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Vendor + Sponsor REGISTRATION - Bite Nite 2026
Bite Nite 2026: Vendor + Sponsor Registration ONLY.
Food/Drink Vendors click "Register Now" to claim your 2026 spot.
9th Annual Bite Nite on FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 2026, 5:30-9:30pm @ The Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park, is a celebration of outstanding local dining. This annual mid-winter event attracts 400+ attendees sampling small bites from 50+ local restaurants, caterers and food brands during an evening of music + drinks and always SELLS OUT.
Vendor Benefits It's AFFORDABLE and exclusively for food/drink businesses only. It's EXCELLENT MARKETING. Chefs, owners + managers come face-to-face with hundreds of enthusiastic foodies. We market to 30k+ via e-blasts, Eventbrite, social media, + print advertising.
Click "Register Now" above to claim your spot.
Key 2026 Vendor Info:- Food/drink vendors provide 400-500 2oz SMALL BITES +/or drinks served by 1-2 staff using own supplies and must ARRIVE BY 4-4:30P for set-up.
- EVENT IS AFFORDABLE (FREE for members to participate). Spaces are limited to food/drink vendors and will fill, late vendors will be waitlisted.
- Chamber provides a SHARED TABLE (1/2 of 8' banquet table) with signage.
- Prefer not to share? BUY ENTIRE TABLE for $300. Or buy PREMIUM LOCATION table + marketing for $500.
- Vendors can promo @ event. Handout menus, coupons, etc. Dress-up table creatively to brand.
Consider Sponsoring Bite Nite 2026!
Reach out to OPRF Event Manager, Julian Sanchez for more details on the Sponsorship Levels below.Bite Night is one of the Chamber’s most anticipated annual events, bringing together local businesses, community leaders, and food lovers for an evening of connection, discovery, and celebration. Sponsoring Bite Night positions your brand directly in front of a highly engaged audience while supporting the local business community. Whether you’re looking to build brand awareness, connect with new customers, or reinforce community presence, Bite Night sponsorship offers measurable value at every level.Sponsorship Levels
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor – $5,000 The top tier. Headline brand presence across all event marketing (social, email, print, posters, web), a table at the event, plus 10 VIP tickets (early entry, exclusive cocktail hour, open bar), 4 personalized social posts, 2 newsletter ads, and a bonus e-blast to use within the year.
Bar Sponsor – $3,000 Own the most popular spot in the room. Exclusive signage and branded decor at the bar, premier recognition in all marketing, a table at the event, plus 5 VIP tickets (early entry, exclusive cocktail hour, open bar), 3 social posts, and a newsletter ad.
Diamond Sponsor – $2,000 High-level visibility with premier recognition in all marketing, a table at the event, plus 4 VIP tickets (early entry, exclusive cocktail hour, open bar), 3 social posts, and a newsletter ad.
Platinum Sponsor – $1,000 Solid brand exposure with color logo placement on all digital & print marketing materials, table at the event + verbal recognition during the event, plus 4 VIP tickets (early entry, exclusive cocktail hour, open bar), and 2 social posts.
Gold Sponsor – $500 A great entry point with logo placement on all marketing, a table at the event, plus 2 VIP tickets (early entry, exclusive cocktail hour, open bar), and 2 social posts.
High Top Sponsor – $200 Perfect for smaller businesses. Branded signage on a high-top table plus 1 VIP ticket (early entry, exclusive cocktail hour, open bar).
Interested? Reach out to Julian Sanchez, our Events and Engagement Manager, to learn more.
Interested in being a Bite Nite sponsor? contact us.
Event Sponsors
High Top Sponsor
Date and Time
Friday Jan 30, 2026
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM CSTFriday, January 30, 2025
2-4PM - Vendor drop-off/set-up
5:30PM - Doors open to ticket holders
9:30P - Doors close, clean up
Location
The Nineteenth Century Club
178 Forest Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60301
Parking - After dropping off food and supplies, park in Lake & Forest Parking Garage just south of Nineteenth Century Club, entrance on ForestFees/Admission
Food/Drink Vendor SHARED Table (1/2 of 8' banquet table)
- Chamber Members - FREE!
- Non Chamber Members - $100
Food/Drink Vendor FULL Table (non-shared)
- Chamber Members - $150
- Non-member - $300
Exclusive Presenting Sponsor - $5,000
Bar Sponsor- $3,000
Diamond Sponsor - $2,000
Platinum Sponsor - $1,000
Gold Sponsor - $500
High Top Sponsor - $200
Interested in being a Bite Nite sponsor? CONTACT US
Register/Purchase via green "Register Now" button above left.
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