54th Septemberfest

54th SEPTEMBERFEST
Sponsored by the Village of Schaumburg
August 30 - September 1, 2025 (Saturday-Monday)

ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW DATES & TIMES

Saturday, August 30, 2025: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, August 31, 2025: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, September 1, 2025: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Septemberfest closes at 10 p.m. on Saturday & Sunday and 9 p.m. on Monday.

Please See Attached Complete Exhibitor Guidelines

IMPORTANT: MODIFICATIONS TO ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW LAYOUT

Please note that the Arts & Crafts Show layout has been modified due to the Municipal Center construction project beginning in May 2025 and continuing through 2026. Booth spaces will be located on asphalt instead of grass as in previous years. It is planned as a street fair style show along both sides of Summit Dr. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility. 

The Village of Schaumburg and the Septemberfest Committee cordially invite you to participate in the 44th annual Septemberfest Arts & Crafts Show; 54th annual Septemberfest. This is an electronic agreement and by selecting the booths, you are validating and approving this agreement electronically.

Also featuring entertainment on two stages, a carnival, craft beer & wine area, Taste of Schaumburg, Not-for-Profit Day, Bingo, fireworks on Sunday evening, and a Labor Day parade on Monday on the grounds of the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center adjacent to the Al Larson Prairie Center for the Arts in Schaumburg. 

ATTENDANCE

Since its inception, Septemberfest has seen a consistent increase in attendance. The Labor Day celebration historically draws over 100,000 patrons with most festival attendees from Schaumburg and the surrounding communities. Our Labor Day celebration is rooted in strong support and patronage from residents of Schaumburg and the surrounding suburbs. We're delighted to also welcome attendees from across the greater Chicagoland area and beyond state lines, making Septemberfest the destination to be for Labor Day weekend.

IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES

• Preferred Application Deadline*: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
  
  
• Notifications of Acceptance: Thursday, May 1, 2025
  
  
• Booth Fees Charged for Successful Applicants: Friday, May 16, 2025
  Booth space will not be reserved without payment by the deadline. There will be no refunds for cancellations. However, refunds would be made in the event of the Septemberfest arts & crafts show being completely cancelled the entire weekend.

• Setup Information Emailed to Paid Participants: Friday, August 15, 2025

*Applications submitted after the Preferred Application Deadline of April 1 will incur an additional $20 fee if the exhibitor is accepted into the show.

ENTRY FEES

One (1) Booth (10' x 10' footprint): $390

Two (2) Booths (20' x 10' footprint): $755 ($780 value)

Three (3) Booths (30' x 10' footprint): $1,120 ($1,170 value)

Four (4) Booths (40' x 10' footprint): $1,485 ($1,560 value)

Optional Friday afternoon, August 29 setup fee: $45

There is no jury fee and no commission will be charged for work sold. Payment charged after acceptance Friday, May 16, 2025, and upon acceptance thereafter for late applications. Your booth space will not be reserved without payment by the deadline. There will be no refunds for cancellations. However, refunds would be made in the event of the Septemberfest arts & crafts show completely being cancelled the entire weekend. 

MEDIA CATEGORIES

Eligible crafts and fine arts are inclusive of, but not limited to the following all crafted by the artist: 

Authored Books

Baskets

Body Art (Face Painting/Henna)

Candles

Ceramics/Pottery

Clothing

Crocheted/Knitting

Dishware/Kitchen Items

Doll/Goose Clothing

Drawing/Caricatures

Edible Packaged Food & Beverage Item(s)

Fine Art

Floral

Furniture

Glass

Jewelry

Kids Items & Children’s Clothing

Metal

Ornaments

Paper (Stationary/Cards/Journals)

Pet Items

Photography

Sewn Items

Soaps/Skincare

Stained Glass

Stone/Concrete 

Wood