Conference · Chicago, Illinois

Printers Row Lit Fest

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Next editionNot confirmedLast edition we have: 15 Jun 2012
Last venueHistoric Printers Row NeighborhoodChicago, Illinois · where the 2010 edition was; venue not yet confirmed
RunningSince 2009Annual · 4 editions on record
Last checked12 Nov 2026Its old website no longer answers
We haven't confirmed the next dates yet. The last edition in our records was 15 Jun 2012 at Historic Printers Row Neighborhood. Its old website no longer answers, so the show may have ended or moved. Are you the organiser? Correct this listing.

Key numbers

Exhibitors
180in 2009, organiser's figure
Visitors
85,000this edition, organiser's figure
Editions on record
4first in 2009

About Printers Row Lit Fest

The Chicago Tribune's Printers Row Lit Fest will take place June 12th - 13th. This outdoor festival offered the opportunity to hear authors speak and debate their works. It also featured unique booksellers, poetry readings, exhibitors, kids activities, cooking demos, wine tastings, and much more.

From our listing of the 2010 edition. Details may have changed since.

Editions

YearDatesWhereExhibitorsVisitors
201215 Jun 2012Historic Printers Row Neighborhood
Chicago, Illinois
—85,000
201115 Jun 2011Historic Printers Row Neighborhood
Chicago, Illinois
—85,000
201012–13 Jun 2010Historic Printers Row Neighborhood
Chicago, Illinois
—85,000
20096–7 Jun 2009Historic Printers Row Neighborhood
Chicago, Illinois
18085,000

Past editions from the bvents archive (2008–2019) and organiser figures where they were published.

Questions

When is Printers Row Lit Fest?

The next dates haven't been confirmed. The last edition we have on record was 15 Jun 2012.

Where is it held?

The 2010 edition was at Historic Printers Row Neighborhood, Chicago, Illinois. The organiser hasn't confirmed the venue for this edition yet.

How often does it take place?

Annual, judging by the 4 editions on record since 2009.

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