Applications & Schedule:

Below is our schedule for upcoming shows including links to applications for artists that want to apply.

​SCHEDULE:  (Updated 6/29/2026 5:49pm)​

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Below are confirmed dates, locations, and themes. Vendor applications are released per event and curated to fit each market. Please read details carefully when applying.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Saturday 7/18/2026 - Dragons, Crafts & Drafts
Location: Hopvine Brewing Company 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
When: Saturday 7/18/2026, Time 12pm to 5pm
Details: D&D, Gaming, Cards, Fantasy & More!

[ALISSA] Application: https://forms.gle/CXSWV9p7iULoMFrCA

Sunday 7/19/2026 – Crafted & Amplified
Location: Imperial Oak Brewing, 9526 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
When: Sunday 7/19/2026, Time 12-5PM
Details: Large-scale makers market with band

[Alissa] Applications: https://forms.gle/RuQSEEj9jQk2mxKm9

Saturday 7/25/2026 – Summerween Market
Location: Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St Suite P, Tinley Park, IL 60487
When: Saturday 7/25/2026, Time 12-5pm
Details: Spooky summer themes encouraged.

[Streetz] Application: https://forms.gle/dVDujHsbetHDiD9dA

Sunday 7/26/2026 – Flurry Market
Location: Hailstorm Brewing, 8060 186th St, Tinley Park, IL 60487
When: Sunday 7/26/2026, Time 11AM-5 PM
Details: Curated seasonal market.

[ALISSA] Application link: https://forms.gle/1Nqy3sYFdrf6rj9m8

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Saturday 8/1/2026 - Horizon Handmade Market
Location: Black Horizon Brewing 7560 S Quincy St. Willowbrook, IL 60527
When: Saturday 8/1/2026, Time 12pm to 4pm TBC
Details: Ale & Art Market with seasonal themes.
[Paula] Application Link: TBD

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Saturday 8/1/2026 - Cards, Comics & Vinyl - 2nd Annual Event!
Location: Noon Whistle Brewing - 1748 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
When: Saturday 8/1/2026, Time 12pm to 5pm, TBC
Details: Cards, Comics and Vinyl and more.
[Streetz] Application Link: TBD

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Sunday 8/9/2026 - Tighthead Summer Bazaar
Location:  Tighthead Brewing Company, 161 N Archer Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060
When: Sunday 8/9/2026 12-5pm
Details: Summer themed handmade and artisan goods.

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Saturday 8/15/2026 – State Street Artisan Market

Location: Art History Brewing 649 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134

When: Sunday 7/12/2026, Time 12pm to 5pm

Details: Seasonal curated makers market.

[Alissa] Application Link: https://forms.gle/u23g6JQvAGDhoenU7

Sunday 8/16/2026 – Metal, Magic & Mystery Market
Location: Imperial Oak Brewing, Willow Springs, IL
When: Sunday 8/16/2026, Time TBD
Details: Dark art, occult, fantasy, and heavy aesthetics encouraged.

Saturday 8/22/2026 – Comics, Action Figures & Games Market
Location: Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St Suite P, Tinley Park, IL 60487
When: Saturday 8/22/2026, Time TBD
Details: Pop culture, gaming, and collectible vendors.

Saturday 8/29/2026 – Fright Market at Camp Lake Zurich
Location: Phase Three Brewing - Lake Zurich, IL
When: Saturday 8/29/2026, Time 12-5pm
Details: Early spooky season market.

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Sunday 8/30/2026 - Hoptoberfest
Location: Hopvine Brewing Company 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
When: Sunday 8/30/2026, Time 12pm to 5pm
Details: Shop local artists while enjoying the taproom and kitchen options.

[ALISSA] Application: https://forms.gle/Nqc1SW1MqNMoFUfUA

Sunday 9/6/2026 – Flurry Market
Location: Hailstorm Brewing, 8060 186th St, Tinley Park, IL 60487
When: Sunday 9/6/2026, Time 11AM-5PM
Details: Fall-leaning curated market.

[ALISSA]Application: https://forms.gle/p2jqNG8M9PaRrQt2A

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Sunday  9/13/2026 - Hot Ghoul Summer, outdoor tent and indoor!
Location: Noon Whistle Brewing - 1748 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
When: Sunday 9/13/2026, Time 12pm to 5pm, TBC
Details: Hot ghoul Summer.
[Streetz] Application Link: TBD

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Sunday 9/20/2026 - Flipside's Beers, Burgers & A Bazaar!!!
Location: Flipside Brewing, 7144 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
When: Sunday 9/20/2026, Time 11am to 5pm
Details: Intimate, kitchen with burgers, salads and more, local artists, Malort.[STREETZ] Application Link: TBA

Saturday 9/26/2026 – Reserved for Bushel of Apples
Location: Lake Zurich, IL
When: Saturday 9/26/2026, Time TBD
Details: Reserved date.

Sunday 9/27/2026 – Makers Market
Location: More Brewing, Villa Park, IL
When: Sunday 9/27/2026, Time TBD
Details: Fall makers market.

Saturday 10/3/2026 – Dark Arts & Oddities Market
Location: Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St Suite P, Tinley Park, IL 60487
When: Saturday 10/3/2026, Time TBD
Details: Oddities, curiosities, and dark art.

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Sunday 10/4/2026 - Haunted Halls of Hopvine Market
Location: Hopvine Brewing Company 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
When: Sunday 10/4/2026, Time 12pm to 5pm
Details: Shop local artists while enjoying the taproom and kitchen options.

