Renegade Craft Fair Pop-Ups Return to Chicago

Renegade Craft Fair, a highly curated showcase of the very best of modern craft and design, brings its Pop-Up Fair format back to Chicago at The Hideout, one of the most popular historic watering holes and foremost venues for music and culture in the city.

The two-day event will feature exquisite design and hand-crafted goods by over 150 carefully selected makers and artisans, and will include DJ sets from local indie record store Reckless Records and an exciting lineup of musical acts curated by The Hideout, including Black Bear Combo, the Nick Alvarez Trio, Lowdown Brass Band, and Sanctified Grumblers.

ROW 1: CAMP HUNT | THE CLEMENTINE STUDIO | ERIN L. BURKE | ROW 2: SMALL QUEUE | MISC. GOODS CO. | LOFT STUDIOS | ROW 3: COLLIN GARRITY | THE ENAMEL PROJECT | OXALIS APOTHECARY

The fair will include local food options by BAKE featuring fresh fruit popsicles and homemade ice cream sandwiches, unique artisanal gelato and sorbet by Black Dog Gelato, Piper & Leaf Gardens' delicious artisan teas made from locally sourced herbs & fruits, Dia De Los Tamales' fresh tamales and tortilla chips, and Farmer's Fridge, with an assortment of vegan, vegetarian, and omnivore salads and snacks. A full bar, including a selection of outdoor libations, will be provided by The Hideout.

Squarespace, the all-in-one website platform, will debut "Squarespace Row," a dedicated aisle within the Chicago Pop-Up featuring Squarespace Commerce Customers, while official Media Sponsor Time Out Chicago will raffle off a goodie bag full of handmade products from the Fair's makers worth over $1,000, and will host a succulent giveaway at their booth. The winner for the raffle will be chosen at random following the Fair.

Renegade's Pop-Ups allow the fair to serve as an incubator for experimental offerings and new formats for attendees, adding an off-the-cuff feel to the regular festivities.

Keep an eye out for Lost Girls Vintage, showcasing a selection of vintage clothing and accessories from their bright orange 1976 Dodge RV, and One Tail at a Time, a Chicagoland area nonprofit, no-kill, all-breed dog rescue, bringing adoptable dogs for people to meet. Visitors can also document the occasion through whimsically timeless instant archival prints by Magnolia Photo Booth Co. or tintype portraits by Blkk Hand.

Getting There: The Hideout is located at 1354 W. Wabansia Ave. The closest CTA train stop to the Fair is the North/Clybourn Red Line Stop. Visitors are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transportation to the Fair as parking is limited in the neighborhood.

Pedal to the People will provide a bike valet and basic repairs for attendees.

Renegade Craft Fair is the largest independent craft fair in the world, attracting more than 300,000 attendees annually across multiple fairs in Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Denver, Austin, Portland, Seattle, and London. Its mission is to create a vibrant and lively atmosphere that both reflects and illuminates the work of today's modern makers. One part entrepreneurial incubator and one part community gathering space, it culminates in a festive celebration of DIY. RCF Pop-Ups bring the best of Renegade to attendees, and feature a variety of events, while experimenting with new formats and interesting venues, showcasing a stunning array of local design and talent.