RAD FREE PRINT DAY

What is Free Print Day? We're glad you asked! It's an exclusive event where you can walk away with a tee that is only available on that day. It's sort of like a secret club with you and 3,000 of your closest friends. You bring in a blank tee on the event day, and we print the exclusive design on your shirt...free of charge! Have questions? Scroll down and view our FAQs.

It's been an amazing journey watching Free Print Day grow! When we first started, we printed under 100 prints per Free Print Day. Now we have printed close to 3,000 prints on more popular holidays! We love giving back to the community and seeing these one-day-only shirts in the wild. Thanks, Rockford!

SHARE YOUR PICS!

Take a pic of your Free Print Day item and make sure you tag @RockfordArtDeli on social media! We love seeing our prints out in the wild, and you might even be featured on our social media pages!

Live Print Day - 815 Day

Saturday, august 15 | 10am - 4pm

It's back! Our annual 815 Day Live Print Day returns with an all-new design celebrating everything we love about the 815.

This year's exclusive 815 Sticker Bomb design is packed with hometown pride, featuring a collage of iconic 815-inspired graphics, local nods, and Rockford favorites all layered together into one bold print. Think of it as the ultimate collection of everything that makes the 815 feel like home.

The best part? You can get this design printed for only $8.15. You just bring in your favorite garment, and we'll print the exclusive 815 Day design on it.

Whether you're adding another 815 tee to your collection, grabbing a hoodie for cooler weather, or picking out something for the whole family, this limited-time print is only available during our 815 Day celebration.

815 Day Block Party

Start the celebration early at our free 815 Day Block Party! on Saturday, August 15 from 8am - 4pm (or until sold out), join us outside RAD for our annual 815 Day Block Party! We're shutting down the block and filling it with Rockford's best local mobile coffee trucks, carts, and trailers plus food, sweets, and a bookstore on wheels. Grab a free Coffee Flight Passport at the door, walk the block, buy a drink at every stop, collect your stamps, and bring a full card back to RAD for a reward.

Your lineup:
RAD Fuel Co.
Cowitas
vintage cowgirl cafe
Vintage Goose Remote Stop
La Carreta Alegre Acai Cart
She she's Bakery
My Treat Mini
Shadow and Spine Mobile Bookstore
More vendors to be announced

The best way to stay tuned about our Free Print Day events is to download our mobile app, sign up to receive our emails, or text ArtDeli to 866-809-0623 to subscribe to text messages.

RAD Free Print Day FAQ

Where do I find Free Print Day?

Free Print Day happens at Rockford Art Deli in downtown Rockford, Illinois. (402 E. State Street, 61104 to be exact.)

When is Free Print Day?

Typically, Free Print Days are the Saturdays immediately before the holiday. There are exceptions to the rules, of course, and sometimes they're on different days. You can find the exact days of this year's FPD schedule above or our Facebook/Instagram pages.

What time is Free Print Day?

It does depend on the day, but it's typically 10am - 5pm. Please check our advertisements per each event to get information for that specific date.

How does Free Print Day work?

Bring in any blank shirt (something that contains cotton) and we'll print on it for free.

What kind of shirt should I bring?

Our printing works best on shirts that have at least SOME cotton. If your shirt doesn't contain any cotton, we don't guarantee that the print will not wash off eventually. We would also suggest that you hand wash your garment. NOTE: Anything with pockets or buttons will automatically get printed on the back.

Can I bring in an old shirt?

New is better for printing on.

Can you print on a kids tee or onesie?

We always create a kids' size (but they might not fit tiny sizes or onesies).

Is there a limit per person?

Yep! A maximum of 2 shirts per person. This limit will be strictly enforced.

Can I bring in something other than a t-shirt?

Yes! As long as the item has cotton. We typically see these items: t-shirt, hoodie, sweatshirt, dresses, scrubs, and pillow cases.

Where can I find a blank tee?

Start by looking in your closet! If you don't find anything there, some other places with affordable, comfortable blank tees are Old Navy, H&M, or Target. We sometimes have blank shirts available for sale at RAD...but not every time, so come prepared!

Can I pre-order my shirt?

We sometimes offer a preorder full-color version of the FPD design (which is always a 1-color black print on event day) that we sell at our regular RAD prices, due to the cost of materials, inks, labor, and online store overhead. Check our social media to see if a preorder is offered.

Can I exchange my preorder shirt once I have it?

All preorder sales are final, so there are no exchanges or returns of Free Print Day preorders.

How long does it take to get my free print shirt?

Your shirt will be printed on the same day. The wait in line depends on how many people are ahead of you. You get to watch the shirts being made, or browse the shop while you wait! The printing generally only takes a few minutes. Sometimes the wait can be 20 minutes when it's extra busy.

How do I know what the free print design is?

The design is always themed for the corresponding holiday. We always release the design at least a week ahead of time on Facebook, Instagram and email. The design is always in black.

What color shirt should I bring?

The ink is always black. The darker your shirt color, the harder it will be to see the print. We will certainly still print it for you, sometimes the black on black shirts look awesome!

Ok, but is the print really free?

Yes, it definitely is free! The only expense you have is if you purchase one of our blank tees for the print, if you preorder your shirt, or if it is a live print event instead of a Free Print Day.

DISCLAIMER

We do not offer refunds or exchanges on free prints.
Anything with pockets or buttons will automatically get printed on the back.
If your shirt doesn’t contain any cotton, we cannot guarantee the print will remain on your shirt for the long run, we will not replace your shirt if it washes off.
We do not hold shirts or print at a later date. If you are unable to make it to the event and we do not have a preorder option, we suggest you find someone to come in for you.

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