06/02/2026
🚨 VENDOR APPLICATIONS CLOSE THIS FRIDAY, JUNE 5 🚨
The 1908 Culture Fest: Summer Market Series is a four-week cultural marketplace experience designed to celebrate culture, community, creativity, and local entrepreneurship in the Southtown Cultural District.
We're currently accepting vendor applications and are looking for businesses and organizations that align with the vision of this unique community experience.
We're seeking:
Small Businesses
Artists & Creatives
Cultural Goods & Handmade Products
Community Organizations
Food Vendors
Week 1 — African Culture, Week 2 — Latino / Hispanic Culture,
Week 3 — Caribbean Culture, Week 4 — Black Culture
📍 1908 Innovation & Coworking Center
1100 South Grand Ave. E., Springfield, IL
đź—“ Saturdays beginning July 11
⏰ 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Vendor applications and inquiries will be accepted through Friday, June 5, 2026. Following the application period, vendors will be selected to help create a curated and engaging experience for attendees throughout the series.
Interested in learning more?
(217) 670-8520
[email protected]
Tag a small business, artist, creative, or food vendor who should be part of this experience.