Illinois is a hub for merchandise with iconic city centers and modern shopping malls that bring the latest products and goods to locals and visitors from across the state and the country. Illinois also offers a variety of shopping experiences that cater to a large range of customers, including vintage shoppers.

Illinois is a hotspot for vintage with countless antique stores and local thrift shops. However, one of the greatest opportunities to shop vintage is the Illinois Vintage Fest. The Illinois Vintage Fest is a pop-up event that brings together numerous vendors of vintage goods in once place. The Illinois Vintage Fest originated in Joliet as a street pop-up in downtown. Over the years, the fest has grown in popularity and size and has begun hosting pop-ups in cities across the state.

The upcoming vintage fest will be hosted in Grayslake at the Lake County Fair Grounds on Oct. 19 and 20 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Entry to the event is free and over 150 vendors will be present.

The Illinois Vintage Fest’s Illini Fest will be returning to the Lincoln Square Mall in Urbana on Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., entry is free and RSVP is required.

For more details on the Illinois Vintage Fest and upcoming events, visit their Instagram page @illinoisvintagefest.