Fest Details
Dates & Times…
Saturday & Sunday, March 22 & 23, 2025
Doors Open - 10:00 am
Doors Close – 6:00 pm
VIP Passholders enjoy early access on both days and may enter starting at 9am!
Checking In…
Early Check-In at Paper & Pencil – March 17-21
Visit Paper & Pencil located at 1480 W Berwyn Ave from 11am-6pm on Monday, March 17 - Friday, March 21 to check in early and collect your Chicago Stationery Fest lanyard, wristband, and name tag.
For the best experience, early check-in at Paper & Pencil is recommended!
Day Of Check-In at Artifact Events - March 22-23
Check in also available both Saturday and Sunday of Chicago Stationery Fest at the official event venue — Artifact Events.
VIP Check-In – March 21
VIP Check-In is available at the official VIP Welcome Party on March 21!
How to Get Here…
Artifact Events – home to Chicago Stationery Fest 2025 – is located in the historic Ravenswood Neighborhood on Chicago’s Far North Side at 4325 North Ravenswood Avenue, Chicago, IL 60613.
CTA - Bus Routes
78 to Montrose & Ravenswood - 3-minute walk
9 to Ashland & Montrose - 5-minute walk
22 to Clark & Montrose - 10-minute walk
CTA - L Train
Brown Line to Montrose - 3-minute walk
Metra - Commuter Train
UP-N to Ravenswood - 10-minute walk
Parking
There is ample free street parking available near the venue along Ravenswood Avenue and neighboring residential streets.
Get Into the Fest Faster!
Download Your Pass Ahead of Time!
To make check-in a breeze, complete the steps below to download your pass before Chicago Stationery Fest!
Once you save your ticket details you can download your pass to your Apple Wallet or download it as a PDF!
When you arrive at CSF, have your ticket ready so we can quickly scan the QR code and get you inside!
The Creative Lounge…
Presented by Paper & Pencil
Enjoy a dedicated space to meet other stationery lovers and create together!
Presented by Paper & Pencil, your friendly neighborhood stationery shop,
The Creative Lounge features dedicated tables and lounge seating, giving you space to meet and spend time with other stationery lovers and create together.
The Stamp Rally…
Make Purchases & Collect Stamps from Participating Vendors in The Marketplace to Win Prizes*!
We’ve partnered with dozens of vendors at the fest to offer a FREE Stamp Rally for all ticketed attendees at Chicago Stationery Fest 2025.
Look for The Stamp Rally page in your printed fest guide, visit 12 of vendors listed, make a purchase, collect a stamp, & win prizes*!
Once you collect stamps from 12 participating vendors, visit our Guest Services team to collect a goodie bag* filled with limited edition CSF products provided by Paper & Pencil and stationery supplies provided by our vendors and sponsors!
*WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!
The Great Chicago Stationery Swap…
In partnership with The WasteShed
Refresh your stationery collection, clean out your stash, and help keep creative supplies out of the landfill.
We’re partnering with The WasteShed - a Chicago-based non-profit creative reuse organization dedicated to giving new life to art supplies and promoting sustainability - to host The Great Chicago Stationery Swap during CSF.
Bring any items you’re ready to get rid of and take any of the items others bring for the swap! Whatever is left over at the end of the weekend will go to The WasteShed, which makes materials available to teachers, artists, & anyone who needs them at low or no cost.
The Great Chicago Stationery Swap is open to all CSF attendees!
Meetups…
Join hourly topical gatherings to make friends, share ideas, and learn something new.
Available every hour, on the hour, all weekend, Meetups will be your chance to connect with other stationery lovers about specific topics of interest.
The full Meetups schedule will be available in your printed fest guide and on The CSF website before the event. We are currently planning Meetups focused on journaling, planning, sticker collecting, sketching, pens, and more!
What to See & Do…
We’re excited for you to join us all weekend for Chicago Stationery Fest and experience all that we have planned!
