Chicago Artisan Market
Visitors can browse and shop one-of-a-kind items produced by independent Midwest makers and small businesses. The curated event features an array of offerings including fashion, art, home goods, and specialty eats. Shoppers also have the opportunity to meet the artisans directly and learn how their goods and confections are made.
What to Expect
Showcases Midwest artisans in food, fashion, home goods, and art.
Event Details
Ages
Kids under 12 are free
Neighborhood
Fulton Market / Ravenswood
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
INV Marketing Group, LLC
Food & Drink
Artisan vendors offer specialty eats and confections.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Holiday shoppers and fans of locally made goods
Vibe
Creative and curated
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
Low
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $8 General Admission in advance; $10 at the door; 4 for $20 in advance only; General Admission plus a Deluxe CAM Tote for $10. Kids under 12 are free. – Get tickets
- Hours: 11am-5pm on both listed market dates.
- Parking: Fulton Market has free onsite parking for shoppers, with approximately 30 rotating spaces. At Ravenswood, vendors park west of the METRA tracks so shoppers can use spaces closest to the entrance.
- Pets: Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome.
Tips & Advice
- Buy admission in advance online to use the advance-ticket options, including the four-ticket bundle.
- For the Thanksgiving Weekend Ravenswood market, allow time to browse more than 200 vendors across the two-day event.
- At Fulton Market, use the onsite shopper parking if a space is available; the lot has about 30 rotating spaces.
- At Ravenswood, park in the shopper spaces closest to the entrance rather than the area west of the METRA tracks.
- Bring your dog only if it can remain leashed and well behaved throughout the market.
Special Events & Promotions
- Children under 12 enter free.
- Buying general admission tickets in advance saves compared with buying at the door.
- A four-ticket bundle is available in advance only.
- A general admission ticket can be combined with a Deluxe CAM Tote.
- The Thanksgiving Weekend market runs on Saturday and Sunday, unlike the listed single-day Sunday markets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of products can I browse?
The market features food, fashion, home goods and art from independent makers and small businesses.
Can I meet the people who make the products?
Yes. You can meet and shop with artisans and learn how they make their products, food, art and confections.
Is advance booking recommended, and are tickets sold at the door?
Advance tickets can be purchased online; tickets are also available at the door.
Are children and dogs welcome?
Children under 12 enter free, and well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
Is parking available at the market?
At Fulton Market, shoppers can use free onsite parking, with about 30 rotating spaces. At Ravenswood, shopper spaces are closest to the entrance.
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