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Festival Hall, Navy Pier 
600 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Wheelchairs and Elevators
Wheelchairs are available at the Guest Services Desk inside the Family Pavilion, located near the West entrance, and at the East End Security Post. They are available at no charge, on a first-come, first-served basis. ID is required. All levels of the Navy Pier complex are accessible by elevators. |
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Friday, November 4 |
11 am – 7 pm |
Saturday, November 5 |
11 am – 7 pm |
Sunday, November 6 |
Noon – 6 pm |
- Photography is not permitted. Cameras must be checked at coat check for a fee.
- Backpacks, large purses, bulky coats and oversized personal items must be checked at coat check for a fee.
- Children under the age of 12 are free with an adult. Stroller entrance to the show is regulated by security depending on crowd size.
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Tickets are available online, or at the door.
Cash and credit cards (VISA, American Express & Mastercard) are accepted.
General Admission |
$15.00 |
Three-Day Pass |
$25.00 |
Groups (10 or more) |
$12.00 (in advance) |
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| For more information about group tickets, call our office at 800.563.7632 or email info@sofaexpo.com |

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Opening Night Preview Gala |
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Thursday, November 3th, 2011 at SOFA Festival Hall, Navy Pier
First Choice Preview Gala |
5 - 7:00 pm |
By Invitation only |
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7 - 9:00 pm |
$50.00 |

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Friday, November 4
Saturday, November 5
Presentations at SOFA by renowned artists, collectors and arts professionals are planned. Admission is included with a valid SOFA ticket. Complete SOFA CHICAGO 2011 Lecture Series schedule will be available soon. |
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Contains essays, gallery information, a list of represented artists and hundreds of color images of artwork. The catalog is for sale at the exposition. After the show, the catalog and available back editions may be purchased here. |
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Exhibits & Events are curated and presented by international arts organizations, including (in past years) the World Ceramic Exposition Foundation (WOCEF), Korea, Association of Israel's Decorative Arts, and Crafts Council of Ireland. The Corning Museum of Glass Hot Glass Roadshow will demonstrate live hot glass blowing. Artist book signings are scheduled throughout the show. A schedule will be posted on sofaexpo.com as information becomes available. |
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Maps are available at ticket sales counters during the show or online as soon as they are available. |
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A café in the show will offer spirits, sandwiches
and light supper during show hours.
RIVA restaurant will be offering lunch and dinner during SOFA Chicago. Please call (312) 644-RIVA for reservations.
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Taxis: Navy Pier has three taxi drop-off and pick-up points. Entrance 2 is closest to SOFA.
A daily free trolley runs between Navy Pier and State Street, along Grand Avenue and Illinois Street, Mon-Thu 10 am-9 pm; Fri-Sat 10 am-11 pm; and Sun 10 am-8 pm. Trolleys typically run every 20 minutes, pick-up points are indicated by 'Navy Pier Trolley Stop' signs along the route. |
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Complimentary art shuttle service between SOFA/Navy Pier (Entrance 1). The Museum of Contemporary Art (Front Steps) and the River North Gallery district (Superior and Franklin Streets).
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Shuttle Hours: |
Friday, November 4 |
Noon - 8 PM |
Saturday, November 5 |
Noon - 5 PM |
Sunday, November 6 |
11 AM - 2 PM |
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Paid parking is available on Navy Pier.
Rates and additional parking lots are listed here  |
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E: info@sofaexpo.com
T: 800.563.SOFA (7632) or 773.506.8860
F: 773.506.8892
www.sofaexpo.com |
SOFA CHICAGO is produced by The Art Fair Company. |
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