The City is excited to announce the vendors for Warrenville’s first-ever Pop-Up Shop Marketplace at Leone Schmidt Heritage Park (28W164 Warrenville Road)!
The Marketplace will feature custom-built shop spaces for rotating local vendors, bringing fresh shopping, food, and family fun to downtown Warrenville.
Soft Launch Weekends
Saturday, October 25 · 1:00–4:00 p.m.
- Dandelion Atelier – bath care
- Sticky Noodles – freeze-dried candy
- Crow and Moon Enchantments – witchy things
- Amethystshop 81 – clothing and shoes
- Briarwood Beads – beaded suncatchers
- DM Design – handmade character pens
- Tala’s Trinkets – crochet items
- Boy Scouts of America – popcorn and wreaths
Saturday, November 1 · 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Chalkcouture/Majorcreations – home décor and gifts
- London Skye – hat & charm bar
- Bada Bling Crystals and Crystal Candles – crystals and crystal jewelry
- The Craft Shack – hot chocolate bombs
- Emma’s Extensions – hair tinsel and glitter services
- Clay Space Artists – ceramics
- Quickfire – fire starters
🎀 The November 1 event will also feature a ribbon cutting ceremony and craft fair as the City celebrates this new community destination.
Soft Launch Weekends
Be among the first to experience the Marketplace at our Soft Launch events:
Saturday, October 25 · 12:00–4:00 p.m. Temporary market tents will be set up along a cement patio area, and two vendor units will be installed on the property.
From 1:00 to 4:00 on October 25, the Warren Tavern at 3S540 Second Street will be open for tours and offering free coffee, tea, hot cider and hot cocoa to all who stop in.
This is a great opportunity to learn about local Warrenville history as we take the next exciting step into the future!
Saturday, November 1 · 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and a craft fair. During the celebration, the City’s Tourism and Arts Commission will announce the official name for the Marketplace.
And don't miss the Good Olde Fashioned Christmas Fest Craft Fair hosted by The Warrenville Museum Guild next to the Pop-Up Market at Warren Tavern, 3S540 2nd Street from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Crafts and craft gift baskets made by guild members for sale.
• Free admission.
• Raffle $1.00 per ticket. Handcrafted prizes.
All proceeds from the craft fair benefit the Warrenville Historical Museum.
The Marketplace is designed to give vendors more than a place to sell goods. Plans include mentorship opportunities and partnerships with local financial institutions to help entrepreneurs learn how to be a successful retailer and eventually move their way from the market to a more permanent space,
During the soft launch, most vendors will have temporary tables and tents. The rollout will feature one shed that two vendors will share. Mayor Johnson drew names at the October 20 City Council meeting. The vendors who will share the new shed are:
October 25:
- Dandelion Atelier
- DM Design
November 1:
- Bada Bling Crystals and Crystal Candles
- London Skye
The project is supported by a $25,000 grant from DuPage County’s Member Initiative Program, which will reimburse the City for start-up costs.
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Future ideas for the site include a pavilion for dining and a flex pavilion that could host classes, small concerts, community activities, or even morning yoga.