The show had a mix of both modern and vintage offerings, though some vendor absences were noticed and missed. There were also free seminars as well as paid classes/workshops. Saturday and Sunday prices felt more reasonable, at $10, for 9-5:30pm and 9-4pm access, respectively. Friday’s public hours were from 12pm-5:30pm and I was surprised to see that it cost $25 for a half day. It’s conveniently located across the street from a shopping complex with a wide variety of food options as well as a Target, Ulta, etc.įull weekend registration costs $60 and includes an extra pass for a significant other or child, early entry Thursday through Sunday (8am vs 9am entry), the pizza party on Thursday night, and whisk(e)y tasting (21+, of course) Friday night auction, and Saturday night party. The Chicago Pen Show isn’t actually in downtown Chicago but in a suburb called Hoffman Estates, which is 45 minutes northwest of downtown (if you’re lucky, ha!) and about 30 minutes west of the O’Hare Airport. I wasn’t going to be working this time around and was looking forward to spending time with pen friends and enjoying the show as an attendee for a change. Normally held during the first weekend in May, 2021’s Chicago Pen Show was rescheduled to September 30 - October 3, which was the weekend following the Dallas Pen Show. ![]() She can be found on Instagram because there really are many, many hobbies!.) ![]() ( Kimberly (she/her) took the express train down the fountain pen/stationery rabbit hole and doesn't want to be rescued.
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