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Step into the Magic of the May Fairy Market this Sunday
A little magic is coming to More Brewing Co. this Sunday as the Streetz Artz Alliance returns with the enchanting May Fairy Market on Sunday, May 17, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

John E. Streetz
2 days ago8 min read


Level Up Your Hustle: Marketing Tips for Artists
Whether you just got your first "You Are In" email or you've been selling your handmade goods at shows for a decade, one truth never changes: the best product in the room still needs to be found.

John E. Streetz
May 89 min read


Crafted at the Oak Blooms This Sunday
Taking place Sunday, May 3 from 11am to 5pm at Imperial Oak Brewing (501 Willow Blvd, Willow Springs, IL), this family-friendly, free-to-attend market invites guests to sip craft beer while exploring more than 40 artists, makers, and specialty vendors. With Beach Avenue BBQ serving starting at noon and Pizza 750 available all day, it’s an easygoing destination for a full afternoon of local flavor—both culinary and creative.

John E. Streetz
Apr 304 min read


Soundgrowler hosts the Streetz Artz Alliance this Saturday in Tinley Park!
Streetz Artz Alliance Brings a Cultural Artisan Showcase to Soundgrowler This Saturday Tinley Park has become a familiar home for Streetz Artz Alliance events, and this Saturday, May 2, the community is invited back for something especially vibrant. From 12 PM to 5 PM, over 40 artists and makers will transform Soundgrowler Brewing Co. (8201 183rd St., Suite P) into a lively indoor and outdoor marketplace celebrating culture, creativity, and craftsmanship. Guests can sip craft

John E. Streetz
Apr 294 min read


Wolfden’s Spring Craft Show Returns to Bloomingdale this Sunday
Bloomingdale, IL — The Streetz Artz Alliance is proud to present the return of Wolfden’s Spring Craft Show on Sunday, April 26, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Wolfden Brewing Company. This free, family-friendly outdoor event brings together more than 45 carefully curated artists, makers, and small businesses for an afternoon of craft beer, creativity, and community connection. The brewery has over ten taps available and non alcoholic options. Sip and shop with Wolfden this

John E. Streetz
Apr 213 min read


Two Markets, One Weekend: Streetz Artz Alliance Brings Artisan Energy to Aurora (April 18) and Villa Park (April 19)
A full weekend of curated artisan markets is set to take over two local breweries as the Streetz Artz Alliance presents back-to-back events on April 18 and April 19, 2026. Saturday, April 18 | 12 PM – 5 PM Hoppy Makers Market at Hopvine Brewing Company (Indoor) – 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504 Sunday, April 19 | 12 PM – 5 PM Spring Fling Artisan Market at More Brewing Company (Outdoor) – 126 S Villa Ave, Villa Park, IL 60181 Left: Hopvine Brewing in Aurora - the

John E. Streetz
Apr 175 min read


Your Saturday Starts at Nik & Ivy
As anticipation builds for this Saturday’s Spring Maker’s Market at Nik & Ivy Brewing, even more reasons are emerging to make this a must-attend event for the Lockport community and beyond.

John E. Streetz
Apr 106 min read


Sip, Shop & Discover: Tighthead’s Spring Bazaar Returns to Mundelein This Sunday
This Sunday, the Streetz Artz Alliance returns to the taproom at Tighthead Brewing Company with the highly anticipated return of Tighthead’s Spring Bazaar—an event that quickly became a local favorite. Running from 12 PM to 5 PM, this free, family-friendly indoor market invites the community to enjoy an afternoon of craft beer, local shopping, and great food all under one roof. Tighthead will be pouring its signature craft beers alongside non-alcoholic options, while Pizzeria

John E. Streetz
Apr 84 min read


Meet the Makers: Your Guide to the Spring Maker's Market at Nik & Ivy Brewing
Spring has a way of pulling people back outside, and in Lockport this Saturday, it is pulling them straight into the alley behind Nik & Ivy Brewing. The Spring Maker's Market returns on April 11th from 12 to 5pm, and with over 18 local artists and makers setting up shop, this is one of the best reasons to get out of the house this weekend. Whether you are a regular or experiencing the market for the first time, here is a look at who you will find and why you should not miss i

John E. Streetz
Apr 64 min read


Mai Fest Returns to Blue Island
Blue Island, IL — This Mother's Day weekend, the South Suburbs' most beloved handmade market makes its triumphant return.

