair, we wanted to set our event apart from traditional craft fairs by tapping into the established DIY craft movement that already had a presence online and in indie magazines, but had yet to reach the public thru a festival setting.
We're looking for all sorts of cool crafty stuff...knitting, jewelry, sewn items, paper goods, silkscreened items, woodworking, comics, zines, cosmetics...you name it! To get an idea of what can be found at the fair, click here to see photos and info from last year.

Can I sell baked goods or food at the fair?
Unfortunately, you are not permitted to sell food at the fair. It's okay to give samples if you are, for instance, selling a cookbook or recipes....that's more crafty anyway! However, the Mayor's Office of Special Events requires you to pay a hefty food vendor fee and acquire different licensing. For more information, visit the City of Chicago's website.

How do I join?
Yay!! Joining the fair is low-maintainence,inexpensive and every one is welcomed to apply! Since the fair was so successful last year, we've decided to make it a 2-day event. The application fee is $100 to cover both days. All you need to apply is to send us the following materials:

1. a completed application

2. a few photos or samples of your work

3. $100 fee per booth

Is the fee refundable?
Because of our space limitations, we can only accept up to 100 vendors and the fair is therefore juried. Our decision is based on the quality and uniqueness of your wares. If you're not accepted, the fee will be refunded so you've got nothing to lose!
The fee is non-refundable due to cancellations made after July 18.

Can I join with a friend?
Yep, you sure can! All we ask is that you please include everbody's name, business name and photos included with you application and fee.