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2025 Markets & Vendor Application

Welcome Market Guests & Vendors to the

Hometown Liberty Market 
Wednesday, June 25th, 5-9p
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
$5 at the door.  12 & under & US Veterans are free.

Join us for the Hometown Liberty Market inside the Industrial Building of the Lake County Fairgrounds.  Stay for big Fireworks Show at dusk!  Shop unique artisan vendors & handcrafted items.  Enjoy amazing foods, craft drinks, live music, bounce houses & MORE!

Vendor Guidelines (Please Read)   2025 Vendor Application

Timeline – Wednesday, June 25th, 5-9p
5:30-8:30p – Eli Hernandez

Unique & FUN!  Along with amazing vendors, the markets features the following:

  • Canine Corner: features adoptable fur friends from the Humane Society of Hobart looking for their forever home.  You may also be greeted by a wolf dog from Timber Mountain Training Services.
  • Cooper’s Bounce House Party! $10 wristband includes unlimited bouncing in all the bounce houses from Cooper’s Party Rentals!
  • Dad’s Den!  Yes, we have a place for dads who might want to kick back & relax on our comfy couches while their wives shop!  Or shop one of our dude-related vendors including barber services, cigars, hot sauce & whiskey!

Who are the Vendors?  List coming soon!

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What is the Hometown Market?  The Hometown Markets are held 8 times a year at the Lake County Fairgrounds.  Most of the artisan markets are held inside the Industrial Building which provides a comfortable space year round.  In addition, we hold one outdoor market in the summer under roof in the big Show pavilion, also at the Fairgrounds.

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Join us for our Upcoming Markets!

  • Liberty Market, Wed, June 25th, 5-9p in the Industrial Building
  • Hometown Nite Market, Saturday, August 16th, 5-9p in the Show Pavilion
  • Hocus Pocus Market, Fri, Oct. 24th, 5-9p & Sat, Oct. 25th, 10a-4p in the Industrial Bldg.
  • Santa Market, Fri, Dec. 5th, 5-9p & Sat, Dec. 5th, 10a-4p in the Industrial Building

Again, if you would like to be a vendor, please read the Market guidelines below & fill out the online application.

Vendor Guidelines (Please Read)   2025 Application

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Meet Your Hometown Market Manager, Tim!  Tim has hosted over 300 events through Hometown Happenings, now in it’s 14th year.  While best known for fitness related events, Tim established the Hometown Markets in 2021 as a way of helping local businesses and our community thrive & prosper while provided a fun experience for family and friends to enjoy themselves.

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Hometown Happenings
Hometown Happenings improves our community by empowering all ages to create the confidence to live their happiest, healthy life. Through fitness & fun, our events include themed runs & walks, Nite bike rides & fitness challenges.  Join us for our upcoming events. We also organize the Hometown Markets that showcases unique, artisan vendors & offers food, drinks & live music.

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