STITCHDOWN’S

Boot Camp 2025

MAIN EXPO: SATURDAY, NOV. 8, 2025

ARTIFACT EVENTS • CHICAGO, IL

ONE Day. 1 billion Boots (*approx).

And all our favorite people who make and love them—plus plenty of other quality goods—in one glorious place.

Main Expo: Saturday, November 8th, 2025

Artifact Events in Chicago, IL

General Access: 11am - 6pm

  • Access to the Boot Camp expo floor to meet the makers and get sized

  • One (1) complimentary alcoholic beverage

  • Access to the Boot Camp expo floor to meet the makers and get sized

  • Food available for purchase at food trucks onsite

Early Access: 10am - 6pm

  • 1-Hour early access to the Boot Camp expo floor to meet the makers and get sized

  • One (1) complimentary alcoholic beverage

  • Food available for purchase at food trucks onsite

  • Access to the After Party on Saturday night

VIP Access: 9am - 6pm

  • Exclusive guided tour of the fabled Horween Leather Co. tannery (on Thursday 11/6 or Friday 11/7)

  • 2-Hour early access to the Boot Camp expo floor to meet the makers and get sized

  • Behind-the-Scenes VIP “Meet the Makers and Tanneries” event on Friday, Nov. 7th, 3-5pm

  • First dibs on complimentary Stitchdown-hosted Shoe Chats at The Tannery Row on Friday, Nov. 7th 6-8pm

  • First dibs on ticketed workshop classes at the Chicago School of Shoemaking & Leather Arts

  • Complimentary beer and full bar beginning at 2pm

  • Food available for purchase at food trucks onsite

  • Access to the After Party on Saturday night