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Illinois Product Expo in Chicago!
October 16 & 17
Vendor applications open NOW!
Chicago Illinois Product Expo 2026
Isadore & Sadie Dorin Forum, 725 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, IL 60608
Friday, October 16, 2026
12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Saturday, October 17, 2026
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is pleased to present the Illinois Product Expo - Chicago! This inaugural event is looking to attract more than 5,000 attendees and feature over 70 vendors. The Expo offers a unique opportunity for producers to showcase their goods through samples, engage directly with customers, buyers and retailers while building lasting brand recognition. Whether introducing new products or reconnecting with loyal fans, vendors play a vital role in making this first-time event a success. Note: sampling at this show is a MUST. Additionally, there will be no ready-to-eat items sold at this show.
General Information about The Forum
- A load and unload site will be available for vendors.
- Paid parking lots and paid street parking will be available.
- Booth amenities will be provided (tables, chairs, draping, electricity).
Application Process
- Complete the application and submit promotional material via email to Katelyn NO later than July 31 (click here for the application)
- Further instruction will be given upon acceptance.
Approved Vendors
As of 7/8/2026
| Altura Wellness and Optimization | Athens | Insect Repellent, Body Oil, Lip Balm |
| Bear's Bites, LLC | Pekin | Pet Treats and Chews |
| Beautifully Healthy | Wheeling | Kombucha and Tea-based Energy Drink |
| Berries and Flour Bakery & Harvest Goods | Champaign | Jam, Syrups & Shrubs, Dry Tea, Hot Chocolate |
| Bewitching Botanicals | Auburn | Bath Bombs, Soaps, and Skincare Products |
| Big Fork Brands | Chicago | Chicago Sauces, Jerky, Meat Sticks, Frozen Sausage |
| BrainFood | Chicago | Sparkling Water |
| CFG Foods | Chicago | Infused Honey |
| Chef Heatley's Hot Pepper Farm | Sandwich | Hot Sauce |
| Cheryl Kelly & Co. | Jacksonville | Vegan and Organic Skincare, Makeup, and Perfume |
| Coming Home Candles | Springfield | Candles |
| Crafted by Cleetus | Mendota | Bloody Mary Mix, Hot Sauce, Rim Dust |
| Dar Baklava, LLC | Chicago | Baklava |
| Desert Penguin LLC | Elwood | Dog Treats |
| Dilly Dally Provisions | Evanstan | Mustard, Relish, Pickles, Giardiniera, Hot Sauce |
| Earth Candy | Hartford | Pickled Items and Nectar |
| El Molcajete Sauces | Evanston | Mole Sauce, Tomatillo Sauce, Chili Oil, Organic Yellow Corn Tortilla Chips |
| Every Body Eat | Evanston | Snack, Cookies, Pretzel Thins |
| Farmer Scott's Premium Popcorn | Heyworth | Gourmet Popcorn and Popcorn Kernels |
| Five Corners Beverage Co. | Chicago | Non-Alcoholic Cocktails |
| Gracie Pie Apothecary | Kankakee | Goat's Milk Soap, Sugar Scrubs, Creams and Lotions, Mud Masks, Anti-Aging Products |
| Graize Limited | Chicago | Flavored Corn Puffs |
| Grind and Jam Farm | Collinsville | Nut Butters and Jams |
| Gross Farms Beefalo | Jacksonville | Beefalo Meat Products and Elk Antler Dog Chews |
| Homemade Passions by Bryce | Riverton | Homemade Baked Goods |
| Jindilli | Chicago | Macadamia Oil and Mayonnaise |
| Katherine Anne Confection | Chicago | Truffles, Caramels, Marshmallows and Drinking Chocolate Mix |
| Mickeys Massive Burritos | La Salle | Salsa, Chips, Nacho Cheese |
| Millennial Mamas LLC | Rochester | Tallow Based Skin Care and Household Essentials |
| MsPsGFree Inc | Chicago | Gluten free Granola, Gluten free Cookie Bars, and Peppermint Toffee |
| Niece's Pieces Brownies | Champaign | Brownies and Cookies |
| Nonna Santina’s | Jacksonville | Marinara Sauce, Marinade, Seasoned Breadcrumbs, Pizza Sauce |
| Nouvie Inc. | Chicago | Non-Alcoholicwine |
| NutriPack LLC | Markham | Pet Food and Treats |
| Peter's Produce | Jacksonville | Baked Goods, Pickles, Salsa, Jelly, Smoked Cheese, Frozen Meat |
| Phoenix Bean LLC | Chicago | Soy Milk, Tofu and Tofu Salads |
| Plovara - The Secret Ingredient | Hoffman Estates | Plant Based Dipping Sauces, Dipping Oils, and Protein-Rich snacks. |
| PremOla Granola | Warrenville | Granola |
| Rollicking Buckaroo Pepper Jam and Seasoning Blends | Evanston | Jams and Seasonings |
| Salty Provisions | Rolling Meadows | Seasoning Salts, Seasoning Blends, Liquid Salts, and Electrolyte Drink Mixes. |
| Siddity Pig Pork Snacks | Urbana | Gourmet Pork Skins and Pork Cracklings |
| Silverland Bakery | Forest Park | Brownies, Bars, Cookies, Natural Raw Bars |
| Skitopel | Bunker Hill | Natural Insect Repellent and Bug Spray |
| The JAY Effect | Carterville | Seasoning Blends |
| Tierra Negra | Chicago | Salsas |
| Tom Foolery Chocolates | Chicago | Bon Bons & Chocolate Bars |
| Umland's Crunchy Cheese | Marengo | Crunchy Cheese |
| Unfortunate Brands | Chicago | Cookies |
| Vienna Beef | Chicago | Hot Dogs and Sausages, Soups and Chili, Deli Meats, Condiments, and Pickles. |
| Vitaminis | Western Springs | Vitamin Drinks |
| XO Marshmallow | Skokie | Gourmet Marshmallows |
Please reach out to Katelyn Dahman with any questions at katelyn.dahman@illinois.gov or via phone 217-558-7368.