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Build Local Connections, Boost Your Brand
Looking to elevate your brand within the local business community? Partner with the WPBCC as an event sponsor and connect directly with business leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers from across our region.
Our events—from networking mixers, neighborhood events to educational luncheons —offer valuable sponsorship opportunities that highlight your business's commitment to supporting local economic growth and community development.
Why Sponsor a Chamber Event?
- Local Visibility: Position your brand in front of influential business and civic leaders.
- Community Impact: Show your support for local business and contribute to a thriving economy.
- Networking Opportunities: Gain exclusive access to key stakeholders and potential partners.
- Custom Exposure: Enjoy tailored promotional benefits across event signage, email campaigns, social media, and more.
Whether you are a longtime supporter or a first-time sponsor, we will help you make the most of your investment.
Wicker Park Farmers Market
May - October (Outdoor)
December - April (Indoor)
2000+ Attendees/Market
The mission of the Wicker Park Farmers Market (WPFM) is to provide a space for regional food producers to sell to and interact with customers, for our residents and neighbors to access healthful foods and local goods, and to foster a sense of place and community in the Wicker Park Bucktown neighborhood.
WPB Commercial Strategy Growth Lab
January 2026
Insight, connection, and community building at the Wicker Park Bucktown Commercial Strategy Growth Lab, a networking event designed for commercial real estate professionals, business owners, and innovators driving commercial growth across Wicker Park and Bucktown. This event brings together local leaders and emerging voices to explore market trends, share strategic approaches to scaling businesses, and strengthen the commercial ecosystem in one of Chicago’s most dynamic neighborhoods.
WPB Love You Lab – Health & Wellness Expo
February 2026
Approximately 200 Attendees
Love You Lab, a vibrant mind body, heart health and wellness experience designed to inspire self-care, self-love, and holistic well-being. Explore a curated marketplace featuring incredible wellness vendors, enjoy rejuvenating classes, and immerse yourself in hands-on experiences that nourish your whole self.
WPB Winter Olympics
February 6-22, 2026
Neighborhood Wide
Celebrate the spirit of the Winter Olympics with a neighborhood-wide competition that turns your favorite local bars into Olympic “venues”! Grab your friends, form a team, or compete solo as you tour participating bars, complete exciting challenges, and earn stamps toward a grand-prize entry.
Spring Wine Wobble ~ Bucktown Edition
April 2026
Approximately 200 Attendees
There's no better way to welcome Spring's arrival than to sip, stroll, and shop in one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in Chicago, Bucktown!
WPB Thrift Riot
April 2026
Approximately 200 Attendees
Thrift Riot is a curated crawl through Wicker Park and Bucktown’s most beloved secondhand shops, a celebration of style, sustainability, and Chicago’s creative soul. Wander block by block, uncover vintage treasures, and build a wardrobe that’s as original as you are. Good vibes, great finds, and community—in true WPB fashion.
Patio Palooza
May 19, 2026
200 Participants
Discover some of WPB’s best patios while dining down Division Street for Patio Palooza! Patio crawlers can taste small bites and signature appetizers from each participating restaurant.
22nd Annual Wicker Park Fest
July 24 - 26, 2026
80,000+ Attendees
As one of Chicago’s most anticipated summers festivals and dubbed "Chicago's Best Street Festival of the Summer " by the Chicago Tribune, Wicker Park Fest is one of Chicago’s top-drawing festivals, attracting visitors from across Chicagoland and the country with its fantastic music line-up. Wicker Park Fest reflects the neighborhood’s rich musical heritage, vibrant nightlife and acclaimed restaurants. Building on the area’s unique character, the weekend celebrates the neighborhood with eclectic music (over 50 bands on four stages), great local food, arts and crafts, a kids’ area, and retail vendors. Click here for more information
Meet Me on Milwaukee Series
Last Sunday in Aug, Sept, Oct
15,000+ Attendees
Mark your calendars for an event like no other: a full pedestrian takeover of Milwaukee Ave! This bustling WPB corridor will transform into a thriving, car-free paradise from the North/Damen intersection to Ashland, encouraging neighbors to get outside and explore.
Stroll along the street with us, enjoy live music, and shop and dine along Milwaukee as your favorite local businesses bring the action to the sidewalks!
Fall Wine Wobble ~ Wicker Park Edition
September 17, 2026
200 Participants
Nothing says Fall like wine, shopping and strolling down one of our favorite shopping corridors in Wicker Park!
WPB Handshake
October 2026
Iconic Wicker Park Bucktown grit, inked by the dopest tattoo artists, and their favorite dives. That's the WPB Handshake!
WPB Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting
December 5, 2026
Unlimited Attendees
Kick off the holidays with a day of fun-filled shopping, caroling, and festive adventures for kids of all ages! Hop onboard the holiday rickshaws at designated stops like the North Pole and Whoville for special treats! Be sure to get your Wonderland Map and search for the holiday gnomes while you stop and shop at participating businesses.
*This event will be held in conjunction with the WPB SSA #33 Wicker Park Tree Lighting.
WPB Business Mixers
Second Wednesday of each month. Attendees based on venue capacity.
WPB mixers are held monthly to help businesses connect and partner to support one another. Mixers are hosted at different WPBCC member business every month to help give the host the opportunity to promote their business in the community.
WPB Women's+ Networking
Third Thursday of each Month
Attendees based on venue capacity.
The monthly Women's Networking Event is our women owned business focused event. Each networking event is a power hour of networking in a female owned business in the neighborhood.
Multiple events throughout the year
Attendees based on venue capacity.