• What is the Renegade Craft Fair?
• What kinds of crafts will be there?
• When and where is the fair being held?
• How do I get there?
• Is there parking nearby?
• Is there an entry fee?
• Are pets allowed?
• Are there activities for kids?
• How are your vendors selected?
• Who makes RCF happen?
• Are Sponsorships available?
• How can I get involved?

The Renegade Craft Fair is a large-scale DIY event featuring hundreds of independent artists and their unique handmade items. RCF is held in cities across the US every year - including Brooklyn, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles & Austin. The fair is known for being one of the first events of its kind, and for featuring top-notch indie-craft artists and designers who travel from all over the map to participate. Click here to read more about the history of Renegade!

At RCF you’ll find all sorts of cool handmade stuff – including clothing, housewares, posters + prints, plush items, ceramics, jewelry, stationery + more. Each Renegade Craft Fair draws hundreds of applicants, all juried so that only the best arts + crafts are available.

The fair also features choice local eateries, marching bands, entertainers, dj’s, raffles, workshops, photobooths and other festivities! Check out our photos to get an idea of what the fair has to offer!

Chicago’s 8th Annual event will take place Saturday + Sunday, September 11 + 12 from 11AM – 7PM each day. Vendors will stretch down Division St. between Damen + Paulina, in the Wicker Park neighborhood.

We encourage you to bicycle or take public transportation to the Fair!

By L train - Take the Blue Line to Division St. From there, head West on Division and it will take you right to the event. You can also take the Blue Line to North Ave., and walk south on Damen Ave. until you reach Division St.

By Bus - You can take the Division St. bus to Ashland Ave. from the East, and to Damen Ave. from the West. Coming from the North + South, you can take the Ashland or Damen buses to Division St. From Ashland, head West on Division and it will take you right there. The Damen bus will let you right off at the fair at Division St.

Click here for more directions.

There is street parking in the surrounding neighborhood, but it can be hard to come by. You’d probably be better off taking public transit and walking over to the fair!

The Renegade Craft Fair is always FREE to attend!!

We’ve seen all sorts of pets at Renegade – dogs, cats, parrots! Division Street is a public place, so as long as you’re respectful to others and keep your pet on a leash – it should be fine!

Yes! Each fair offers something different – In the past we’ve had kids ‘accessorize with small toys’, learn to knit, take pictures in the photobooth, and have their faces painted! Many of our vendors make kid friendly items too – So if your kid likes tagging along with you when you go shopping, then they’ll love Renegade!

Very carefully! Since we receive many more applications then we can accept for each event, we jury each application based on their originality, quality, how their items fit in with our ‘renegade’ vision, cost and several other criteria.

Sue Daly is the Co-Founder and Proprietor of Renegade.

Mat Daly is our Poster Designer and #1 Fan.

Danny Orendorff is Co-Organizer of Renegade.

Madelon Juliano is our Administrative Assistant and Trusty Sidekick.

Kate Sutton is our amazingly talented Graphic Designer.

Aeolidia.com is our awesome Web Design team.

Sponsorships, Cross-Promos, Giveaways + other opportunities are available! Please email us to find out more details!

If you’re interested in applying as a vendor, please read the application instructions and apply here!

We are always on the lookout for volunteers, entertainers, performers, roving acts, dj’s + more! Please email us fore more details!