The Main Street Fair will be held in Evanston, Illinois with booths and activities near Main Street & Chicago Avenue. The Fair will take up four square blocks, so there will be action on side streets as well.

Fill out the vendor application form and pay the required deposit.

PLEASE NOTE: Completing an application does not guarantee a booth space.

Fair organizers curate vendor selection to provide a full, diverse and family-friendly experience for guests. 

Full payment is required at time of application. If your application is not accepted, you will receive a full refund.

• $199 - through April 27

• $249 -April 28 - May 27

• $299 - May 28 - June 19

Applicants will receive an initial email from the Evanston Made Team confirming their application and deposit were received. You’ll receive a separate email after review of your application whether you are accepted or not (within two weeks)

If you are accepted: 

• You will receive a separate Vendor Acceptance (should be within two weeks of applying). 

• In mid-May, you’ll receive your booth assignment, assigned shutdown time and preliminary setup schedule/instructions

• In mid-June, you’ll receive a final instructions on your setup schedule and logistics

If you are not accepted:

• You will receive a full refund along with your notification.

To best manage the City of Evanston’s public works’ equipment and manpower limitations, the fair will be shut down in phases. See the schedule below: 

• 6:00 PM – (including Kids Area) 

• 7:30 PM – All Zones that are not adjacent to the Main Stage

• 9:00 PM – Main Stage & adjacent Zones will shut down

You can express a preference. We will accommodate to the best of our ability based on space availability. 

• If you don’t like your initial assigned shutdown time, you may ask for a different one and we’ll accommodate to the best of our ability at that time. 

• If we cannot accommodate your preference, you may withdraw from the festival and get a full refund.

No. Vendor locations and accompanying booth numbers are curated, and all booth assignments are final.

Yes. To ensure we get both parties on the vendor list accurately, please provide the names of all artists / merchants sharing your booth. If, after you’ve submitted an application, you want to add another name, contact us at info@mainstreetfair.org.

10 × 10 ft

Yes, details will be included in your May setup instruction email.

No, you must provide your own source of electricity, if needed.

Nothing. You are responsible for providing your own tent, table, chairs and equipment. 

A vendor list will be included on our website.

If you use social media, tag us and we can reshare your posts to help promote your participation in the fair.

Instagram:  @main_street_fair_evanston

Facebook: Main Street Fair Evanston