Vendor Info - Algonquin Harvest Market

Vendor Information

2026 Vendor Registration is CLOSED

Event Details

Date Saturday, October 3, 2026

Location Historic Downtown Algonquin
Main Street | Algonquin, IL 60102

Show Hours 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Rain or Shine

Vendor Setup 7:00 AM – 9:45 AM
All vendors must be fully set up and ready by 9:45 AM.

Tear Down 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Booths must remain open and staffed until 4:00 PM.

Booth Fee

$150 for a 10′ x 10′ space

Early Bird Rate: $120 Apply by March 31, 2026 and be approved to receive the $30 discount.

Booth space is secured only after acceptance and full payment.

Optional Add-On: Vendor Card Promotion
Increase traffic to your booth by participating in our Vendor Card Promotion for $25 (limited to 9 vendors). Visitors receive a Vendor Card at the event and collect stamps from participating booths. Completed cards are entered into a gift basket drawing held at 3:45 PM.

Vendor Application Timeline & Review Process

To ensure a balanced and high-quality market, applications are reviewed in scheduled rounds.

March 31, 2026

Early Bird & First Round Application Deadline

Applications submitted by this date will be included in the first round of review.
Approved vendors will receive a $30 Early Bird discount on booth fees.

April 15, 2026

First Round Notifications Sent

All first-round applicants will receive email notification of acceptance or waitlist status.

Accepted vendors will have 14 days from the date of acceptance to submit full payment.
Unpaid spaces after 14 days will be offered to vendors on the waitlist.

Ongoing Reviews

After April 15, applications will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th of each month until all vendor spaces are filled.

Final Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by August 15, 2026.

Vendor Details

(Please read before applying)

Vendor Eligibility
The Algonquin Harvest Market is open to:

Artisans and hand crafters

Farmers and agricultural producers

Product-based vendors

Direct sales companies and service-based businesses may participate through sponsorship opportunities only.

To maintain variety and quality, category limits may apply.
Booth Requirements & Setup
Vendors must provide their own tent, tables, chairs, and display materials.

Electricity is not provided. Vendors requiring power must supply their own generator.

Booths must remain open and staffed for the full duration of the event.

Space assignments are determined by event organizers.

Special placement requests cannot be guaranteed.

Final setup instructions and arrival logistics will be sent prior to the event.
Fees and Payment Policy
Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance.

Vendors will receive email notification of acceptance or waitlist status.

Accepted vendors must submit full payment within 14 days to secure their space.

Booth space is confirmed only after full payment is received.

Returned checks and associated fees are the responsibility of the vendor.

Early Bird discounts apply only to approved vendors who meet the March 31, 2026 deadline.
Permits and Compliance
Food and beverage vendors are responsible for obtaining all required permits and licenses.

Copies of permits must be available for review by event organizers on the morning of the event.

Vendors must comply with all local, county, and state regulations.

Failure to comply with permit requirements may result in removal from the event without refund.
Communication
All vendor communication will primarily be conducted via email.

Vendors are responsible for:

Providing a valid email address

Monitoring email regularly for updates

Reviewing event instructions sent prior to the market

Important event details, setup logistics, and reminders will be distributed as the event approaches.
Cancellation and Refund Policy

For questions, please email contact@algonquinharvestmarket.com