Randolph Street Market May Festival

America’s largest and liveliest Urban Antiques Market is returning to the West Loop for a jam-packed 2024 season of treasure hunting in celebration of their 21st anniversary. The world-famous “mecca of cool,” the Randolph Street Market Festival, will begin its iconic 21st annual festival season with a "Garden Party" market from Saturday, May 25 through Sunday, May 26. Bringing together 175 of the top independent antique and vintage dealers, fashion, furniture and craft designers to Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood (1341 W. Randolph St.), the festival will offer an ultra-curated, high-quality selection of antiques, vintage and modern goods ranging from fashion to art, jewelry, décor, retro home furnishings, global goods and more. Treasure hunters and entertainment-seekers alike will be delighted by the continuous lineup of live musical acts, unique food vendors, fun cocktails and more to enjoy throughout the weekend. Tickets are on sale now with early bird pricing and a variety of packages and specials at randolphstreetmarket.com.

One of the nation’s most famous names in vintage shopping festivals, the Randolph Street Market Festival has welcomed nearly 1.5 million treasure hunters to their nearly 200 events throughout the years since inception in 2003. The event has become a major source of livelihood for nearly 40,000 independent dealers, makers and designers throughout the years, accounting for approximately 12 million one-of-a-kind finds showcased on event grounds. Founded by events industry visionary Sally Schwartz, these market events have become a meaningful, long-standing tradition for Chicagoans and the top names in vintage dealing alike.

Attendees of all ages will have the chance to shop Vintage Chanel, scout the perfect addition to their art collection, hunt for a 1930s antique bar set, discover handmade fair-trade treasures from around the globe, score mint-condition albums from legends of centuries past and more all weekend long. A sampling of the 175 featured vendors this season include:

• Mike’s Bikes – Vintage Schwinn Bicycles

• Richards Fabulous Finds - Exquisite Men's Vintage Style Salon

• AfricanVillage – African Art, Artifacts & Textiles

• Atlantic Poster – Rock N’ Roll & Movie Star Glossy’s and Posters

• Drake Woodworking - High-styled Handmade Functional Wood Furniture

• Nafari Moda –Handmade & Hand Painted Italian Shoes

• Cappo Italian Vintage - Vintage Treasures Sourced in Italy

• Vintage Barware – Cocktail Shakers & Glassware

• East Meets West – Asian Antiques & Curiosities

• This Old Book – Rare Novels and Coffee Table Books

• Quri Andino:Textiles & Home Goods from the Andes

• Crazy Dish Lady – Vintage Kitchen & Linens

• Miranda Hicks – Original Ceramics

• Hija di Nada – One of a Kind Hand Blocked Hats, Knitwear & Accessories

The festival will feature a variety of savory and sweet treats as well as unique cocktails to enjoy including everything from Lobster Rolls provided by The Happy Lobster to delectable pancake and waffle creations courtesy of Millie’s Pancakes. Attendees will also have the chance to indulge in favorites from Happy Lobster, Fat Shallot, Taste of Greece, Rainbow Cone, Dinky’s Delights and more. As is Randolph Street Market Festival tradition, the Market Bar will be buzzing with Candi’s Bloody Mary’s for shoppers to enjoy all weekend long.

A haven for entertainment lovers, the Randolph Street Market Festival will feature a range of top musical acts, from Jazz, Rockabilly, and Blues, to 80’s Hits, Country Western and the sweet sounds of everyone’s favorite tune spinners, DJ Crate Digga HasH and DJ Mike House all weekend long. The full entertainment lineup is as follows:

SATURDAY MAY 25, 2024

ALL DAY!

Poems-While-You-Wait/outside - minstrel poets with vintage typewriters

Men's Vintage Styling Salon/Inside/Ballroom - up your game with Richard's Fabulous Finds

DJ Dave House/Inside/Ballroom - fun covers & pop standards

DJ Crate Digga Hash/Inside Lower Hall - cool immersive spinning by artist dj

DJ Tiggs/Outside Band Stage - running the show outside, keeping the toes tapping

BAND STAGE

10-11.30 -- Woodstreet Bloodhounds Bluegrass & Country Swing - early grand old opry hits!

11.30-1.30 -- Contrabanda Latin Jazz Band - get your salsa on

1.30-3.30 -- Feel GoodBand 80’s & Classic Dance Covers - time to groove

3.30-5 -- JP & Jenny James Rockabilly - Patsy Cline is in the house

SUNDAY MAY 26, 2024

ALL DAY!

Typewriter Tarts - minstrels poets with vintage typewriters

Men's Vintage Styling Salon/Inside/Ballroom - up your game with Richard's Fabulous Finds

DJ Dave House/Inside/Ballroom - fun covers & pop standards

DJ Crate Digga Hash/Inside Lower Hall - cool immersive spinning by artist dj

DJ BTiggs/Outside Band Stage - running the show outside, keeping the toes tapping

BAND STAGE

10-12 -- Tony Morrison Jazz Quintet w vocalist Robin Watson  - swing with mimosa's

12-2 -- Al Simon & the Saturn Kings Rockabilly Band - calling Jerry Lee Lewis

2-3.30 -- Maxwell Street Blues Band with Lowreen - THE authentic Chicago blues

3.30-5  -- Joe Wortell & Natural Good Country Western Band - wear your bolero's

A rain or shine event, the festival will take place both out and indoors, offering visitors a chance to beat the heat and continue the fun with a massive air-conditioned indoor portion featuring market vendors, Andi’s Sunflower Café for delectable signature drinks including their Bananas Foster Latte and more. For added convenience, festival-goers will have access to a huge on-site parking garage. DOGS WELCOME OUTSIDE. The Randolph Street Market Festival will be open Saturday, May 25 from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday, May 26 from 10 am – 5 pm. Tickets are on sale now at randolphstreetmarket.com with an early bird pricing of $12 ($15 at the gate), plus a range of exclusive packages perfect for groups and families featuring merch, food and beverage offerings as well as special entry rates for seniors, military personnel, students and first responders. Children under the age of 12 are free. The Market will also be offering an “Early Buy” ticket this year for $25, which allows entry an hour before open at 9 am, with all proceeds benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago. For more information or 2023 season dates, please visit randolphstreetmarket.com.