About this event
BOOTH REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Please contact programming@oprfchamber with any questions.
Celebrate summer and community in Oak Park! The Southtown Street Festival brings food, music and local vibes to the block. Each First Friday lights up a different Oak Park District - come stroll, snack and connect!
Vendors and neighborhood groups are invited to participate! Please come promote your organization, lead activities, share news, and connect with neighbors at this vibrant, community-centric street party. Priority registration goes to organizations located in the Southtown business district. Learn more about Oak Park's business districts HERE.
Each participant will receive a 10'x10' space, with an 8' table and 2 chairs. You may bring your own pop-up tent (up to 10'x10'), standing signs or flags, decorations, and giveaway items. Vendors may sell wares, products or food. Food vendors are subject to inspection from the Village of Oak Park Health Department and must comply with event regulations. 501(c)(3) organizations may collect donations.
Home-based businesses, neighborhood groups, faith-based organizations and youth clubs are welcome to host a booth. Participation is free for the aforementioned groups with a primary location between Jackson and Harvard, Ridgeland and Clinton. If you are not located within this area, your registration may be waitlisted or subject to the $150 participation fee.
PARTICIPATION FEES:
FREE - Oak Park businesses and organizations located in the event business district
$150 - Oak Park businesses and organizations located outside of the event business district
$500 - businesses and organizations located outside of Oak Park
*If you need access to power, please add a note in the registration comments
EVENT SCHEDULE:
Vendor load in: 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Open: 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Clean-up: 9:00PM - 10:00PM
TO REGISTER: Please click green "Register" button or contact us.
Date & time details
Vendor load in: 3:00PM - 4:30PM
Open: 5:00PM - 9:00PM
Clean-up: 9:00PM - 10:00PM (Vendors must NOT break down early)
Fees & registration details
FREE - Oak Park businesses and organizations located in the event business district between Jackson and Harvard, Ridgeland and Clinton. (Business district map here)$150 - Oak Park businesses and organizations located outside of the event business district
$500 - businesses and organizations located outside of Oak Park
At a glance
Friday, September 5, 2025
5:00 PM
Harrison St. and Oak Park Ave, in the municipal lot and alley near Carnival Grocery
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Melissa Mallinson
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