2009 Special Features

Become inspired by Etsy artists or learn to craft yourself. Don’t miss the show’s one-of-a-kind special features.

One of a Kind Fashion District
South Side of the Show Floor
This special, fashion-oriented area features trendsetting artists and designers whose work includes contemporary clothing, jewelry and accessories.

One of a Kind Gourmet Gallery
North Side of the Show Floor
Indulge your taste buds on edible art! Find a fantastic selection of gourmet artisans selling a range of delicious specialty items including dips, sauces, confections and baked goods.

One of a Kind Emerging Artists
South Side of the Show Floor
Be sure to visit our Open Space section on the floor dedicated to showcasing the work of talented rising stars.

One of a Kind Etsy Artist Pavilion
North Side of the Show Floor
Visit the Etsy Artist Pavilion to shop a sampling of the best handmade gifts Etsy.com has to offer and meet the up-and-coming designers who created them. Discover Esty.com, the world’s most vibrant handmade marketplace, offering millions of unique items from independent creators and designers in more than 150 countries.

VIP Lounge furnished by George Smith

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
JDRF Illinois and Project S.N.A.P. worked together to create one-of-a-kind murals that contain hundreds of drawings from children with type 1 diabetes, brothers, sisters, parents and friends of the JDRF community. Get a sneak peek of the mosaics at the JDRF booth before they are auctioned off at the Chance of a Lifetime Gala. Posters of the mosaics will be available for purchase.