The third annual Illinois Local Holiday Market on Saturday, November 25, will feature 70 local independent businesses in Illinois on National Small Business Saturday.
An official American Express Shop Small 2023 Neighborhood Champion, the Holiday Market highlights the importance of supporting small businesses during the holidays.
The market is in the Exposition Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield from 9 am to 4 pm.
Illinois Local is a membership of 200-plus businesses and causes across the state launched in December 2020 by Chris and Gemma Long.
“We are so excited to support small local and independent businesses from across Illinois again,” said Gemma. “We will have 70 vendors offering everything from food and drink to toys and clothes for the whole family.”
“We expect thousands of visitors to the market, so it is a great opportunity for small businesses to attract new customers and get a great on holiday sales.”
In addition to vendors, the market will have Santa from 10 am to 3pm, Bluey, gift wrapping by Rotary Club of Springfield South, excerpts of The Nutcracker ballet by Springfield Youth Performance Group, performances by Dayna’s Dance Revolution, an American Business Club Amtryke giveaway and make and takes by Kidzeum and the Children's Heart Foundation.
“The purpose of the market is to support small businesses from across Illinois,” said Chris. We cannot wait to see everyone and celebrate the holidays together.”  
Vendor registration will close at midnight on Friday, November 17.
Entry to the Illinois Local Holiday Market is FREE to 12 and under. $3 for 13 and over. The market is supported by Illinois Small Business Development Center for Central Illinois and AlignLife of Springfield Chiropractic and Natural Health Center.
For more information, visit illinoislocal.org.

Here’s a full list of vendors and attractions at The Illinois Local Small Business Saturday Holiday Market.

The Strawberry Finch

Homemade Passions by Bryce

On The Edge Country Farm

The Lillian G Boutique

Piper and Hollow Boutique

West of Wise Winery

Alison + Company Boutique

SunRae Threads Boutique

BoutiqueAngel Buck Corporation / Skitopel 

Hallelujah Holiday Lighting

Clay, Girl, Hey

Nooks & Crannies

Luxe Linx by Jess

Muddwurks

Apple Creek Sugar Mill

Irish Road Flower Farm

Peace, Love and Sweat

Meraki Salon and Spa

MBC Collision Center

RLT Jewelry by Rachel Lauer Thomas

The Long Road Home LLC

Ceramics Made by Rosie

Daisy Moon by Hillerland

Soapchologist

Gabby Rose Crochet

Nation Creations/ Stick with it design co.

Thread Dreams

Luckie’s

Coconut Press

Creekside Woodworking

Ohh So Social 

Kirampu Bakery and Chai

The Teal Owl Boutique

Labyrinth Made Goods 

Gifted Seams

Michelle's Minis & More

Leo’s Krew

Happiness Trails Boutique LLC

Arrowroot Coffee Co.

Bit of Vinyl

Aubs ideas

Honeydew Candle Co.

Little Lincoln's Toy Shop

Riverview Road Apiary

Yue Na Studio

Balance Yoga

Potions and Popcorn

Nation Custom Creations

Incredibly Delicious

Genius Mango Smoothie

Three Keys Collection

Imagination Creations

Kaitschuk Farm

Chiro One Wellness Centers

It's a Wrap Gifts and Promotions

Sarah Bakes Cakes

Beauty by Emily Scott

Sista Bowtique

The Shabby Shic Farmhouse

Pasta Al Dente By Keila

The Rustic Fence

Farmer Scott's Premium Popcorn

Artish

Vivacious Hydration Spa, PLLC

Flourish Flower Co. 

Olivia Heiple Photography

Bloom Hospitality & Catering 

Just the Basics Mobile Bar

Santa

Rotary Club of Springfield South 

Pear Tree Prairie Doodles 

Children's Heart Foundation 

Kidzeum of Health & Science