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. All payments are deemed final, and no refunds will be issued with the exception of the complete and total cancellation of the event.

• 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. All payments are deemed final, and no refunds will be issued with the exception of the complete and total cancellation of the event. 

 

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 

The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to present the 54th annual Schaumburg Septemberfest! Schaumburg Septemberfest, the village’s flagship event, is a three-day festival held over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Septemberfest was originally established in 1971 by local charitable organizations as a way to raise funds while providing an alternative to holiday travel for local residents. This year marks the 43rd year the village has sponsored the event, during which time Septemberfest has grown to be one of the largest festivals in Illinois. 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. Admission to Septemberfest and all entertainment is free!

The Village of Schaumburg is pleased to present the 54th annual Schaumburg Septemberfest! Schaumburg Septemberfest, the village’s flagship event, is a three-day festival held over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Septemberfest was originally established in 1971 by local charitable organizations as a way to raise funds while providing an alternative to holiday travel for local residents. This year marks the 43rd year the village has sponsored the event, during which time Septemberfest has grown to be one of the largest festivals in Illinois. 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. Admission to Septemberfest and all entertainment is free!

Thank you for your interest in Volunteering for the 2025 Schaumburg Septemberfest Event which will be held from Saturday, August 30th - Monday, September 1st. Each volunteer will receive a volunteer T-shirt, parking pass, food tickets for their shift, have an opportunity to meet people from their community, and be invited to the Septemberfest Volunteer Appreciation Reception that will be held on Tuesday, September 30. - There are multiple volunteer locations - Shifts are 4 hours between the hours of 6:00 am and 11:00 pm - Volunteers in the Parking Areas will greet Fest Attendees and assist parking permitted vehicles - Information Booth Volunteers provide general fest details including: Musical acts, Map of the Fest, Crafter Locations and Taste Food Options - Volunteers may select multiple shifts in multiple locations. Please note all volunteers must be 18 years of age. - Click on the registration Link: - Click on start registration on the left or bottom of the Welcome Page - For New User complete the registration form Once you register it will have your credentials in the login area / passwords must be 8 characters - Complete the remaining questions and click on Save & Continue - If you are participating on behalf of our Monday Non-Profit Groups, please include your group name in the application SHIFT SELECTION: - There are seven locations (Departments) checkboxes will appear to select - Click on your Volunteer Location or Locations to select your shifts - Please only select one location / shift per time to ensure we place you in the correct location - Shifts indicate Day and Time for easy selection - Please ensure that only the locations and shifts you would like to volunteer for are selected - Select Submit to complete your application after choosing shifts - A confirmation email will be sent upon selecting submit - Your registration will show pending until we have reviewed it - A confirmation email will be sent upon approval Please feel free to contact Dawn & Arturo at SeptemberfestVols@gmail.com with your questions and they will respond as quickly as possible. Thank you, Dawn Hamilton and Arturo Barin Volunteer, Co-Chairs

Please note: this application is only for premium sponsorship opportunities! If you are inquiring about a general sponsorship opportunity, such as a 10' x 10' activation footprint, digital on-site advertising, social media posts or videos, or physical banners, please do not use this form. For these opportunities, please visit septemberfest.org/sponsor to locate the general Sponsorship application.

 

Thank you for your interest in sponsoring Schaumburg Septemberfest! Please use this application to express interest in Septemberfest's premium sponsorship opportunities, including:

• On-site Activations with footprints larger than 10' x 10' 
• Naming Rights 
• Presenting Sponsorships (for Main Stage or Local Stage performers)