Meet &amp; shop 120+ talented local &amp; Midwest artisans this Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20, 2026 (10am-4pm both days) at the Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (Just N. of I-88/Rt. 59) at 2135 CityGate Lane in Naperville, IL.&nbsp;&nbsp;This is a rain or shine event.
We'll be OUTDOORS (with INDOOR amenities!) on the picturesque 30+ acre campus of CityGate Centre on the Great Lawn, office plaza &amp; along CityGate Lane -- near the 4-diamond rated Hotel Arista, and DOMAIN CityGate luxury residential complex.
RSVP &amp; let us know you're coming: <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/RSVP" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://NapervilleArtisanMarket.com/RSVP</a>&nbsp;
Free Entry | Free Covered Parking | Dog-friendly | Kid-friendly
* WHAT: Outdoor Market | 120+ Talented Artisans | Food, Fashion, Home Goods &amp; Art | Kid-friendly | Free Parking in Garage | Dog-friendly (leashed, well-behaved only) | Indoor Restrooms | Sit-down Dining Indoors | Coffee &amp; light bites by Arista Coffee &amp; Cafe | Breakfast, Lunch &amp; Dinner options by a combination of Arista Coffee &amp; Cafe, Zorba Lounge, and Che Figata Kitchen | Craft Cocktails at Zorba Lounge | Brunch both days at Che Figata
* WHEN: Sat &amp; Sun, Sep 19-20, 2026 (10am-4pm both days)
* WHERE: 2135 City Gate Lane, Naperville, IL (just N. of I-88 via Rt. 59 or Ferry Rd.).
Shop small, LOCAL &amp; sustainable with talented small business owners who pour their passions into creating one-of-a-kind products in food, fashion, home goods &amp; decorative art.
Look for the collection of white tents visible from Rt. 59 - and turn on in!
Parking is free both days for shoppers in the parking garage behind Hotel Arista near the Ferry Rd. entrance to CityGate Centre.
Are you a talented artisan looking to vend in the Chicago area? Learn more about our curated markets in Naperville, Oak Brook, Northbrook, Wilmette &amp; Chicago (Fulton Market &amp; Ravenswood) at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.c/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://ChicagoArtisanMarket.c</a>...
Not in town this weekend? We'll also be at Oakbrook Center for the <a href="https://oakbrookartisanmarket.com/rsvp" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Oak Brook Artisan Market</a> on Sat-Sun, Oct 3-4,&nbsp;and then back INDOORS at the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a>&nbsp;in Fulton Market on Sun, Oct 18, Nov 15 &amp;&nbsp;Dec 13 and at the <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Chicago Artisan Market</a> in&nbsp;Ravenswood over Thanksigiving Weekend (Sat-Sun, Nov 28-29) for "Small Shop Saturday"&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Sunday. <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/calendar" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View our full 2026 Market Calendar</a>
Apply now online for Naperville or any of our other markets at <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://napervilleartisanmarke...</a> or <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.c/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoartisanmarket.c</a>... ...or call 630.202.4590 for more info. (We do NOT charge junk fees just to to fill out application online.)
"Keep your friends close, and your supply chain closer."
- Naperville Artisan Market | Oak Brook | Chicago |&nbsp;Winnetka |&nbsp;Northbrook
Don’t miss a future market! Get invited to future future markets at <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarke/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://napervilleartisanmarke</a>...
Apply now online at <a href="https://napervilleartisanmarket.com/apply...or" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://napervilleartisanmarke...</a> call 630.202.4590 for more info. You can also email us at events@stylechicago.com or learn more about all our markets at <a href="https://chicagoartisanmarket.com/vendors" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://chicagoartisanmarket.c...</a>
ABOUT US: We are a Chicago area company based in Oak Brook, IL that has been showcasing independent artisans &amp; small businesses for 20+ years. We also produce the Oak Brook Artisan Market, the North Shore Artisan Market (in downtown&nbsp;Winnetka,&nbsp;IL&nbsp;and&nbsp;Northbrook, IL), and the Chicago Artisan Market (9 x's a year) in 2 City locations in Fulton Market at Morgan MFG (401 N. Morgan St., Chicago) and in the historic Ravenswood neighborhood at Artifact Events (4325 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago).
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Local Event: Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20)

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Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre...

Meet & shop 120+ talented local & Midwest artisans this Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20, 2026 (10am-4pm both days) at the Naperville Artisan...

Naperville Artisan Market at CityGate Centre (This Sat-Sun, Sep 19-20)

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<h6>VAC's 2026 Escape. Stay. Play! Raffle benefiting Meals on Wheels</h6>
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Premier Country Club Collection:&nbsp;Three Golf Packages including 18 Holes of Golf and Cart at Country Club Golf Courses
Your raffle entry helps Voluntary Action Center provide reliable rides to medical appointments, grocery trips, and community outings, as well as nutritious meals for seniors and people with disabilities.

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Bethany Lutheran Church

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Tickets on sale&nbsp;now! Check the link below. Reg $16, Student / Senior $13, includes $1 processing fee/ticket. Prices higher at the door.&nbsp;
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10:00 AM

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3:00 PM

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3:00 PM

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