The Zipper

We can’t thank you all enough for another great Zipper Fest! It felt like we were hanging out on the surface of the sun but we were doing it with friends! Thank you to our generous sponsors, talented vendors and performers, visionary artists, hard working volunteers, and the most engaged community. The Zipper Team couldn’t love you all more. We’ll post some more pictures in the coming weeks. If you have good ones to share, tag us! ❤️❤️❤️

It's Zipper Day! We can't wait to celebrate with everyone today. Don't forget to stop by the Zipper Merch tent and buy your passport. In case you missed our first post about the passports, here is the information again:

We're spicing up the Zipper Fest with our new Passports designed by . Travel around the festival, engage, and get your passport stamped for a chance to win two awesome baskets filled with Columbia's best goodies. Passports are $5 and only available for purchase at the festival between noon and 5pm. Once you get your passport stamped, turn in your passport where you purchased it and you'll be entered to win one of these two awesome baskets. Winners will be announced at 6pm but you don't need to be present to win. AND, the first 50 people to purchase a passport get a free Chico bag. Thank you to for creating these beautiful baskets! Want a preview of what you can win???

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Tokyo Club- a free 2 hour party- $200 Value
6-Mile Ordinary- Hat & Tote bag- $45 Value
Irene's- Sweatshirt & a Jar of Salsa Matcha-$
Distant Planet Comics- Framed Print, Magnets, Stickers, & Bookmarks- $15 Value
B-side Records- T-Shirt- $18 Value
Log Boat Brewing- Sunhat & 6-Pack of Snapper Beer- $35 Value
Walt's Bike Shop- $50 Gift Card from Walt's
Pasta La Fata- $25 Gift Cert.
Ozark Mountain Biscuit- $25 Gift Cert.
Beet Box- $10 Gift Cert.
Party Perfectly- $25 Gift Cert.
Sycamore- $50 Gift Cert.
CoMo Rocks Climbing Gym- 2 Free Day Passes Plus Rentals-$60 Value
Zipper Fest- $25 Value.

TOTAL VALUE: + $600

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Witches and Wizards- a free 2 hour party- $250 Value
6-Mile Ordinary- 750ml bottle of Piper’s Rye Whiskey & T-Shirt- $45 Value
Irene's- Hat & a Jar of Salsa Matcha-$ Value
Distant Planet Comics- Magnets, Stickers, & Bookmarks- $10 Value
B-side Records- T-Shirt- $18Value
Log Boat Brewing- Sunhat & 6-Pack of Turtle Power Beer-$35 Value
Walt's Bike Shop- $50 Gift Card from Walt's
Ozark Mountain Biscuit- $25 Gift Cert.
Beet Box- $10 Gift Cert.
Party Perfectly- $25 Gift Cert.
Sycamore- $50 Gift Cert.
CoMo Rocks Climbing Gym- 2 Free Day Passes Plus Rentals-$60 Value
Zipper Fest- $25 Value.

TOTAL VALUE: $603

Saturday will be BUSY! As you plan you transportation to the Zipper Fest, consider biking or walking if you're able. Columbia's public transit system has buses running from 10-6pm on Saturday. If those options don't work, consider carpooling with your friends. If you do decide to drive, please respect the local businesses and find street parking rather than using their lots. We appreciate everyone helping to make the Zipper Festival a success!

Don't forget to bring your books to the Zipper Fest! is hosting a book swap this Saturday from noon to 6pm. The Unbound team is setting up in the Zipper Connection Corner near Food Truck alley.

We are just days away from the 3rd annual Zipper Fest. From the bottom of our hearts, we could not be more thankful for our incredible sponsors. The Zipper Fest would not be possible without their support. Together, we can combat social isolation and loneliness through the arts. Thank you The Health Neuroscience Center at the University of Missouri, Boone Electric Community Trust, City of Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs, Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Restoration Eye Care, Hot Box Cookies, , , UV Metal Arts