WPFM Vendor applications are now open for the 2025-2026 Indoor Market Season.
A non refundable $85 application fee is due by November 15, 2025 to be considered and can be paid HERE.
'25 to '26 INDOOR MARKET INFORMATION
New Location
Our new location for our '25 to '26 Indoor Market will be at
Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
1450 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago IL 60647
DATES AND TIME
Wicker Park Farmers Market will be open from 10AM - 2PM on the following dates:
2025
December – 7, 14, 28
2026
January – 4, 18
February- 1, 15
March- 1, 15, and 29
WHAT TO EXPECT
Shuffleboard for ages 8+ – get them hooked early! Every court rental includes a quick lesson to get players started.
Tropical mocktails – kid-friendly flavors everyone can enjoy.
Board games & classics – from Scrabble to giant Jenga and giant Connect Four.
There’s something for everyone, whether you’re shuffling on the courts, sipping in a cabana, or just hanging out with friends and family.
STUFF TO KNOW
Shuffleboard is available to players ages 8 and up.
- Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Walk in courts are $50 / hour / court + taxes
ACTIVITIES
STORYTIME 10AM to 12PM
Hosted by Cruelty Free You and Me
Located on Cabanas 1 through 4
More activities being planned! So stay tuned.
Vendor Types
Farmer/Producer
Farmers/producers must grow/produce 100% of the product they sell. Farmer/producer-owned cooperatives are included in this category.
Processor
Any vendor who sells a value-added product who is not the primary grower or producer of the raw ingredients used to make that product.
Prepared Foods
Any vendor, including Farmers/Producers and Processors, that intend to prepare food on site for sale and/or immediate consumption are considered Prepared Foods Vendors.
Other
Although the Market is primarily a place for local farmers and processors of agricultural products and prepared foods, a limited number of other goods, services, and/or activities may be accepted at the discretion of management.
Are you using a home kitchen to make your products?
If you are making your product out of your home, this is considered a Cottage Foods Operation.
Cottage Foods vendors are subject to more thorough inspections from the health department and must feature specific labels on their products.
Find more about registering a Cottage Foods Operation here.
Do we accept craft vendors under the general application?
No, everything sold by vendors at our market must be food-related.
If you do not fall into one of the above categories, please contact the WPFM Manager directly at farmersmarket@wickerparkbucktown.com
What do we look for in a new vendor?
- We look for an application submitted by the deadline, filled out fully and properly, with an application fee paid in full.
- We look for product diversity. Is your product line different from what we already provide? Is it something that we have demand for at our market?
- We look for vendors who would benefit from exposure to the Wicker Park community.
Licenses, Insurance and Permits
Do you have an LLC or Business License?
The Wicker Park Farmers Market requires you to provide a business license with your application. This makes you an official business within the State of Illinois, so you are legally allowed to sell your product to the public.
Find more information about starting your company here.
Business Insurance Requirement
The Wicker Park Farmers Market requires you to have $1 Million + in liability coverage in order to sell with us.
Please add the following as additional insured:
Wicker Park Farmers Market
1414 North Ashland, Chicago, Illinois 60622
(For Indoor Market)
Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club
1750 N Milwaukee Avenue Chicago, IL 60647
Find more information about insurance here.
Please contact the WPFM Manager directly at farmersmarket@wickerparkbucktown.com for further questions and concerns.
Acceptance into the '25 to '26 Indoor Market Season is based on the applicant’s strengths in the following areas (in order of priority):
- The submission of a complete application, including a $85 non-refundable application fee, by November 15, 2025 deadline.
- A signed signature page indicating compliance of rules, a signed hold harmless agreement, and copies of all permits and licenses required for the sale of the applicant’s products.
- Payment of all Wicker Park Farmers Market fees to date. Vendors applying for the 2025 season will not be eligible to participate until full payment has been received from past seasons.
- Vendor's legacy with the Wicker Park market. This includes adherence to market rules and regulations, market attendance, history of positive consumer/producer relationships, payment of fees, and professional behavior.
- Products that are locally-grown, have seasonal integrity, and are of high quality. We define “local” as within 300 miles of the City of Chicago.
- Uniqueness of products offered.
- Ability to engage and educate consumers about products and how they were produced (via knowledgeable employees, informative brochures and handouts, etc.)
- Space availability.
- Individual farms are given preference over partnerships or cooperatives and small-to-moderate family businesses over larger enterprises.
- Importance of WPFM as a marketing outlet for the vendor’s overall marketing strategy (direct sales vs. utilization of distributors).
- Processed products feature seasonal and regional ingredients.
How soon will I know if I was accepted as a vendor in the indoor market?
Applications close on Friday, November 15, 2025. And acceptance emails go out on the following week. You should receive your result no later than November 25, 2025.
ABOUT VENDING IN THE INDOOR MARKET
Set Up Time
8AM to 10AM - Must be ready to sell by 10 AM.
Tear down happens at 2PM to 3PM
How many vendors are participating in the indoor market?
There will be 24 vendors, and sponsors, community groups, non-profits and wellness professionals accepted in our indoor market.
What is the Venue Capacity?
500 people
On average, how many people have attended in the indoor space at RPSC?
150+
What is not allowed for vendors in the venue?
- No external alcohol or amplified sound
- Anyone serving prepackaged or fresh food onsite must provide a valid food handler’s license
- Anyone preparing/cooking food onsite must provide a Certificate of Insurance (COI) listing Royal Palms Chicago LLC as additionally insured
- No open flames, outdoor burners, or fryers
- Electrical use must be noted in advance to avoid overloading circuits
- All extension cords must be securely taped down
- Vendors are responsible for removing all trash and materials after the event; food waste must be contained (no liquids in drains or trash bins)
- No tape, nails, or adhesives on walls, floors, or furniture
- Load-in/out must occur via the approved delivery door access points (not through guest entry)
- Vendors are responsible for any damages to venue property
- Vendors participate at their own risk; Royal Palms is not responsible for loss, theft, or injury.
- Folding tables exceeding 6ft
- Folding chairs
- Speakers/own music
- Canopy/Tent
Where can I park?
Some free parking along Leavitt and Wabansia
Street parking along Milwaukee
Paid hourly parking along Milwaukee Ave.
SPOTHERO on -
1702 N Milwaukee Ave.
2126 W Caton St.
For more information, contact:
farmersmarket@Wickerparkbucktown.com