West Loop Art Fest

Bazaar Marketeers → The Curated Discovery Zone

The Bazaar Marketeers is a dedicated section within West Loop Art Fest, designed to complement our core artist showcase by featuring a curated mix of creative retailers, makers, and resellers. While the festival centers around fine art, this area expands the experience—offering guests a dynamic, high-quality shopping environment that blends art, style, and discovery.

Vendors selected for this category should offer well-branded, high-quality retail goods such as clothing, jewelry, accessories, home goods, and lifestyle products. This is not a traditional vendor market—each participant is chosen to complement the overall aesthetic and elevate the guest experience.

General Requirements for All Vendors:

All vendors must use a fully white tent with at least 50 lbs. of weight per tent leg. 

Full payment is required prior to the application deadline. Failure to submit payment will disqualify the vendor from the acceptance process.

Vendors are only permitted to sell items listed in their approved application. Unauthorized items will be removed, and sales must occur exclusively within the designated booth space. 

Vendors are required to provide a valid Pop-Up Retail User License. If a license cannot be provided, Bash Creates can obtain one on your behalf for a $25.00 fee. To process this, vendors must submit their business name, address, items to be sold, and Illinois Business Tax Number.

The Food Vendors & Food Trucks Zone

The Food Vendors & Food Trucks section is an integral part of West Loop Art Fest, designed to complement our core artist showcase by offering a curated culinary experience. While the festival centers around fine art, this component enhances the overall atmosphere—bringing together high-quality food and beverage offerings that elevate the guest experience.

Vendors selected for this category should provide well-branded, high-quality menu items that reflect creativity, consistency, and strong presentation. From food trucks to pop-ups, each participant is carefully curated to align with the overall aesthetic, flow, and elevated experience of the festival. This is not a traditional street food lineup—each vendor is chosen to contribute to a cohesive and memorable environment.

General Requirements for All Vendors:

All vendors must use a fully white tent with at least 50 lbs. of weight per tent leg. 

Full payment is required prior to the application deadline. Failure to submit payment will disqualify the vendor from the acceptance process.

Vendors are only permitted to sell items listed in their approved application. Unauthorized items will be removed, and sales must occur exclusively within the designated booth space. 

Vendors are required to provide a valid City of Chicago Special Event Food License.