Illinois Local 2026 Holiday Market on Small Business Saturday
November 28 @ 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Mark your calendars — we can’t wait to see everyone on Saturday, November 28, 2026, in the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield!
– Doors open at 9 am
– Entry is $5 for ages 13 and up (12 and under free)
– Doors close at 4 pm
– Entry is $5 for ages 13 and up (12 and under free)
– Doors close at 4 pm
– Holiday Entertainment Lineup
This year’s lineup brings live entertainment and activities from Springfield Youth Performance Group, Happy Hour Pilates & Pear Tree Pups, Music Therapy Connections, Springfield Theater Center and Dayna’s Dance Revolution, plus a visit from Santa, Bluey & Bingo for photos with the kids!
This year’s lineup brings live entertainment and activities from Springfield Youth Performance Group, Happy Hour Pilates & Pear Tree Pups, Music Therapy Connections, Springfield Theater Center and Dayna’s Dance Revolution, plus a visit from Santa, Bluey & Bingo for photos with the kids!
– Shop Local Marketplace
Shop local from dozens of vendors offering hot food, baked goods, clothing and accessories for the whole family, home goods, gifts, candles, festive coffee, mocktails, holiday treats, and so much more — all in one place, just in time for the holidays.
Shop local from dozens of vendors offering hot food, baked goods, clothing and accessories for the whole family, home goods, gifts, candles, festive coffee, mocktails, holiday treats, and so much more — all in one place, just in time for the holidays.
– 2026 Illinois Local Annual Awards (3:00 PM)
Stick around for the afternoon! At 3:00 PM, we will be honoring excellence in our community by presenting awards to four outstanding members—one in each of our four categories. These beautiful awards were custom-designed and created by Ceramics Made by Rosie, and the presentation is proudly brought to you by Bailey Family Insurance. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend the ceremony!
Stick around for the afternoon! At 3:00 PM, we will be honoring excellence in our community by presenting awards to four outstanding members—one in each of our four categories. These beautiful awards were custom-designed and created by Ceramics Made by Rosie, and the presentation is proudly brought to you by Bailey Family Insurance. Non-members are welcome and encouraged to attend the ceremony!
Illinois Local is proud to serve as an official American Express Neighborhood Champion for Small Business Saturday — helping spotlight and support the small businesses that make our community thrive. This event is supported in part by the Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for Central Illinois.
This event draws thousands of visitors from across central Illinois every year, so come early and bring the whole family!
– Vendor Information
Interested in being a vendor?
• Non-member booths: $200
• Member booths: $75
Register now at illinoislocal.org
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Interested in being a vendor?
• Non-member booths: $200
• Member booths: $75
Register now at illinoislocal.org
Questions? Email us at [email protected]
Visit the Illinois Local Byway Member Page for more photos and info about the organization.
