1850 Vendor Market
Join us for our Third Annual 1850 Vendor Market at the 2025 Homecoming Celebration! The 1850 Vendor Market will take place on Saturday, October 11th, 2025 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm on the University Quad. The vendors include many local businesses, small shops, and makers that will be selling various items including handmade pieces, art, food, and more! All ages are welcome, as we will have a Family Fun zone with bounce houses, inflatable slides, and face painting!
Booths are available as singles (10x10) for $100, doubles (20x10) for $125, and mobile booths for $125. All booth rentals will support our Wesleyan Fund, a powerful source that helps bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of an Illinois Wesleyan education. Gifts to the Wesleyan Fund have an immediate and meaningful impact on every aspect of campus. These gifts are vital to academic program innovation and updates, as well as supporting top University priorities and new initiatives.
All vendor applications must be submitted by September 12th, 2025. Please contact Volunteer Engagement Officer Avary Kampwerth at akampwer@iwu.edu with any questions.
Take a look at the vendors that will be joining us for the 1850 Vendor Market!
- Counsins Maine Lobster
- IWU Student-Made Entrepreneurs
- La Paloma Mexican Delicacies Food Truck
- The Queen Bee
- The IWU School of Art and Design
- Lake Michigan Coffee
- BounceNet
- Apricot Lane Boutique - Normal
- Jackie's Jewel Box
- Jewelry by LoLo
- LG Gourd Creations
- IWU Student Led Airbnb
- Farm to Wick Soy Candles
- Tricia's Seaglass and Things
- Sweet Daisy Treats
- Boba for Life
- Mudita Meraki Candles
- Viraasat Gifts and Handicrafts
- Big Eagle Supply Company
- Frogs in the Rain
- Key Signature Designs