For years there were no events that existed specifically to represent the emergent DIY community of craftspeople and independent makers. These shows were much more geared towards ‘fine art and craft’, and seemed to be seeking established artists rather than emerging young talent. We imagined an alternative audience and different community of artisans for their events, which would feature more moderately priced goods of all kinds and cater towards a younger demographic interested in more contemporary designs.

The Renegade Craft Fair is a large-scale and free-to-attend marketplace event, featuring hundreds of artists at a time, vendors travel from all over to sell and showcase their handmade goods and original artwork. It is held yearly in urban epicenters of creative indie-entrepreneurship.

We differ from traditional arts and craft fairs by focusing on DIY and indie-craft culture. Each individual fair is juried from hundreds of applications to purposefully feature a curated, eclectic array of young and emergent designers producing original and handmade goods in a wide variety of media.

Sponsorships and Partnerships involve craft related industries in order to fund and equip these special features, particularly our educational and free-to-participate workshops! Workshops have included silk screening, sewing, paper maché, circuit bending, felting, porcelain painting, ornament-making and so much more!

All of our fairs are juried separately and each fair features a unique line-up of artists. While we have some returning vendors and some artists who travel to participate in each and every event, we always welcome new applicants! We draw from thousands upon thousands of attendees – shoppers, arts and crafts enthusiasts, media scouts, bloggers and tastemakers all make a point of turning out to see what’s new and to stock up on unique artist created goods.

Renegade Handmade is a unique one-stop shop for DIY goods, featuring the work of over 400 artists! Created as an extension of the Renegade Craft Fair, the store serves as a permanent location for people to buy and sell unique handmade items year ‘round. We carry an amazing selection of housewares, jewelry, posters and prints, plush items, clothing, stationery and more from the best craftsters out there!

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JULY 16 / 17

11AM TO 7PM

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MAY 21 / 22

PALMER EVENTS CENTER

11AM TO

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JUNE 11 / 12

11AM TO 7PM

MCCARREN PARK

FROM 11AM TO 6PM

OCTOBER 8 / 9

THE OLD TRUMAN BREWERY

contact us!www. renegaecraft.com info@renegadecraft.com1924 w. division street, chicago illinois312 496 3215