City Begins Planning Annual Blooming Fest
West Chicago, Illinois: January 14, 2016 - The City of West Chicago is now accepting applications for vendors for its annual downtown garden festival, Blooming Fest, scheduled on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Organized by City staff and community volunteers, the event combines the West Chicago Garden Club's annual plant sale with a craft and fine art show, auto exhibit, children's activities, music, food and more.
The current focus is on attracting participants including artists and crafters with a garden-related emphasis, and food vendors. Booth space is available at a minimal cost, with no charge for not-for-profit organizations. Applications for vendor space are available at www.westchicago.org under Residents/Forms and Applications or Businesses/Forms and Applications, or via email at bloomingfest@westchicago.org.
Vendor applications are available in the following five categories:
• Craft Vendor
• Food Vendor
• Not-for-Profit Organization
• Downtown (TIF District) Businesses
• West Chicago Businesses (outside of business TIF District)
The deadline for vendor applications is April 15, 2016 and space is limited. Questions concerning Blooming Fest should be directed to bloomingfest@westchicago.org or
(630) 293-2200 x140.
A slideshow of the 2015 Blooming Fest event may be viewed on the City's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYcV9cjDiKs.