– Event FAQ –
Q: When and where is Lone Star Zine Fest happening?
A: The fest happens Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Cheer Up Charlie’s (900 Red River Street in downtown Austin). From 1pm-4pm, you can meet local zine creators, buy zines from them, learn about local zine resources, and learn to make a mini-zine of your very own. Afterwards, hang around for a zine reading / performance / networking-funtime-happy hour until 6ish. Thus concludes the formal event, but feel free to continue conversations as long as you want — Cheer Up’s is open late.
Q: How much does it cost to participate in Lone Star Zine Fest?
A: Nothing, y’all! It’s FREE to attend. Make sure to bring some bucks if you wanna buy zines or get a drink or snack, though!
Q: What should I bring with me?
A: Most of the Fest will be taking place in the outdoor spaces at Cheer Up’s so you may want your sunglasses and a hat or a fan. Some exhibitors will likely be equipped to take credit cards, and there are several ATMs nearby, but if you wanna be on the safe side, BRING CA$H.
Q: Where should I park?
A: On the street is good. All the parking meters in downtown Austin are FREE on Sundays!
– Exhibitor FAQ –
How much does it cost to participate in Lone Star Zine Fest?
Nothing, y’all! It’s FREE to table / exhibit /sell zines / do a workshop. (It’s also free to attend.)
Do I have to sign up to participate, or can I just show up?
Good question! Space is limited and we need to plan everything out in advance. Applications closed on April 15th. If you applied, you’ll be hearing from us in late April…
How can I sign up for the zine reading / performance?
A separate call will go out for this in May & we’ll totally let you know when that happens!
How early can I start setting up? Relatedly, what time do I need to be set up and ready for the public? And how about take-down?
Folks can start setting up at Cheer Up Charlie’s (located at 900 Red River Street in downtown Austin) at noon. When you arrive, check in with the organizers and get your table assignment, then get to it. You’ll need to be all set up and ready to go by 12:45pm. We want early arrivals to feel like they didn’t waste their time caring, see?
Please plan to stay for the entire event (at least until the tabling portion is over at 4pm). Again, we want attendees to have the best experience possible and that means lots of stuff to see/do! At 4, go ahead and start packing up. The zine reading / performance will start around 4:30 and we want everyone (who wants to) to be able to participate in &/or enjoy it!
Who is organizing this event?
We are a small group of zine creators and zine librarians who are interested in spreading awareness of zine culture. Here’s a little bit about us:
- Becca is an art librarian at UT Austin’s Fine Arts Library
- Jennifer is an archivist and zine-maker who runs Town Talk Library & the Austin Fanzine Project
- Lisa (maps!), Michelle (film!), and Breyanne (cakes!) run the Sherwood Forest Zine Library
- Josh makes Monk Mink Pink Punk and does mail art