SIDEWALK SALE 2025

Participate in the Highland Park Summer Sidewalk Sale!

Dates: Friday, July 26 & Saturday, July 27
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Central Business District, Highland Park, IL

We’re thrilled to invite businesses, vendors, artists, and restaurants to take part in Highland Park’s biggest shopping event of the summer — the Annual Summer Sidewalk Sale!

This highly anticipated, two-day event brings the sidewalks of downtown Highland Park to life with amazing deals, one-of-a-kind merchandise, interactive experiences, and community energy. It's the perfect opportunity to:

• Showcase your products and services to enthusiastic shoppers who are a diverse mix of local residents and regional visitors

• ​Build customer relationships and drive traffic to your store and online presence

• Connect with both new and loyal customers

• Be part of a festive, high-visibility event that draws attention throughout the North Shore and beyond

Whether you’re a retailer, local service provider, artist, nonprofit, or food vendor, there’s a spot for you at the Sidewalk Sale! We welcome Highland Park businesses, Chamber members, and outside vendors from surrounding communities to participate.

What's Included:

• Dedicated sidewalk space for your display (location to be confirmed and subject to change)

• Marketing and promotion via social media, email campaigns, print, and posters

• Support from the the Highland Park Chamber team before and during the event

• Portable restrooms available on-site for vendors and visitors. 

Please Note:

• All participants are responsible for bringing their own tables, chairs, tents, displays, and equipment.

• Restaurant vendors: Location details will be provided as event planning evolves. We are actively working to identify a high-visibility area for food and beverage offerings. No food trucks are permitted at this time. 

• Space assignments will be coordinated to maximize foot traffic and attendee experience.

• ​Find Frequently Asked Questions linked HERE. 

• For the full Participant Rules and Regulations, click here. 

• ​The deadline for participation is Monday, July 7th at 5 PM CST.

Want to Join the Fun? REGISTER TODAY right here on this page by clicking the 'Register' button at the top of the page. 
Don’t miss the chance to be front and center at Highland Park’s most energetic summer tradition!

For sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Lori Dekalo at lori@chamberhp.com or 847-432-0284.