We send Vendors the floor plan & space assignment ~48-72 hours before the market. We include our cell phone numbers for day of communications and other related information.
Chicago Artisan Market
Ravenswood
4325 N. Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
Primary Load-in: Primary vendor load-in is on Saturday morning from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM the morning of Day 1. All vendors must arrive by or before 9:00 AM.
On Day 2 of the Market (Sunday), vendors have venue access starting at 8:00 AM. (The venue is locked overnight on Saturday night.)
Early Load-in Option: At our Ravenswood market only, we try to offer an early load-in option from 3:00 – 5:00 PM on Friday (the day before the market) by appointment. Vendors must arrive no later than 4:00 PM and exit the venue no later than 5:00 PM sharp on Friday. (We typically offer this option during the week leading up to the market.)
Long-Term Parking: After loading-in through the South entrance at 4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., vendors are required to park in one of two remote areas: 1) Across the tracks on the opposite side of Ravenswood Ave.; or 2) At least two (2) full City blocks to the south of the venue or North of Montrose Ave. This is necessary & beneficial to all Vendors because it allows Market Shoppers to utlize free close-in street parking along Ravenswood Ave. .
If we see your vehicle, vans, truck or U-haul anywhere close to the entrance between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM on either Saturday or Sunday, you risk your future participation in our markets.
Late Arrivals: The market opens to the public at 10:00 AM and ends at 4:00 PM. If you’re running late & haven’t arrived or notified us by 9:30am via cell/text, we will remove your space from the floor plan.
No Shows w/ No Notice: No refunds will be issued and we likely will not accept you to future markets.
Other Info: Our Ravenswood market is on two floors. Approximately 40% of all vendors will be on the 2nd floor, including coffee, tea and many top-performing vendors. If you have a physical disability which limits your use of stairs, there is an elevator lift for vertical transport.
Day of Market Contact Numbers:
* Lynna Smith – (630) 202-4590 (mobile/text)
* Jonathan Smith – (773) 251-8424 (mobile/text)
Chicago Artisan Market
Fulton Market
401 N. Morgan St., Chicago, IL 60642
Vendor Load-in: Load-in is Sunday 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM on the morning of the market. All vendors must arrive by or before 9:00 AM. Load-in is very efficient from the onsite parking lot at 401 N. Morgan St.; however, use of the onsite parking lot is for temporary load-in only. All vendors must move their vehicles out of the onsite parking lot no later than 9:30am – no exceptions!
No Early Load-in Option: At Morgan MFG, we do not allow vendor load-in the day before the market, primarily because the venue is always in use on Saturdays until Midnight & beyond. We would if we could. We do a lot of work on Sunday AM so we are ready for you at 7:00 AM sharp! 🙂
Long-Term Parking: After 9:30am and until 4:00 PM (close of market), onsite parking is for Shoppers only. You must move your vehicle out of the onsite parking lot no later than 9:30am. You may be able to find free street parking in the area subject to availability. Otherwise, we recommend the SpotHero parking app & website for the lowest rates for on-demand parking.
If we see your vehicle, vans, truck or U-haul inside the Morgan MFG parking lot between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PM on Sunday, you risk your future participation in our markets.
No Shows w/ No Notice: No refunds will be issued and we will most likely not accept you to future markets
Other Info: Our market at Fulton Market is concentrated mostly on one floor. If you have a handicap that would preclude you from using steps, please advise ASAP.
Day of Market Contact Numbers:
Lynna Smith – (630) 202-4590 (mobile/text)
Jonathan Smith – (773) 251-8424 (mobile/text)