We’re excited that you’re interested in being part of this year’s celebration of words, culture, and community!
Date Saturday, July 25, 2026, 11 am to 6 pm
Venue Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field at Gately Park
10201 S. Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60628
How to Participants
To join us, please complete the Interest Form below. Our Event Booker will follow up with next steps after review.
Vending Fees*
- Author* = $150 (early bird until April 30); $250 (May 1 - May 31)
- Food Vendor* = $200 (early bird until April 30); $300 (May 1 - May 31)
- Community Resource, Diverse Learner Support, