NorthShore’s Premier Indoor Winter Farmers Markets

Bringing local food & local people together — all winter long

Taste Marketing proudly presents an exciting new partnership bringing fresh, local food to your community throughout the cold months. Frost & Fork transforms winter into a warm and welcoming indoor marketplace filled with local vendors, fresh flavors, and community connection.

If you’re a farmer, food maker, artisan, baker, craft creator, or local producer, we’d love to welcome you to our vendor community.

Scroll down to apply to be a vendor this winter.

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🗓 Weekly Indoor Market Schedule

Thursdays — 10:00AM–2:00PM

📍 Braeside Market – (10) 6-foot tables available and provided, outdoor food truck space is available
55 St. Johns Ave, Highland Park

Fridays — 10:00AM–2:00PM

📍 Highwood Recreation Center – (25+) 6-foot tables available and provided, outdoor food truck space is available
432 Green Bay Road, Highwood

Saturdays — 10:30AM–2:30PM

📍 Wayfair Theater – (18) 6-foot table spaces available and provided
1850 Second Street, Highland Park

🌾 Why Join Frost & Fork?

  • Warm, indoor market space with steady foot traffic

  • Supportive community of local makers and growers

  • Shared marketing reach via Taste Marketing & community partners

  • Friendly environment that brings neighbors together

  • Perfect winter sales opportunity when outdoor markets close

Whether you want a full season or select dates, we’re excited to learn more about you.

📋 Vendor Application Form

Vendor Booth Fee

Per Market Date, Per Location*
$38
plus a one-time $60 fee for the required city license permit

Full Season, Per Location*
$560
includes the payment for any city license fee

* = Ravinia Farmers Market at Wayfarer Theaters, Braeside Farmers Market or the Highwood Junction Market

Certificate of Insurance naming all the necessary parties concerned are required as well

Thank you for your interest in becoming part of the Frost & Fork community.

We deeply appreciate the local businesses, growers, and makers who help keep our communities thriving.

All accepted vendors will be provided with a 6-foot table at the market. Once you are accepted, city permit information and certificate of insurance information will be sent to you.

Please email your Certificate of Insurance (COI) to Ed Kugler and call him at 847-561-1302 to arrange and submit payment.

We’re looking forward to an incredible winter season together.