The Great American Hometown Picnic
📍 Newark, IL
July 4th Celebration Weekend
Be part of history.
4th of July Parade and The Great American Hometown Picnic is a 2 day event. This family-friendly celebration honoring 150 years of Newark’s July 4th parade tradition and the 250th anniversary of America’s founding — and Wilder Farmers Market is curating a Makers Mart to showcase the very best of local talent.
This nostalgic, small-town Americana experience will draw families from across the country for food, music, games, and a spectacular fireworks finale.
We’re looking for artisans, makers, growers, and specialty vendors who want to be part of a once-in-a-lifetime celebration.
✨ Why You Want to Be Here
• Historic, milestone event with multi-generational attendance
• 2 day festival atmosphere
• Evening performance by the Chicagoland Pops Orchestra
• Patriotic cantata presentation of I Love America
• Fireworks grand finale
• Community-centered, nostalgia-driven shopping crowd
This is not just another market.
This is the 150-year celebration.
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Vendor Details
• $40 per day 10x10 space
• Vendors provide their own tents, tables, chairs, and setup
• Vendors are responsible for required cottage food certifications (if applicable)
• Vendors must carry their own insurance
• Setup and takedown are vendor-managed
We are seeking:
• Handmade and artisan goods
• Farm-fresh and homegrown products
• Americana-inspired creations
• Specialty food vendors (properly licensed)
Spots are limited.
Application coming soon.
Come celebrate. Come sell. Come be remembered as part of this historic day.
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