Barnsley Zine Fair 2025

The 15th of February was Barnsley Zine Fest! I had a stall and Jason at The Civic did an absolutely brilliant job of organising it again. Lee and I rocked up to the space at about 9.30. Chloe was already there and our stalls were right next to each other so that was good. Lee had to go park a way away so I set up most of the stall by myself, but that was fine because when Lee did arrive, he had brought coffee. The fair started at 10 and it was fairly quiet for the first hour or so, so I wondered how busy it would actually get, but then it really picked up.

There were loads of people who had been there last February too, and at the Makers Fair in August, so it was nice to see some of the same people. And of course to meet new people! I bought a bunch of zines and traded some too which was lovely. I always love to trade zines because you just never know what you'll get. I bought a bunch of stickers, too. Lee went out and got sandwiches for lunch for us and he most likely went in the record shop too. Who only knows!

The fair finished at 4pm so we packed up and said goodbye to Chloe and some others, and headed to Market Kitchen for some tea. Lee was going out to play a gig but he had time to eat with me so we went there. I had Massaman curry which yes I had had the week before but I really like it and I don't care. I think Lee had pizza, but I can't be certain. Anyway. 

He took me home and then went out again so I just relaxed for the rest of the evening. I had been wearing my rainbow Topsy Curvy dress because it's perfect for a zine fair, and with it I wore the crop top jumper that I crocheted. I got a lot of compliments on it! I had a couple of nice conversations with other crafters about it, too. I was wearing new blue tights from Snag. I'm not sure about the colour of them. I think they're called Peacock and I thought they would be greener than they are. But I wore them and am still deciding whether I like them or not. Chloe did say she would happily take them off me if I decide I don't like them, so we can see! 

I sold quite a lot of zines which I'm happy about. The last photo is of what I bought. 

Getting my stall all set up

In full swing

Massaman curry, I had rice with it too 

Tights and boots. Like I said, I thought they would be greener than they are

Rainbow dress and jumper

And here's my haul!