The S.F. Bay Area Printers’ Fair & Wayzgoose is coming to San Jose’s History Park on April 23, 2022. Print a jumbo wood type poster and peruse the marketplace. Free! Sponsored by the San Jose Printers’ Guild, this event celebrates letterpress printing, typography, book arts, ephemera, fine paper, printmaking, and allied arts. Print enthusiasts, students, educators, graphic designers, typophiles, artists, and printers new or old will enjoy the demonstrations, tours, and array of vendors and exhibitors.

Admission is FREE! All ages are welcome.

Letterpress Printers’ Marketplace: Some three dozen exhibitors will be offering letterpress printed cards and other goods, artist books, fine papers, ink, handset type, books, printed ephemera, and reference materials, as well as printing presses, tools, and equipment for printing and related crafts.

Exhibitors and featured artists and craftsmen will demonstrate the skills related to printing and book arts, and demonstrate how visitors can set type and impress ink onto paper.

RSVP for a free letterpress card! Register to attend the fair, and when you check in at the event you will be given a letterpress-printed note card--exclusively for advance registrants. Quantities are limited. 

For more info see our website: http://www.sjprintersguild.com

FAQs

What are my parking options for the event?

There is a San Jose city lot ($15 parking) next to the History Park entrance at the end of Phelan Avenue, as well as limited street parking.

Are there age restrictions?

No, all ages are welcome! 

Are tickets required?

No, tickets are optional, but if you register you will receive a souvenir letterpress card when you check in, subject to availability.