

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: 4th of July & The Great American Hometown Picnic Makers Mart 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sun, 05 Jul, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: 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.

⸻

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.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/4th-of-july-and-the-great-american-hometown-picnic-makers-mart/200029787377605
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029787377605?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=newark-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newark
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Townhouse Ballpark Newark IL 60541
- **lat**: 41.54993
- **long**: -88.5902
- **full address**: Townhouse Ballpark Newark IL 60541, 11600 Townhouse Rd, Newark, IL 60541, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Wilder Farmer’s Market (https://allevents.in/org/wilder-farmer’s-market/20438740)

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: banner
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/49cd6804e7e22ce4ede1863c9ad52156322b379d9f313e35d53d633198373de6-rimg-w1200-h1187-dc0133a6-gmir?v=1772987705
- **Alt text**: thumbnail
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/b28ff4ef92845eba94b8ee74afa59a02f153e8e3c558d96172be10ef07a83dc6-rimg-w300-h300-dc0233a6-gmir?v=1772987705

## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 04 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Townhouse Ballpark Newark IL 60541, 11600 Townhouse Rd, Newark, IL 60541, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Wilder Farmer’s Market
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** trips-adventures, Festivals, Music, Entertainment
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about 4th of July & The Great American Hometown Picnic Makers Mart  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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