Contact:

Rosemary Mackey
(630) 293-2200 ext. 139
rmackey@westchicago.org

From:
City of West Chicago

475 Main Street
West Chicago, Illinois 60185

West Chicago Blooming Fest to Celebrate a Milestone Anniversary

Hand-crafters, Artisans and Garden Vendors Wanted
Saturday, May 15, 2010 ~ 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

 
    Family-friendly activities offer fun and creativity at West Chicago's Blooming Fest.
West Chicago, Illinois: January 12, 2010 - West Chicago Blooming Fest celebrates a milestone this year. The downtown garden event is ten years old and "growing" strong. Organizers are preparing to bring back perenniel favorites like the West Chicago Garden Club's fabulous plant sale and the highly popular arts and crafts show and sale, while introducing some new, yet to be disclosed attractions in honor of the event's significant anniversary. Record-breaking attendance is anticipated for the this year's Blooming Fest, scheduled for Saturday, May 15, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Currently, the focus is on attracting hand-crafters, artists (photography, sculpture and jewelry), and garden-related vendors to share the 80+ booth spaces with downtown businesses, live entertainment and children’s activities. Booths are competitively priced at $50 for a 10 foot by 10 foot space, making Blooming Fest a great venue for quality crafters and artisans. Space is limited and organizers reserve the right to accept or reject any applications based on product appropriateness.

Blooming Fest is presented by the City of West Chicago, in cooperation with the West Chicago Park District and various community groups and individuals.

The 2010 Vendor Registration form is available here (English PDF 723k ~ Spanish PDF 723k) or by calling Krista Coltrin at (630) 293-2200 ext. 135. A musical slide-show of last year's event is also available here.
 
Dramatic art pieces for home or garden have begun sprouting up at West Chicago's Blooming Fest, creating yet another element of interest for visitors of the 10-year old downtown garden event.
 
Fabulous plants at affordable prices are the mainstay at West Chicago's Blooming Fest.
 

 

 

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West Chicago is the one of the fastest-growing cities in DuPage County in the western suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. With a current population of more than 25,000, West Chicago is a diverse, family-oriented community with a rich cultural mix and a proud heritage. West Chicago is the first Illinois community established by the railroads and continues to be a convenient transportation hub served by three major rail lines, Illinois' third-busiest airport and three state highways. West Chicago offers award-winning schools, a growing industrial park and convenient access to parks, shopping and restaurants. Additional information can be found on the city's website at www.westchicago.org or by calling Rosemary Mackey directly at (630) 293-2200 x 139.
 
 
CITY OF WEST CHICAGO   475 Main Street, West Chicago, Illinois 60185   T - (630) 293-2200   www.westchicago.org