STITCHDOWN’S
Boot Camp
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH, 2025
VARIOUS LOCATIONS - CHICAGO, IL
BOOT CAMP 2025
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
From expert demos and panel discussions, to hands-on workshops and tannery tours—and of course the main Boot Camp expo—we’ve got it all.
THURSDAY 11/6 SCHEDULE
VIP-Exclusive Horween Leather Co. Tours
10:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm
VIP tickets are required and spaces are limited to 30 people per tour.
Location: Horween Leather Co, 2015 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
FRIDAY 11/7 SCHEDULE
VIP-Exclusive Horween Leather Co. Tours
10:00am - 12:00pm
1:00pm - 3:00pm
VIP tickets are required and spaces are limited to 30 people per tour.
Location: Horween Leather Co, 2015 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Leather Camp: Industry-Only Trade Show
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Artifact Events, 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Ashland Leather Experience & Tour
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Free event, requires registration ahead of time on our ticket page. Limited to 30 spots.
Location: Ashland Leather Co, 2349 N Elston Ct, Chicago, IL 60614
Stitchdown-Hosted Shoe Chats
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Open to VIP ticketholders and special guests.
Location: The Tannery Row, 1515 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
After Party!
8:00pm ‘til late
Open to VIP ticketholders and special guests.
Location: To be announced soon!
SATURDAY 11/8 SCHEDULE
MAIN EXPO EVENT
9:00am - 6:00pm
Tickets are required to access the Boot Camp Expo floor.
VIP Access at 9am; Early Access at 10am; General Access at 11am
Location: Artifact Events, 4325 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
After Party!
7:00pm ‘til late
Location: To be announced soon!
SUNDAY 11/9 SCHEDULE
MAKER’S DAY INDEPENDENT SHOE-/BOOTMAKERS CONFERENCE
9:00am - 3:00pm
Industry professionals only.
Location: The Tannery Row, 1515 W Carroll Ave, Chicago, IL 60607
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
We’re cooking up some awesome workshops and hands-on classes. Stay tuned for more details!
Be on the lookout for classes hosted by our friends at the Chicago School of Shoemaking– you won’t want to miss these!
Chicago School of Shoemaking
