1850 Vendor Market

Join us for our Fourth Annual 1850 Vendor Market at the 2026 Homecoming Celebration! The 1850 Vendor Market will take place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 9:00 am to 1:00 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 or doubles (20x10) for $125. Mobile booths will be considered on an individual basis. 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.

Please contact Ashley Graber, Alumni Engagement and Events Specialist, at agraber@iwu.edu for more information.