Hours: Black Friday, Fri 11/28 (6 AM–9 PM) • Small Business Saturday, Sat 11/29 (10 AM–8 PM)
Event Overview
Location: Entrance G - near Floor & Décor at the stage area at Gurnee Mills
Fee: $250 covers both days, includes 1- 8 ft table, and 2- chairs
Entertainment: Live performances both days to drive traffic
Promotion: Event featured on Gurnee Mills’ social media, website, potentially radio ande-blast; organizer will also seek news coverage
- Only 25 total vendors; no more than 2 per product/service category
- One vendor per table, no exceptions.
Note: Food Vendors food must be prepackaged. It cannot be cooked, warmed or prepared onsite.
Payment & Timeline
- All vendors must be approved by both Event Organizer and Gurnee Mills
- Payment link and additional info sent to approved vendors
- Final payment due Nov 3
- No spaces will be held without payment
Selection Notes
Two-day vendors receive priority placement
Single-day applicants are waitlisted and contacted if space is available
PROHIBITED PRODUCTS
Toys (Labubu, Bbox, Popmart, plushies); crochet or knitted items; native arts sold by mall tenants; anime or 3-D printed items; non-handmade or permanent jewelry; food or candy items (chocolate, strawberries, etc.); or any trademark-infringing products.