John E. Streetz
Mar 316 min read


Spring Equinox Market Brings Plants, Art and Community Together at Soundgrowler Apr. 4
Spring officially kicks off in Tinley Park this Saturday 4/4/2026 as the Spring Equinox Market returns to Soundgrowler Brewing for an afternoon built around plants, local art, and a relaxed brewery atmosphere. The event runs from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at 8201 183rd St., Suite P, and is free to attend and family friendly. Rosie's Plant Care has been to almost every plant market at Soundgrowler and sells plants and plant care - by Rosie Enriquez Curated by the Streetz Artz Alliance

John E. Streetz
Mar 304 min read


Curated Sip & Shop Event Comes to North Aurora this Saturday
Brother Chimp Brewing is turning up the energy this Saturday, March 28, 2026, as over a dozen artists take over the taproom from 12pm to 4pm in North Aurora, Illinois. Fresh off celebrating six years in business, the brewery is pairing its award-winning craft beer with a tightly curated, high-impact market brought together by Alissa Harris of the Streetz Artz Alliance. This is one of those perfectly sized, all-indoor events where every table matters, every artist is intention

John E. Streetz
Mar 254 min read


A New Spring Market Debuts in Willow Springs this Sunday
This Sunday, a new kind of artisan market experience arrives in Willow Springs as Crafted at the Oak: A Spring Market makes its debut at Imperial Oak Brewing.

John E. Streetz
Mar 246 min read


Shop Small, Sip Local: Hoppy Makers Market Comes to Aurora
The first-ever Hoppy Makers Market is set to debut in Aurora, bringing together local flavor, creativity, and community inside Hopvine Brewing Company on Sunday, March 22, 2026, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. This picture from our first event at Hopvine Brewing shows off some of the wayfinding signs the Streetz Artz Alliance uses at shows we do. Photo by Streetz Organized and curated by Alissa Harris of the Streetz Artz Alliance, this new market concept blends the relaxed energy

John E. Streetz
Mar 194 min read


Family Friendly Spring Art Market at Church Street Brewing in Itasca 3/14
This Saturday, March 14, 2026, the Spring Art Market at Church Street Brewing Company in Itasca will bring artists, makers, craft beer lovers, and families together for an afternoon of art and community.

John E. Streetz
Mar 125 min read


Flurry Artisan Market Returns to Hailstorm Brewing this Sunday in Tinley Park
The Flurry Artisan Market returns to Hailstorm Brewing Co. this Sunday, March 15, 2026, bringing a lively afternoon of shopping, craft beer, and community to the south suburbs. The free, family-friendly event runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Hailstorm Brewing, located at 8060 W. 186th St. in Tinley Park. The main entrance of Hailstorm Brewing may not have the greenery above the doors but will have over 40 artists inside the brewery - photo by Streetz Curated by the Streetz Art

John E. Streetz
Mar 113 min read


Plant Market Returns to Tinley Park Apr 4; Applications Open Now
The Spring Equinox Market – A Plant and Seed Event returns to Soundgrowler Brewing in Tinley Park on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Curated by John Streetz of the Streetz Artz Alliance, this free, family-friendly event celebrates the arrival of spring with a lively mix of plant vendors, artists, makers, and unique finds that welcome the new growing season. Artists looking to apply for this can find a link to the application below in this blog post, and also o

John E. Streetz
Mar 83 min read


Vintage, Tacos & Beer this Saturday March 7
Vintage Market Returns to Soundgrowler Brewing This Saturday in Tinley Park Topsy Turvy Totems uses vintage dishes and materials to great unique totems perfect for indoor and outdoor use - by Julie Jackson The Streetz Artz Alliance returns to Soundgrowler Brewing in Tinley Park this Saturday, March 7, 2026, with a curated Vintage Market that blends nostalgic treasures with many of the talented artists and makers patrons have come to expect from Streetz Artz Alliance events. T

John E. Streetz
Mar 44 min read


Flipside Bazaar Returns to Tinley Park this Sunday
Beers, burgers and a bazaar return to Flipside Brewing in Tinley Park on Sunday, March 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m

John E. Streetz
Feb 244 min read


Sip, Shop, and Celebrate Love at The Lovers Market in Tinley Park
I Just Wet My Plants will be showcasing their signature air plant and cactus displays, along with a new lineup of Valentine’s-themed items. Photo by I Just Wet My Plants TINLEY PARK, IL — A Valentine’s-inspired shopping and sipping experience returns to Tinley Park on Saturday, Feb. 7, as the Streetz Artz Alliance brings The Lovers Market to Soundgrowler Brewing. Running from 12 to 5 p.m. at Soundgrowler Brewing, located at 8201 183rd St., Suite P, this indoor market transfo

John E. Streetz
Feb 34 min read
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