ZINE FAIRS IN CANADA Database

[Serah-Marie]

Since it was suggested in the comments, I think it's a great idea to post in this thread dates for Canadian Zine Fairs. Let's try to include all information possible:

- name
- date / time
- location
- contact info/ web presence
- application deadline
- cost

And we could even add some feedback - ie: worth traveling for, or loud bands, or get there early it's first come first serve etc.

[Harley R. Pageot]

Broken Arts Fair 2
Sat. December 11th
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Northview Public Library in Oshawa, Ontario
http://www.brokenarts.ca/ [e-mail]

Fair looking for zines, crafts, comics, fashion, baked goods, and more.
Registration will open at the end of October.

[Serah-Marie]

Zine Dream (3rd annual)

Sunday, August 29th, 2010 11am-5pm

Tranzac Club, 292 Brunswick Ave. Toronto, Ontario

contact is [e-mail], www.zinedream.com

door is pwyc, tables are 20$ space is limited

bunch of bands preforming, but I think later in the day/into the night. It's a small show but a lot of fun, I did it in 2009.

[Harley R. Pageot]

Zine Dream happens near the end of every August at the Tranzac in Toronto.

Tons of artzines, prints, minicomics, and clothing. Very few traditional zines.

I found this good for me as a vendor who makes perzines, bad for me as a consumer who isn't interested in artzines.

[Serah-Marie]

Canzine East (annual)
Sunday, October 24, 2010
1pm - 7pm
The Great Hall
1087 Queen Street West
Toronto

Canzine West
Saturday, October 16, 2010
1pm - 7pm
W2 Storyeum
151 West Cordova Street
Vancouver

http://www.brokenpencil.com/canzine/
$5 at the door. Includes a copy of the fall issue of Broken Pencil.

put on by independent culture magazine Broken Pencil. Very packed but very fun. Lat year was first come first serve for seating but the site says a lottery system this year.

[Fanie]

Expozine

Beginning of November, during a weekend
Montreal

www.expozine.ca

For the application, make sure to check out the website around a month before the event. Check often as this can change.

In 2010, I think it was 30$ for the 2-days event, but there's also a price if you just want to be there for one day.

If you have any questions, just ask. :)

[Adrian Fynch]

Ravenswing Zine qand Craft Fair

mid-to end of May annually, usually all day [11-5ish]

Minto Park [or Jack Purcell Community Centre in the event of rain] Ottawa, ON

http://www.spotthespot.com/ravenswing/

Application deadline is usually end of April

Tables are usually $10 for a half, $20 for a whole.

 

Ravenswing is a delightful fair that occurs every year in May in a park in downtown Ottawa. It's usually a good mix of zinesters and local artisans young and old, though last year there weren't many zines, which was a sad thing [probably because the Montreal anarchist bookfair was the same weekend that year - usually it's a week before]. Because it's outdoors and downtown, you get a lot of street traffic you wouldn't normally get at a regular zine fair, which is nice. The organizers are great and there are workshops and local bands [usually really good!] who perform in the later part of the day.

 

Spaces are first come first serve, so show up early to get a place in the shade, or bring your own. Also! Bring your own chairs!

[whatwave dave]

http://www.londonfuse.ca/event/6th-annual-london-indie-media-fair

 

Saturday Mar 26th, London Public Library....11AM to whenever...more details at the link.

[Jesjit Gill]

http://www.zinedream.com

Zine Dream 4
Sunday August 21, TRANZAC 12 to 5 PM

registration is open now, $10 for a half table & $20 for a full... space is filling up quick, contact [e-mail] for more info.

[lora northway]

any late 2011/ early 2012 updates?

[Ravenswing Zines]

Ravenswing DIY Fair

Ravenswing DIY Fair in Ottawa, ON, is looking for zinesters to table at a small, friendly outdoor DIY fair in a park in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.  May 27, 2012!