Stitchdown Expo Chicago 2026

Fri Nov 6, 2026 2:00 PM - Sat Nov 7, 2026 6:00 PM
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Includes: Access to Stitchdown Expo Friday 2pm + Saturday 11am; Access to all makers, brands, and tanneries; Food & beverages available for purchase; General programming and demos $25.00 $2.00

Includes: Everything in GA; 2-hour early Saturday (9am) Expo entry; First access to sizing opportunities; First access to class sign-ups; Priority shopping before GA $59.00 $3.00

Includes: Everything in Early Access; Shoecast LIVE at Live Bash w/ Food + Drinks (Thurs 6-8pm); Behind the Scenes VIP "Meet the Makers" on (Fri 12-2pm); VIP After Party Access w/ Drinks (Sat 6-10pm) $119.00 $4.75

Includes: Everything in Early Access; Optimo Hat Factory Tour (Thurs. 11/5 from 1-6pm); Saphir Shoe Shine Workshop; Cocktail Reception by Kirby Allison; VIP After Party at Live Bash (Sat. 6-10pm) $225.00 $6.00

30 remaining Includes: Everything in Collector Pass; Extended Horween Leather Co. tour Thurs. 11/5 at 10:30am; Small-group experience (30 attendees per day); Dedicated Horween Q&A; Complimentary beer at Expo $249.00 $8.75

30 remaining Includes: Everything in Collector Pass; Extended Horween Leather Co. tour Fri. 11/6 at 10:30am; Small-group experience (30 attendees per day); Dedicated Horween Q&A; Complimentary beer at Expo $249.00 $8.75

Add-On Experiences

Join exhibitors and fellow VIP attendees for complimentary drinks, music, and one final celebration. Venue is .2 miles from Artifact Events. $0.00 $0.00

Join us at Live Bash, just 0.2 miles from Artifact Events, for light bites, complimentary drinks, networking, and a live Shoecast panel discussion with industry leaders. $0.00 $0.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining (Non-GA Ticketholders) A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining (Non-GA Ticketholders) A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining (Non-GA Ticketholders) A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

2 remaining A guided, handwelting tutorial sponsored by E. Woodford, the new brand from the good folks behind Crown Northampton. Hands on assistance and all tools provided. Only 2 spots per time available! $25.00 $2.00

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Stitchdown Expo (formerly known as Boot Camp) is returning to Chicago's Artifact Events on on Friday, November 6th AND Saturday, November 7th, 2026, to present an immersive worldwide gathering of quality footwear makers—plus endless other quality goods—and the most passionate devotees of their remarkable work.

A rare in-person opportunity for footwear, leather, and other quality goods lovers to get hands-/feet-on experience with products, Stitchdown Expo will bring together dozens of footwear brands, tanneries, leathergoods and clothing makers, and more—all of whom truly understand the importance and power of community connection and education.

There are 5 different ticket types to choose from:

TICKET TYPES

General Access Pass (Fri. 11/6: 2-9pm + Sat. 11/7: 11am-6pm):

  • Access to Friday Stitchdown Expo + Night Market (2pm-9pm)
  • Access to Saturday Stitchdown Expo (11am-6pm)
  • Food & beverage available for purchase
  • General programming and demos

Early Access Pass (Fri. 11/6: 2-9pm + Sat. 11/7: 9am-6pm):

  • Everything in GA
  • 2-hour early Saturday Expo entry (Sat. 11/7: 9am)
  • First access to sizing opportunities
  • First access to class sign-ups
  • Priority shopping before GA

Collector Pass (Fri. 11/6: 12-9pm + Sat. 11/7: 9am-6pm): 

  • Everything in Early Access
  • 2-hour early Saturday Expo entry (Sat. 11/7: 9am)
  • Behind the Scenes VIP "Meet the Makers" and Tanneries (Fri. 11/6: 12-2pm)
  • Invitation to Stitchdown Stitchdown Shoecast LIVE at Live Bash (Thurs. 11/5: 6-8pm)
  • VIP Wrap Party access (Sat. 11/7: 6-10pm)
  • Complimentary beer/wine at Shoecast LIVE and Wrap Party
  • Priority registration for Chicago School of Shoemaking classes

Optimo Hat Factory Tour Pass (Fri. 11/6: 12-9pm + Sat. 11/7: 9am-6pm):

  • Everything in Early Access
  • 2-hour early Saturday Expo entry (Sat. 11/7: 9am)
  • VIP Wrap Party access (Sat. 11/7: 6-10pm)
  • Complimentary beer/wine at Wrap Party
  • Optimo Hat Factory Tour (Thurs. 11/5: 1-6pm) w/ Saphir Shoe Shine Masterclass & cocktail reception hosted by Kirby Allison
  • Priority registration for Chicago School of Shoemaking classes

Horween Insider Pass (Fri. 11/6: 12-9pm + Sat. 11/7: 9am-6pm):

  • Everything in Collector Pass
  • Multi-hour Horween Leather Co. tour (Thurs. 11/5 @ 10:30am OR Fri. 11/6 @ 10:30am)
  • Small-group experience (30 attendees per day)
  • Dedicated Horween Q&A
  • Complimentary beer at Expo