Randolph Street Market Festival Returns

Here we are, the end of July, and with perfect weather, Jane and I went down to visit the Randolph Street Market Festival in the West loop. Known as “Chicago’s beloved vintage treasure hunt”, after being absent during the pandemic, they are back. Touted as a “mecca of cool” this European flea market will allow you to search through the different venders for antiques, artwork, jewelry, clothing ( vintage and new), and enjoy food, live entertainment and even some fun cocktails.

Attendees of all ages can shop Vintage Chanel, scout the perfect work of art to fill that blank wall in whatever room has a blank wall and find that rare antique bar set to complete their rec-room.

Food from local area food trucks and caterers will be available so once you enter the Treasure area, you can have it all.

This is a two day event- July 30th and 31st from 10 am-5 p.m.

1341 West Randolph Street

Visit www.randolphstreetmarket.com for more info.

We enjoyed our morning by dining on Millie’s Waffles, with different flavors including a smaller cinnamon waffle ( delicious).

Here is a sampling of the vendors:

• Global Attic & Naperville African Village – African Art, Artifacts & Textiles 
• Atlantic Poster – Rock N’ Roll & Movie Star Glossy’s and Posters 
• Krava Galleries – Vintage Cowboy Hats & Paintings 
• Bartholomew’s Brilliant Boxes – Steampunk & Robot Lighting 
• This Old Book – Rare Novels and Coffee Table Books 
• The Piggy Kitchen (as featured on the Food Network’s Julia Child Challenge – Winner 2022) – Vintage French Copper Cookware
• Conservatory Vintage + Vinyl: Vintage Vinyl 
• Poems While You Wait – Bespoke Poetry on Vintage Typewriter 
• Tarkington Antiques – Mid-Century Modern Home Goods 
• Spotted Horse Collectibles – Vintage Quilts 
• Gin-For’s Oddities – Rookwood Pottery 
• Hija di Nada – One of a Kind Hand Blocked Hats, Knitwear & Accessories 

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

Sunday, July 31  

• 10 am – 5 pm: DJ Mike House (Building Ballroom)
• 10 am – 5 pm: DJ Crate Digga HasH (Building Lower Hall)
• 10 am – 5 pm: DJ TigsB (Outside)
• 10 am – 12 pm: Tony Morrison Jazz Quintet (Outside Mainstage)
• 12 pm – 3 pm: Joe Wortell & The Natural Law (Outside Mainstage)
• 3 pm – 5 pm: Low Reen and Maxwell Street Blues Band (Outside Mainstage)

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. New this year, festival-goers will have access to a huge on-site parking garage within the secure, fully-enclosed market for added convenience.