Wednesday Thursday 2026 Events

The 2026 pipe-making seminar follows in the show’s history of providing the space, pipe, tools, and instruction to help students of all experience levels to shape and finish their own pipe, from start to finish. In this year’s session, attendees will be working with fraised and drilled briar bowls and pre-formed mouthpieces to make their[…]

The 2026 smoking tent is an enclosed, heated place to sit back and enjoy a pipe. You’ll meet other pipe smokers there, and there is always plenty of tobacco and story sharing taking place. The entrance to the smoking tent is included with your show badge. Badges are required for entry. You must be 21+[…]

Badges are required to enter all events, including the smoking tent. Please collect your Badge, or purchase additional badges or add-ons, at the show registration desk. Provide your first and last name when picking up your badge. We accept cash or card at the registration desk.

Badges are required to enter all events, including the smoking tent. Please collect your Badge, or purchase additional badges or add-ons, at the show registration desk. Provide your first and last name when picking up your badge. We accept cash or card at the registration desk.

The 2026 pipe-making seminar follows in the show’s history of providing the space, pipe, tools, and instruction to help students of all experience levels to shape and finish their own pipe, from start to finish. In this year’s session, attendees will be working with fraised and drilled briar bowls and pre-formed mouthpieces to make their[…]

Badges are required to enter all events, including the smoking tent. Please collect your Badge, or purchase additional badges or add-ons, at the show registration desk. Provide your first and last name when picking up your badge. We accept cash or card at the registration desk.

Hosted by Steve Norse of Vermont Freehand and co-hosted by Todd Johnson. Steve and Todd will walk you through the briar selection process from the supplier’s and carver’s perspectives. This seminar is ideal for those who are new to carving or interested in the craft. See samples and the selection process vital to selecting the[…]

During the 2026 Chicago International Pipe Show, we are honored to present a distinguished cultural program exploring the refined relationship between Chinese tea and pipe tobacco. This thoughtfully curated experience introduces attendees to the foundational elements of Chinese tea through clear analogies to familiar tobacco flavor profiles, making the subject accessible to both newcomers and[…]