Hobnob Holiday Market
Visitors can explore a festive shopping wonderland set inside the historic Expo Building. The pop-up market features an assortment of vintage, antique, and handmade merchandise curated from creative entrepreneurs and artisans.
What to Expect
Vintage and handmade market featuring over 130 handpicked vendors.
Event Details
Ages
Kids 12 & under FREE
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Scott & Holly Snelling
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Vintage, antique, and handmade shopping enthusiasts
Vibe
Festive and relaxed
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
None
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: Friday shopping: $10 online or $15 at the door; the Friday ticket also admits you on Saturday. Saturday-only admission: $5 at the door. – Get tickets
- Hours: Friday: 4-8 pm local time; Saturday: 9 am - 4 pm local time.
Tips & Advice
- Buy Friday tickets online before sales close on November 6, since they cost less than at the door and also cover Saturday.
- Go to Friday's Earlybird Shopping and keep your ticket, because it also gets you back in for Saturday's Market Day.
- Skip buying online if you're only coming on Saturday, because Saturday-only admission is paid at the door.
- Keep your emailed ticket on your phone or print it, so you can show it at the market gate.
- Give yourself time to browse, because more than 130 handpicked vendors fill the historic Expo Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
Special Events & Promotions
- Friday evening Earlybird Shopping, with the Friday ticket also good for Saturday's Market Day.
- Friday tickets cost less online than at the door, and online sales end the afternoon of November 6.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I find to shop for?
It's a vintage and handmade market with more than 130 handpicked vendors inside the historic Expo Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds.
What is Earlybird Shopping?
Earlybird Shopping is the Friday evening session. A Friday ticket also gets you back in for Saturday's Market Day.
Do I need to buy tickets online for Saturday?
No. Saturday-only admission is paid at the door, so you don't need to buy online.
How do I use my ticket?
Tickets are emailed to you. Print yours or show it on your phone at the market gate.
How can I become a vendor?
Apply through the Hobnob Market website. The market picks vendors based on the assortment and style of their merchandise.
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