randolph antique market

wrote this post when i was still preggo & scheduled it to auto-post.
in the meantime, i had the baby - baby posts to come, promise.

but i wonder if i know anyone who has ever been to this ...

maybe tina to decorate her condo?  or tara with her cute little vintage tendencies? or perhaps jen's mom while on a merchandising trip for the hamilton house?  oh, and doesn't it sound like a perfect stop for leslie on her cross country voyage? it's even hudson friendly!  i have been meaning to go for ... years.  sounds like july dates might be out ... but maybe i'll find myself strolling the market come august or september. 

Experience the most exciting array of vintage and modern decorative objects, home furnishings, art, fashion and jewelry ever assembled in downtown Chicago! The Randolph Street Market Festival is home to the world-renowned Chicago Antique Market and Indie Designer Market & the favorite destination for merchandisers, decorators, fashionistas and style setters from around the globe. This European-style indoor-outdoor market in the historic West Loop neighborhood features 200 select purveyors of high quality, beautifully-priced "finds" offering unlimited creative inspiration and hours of fun. As featured in Travel & Leisure, Lucky Magazine and NY Times.

As seen in Travel & Leisure, the NY Times, Lucky Magazine and featured on tv news shows and web casts, the Randolph Street Market Festival is “a mecca of cool”, “the best hot spot for antiquing”, “the best Chicago venue for people watching” “the Barney’s of Vintage”. Celebrity designer Nate Berkus says “I love this market, the quality is incredible!” It’s also Chicago’s most happening monthly party that your favored people won’t be able to stop talking about!

and talk about VIP antique-ing ... ???

would you pay $300pp to split a cabana???

* A fully stocked complimentary bar;

* Hors d'oeuvres and other fare throughout the day;

* Gift tote bags containing such items as hats, sunblock, washcloths, first aid supplies,

food tickets, bottled water, Market Maps & special offers;

* Guests can safely drop off their purchases knowing they are in the capable hands of

the cabana staff;

* For those who are staying in downtown hotels we offer free package delivery to your

hotel for all items purchased at the Market;

* Transportation to and from the market from anywhere can be arranged;

* Special packages including private appraisals, wardrobe styling, massage and

beauty services can also be arranged;

* Each Cabana accommodates up to 5 people & can be combined for bigger groups.

Prices begin at $1500 per day;

* Casitas accommodate groups of 20 up to 100. Prices begin at $6000 per day.