Art In Wilder Park 2026 - Food Vendor Fee
$375
ART IN WILDER PARK
May 2 & 3, 2026, 10 am-5 pm
In partnership with the Elmhurst Park District
Deadline for applications - Friday, March 6, 2026
Application Process: Both PARTS 1 & 2 must be submitted online by Friday, March 6, 2026.
Part 1 is this online payment form. Within 3-5 days of your booth purchase, you will receive a link to Part 2 of the actual vendor application form.
A confirmation email will be sent once your completed application form has been received.
The only outdoor free-to-the-public art festival of its kind hosted by an art museum, Art in Wilder Park values artistic expression and strives to provide a strong platform for artists to fund their creative practice forward. The festival garnered standout coverage last year in outlets such as the Chicago Tribune and Daily Herald. Attracting a multigenerational and diverse crowd— the festival is not only a cultural highlight but an economic boost for participating artists and community businesses.
By the numbers:
- 11,000+ visitors over 2 days
- 50+ local businesses and sponsors on exhibit at the festival
- The museum’s PR team Silverman and Associates will promote the event with a campaign
- Major preview coverage by WGN TV, the Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald, Suburban Life, Elmhurst Independent and more
- Direct marketing efforts include: Postcards distributed through local businesses, mailings, and our front desk. Direct email campaigns to over 15,500 members, donors and EAM’s general list. The Museum's extensive social media (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) of 18,000+ followers will be leveraged for maximum exposure and interaction, with template posts provided to all exhibitors
New Public Art Installation in 2026: "Near Immortality", abstract mixed media sculptures by contemporary artist, Jeremiah Hulsebos-Spofford.
Limited space is available for Food Vendors to participate. All Food Vendor applications are subject to approval by the Elmhurst Art Museum.
Please note: Vendors must apply for their temporary food service permit in order to participate.
https://eco.dupagehealth.org/#/home
For further information regarding this permit, please visit the DuPage County Health Department website: https://www.dupagehealth.org/726/All-Mobile-Food-Vendors
Display Specifications:
Food Vendors must provide their own 10”x10” tent or food truck, tables, chairs and other display equipment. Stakes are allowed on the grass.
Set-up will take place Friday, May 1 between 4-8pm and Saturday, May 2 from 6-10am. The food vendor space fee for both days for is $375 (non-refundable) and is due on March 6, 2026.
