Zine Fest Program - what should go in it? what would be helpful?

[ramsey everydaypants]

We're about to start getting things together to put in the Chicago Zine Fest Program and I was just wondering what would be helpful to you, as a tabler, attendee, out-of-towner, etc, in a comprehensive zine fest program?

 

Last year we included: a list of exhibitors, a map of tables/tablers, lists of events, a 'get-to-know-you' style scavenger hunt, maps of the two neighborhoods that events were in, and the sponsor/donor info. 

 

What would you find super helpful? Tips for public transportation? Locations of copy shops near fest events? A phone number of one of the organizers? Hidden gems in the city?

 

Do you want the exhibitor listing to be by exhibitor name or zine name, or maybe you'd like a list done both ways?

 

Any suggestions will be considered!

[Stephanos]

local food places/record stores/watering holes

fun stuff to do locally

 

zinefest principles

zine quiz with prizes?

 

 

[Anastasia Weedsmith]

i so wish i could go.....

things that would be helpful would be public transportation maps to/from the event, a listing of cool places like indie book or record stores (and let these stores know that you (the program coordinator) have mentioned them!), cheap places to eat/drink/sleep.

other fun things might include some kind of contest (or a series of mini contests), for something like, "most well presented table" or "zinester with the most interesting hair color"

[Jenna Freedman]

Kid friendly events & locales.

But most importantly--from a library cataloger's perspective--listing the date & year, providing the editors' full names (or zine aliases), including a copyright (or anti-copyright) statement, and numbering the pages would be grand! This goes for all zine makers. Help us preserve zine culture, y'all! :)

[Aldiman Leonardo Cighra Ananta]

everything about the fest....in a web....it would be very helpfull for me....

 

And how about other zine scene around the world??? How can participate in this event???

[amy // twelveohtwo]

transit and copy shop info yes please

info or map on how to get to venues from train/bus depot / airport

closest bank and/or atm to venues

 

last year the maps were very helpful!

 

i think listed by zine/project name would be great!

 

 

 

yay czf!