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Autumn Craft Fair and Treasures Market Vendor Information & Guidelines

October 25 & 26, 2025
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The Sycamore Music Booster’s Craft Fair is administered by volunteers to raise money for the SYC427 school district. Thank you for supporing our music programs!

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Please read the following information and guidelines. All applications received will be accepted with the understanding that you have thoroughly read, understand, and agree to adhere to information contained on this page.

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General Information

Location: Sycamore High School Field House 427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore, IL 60178
Contact: Vendor Chair - syc427actm@gmail.com

Admission : Adults - $3 / Students & Seniors - $1 / Children under 5 are admitted free
Doors open to the public: 9 a.m. to  5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, and 9 a.m. to 2. p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26.

 

Online Registration:

You can register and pay fees online. Please use both links below to complete and pay for your registration.

 

Vendor Registration

 

Vendor Payment

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Hope to see you next year.​

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Alternatively you can download the PDF version.

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Booths

  • All booths must have physical products to display, sell, and transport with transactions occurring at the booth during show hours. The SMB Craft Fair (CF) strives to limit duplicate products/vendors to create a quality experience for both vendors and shoppers. Payment for the booth must accompany the submitted application, however, the CF reserves the right to not accept vendor applications, in which case the application fee will be refunded; upon acceptance, vendors will be assigned an alpha number location within the Fieldhouse; booths can’t be sold /sublet

  • Booths are 10’ x 12’ and are located inside of the Sycamore High School Fieldhouse with a capacity of 190 booths;
    booths are not furnished and vendors are responsible for bringing tables, chairs, etc. to create a professional space

  • Internet access may be available to vendors but is limited to sales transactions only due to facility capabilities

  • Electricity may be available for an extra charge of $20/booth; these booths are along the walls of the Fieldhouse;
    returning vendors who require electricity have priority, if requested, followed by new requests in order of receipt

  • Vendors are responsible for booths meeting all local, county, and state laws (including food sampling) and possessing the necessary paperwork to verify that your booth complies prior to setup. To ensure the safety of all, the craft fair will have visits from the Fire, Police, and Health Dept. before opening. For questions/obtaining food permits, visit the county’s website at http://health.dekalbcounty.org/services/food-safety/. The DeKalb County Health Department can also be reached by emailing food@dekalbcounty.org or by phone at 815-748-2153

  • Vendors are responsible for complying with all property (Sycamore School District SYC427) policies. There will be no
    USE, display, depiction, or sale of items related to tobacco, drugs, alcohol, or fire arms on school property (inside or outside of buildings)    . The SMB reserves the right to inspect all vendor booths and request items be removed.
    Vendors that do not comply with be asked to leave without refund

  • No dogs/animals are allowed in the Fieldhouse unless service animal documentation is presented per SYC427 policy. Please read the information and guidelines presented here. All applications are received and

    considered for acceptance with the understanding that vendors agree and will adhere to the following:​

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Setup / Breakdown

  • Vendors must agree to sell the entire time the show is open to the public; early tear down of booths will result in
    future application rejections

  • To limit congestion, vendors may not be parked or begin loading in loading zones until their ENTIRE booth is broken
    down/packed for immediate loading

  • Emergency exit doors cannot be used during public hours (smoking is not allowed on school property)

  • SYC427 student volunteers and carts MAY be available at certain points during setup/tear down as a curtesy, not an obligation; volunteers will be treated with respect or vendors will be asked to leave/not return, without refund

  • The field house will be open to vendors during the following:
    o Friday 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. Vendor set-up only; Signing up for a dock unloading time is strongly encouraged! (please read future emails for more details)
    o Saturday 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Final set-up prep 6:30-8:30 a.m.; booth must be completely set up no later than 8:30a; craft fair is open 9a.m – 5p.m.
    o Sunday 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Vendor restock from 7:30-8:30a.m.; craft fair is open to the public 9:00a.m.-2:00p.m;
    Dismantle begins no earlier than 2:00p.m.; vendor tear down 2:00-6:00p.m.; vendors must be completely moved out
    of the Fieldhouse no later than 6:00p.m. Sunday—please plan to have your own carts and help available for an
    organized and efficient tear down process

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NEW VENDORS AND VETERAN DEALERS ADDING NEW EXHIBITS

Please submit four different photos depicting merchandise to be exhibited. All photos must be labeled with your name/business name and description of items. Send to syc427actm@gmail.com

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EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION FEE

(Prior to July 31) $160 per booth (nonrefundable if booked). If electricity is needed, please include a separate check for $20 for each booth. Pay online here.

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STANDBY REGISTRATION FEE

(After Aug. 1) $190 per booth (nonrefundable if booked). If electricity is needed, please include a separate check for $20 for each booth.

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BOOTH ASSIGNMENTS

Will be made on Sept. 15 for applications received by Aug. 1. Applications received after Aug. 1 will be assigned at the craft fair discretion, upon vendor acceptance.

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