2026 Features

There’s a little something for everyone at the One of a Kind Show, including live music, gourmet food, a fine art gallery, floral market, cafes and bars, as well as courtesy shopping carts.

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Live Music

Enjoy live music daily from talented local musicians from Old Town School of Music. Performances are held daily at the center stage.

Live Music Schedule
Friday, April 24: 5:00 — 6:30pm
Saturday, April 25: 11:00am — 12:30pm
Saturday, April 25: 5:00 — 6:30pm
Sunday, April 26: 3:00 — 4:30pm

learn more about Old Town School of Music

Gourmet Market

Indulge in artisan culinary creations and meet the makers behind them — there’s something sure to satisfy all tastes in the Gourmet Market.

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The Hatchery Pavilion

Located within the Gourmet Market, check out budding food entrepreneurs from The Hatchery, Chicago’s premier food and business incubator.

Learn more about the Hatchery

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Fine Art Gallery

Take a walk through our curated Fine Art Gallery featuring works from exhibiting fine artists. Plus, gallery talks led by Art Encounter.

Fine Art Gallery Talks
Saturday, April 25: 2:00 — 3:00 pm
Sunday, April 26: 1:00 — 2:00 pm

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Workshops by NEW Gallery

Join Chicago-based artist-run nonprofit NEW Gallery for a spring-themed Paint & Sip experience.

Plus, visit NEW Gallery’s booth to contribute to their mural. A family-friendly, drop-in activity for guests of all ages!

Workshop Times:
Friday, April 24 at 5:30pm
Saturday, April 25 at 3:30pm & 5:30pm

Learn more about NEW Gallery

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The Maker Stage

In partnership with Here Here Market, stop by the center stage for live demonstrations from artists and culinary creators and learn more about the creative process behind their work.

Demo Schedule
Friday, April 24:
10:00am | Chef Palita, Pink Salt Kitchens
2:00pm | Chef Ernesto, El Molcajete

Saturday, April 25:
10:00am | Paradise Spreads
1:00pm | Chef Gale Gand

learn more about Here Here Market

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Wellness Studio

Refresh and recharge with skincare essentials from Under the Sun in the center passthrough across from booth 6093.

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Emerging Market

Meet and shop from up-and-coming makers, new to the One of a Kind Show, in the Emerging Market.

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Cafes & Bars

Find a wide variety of gourmet foods and drinks for any taste palate throughout the show floor, provided by Foodstuffs Gourmet Foods & Catering.

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Courtesy Carts

Borrow a VOOMcart to lighten the load and effortlessly shop the show.

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Art on The Mart

ART on THE MART is one of the world’s largest digital art platforms that transforms an architectural landmark into a permanent, larger-than-life canvas. Enjoy the projections every evening the nights of the show.

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