What is the SF Zine Fest?

It's a FREE annual two-day conference for independent and underground publishing. Exhibitors come from all over the West Coast, and while the focus is on zines, all walks of DIY life are represented — comics, arts and crafts, literary presses, and more. SF Zine Fest was founded in 2002 by Jenn of Starfiend Distro.

SF Zine Fest 2008 is brought to you by the hard-working folks at Family Style, Michael Capozzola, Just Visiting, John Isaacson, and many other wonderful volunteers.

When and where is the SF Zine Fest?

Saturday, July 19 from 11:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday, July 20 from 11:00am – 7:00pm

SF County Fair Building
(formerly Hall of Flowers)
9th Ave. at Lincoln Way (in Golden Gate Park) map

Why the new location?

With the idea of exposing DIY zines, comics, and crafts to the widest possible audience, we decided to move the Fest yet again to a location where a larger and more diverse group of attendees could find us. The SF County Fair Building is over twice the size of last year's location, and is located in beautiful Golden Gate Park, just a block off of 9th Ave. and Lincoln Way. We are expecting more attendees and exhibitors than ever this year.
The SF County Fair Building is easily accessible by bicycle (lots of parking right out front) and also by public Transit: The N train and the 6, 16BX, 43, 44, and 71 bus lines all drop you off within a couple blocks of the Fest! Parking can be more difficult, the adjacent lot is for loading and unloading ONLY. There are some paid parking lots in the nearby Inner Sunset district.

Why the new hours?

This year due to popular demand the SF Zine Fest will once again be over a full weekend, with longer hours overall as well!

What's up with the Seller's Permit?

This is a requirement of the SF County Fair Building. All exhibitors who are selling their wares will need to provide the SF Zine Fest with a valid CA Seller's Permit number. If you have a year-round resale license, that's all you need. If you need to get a temproary Seller's Permit, you can get one at no cost from the Board of Equalization, either in person, or you can send in your application through the mail. Go to their website to download the BOE 400 SPA application. It is pretty easy! If you have any questions, email sfzinefest@gmail.com and we will try our best to help you.

Do you guys need my help?

Glad you asked! Yes, the Zine Fest is always looking for inspired people to help run what is a totally grass-roots, volunteer organization. Important areas include distributing flyers and posters, soliciting raffle prizes, setting up table on the day of, teaching workshops, AV assistance, cleaning up, and general help both leading up to the Fest and on the day of. Please e-mail sfzinefest@gmail.com to volunteer your time... you are sure to have a great time, and we will be sure to come up with other ways to reward you, too!