Frequently Asked Questions
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Westside Market is held on the 2nd Sunday of the month from 2–5 PM at Papo’s Café in Springfield, Illinois located at 3290 West Iles Ave. Be sure to check our social media or website for upcoming market dates.
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Yes! Westide Market is free and open to the public.
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You can expect a mix of local farmers, makers, bakers, boutiques, food vendors, florists, artists, specialty businesses, and other locally owned brands.
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Yes! Every Westside Market features live music. We want the market to feel like an experience not just a place to shop.
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Absolutely! Westside Market is designed to be a fun, welcoming community event for all ages.
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Friendly, leashed pets are welcome as long as they are comfortable around crowds and other animals.
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Parking is available throughout the rest of the strip mall. UCB Bank has kindly allowed us to use their parking lot, as well as Potter Drug strip mall located behind the Papo’s Cafe strip mall.
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Westside Market is an outdoor event, so weather-related updates will be shared on our social media pages if plans need to change. Otherwise, RAIN OR SHINE, we plan to be there :)
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Visit our Apply to Be a Vendor page and complete the application. Tell us a little about your business and the products you plan to bring, and our team will review your submission.
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We intentionally curate each market to create a great mix of businesses and products. We look for quality, variety, professionalism, and vendors who are a good fit for the overall Westside Market experience.
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Yes. We do our best to balance categories and avoid having too many vendors offering the exact same products, but similar businesses are still welcome to apply.
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Vendors are responsible for their own tent, tables, chairs, signage, displays, and any other equipment needed for their booth. Tents should also be properly secured with appropriate weights.
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Yes! Food and beverage vendors are welcome to apply. Vendors are responsible for making sure they have any licenses, permits, insurance, or health department approvals required for their business.