Pushing Up Daisies Spring Artisan Market Blooms at Black Horizon Brewing This Saturday
- John E. Streetz
- May 26
- 5 min read
This Saturday, spring shopping, craft beer, local art, and tacos collide as the Pushing Up Daisies Spring Artisan Market takes over Black Horizon Brewing Company in partnership with the Streetz Artz Alliance.
Running from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, the family-friendly market is free to attend and will feature seventeen local artists, makers, and small businesses alongside award-winning craft beer, delicious food, and plenty of parking both onsite and across the street for patrons to enjoy.
Guests can browse a carefully curated lineup featuring handmade goods, original artwork, jewelry, woodworking, baked treats, plants, pet accessories, candles, photography, vinyl records, gaming items, and much more while enjoying the laid-back brewery atmosphere Black Horizon has become known for throughout the southwest suburbs.
Adding to the experience, Tacos Las Manitas will be serving up crispy and traditional tacos with house-made salsas from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., giving visitors the perfect excuse to settle in for an afternoon of shopping and craft beer.
And beer fans will have even more reason to stop by thanks to recent releases from Black Horizon Brewing, including “Surf King,” a crisp West Coast-style IPA brewed with Centennial, Simcoe, and Citra hops delivering tropical citrus, candied pine, and classic old-school bitterness.
A Carefully Curated Mix of Returning Favorites and New Talent
According to organizers, one of the biggest goals of every Streetz Artz Alliance event is making sure each market feels fresh, exciting, and different from the last.
“We say carefully curated because it is,” explained John Streetz of the Streetz Artz Alliance. “Paula, Alissa and myself spend a lot of time reviewing applications, photos, websites, and social media to provide the best of the best for patrons to enjoy and shop from. This event may be smaller in size, but it’s absolutely packed with incredible artists.”
Several beloved Streetz Artz Alliance favorites will return to Black Horizon this weekend, including:
Belonio Doodles with original artwork, comics, stickers, cards, and custom illustrations
DK Custom Woodwork Co. showcasing handcrafted hardwood cutting boards, charcuterie boards, cocktail infusers, and whiskey cigar flights
Gigawatt Coffee Roasters serving up freshly roasted coffee
Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods bringing giant cookies and savory snack creations
Wolf Den Gaming with beautifully painted dice towers, gaming accessories, and 3D printed creations
Left to right: Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods brings all the large cookies, DK Custom Woodwork Co. brings a great variety of handmade wood items and boards, Jon Belonio with Belonio Doodles shows off his space at another show from last year.
But the market will also feature several exciting artists making their Black Horizon debut.
Featured Artist Spotlight: Third Lens Adventures
Nature lovers and photography fans will want to spend time exploring the booth from Third Lens Adventures, a landscape photographer inspired by national parks, mountain peaks, local flora, and outdoor exploration.
Their collection features rustic-inspired décor, original photography prints, and art pieces celebrating the beauty of nature and adventure.
Featured Artist Spotlight: Izziebeescraftsandprints
One of the most eclectic booths at the market may belong to Izziebeescraftsandprints, a collaborative artist booth offering a little bit of everything for creative souls and pop culture lovers alike.
Patrons can expect original multimedia artwork, high-quality prints, handmade stickers, crochet items, keychains, and even eye-catching bedazzled Funko Pops.
Featured Artist Spotlight: Crow & Moon Enchantments
For patrons drawn to mystical aesthetics and intentional self-care, Crow & Moon Enchantments will offer handmade intention candles, wax melts, sprays, and botanical creations carefully crafted with herbs, crystals, and essential oils designed to encourage positivity, peace, and balance.
Featured Artist Spotlight: DK Custom Woodwork Co.
Veteran-owned DK Custom Woodwork Co. continues to impress patrons across Chicagoland with heirloom-quality woodworking created using both primitive and modern techniques.
Known for embracing the natural beauty of hardwoods instead of stains, their booth regularly attracts shoppers looking for standout kitchen pieces, gifts, and custom-made items built to last.
Featured Artist Spotlight: Belonio Doodles
Local artist and educator Belonio Doodles brings humor, Chicago culture, comic book inspiration, and pure personality into every illustration.
Featured by Chicago Magazine, WGN Morning News, Fox News Chicago, and even the Windy City Bulls, Belonio’s unmistakable doodle style has become a fan favorite at Streetz Artz Alliance events.
Visitors can browse original art, stickers, prints, comics, trading cards, and customized creations guaranteed to put a smile on their face.
Featured Artist Spotlight: Victoria Hamel
Romance readers can meet author Victoria Hamel, creator of the cozy fictional town of Marley Creek, where every story delivers Hallmark-style charm and happily-ever-afters with extra spice.
Fans of small-town romance novels can pick up signed paperback copies of titles including No Gouda Without You, Too Kölsch For Comfort, and Is This Love Fur Real?
Community Beyond Commerce
Beyond shopping and beer, organizers say events like this help strengthen local communities by directly supporting small businesses, independent artists, and charitable causes.
One featured vendor, Masterclass Savory Sweet Foods, has spent years supporting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through proceeds generated at artisan markets throughout the year.
Owner Brenda Moore collects donations throughout her vending season before making annual contributions to the hospital.
“It’s a beautiful hospital and it’s because of the children,” explained Moore. “This is something I’m proud to contribute to and I do what I can to help the children.”
Stories like these continue to highlight how artisan markets do far more than create shopping opportunities — they also help build stronger community connections across the region.
About Black Horizon Brewing
Located in Willowbrook, Black Horizon Brewing Company has become known for its creative small-batch beers, welcoming taproom atmosphere, and strong community partnerships.
The brewery regularly features a rotating tap list of IPAs, stouts, sours, barrel-aged beers, and experimental releases while also hosting trivia nights, pop-ups, food vendors, artisan markets, and community events throughout the year.
Guests attending the market can enjoy indoor seating, arcade games, foosball, pinball, outdoor patio space, and one of the most unique brewery environments in the southwest suburbs.
More information about the brewery can be found at Black Horizon Brewing Company.
Full Artist Lineup
(Subject to change)
Left to right: Roczilla Records, Sew-Kerry Embriodered Creations and Unique Creations by Rachel - each photo by the artist.
The Pushing Up Daisies Spring Artisan Market takes place Saturday, May 30, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Black Horizon Brewing Company.
Admission is free, the event is family friendly, and all purchases made throughout the afternoon directly support local independent artists, makers, food vendors, and small businesses throughout the region.
Guests are encouraged to grab a craft beer, enjoy tacos from Tacos Las Manitas, discover new artists, revisit favorite vendors, and spend the afternoon supporting the local creative community with the Streetz Artz Alliance.
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