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CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights vendor tables sell out in record time!

3.28.14

The CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights is pleased to annouce that we are officially sold out of vendor tables for the upcoming event on Saturday, April 12th! 60 different vendors representing local record stores, record labels, and indpendent dealers will be showcasing their vinyl, CDs, and other collectibles at this year's fair. Your quest for that sweet, sweet vinyl rarity ends here.

Among the 100 tables in Plumbers Hall, you'll find records labels including Minty Fresh, Hozac, and FPE. You'll also find numerous local stores represented including Raffe's Record Riot, Saki, Groove Distribution, and many more. Dealers throughout the Midwest are hauling their vinyl to this year's fair, including Jazzman Vinyl from Ohio, Music Record Shop from Missouri, and Raven Records from Tennessee. 

Have enough music? (Yeah, right.) Among the stacks at CHIRP's fair, you'll find vendors of unique delights, such as record mat purveyor Mooo Mats and Prell Glass, a glassblower from Jefferson Park. and Atlantic Poster. Once you've gotten your fill of vinyl, be sure to check out these and other vendors. Don't forget to stop by the CHIRP table and say hello!

The CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights takes place on Saturday, April 12th at Plumbers Hall. Early bird admission is from 8am to 10am. General admission is 10am till 7pm. More details are available here.

2014 CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights Set for Saturday, April 12th

1.05.14

Ladies and Gentlemen, it's time to fire up your record collecting engines! The 2014 CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights is returning to Plumber's Hall on Saturday, April 12th. Though it feels like Spring is a long ways off right now, our annual celebration of vinyl will be upon us in no time. Like last year, the fair will take place on one jam-packed Saturday starting at 8am and going until 7pm. Your favorite vendors will have rare finds and out-of-print gems for your perusal along with a myriad of other delightful surprises. Need more information? Head to the Details section of our site.

Interested in becoming a vendor at this year's fair? Download our vendor contract (PDF) for all of the details. 

Planning ahead? RSVP to the 2014 CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights now to receive an email reminder!

CHIRP Record Fair returns to 2013 Pitchfork Music Festival

7.09.13

CHIRP Record FairThe Chicago Independent Radio Project is pleased to announce that we will once again host the CHIRP Record Fair at the Pitchfork Music Festival. The three-day festival will be held Friday, July 19th, through Sunday, July 21st at Union Park in Chicago. This is our ninth year at the premiere independent music festival in the country and this year the CHIRP Record Fair will host over 40 different vendors including Addenda Records, Dischord Records, Numero Group, Polyvinyl, Matador, and many more.

The fair is located under the covered tent on the east side of the festival grounds and is free to all Pitchfork attendees. Take a break from the sun and find some cool tunes in the shade. Don't forget to stop by CHIRP Radio's table and say hello and of course get a button!

Click on the vendors tab for a full list of participants, or RSVP here to get an email notification about the event!

CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights Welcomes Over 1,000 Attendees

4.15.13

On Saturday, April 13, CHIRP Radio welcomed over 1,000 vinyl enthusiasts to the 11th Annual CHIRP Record Fair & Other Delights at Plumbers Hall in Chicago's West Loop neighborhood. With over 55 vendors, this record fair was CHIRP's largest! 

Delicious food was served by Handlebar and Irazu, while customers and vendors alike stayed caffeinated by Dark Matter Coffee and hydrated by Goose Island Brewery.

 

 

To relive the moments, check out the photo links below:

- CHIRP Flickr Page

GlitterGuts (official event photographer)

Impose Magazine

To stay up-to-date with all CHIRP happenings, follow CHIRP on Facebook and Twitter

The 2013 CHIRP Record Fair is Just Around the Corner

3.29.13

It's time to get excited: The 2013 CHIRP Record Fair is only two weeks away and we've reached max record vendor capacity! Every inch of available table space will be covered with records for you to peruse and purchase from over 50 vendors. Come to support your local record shops and/or dig through crates of vinyl from far away places. If you get hungry from a jam-packed day of record digging you can pick up some food and drinks provided by a few of our favorite local spots. 

For more information head to the DETAILS page, and be sure to RSVP so you don't miss out on any of the fun.

Hope to see you there and to send you away with some great additions to your collections!

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