We’re SO EXCITED to announce our brand-new event: South Side Zine Fest! Our celebration of self-publishing with Zine Camp vibes will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025 at the Richard J. Daley Branch of the Chicago Public Library, 3400 S. Halsted St. in Bridgeport. Free!

We’re expanding our Zine Camp hijinks to include tabling by local zinemakers and collectives. We’ll be prioritizing self-publishers with strong ties to the South Side of Chicago. Programming will include a panel discussion with local zinemakers, all-day zinemaking stations for folks of all ages, a zine swap, button making, and more.

South Side Zine Fest is presented by Zine Club Chicago. Jamie Kadas (Curvy Girl Comics) and Cynthia E. Hanifin (Zine Club Chicago producer/founder), both native South Siders, are the fest’s volunteer co-organizers. This free community event is made possible by a grant from the Richard J. Daley Branch of the Chicago Public Library and individual donations from Zine Club Chicago members.

South Side Zine Fest logo designed by Aim Ren Beland. Flyer designed by Jamie Kadas.

Image description: A blue and red flyer featuring the South Side Zine Fest and Zine Club Chicago logos and this text: “Join Us for the Inaugural South Side Zine Fest! Presented by Zine Club Chicago; A celebration of self-publishing with Zine Camp vibes!; 11 am-4 pm Saturday, July 26, 2025; Richard J. Daley Branch, Chicago Public Library, Bridgeport; Find more information on zineclubchicago.com”