When you’re not enjoying CSF there’s plenty to see and do in Ravenswood, Andersonville, and throughout Chicago!
Shopping in Ravenswood
Founded in 1868 as a suburb of Chicago, today the Ravenswood neighborhood is home to a dynamic blend of tree-lined residential streets and bustling retail and commercial spaces. You’ll find a variety of local and independently owned shops, artist studios, and unique restaurants throughout the neighborhood. Known to Chicagoans as “Malt Row”, the Ravenswood Industrial Corridor and the surrounding area has earned its reputation as “Chicago’s most diverse beer destination.” Learn more at RavenswoodChicago.org.
Shopping in Andersonville
Andersonville is fondly known as the “shop local capital of Chicago” thanks to it’s 150+ locally-owned businesses. The heart of Andersonville extends along Clark Street from Victoria Street to the north all the way to Lawrence Avenue to the south. The best way to experience the neighborhood is to visit the local shops along Clark and the adjacent streets. Learn more at Andersonville.org.
One of a Kind Experiences
Candle Making Classes at Edgewater Candles — Located in the Historic Bryn Mawr District of Edgewater, Edgewater Candles is a LGBTQ-owned candle studio offering interactive candle making classes. EdgewaterCandles.com
Chicago Magic Lounge — Part speakeasy and part magic theater, the Chicago Magic Lounge is home to Chicago-style close-up magic performances like you’ve never seen before. ChicagoMagicLounge.com
Freestyle Ceramics & Tufting — Get creative with ceramic hand-building, pottery painting, and 2D and 3D tufting projects. FreestyleTufting.com
Museums You Shouldn’t Miss
Swedish American Museum Active in Andersonville for over 40 years, the Swedish American Museum is home to special art exhibits, the We Are America exhibit, and the Brunk Children’s Museum of Immigration. Visit to learn more about the the immigrant experience for children and adults and contemporary Swedish-American culture. SwedishAmericanMuseum.org
The Art Institute of Chicago Home to a collection of art that spans centuries and the globe—and one of Tripadvisor’s “Best of the Best” US attractions of 2024 — the Art Institute of Chicago is one of our favorite museums and spots to get away, explore, and seek out creativity. ARTIC.edu
The Field Museum Open for over a century and home to nearly 40 million artifacts and specimens, The Field Museum is one of favorite places to spend a day in Chicago. FieldMuseum.org
Chicago Stationery Shops to Visit
Chicago is home to incredible stationery shops — make sure you visit these local independently-owned stores over the weekend!
Paper & Pencil — 1480 W Berwyn Ave — PaperandPencilChicago.com
a.favorite design — 4432 N Kedzie Ave — afavoritedesign.com
Atlas Stationers — 227 W Lake St — AtlasStationers.com
Bari Zaki Studios — 3858 N Lincoln Ave — BariZaki.com
Greenstar Paperie — 5226 Main St, Downers Grove — GreenstarPaperie.com
Martha Mae Outpost — 1727 W Grand Ave — MarthaMae.info
Papel Arcano — 569 N York St, Elmhurst — PapelArcano.com
Steel Petal Press — 2321 N Milwaukee Ave — SteelPetalPress.com
Where to Stay…
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The Guesthouse Hotel
Located in Andersonville, just to the east of Ravenswood, The Guesthouse Hotel offers comfortable accommodations in apartment-style suites. TheGuesthouseHotel.com
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Hotel Zachary
Located a quick bus or train ride away from Ravenswood, Hotel Zachary is a boutique hotel located in Wrigleyville, just across the street from the iconic WrigleyField. HotelZachary.com
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Hampton Inn Loyola Station
Located just north of Ravenswood and easily accessible via the CTA Red Line or 36 bus, Hampton Inn Chicago Loyola Station is comfortable, reliable, and traditional. Hilton.com
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Magnolia Studios
Nestled in Edgewater near Ravenswood, Magnolia Studios are two identical family-owned studios housed within a delightful brick coach house. 5705Magnolia.com
