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 2010 is brought to you by the hard-working folks at Family Style, New Lights Press, Monkey & Seal, Goteblüd, StreetWorthy Zine, SLAB Comics, and many other wonderful volunteers.

When and where is the SF Zine Fest?

Saturday, September 4 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday, September 5 from 11:00am – 6:00pm
(Labor Day Weekend)

SF County Fair Building
(formerly Hall of Flowers)
9th Ave. at Lincoln Way (in Golden Gate Park) map
We are very excited to be returning to our new home at the San Francisco County Fair Building! 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.

Are exhibitor tables available?

We are SOLD OUT of spaces for this year's SF Zine Fest!

If you would like to be included on our waiting list, feel free to send in an application (please DO NOT include payment). Even though we can't accomodate any more exhibitors, we hope we will see you there as an attendee! The SFZF is a free show, and a great chance to meet other creators and small-press enthusiasts, take hands-on workshops, and otherwise have a great time!

In regards to future events, we have had such a groundswell in exhibitor interest this year that we will definitely be expanding the Zine Fest in 2011, adding an entire extra exhibit hall! We'll be able to accommodate approximately 1 1/2 times as many exhibitor tables as this year, so we hope that we will have you at the show. Make sure to add yourself to our mailing list so that you won't miss the announcement when we know the dates of next year's show and begin accepting applications.

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 temporary 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!