Sunday 10/11/2026 – Makers Market
Location: Wolfden Brewing, Bloomingdale, IL
When: Sunday 10/11/2026, Time 12-5pm
Details: Fall seasonal market.

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Sunday 10/18/2026 – State Street Artisan Market
Location: Art History Brewing 649 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134
When: Sunday 10/18/2026, Time 11am to 5pm
Details: Seasonal curated makers market.
[Alissa] Application Link: TBD

Saturday 10/24/2026 – Makers Market
Location: Church Street Brewing, 1480 Industrial Dr Unit C, Itasca, IL 60143
When: Saturday 10/24/2026, Time TBD
Details: Late-October market with spooky-adjacent vibes.

Sunday 10/25/2026 – Makers Market
Location: More Brewing, Villa Park, IL
When: Sunday 10/25/2026, Time TBD
Details: Fall market.

Saturday 11/7/2026 – Vinyl  & Music Market
Location: Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St Suite P, Tinley Park, IL 60487
When: Saturday 11/7/2026, Time TBD
Details: Vinyl records and music culture.

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Sunday 11/8/2026 - Horizon Handmade Market
Location: Black Horizon Brewing 7560 S Quincy St. Willowbrook, IL 60527
When: Sunday 11/8/2026, Time 12pm to 4pm TBC
Details: Ale & Art Market with seasonal themes.
[Paula] Application Link: TBD

Saturday 11/14/2026 – Kris Kringle Market
Location: Imperial Oak Brewing, 9526 Ogden Ave, Brookfield, IL 60513
When: Saturday 11/14/2026, Time TBD
Details: Holiday gifting market.

Saturday 11/21/2026 – Kris Kringle Market
Location: Imperial Oak Brewing, Willow Springs, IL
When: Saturday 11/21/2026, Time TBD
Details: Holiday makers market.

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Sunday 11/22/2026 - Tighthead Holiday Bazaar
Location:  Tighthead Brewing Company, 161 N Archer Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060
When: Sunday 11/22/2026 12-5pm
Details: Holiday themed handmade and artisan goods.

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Friday 11/27/2026 - Black Friday Naperville Market - Early Krampus?
Location: Noon Whistle Brewing - 1748 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
When: Friday 11/27/2026, Time 12pm to 5pm (possibly later), TBC
Details: Early Krampus or Black Friday Market
[Streetz] Application Link: TBD

Saturday 11/28/2026 – Winterhaus Holiday Makers Market
Location: Phase Three Brewing 932 Donata Ct, Lake Zurich, IL 60047
When: Saturday 11/28/2026, Time TBD
Details: Winter and holiday-themed vendors.

Sunday 11/29/2026 – Flurry Market
Location: Hailstorm Brewing, 8060 186th St, Tinley Park, IL 60487
When: Sunday 11/29/2026, Time TBD
Details: Post-holiday weekend market.

Saturday 12/5/2026 – Krampus Market Tinley Park
Location: Soundgrowler Brewing, 8201 183rd St Suite P, Tinley Park, IL 60487
When: Saturday 12/5/2026, Time TBD
Details: Dark holiday, Krampus, and spooky winter themes.

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Sunday 12/6/2026 - Hoppy Holidays: The Krampus Market 
Location: Hopvine Brewing Company 4030 Fox Valley Center Dr, Aurora, IL 60504
When: Sunday 12/6/2026, Time 12pm to 5pm
Details: Shop local artists while enjoying the taproom and kitchen options.

Sunday 12/6/2026 – Reserved for the Blue Island Krampus Event
Location: Blue Island, IL
When: Sunday 12/6/2026, Time TBD
Details: Reserved date.

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Saturday 12/12/2026 - Brother Chimp Makers Market
Location: Brother Chimp Brewing, 1059 W Orchard Rd, North Aurora, IL 60542

When: Saturday 12/12/2026, Time 12-4pm
Details: Seasonal curated market with beer, art and more.
[Alissa] Application Link:

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Sunday 12/13/2026 – State Street Artisan Market
Location: Art History Brewing 649 W State St, Geneva, IL 60134
When: Sunday 12/13/2026, Time 11am to 5pm
Details: Seasonal curated makers market.
[Alissa] Application Link: TBD

Saturday 12/19/2026 – Holiday Market
Location: Church Street Brewing, 1480 Industrial Dr Unit C, Itasca, IL 60143
When: Saturday 12/19/2026, Time TBD
Details: End-of-year holiday market.

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Sunday 12/20/2026 - Flipside's Beers, Burgers & A Bazaar!!!
Location: Flipside Brewing, 7144 183rd St, Tinley Park, IL 60477
When: Sunday 12/20/2026, Time 11am to 5pm
Details: Intimate, kitchen with burgers, salads and more, local artists, Malort.[STREETZ] Application Link: TBA

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Saturday 12/26/2026 - Post Holiday Sip & Shop - 1st Ever!
Location: Noon Whistle Brewing - 1748 W Jefferson Ave, Naperville, IL 60540
When: Saturday 12/26/2026, Time 12pm to 5pm (possibly later), TBC
Details: Sip and Shop post holidays
​[Streetz] Application Link: TBD

Vendor applications will be announced per event. Please do not message requesting early access. All application details including fees, setup info, and curation notes will be clearly listed when released.

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