Lancaster Printers Fair and Chesapeake Print & Book Arts Fair

Thanks to all that particpated and visited our event!! Next year's event is planned for September 20th, 2025
Discover the artistry of print and paper arts at the this joint event hosted by the .918 Club of Lancaster, PA and Glyph Design Studio, of Havre de Grace, MD. Celebrate creativity with letterpress, printmaking, screen printing, book arts, and paper making. Experience the beauty of handmade creations and witness timeless techniques in action. Mark your calendar for next year's event.

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About the Event...

The .918 Club and Glyph Design Studio will hold a combined 11th Annual Lancaster Printers Fair and Chesapeake Print & Book Arts Fair on Saturday, September 21st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Havre de Grace, MD. If you would like to know why the Fair is not happening in Lancaster, you can find all the details HERE.

The Lancaster Printers Fair showcases the art of printmaking in historical and contemporary forms. Vendor items include the book arts, letterpress printing presses, equipment, supplies & accessories, wood & metal type, ink, presses and paper, printmaking, handmade announcements, invitations, posters, limited edition books and more. The Chesapeake Book Arts Fair highlights the design and craft of all print and paper arts, from letterpress, printmaking and screen printing, to book arts and papermaking.

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About the Event...

The .918 Club and Glyph Design Studio will hold a combined 11th Annual Lancaster Printers Fair and 3rd Annual Chesapeake Print & Book Arts Fair on Saturday, September 21st from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Havre de Grace, MD. If you would like to know why the Fair is not happening in Lancaster, you can find all the details HERE.

The Lancaster Printers Fair showcases the art of printmaking in historical and contemporary forms. Vendor items include the book arts, letterpress printing presses, equipment, supplies & accessories, wood & metal type, ink, presses and paper, printmaking, handmade announcements, invitations, posters, limited edition books and more. The Chesapeake Book Print & Arts Fair highlights the design and craft of all print and paper arts, from letterpress, printmaking and screen printing, to book arts and papermaking.

About the Location...

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Graw Alley is an innovative and interactive art park nestled in downtown Havre de Grace, Maryland, serving as a vibrant component of the Harmer's Town Art Center. This one-acre private alley has been transformed into a living outdoor art installation, dedicated to showcasing and teaching the rich history of Havre de Grace, including well-known, forgotten, and overlooked aspects of the town's past. Visitors can stroll through the park, engaging with various murals and artistic displays that bring the community's heritage to life. The park officially opened to the public in October 2023, offering a unique blend of art, history, and community engagement. Graw Alley provides a dynamic space where locals and tourists alike can immerse themselves in creativity, learn about local history, and experience the cultural heartbeat of Havre de Grace in an engaging and visually stimulating environment.

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The combined Fairs will be held in the charming, historic town of Havre de Grace, MD, where the Susquehanna River meets the Chesapeake Bay. Known for its waterfront views, scenic trails, parks and museums, Havre de Grace draws visitors year round from Lancaster, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, DC, all within 45-90 minutes’ drive.

The .918 Club in Lancaster, Pennsylvania was founded to preserve and teach the art of letterpress printing. The Club is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit group of educators, printers, and the general public which has as its goal keeping the craft of letterpress printing alive. The .918 Club is named after the standardized height of printing type in the United States. Letterpress was the predominant method of printing until the 1950s but it still has widespread applications and avid followers today. Printers today produce posters and short-run books, and all kinds of personal printing. The .918 Club’s goals are to educate about the history and process of letterpress printing and to provide opportunities for letterpress printing by students and the general public.

About the Sponsors...

Located in the charming historic town of Havre de Grace, Maryland, Glyph Design Studio was founded in the spring of 2012 when Creative Director Don Starr acquired two traditional letterpresses and over 48 cases of metal type. Inspired by successful makers-retailers like Yee-Haw Industries and Hatch Show Print, Glyph aims to blend the heritage of letterpress printing with contemporary graphic design solutions. The studio also serves as an educational platform, offering hands-on workshops to the public to showcase the traditional printing process.

In addition to its retail location at 212 N. Washington in Havre de Grace, Glyph operates a separate studio workshop focusing on traditional screen-printing, calligraphy, hand lettering, and papermaking, in addition to providing training in modern graphic design software. By bridging the gap between traditional and digital design methods, Glyph aims to offer a comprehensive learning experience. The studio also provides paid internship opportunities to local students, fostering a strong connection between academic studies and real-world design practice.

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If you're coming to visit, why not make a weekend of it? There are plenty of fine places to stay, interesting shops to peruse, enticing restaurants and lots of fun things to do before or after visiting the Printers Fair and Pyrex.

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Interested in becoming a Vendor...

The .918 Club and Glyph Design Studio, invites you to participate as a vendor. As a vendor, the Fair is a fantastic opportunity to market and sell your products to customers who are specifically seeking unique hand printed merchandise, supplies and equipment. If you are unable to be a vendor, being a sponsor is an opportunity to show your support of the letterpress and printmakers movement.

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