What's Included
Your $200 VIP Pass gets you a seat at the table, plus a stack of perks across the weekend.
Access
- 30-minute early access to the trade show, Friday & Saturday
- Vendor discounts redeemable Friday or Saturday morning
- Seat at the Tool Table Event, Friday 5:30–7:00 PM
Food & Drink
- Breakfast included
- Prepaid lunch on Wednesday & Thursday
- Snacks + one drink token at Tool Table Event
Extras
- VIP swag bag (shirt, stickers, vendor coupons)
- Illume extras: course bundle, Profit, Pricing, and Perseverance workbook, and 3‑month magazine subscription
For Makers Who Want the Most in Pendleton
The VIP pass delivers added value, exclusive Illume resources, and perks built to help you grow—at the show and beyond. Plus, we throw in a whole lot of fun too!
The Tool Table
Friday night, 5:30 to 7:00 PM, pull up a chair with some of the best in the industry and just talk shop. Tools, projects, products, what's working and what isn't.
Ask the questions you don't usually get to ask. Trade ideas with people who've been at it for decades. Snacks, drinks, and a cash bar so you can settle in and stay awhile.
Real people. Real knowledge. A seat at the table.
Who You'll Sit With
Aaron Heizer is leading the table discussion this year, with additional industry pros to be announced.
Bruce Johnson
Trusted authority on leather tools.
Aaron Heizer
Craftsman first. Teacher always.
Braydan Shaw
Steward of legacy leather craftsmanship.
Matt Wanner
Production-driven mastery of working leather.
Don't Miss Out!
Will you be one of the 25?
$200 locks in your VIP pass and a seat at the first-ever Tool Table.
Only 25 spots are available, once they’re gone, they’re gone for 2026!
Just want a regular ticket? Head over to the main show page →