Welcome Market Guests & Vendors to the
Hometown Summer Night Market
Saturday, August 16th, 5-9p
Lake County Fairgrounds, Crown Point, IN
Free admission. Accepting donations for local food pantry.
Join us for the Hometown Night Market inside the Show Pavilion at the Lake County Fairgrounds. Shop 70 + unique artisan vendors with handcrafted items. Enjoy amazing foods, craft drinks, live music, bounce houses & MORE!
Vendor Guidelines (Please Read) 2025 Vendor Application
Timeline – Saturday, August 16th, 5-9 pm
5:00 pm – Doors open!
5:30-8:30 pm – Music by LeAnn Stutler
7:00 pm: Hometown Summer Night Ride begins
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.
- Kids Corner! Kids art with St. Jude House, plus $10 wristband for unlimited bounce house fun 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 cigars, hot sauces, woodworking & 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.
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.
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.