1850 Vendor Market
Join us for our Fourth Annual 1850 Vendor Market at the 2026 Homecoming Celebration! The 1850 Vendor Market will take place on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on the University Quad. The vendors include many local businesses, small shops, and makers that will be selling various items including handmade pieces, art, food, and more! All ages are welcome, as we will have a Family Fun zone with bounce houses, inflatable slides, and face painting!
Booths are available as singles (10x10) for $100 or doubles (20x10) for $125. Mobile booths will be considered on an individual basis. All booth rentals will support our Wesleyan Fund, a powerful source that helps bridge the gap between tuition and the actual cost of an Illinois Wesleyan education. Gifts to the Wesleyan Fund have an immediate and meaningful impact on every aspect of campus. These gifts are vital to academic program innovation and updates, as well as supporting top University priorities and new initiatives.
Meet our 2026 Vendors
Used & new books, bookish themed gifts, 'Blind Date with a Book,' & more!
Follow Bobzbay Books on their Website, , or .
100% Soy Wax Candles. Room and Car Diffusers.
Follow Farm to Wick, LLC on their , , or .
Jackie’s Jewel Box features handmade artisan jewelry, decorative holiday eggs, sport-themed items, and custom-made 91ÁÔÆæ adornments. Show your 91ÁÔÆæ student, faculty or staff ID to receive a discount on homecoming day purchases!
Follow Jackie's Jewel Box on their and on .
Shaved Ice and Smoothies
Follow Kona Ice of Peoria on their , , and .
Proudly a Titan family with Ally '23 and Olivia '19 Ruff, The Queen Bee is a female owned, family-run boutique offering a curated array of quality home décor, gifts, and lifestyle items. You'll find everything from signature scents and candles to fragrant coffees, Geometry dish towels, gifts for any occasion, teas, mugs, bath bombs and a selection of 91ÁÔÆæ gifts. It’s the kind of place where you can discover a little treasure for every part of the home.
Follow The Queen Bee on and .
Sweet Daisy Treats transforms familiar candies into light, crispy, and intensely flavorful treats through the freeze-drying process that offers a unique snacking experience. The menu features a variety of freeze-dried favorites, from fruity classics to tangy and sweet surprises, all made in small batches for maximum freshness. If you’re searching for a unique, locally made gift or simply want to treat yourself to something new, Sweet Daisy Treats offers a crunchy, colorful, and delicious way to celebrate any season.
Follow Sweet Daisy Treats on .
Coffees, Lemonades, Tea, & Cold Brew
Follow Travelin Tom's Coffee Truck on their , , and .
Please contact Ashley Graber, Alumni Engagement and Events Specialist, at agraber@iwu.edu for more information.
