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#CZF2026 is in one week! Join us Saturday October 10th at the @chipublib.bsky.social Harold Washington Library Center.

Almost 100 zinesters, an Indigenous zinesters panel, two workshops, & five hands-on activities including a typewriter zoo! 🐭 Details: www.chicagozinefest.org/czf2026.html #zines
Poster for Chicago Zine Fest, with an illustration of a cute mouse wearing glasses and looking at a map, walking through a crowd of people. Text reads: CHICAGO ZINE FEST **** Saturday, October 10th, 2026 11 am-4pm Free Admission Harold Washington Library Winter Garden 9th Floor 400 S. State St. Featuring exhibitors with zines, self published books, and mini-comics available for sale or trade! Enjoy workshops, panel discussions, and readings! chicagozinefest.org Masks encouraged!
October 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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Applications to table at Chicago Zine Fest 2026 are now open! You've got until Saturday April 11th to apply at www.chicagozinefest.org.

#CZF2026 will be held Saturday October 10th at the Harold Washington Library Center. Thanks to @chipublib.bsky.social, there are no tabler fees!! #zines #ZineFests
Flyer with text reading: Applications for CZF 2026 are open! Deadline: Saturday April 11th. Apply at ChicagoZineFest.org.
March 22, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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If you'd like to table at #CZF2026 in October, please submit your application by end of day Saturday April 11th. Thanks to our sponsor @chipublib.bsky.social, there's no tabler fee this year!

Find the application at chicagozinefest.org. #zines #Chicago
Colorful flyer reading: "Applications for CZF 2026 are closing soon. Deadline Saturday April 11th. Apply at ChicagoZineFest.org".
April 9, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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Join us Friday October 9th for Hallowzine, an all-ages night of spooky zine readings! We'll kick off #CZF2026 with a fun, free event, thanks to our hosts at @skunkcabbagebooks.bsky.social in Avondale!! 👻
Playful flyer featuring a smiling ghost and the text "Hallowzine, a free, all-ages night of spooky zine readings. Friday October 9th, Skunk Cabbage Books, 2826 N Milwaukee Ave, presented by Chicago Zine Fest".
September 26, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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We received 489 applications this year! (We topped last year's 433! 🤯) Thanks to everyone who submitted their application—we've got tough choices ahead of us to ensure a diverse, exciting Chicago Zine Fest 2026.

All applicants will hear back from us by Saturday May 2nd. #czf2026 #zines
A map of the United States with pins scattered throughout, but mostly in major cities and clustered around the Midwest. Each pin represents an applicant for the 2026 Chicago Zine Fest. Other smaller maps show a close-up of the Midwest area centered on Chicago and a few scattered pins in China and Europe.
April 13, 2026 at 8:49 PM
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While we're all waiting for The Thing to happen (🕯🕯🕯), check out the latest CZF newsletter: czf.beehiiv.com/p/apply-for-....

Consider subscribing so when Bluesky goes bad you'll still be in the loop! #zines #CZF2026
Apply for CZF 2026
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April 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM
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We just sent out our notifications for all #CZF2026 applicants—please check your spam folder & get in touch at chicagozinefest@gmail.com if you didn't hear from us.

We were only able to accept 13% of applicants this year! 😭 Thank you to all our applicants.

Here's stats of those we accepted. #zines
infographic titled CZF 2026 zinesters by the numbers. It shows 75% of accepted zinesters are new to CZF, 51% of accepted zinesters are from Chicago, and 69% of accepted zinesters identify as BIPOC. Part 2 of the CZF 2026 zinesters by the numbers infographic. It shows 33% of accepted zinesters identify as disabled, 71% identify as LGBTQIA+, and 100% are amazingly creative zinesters.
April 30, 2026 at 10:46 PM
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Want to help make #CZF2026 happen? We're having a new organizers orientation on Weds March 18th at 7 pm Central. Register for this online meeting at syr-2u-com.zoom.us/meeting/regi.... We're excited to welcome in new organizers!! #zines
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CZF 2026 new organizers orientation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: CZF 2026 new organizers orientation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.
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February 28, 2026 at 6:05 PM