Over 40 artists unite for the Kris Kringle Market in Willow Springs
Imperial Oak Brewing, in collaboration with John E. Streetz of the Streetz Artz Alliance, is hosting the Kris Kringle Market on Saturday, Nov. 23, at 501 Willow Blvd. in Willow Springs. The event will run from noon to 5 p.m., offering a festive shopping experience both indoors and outdoors.
This carefully curated market features more than 40 talented artists and makers, with vendor tents outside and additional booths set up in the Savage Oak party room. Visitors can expect an array of unique, handcrafted goods, holiday cheer, and exceptional beverages, including craft beer, mixed drinks, and even Malört.
The Kris Kringle Market has something for everyone, including gift ideas for pets and humans alike, original artwork, and artisanal food products. Returning favorites like Belonio Doodles, Dye the Day Away, Gigawatt Coffee Roasters, KP’s Candy Factory, Ten Cups Tarot, The Craftholes, and Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods will be joined by an eclectic mix of new vendors. Offerings include fedoras, candles, vegan cupcakes, crocheted items, handmade cookies, printed shawls, handbags, spices, wood decor, and much more.
Alex Kujawa is excited to bring her glow-in-the-dark “Full Moon Series” to the event on Saturday and encourages patrons to “find out which (art print) is for your birth month and see them all glow in the dark.”
Valerie Vedral, owner of The Vulgar Vegan, will bring a delightful mix of vegan holiday cupcakes and fan-favorite flavors like rose and blueberry lavender. Vedral promises the return of the "Panty Dropper" cupcake, infused with Dottie May’s Oatmilk Cream Liqueur.
For those seeking one-of-a-kind gifts or vegan treats, the Kris Kringle Market is the perfect opportunity to shop local while enjoying the holiday spirit.
Smoke On the Water is the food pop-up planned for the event and features real wood, pure smoke and live fire BBQ. Pizza 750 will also be selling sandwiches and pizza throughout the event.
This outdoor and indoor event will proceed regardless of weather, so bundle up and plan for a festive day of shopping and fun. A full list of participating artists and vendors is included below, though minor changes may occur before the event.
Participating vendors:
Always Dreaming - Artwork by Linda Sue Osborn
Art of Alex Kujawa
Avijo Design
Beaver Rub Spice Company
Belonio Doodles
BoothyChicago
Cats, Crafts & Cooking
CattyCraftStudio
Christian Creations Unlimited
Crafted Laserworks
Crizltron Art
Dye The Day Away
Eni’s Fedora Fashion House
Flannel Candle Company
found jewelry
Gigawatt Coffee Roasters
Grandma Dan’s Cookies
Jakub Advanced Manufacturing Inc.
Jeannine’s Jems
Just craftin around
KP’s Candy Factory
Leaf Escape
Linda Horton Photography
Loopy Pigeons
MasterLink Chainmaille
Mixtape Your Life, LLC
Moonlight BEEN
Not All Thumbs Woodcrafts
opal dream jewels
Project Good Apparel
Ready Aim Design Co.
SheDoughs
Sprinkle Candles
Ten Cups Tarot
The Craftholes
The Love Stack
The Petry Homestead
The Tangled Dame
The Vulgar Vegan
Tonie’s Treats
Treats By William - Made With a Pinch of Love LLC
Wanna Pickle Gourmet Foods
For more details, including updates and discussions, visit the event page on Facebook.
The Kris Kringle Market is free to attend and welcomes all ages. Ample free parking is available nearby. Bring your family and friends, and plan for an unforgettable holiday shopping experience!
The Streetz Artz Alliance(SAA) is a network of over 350 artists and crafters from across the Chicago suburbs, NW Indiana and southern Wisconsin who participate in markets all over the area. The SAA goal is promote small businesses including the artists and the breweries.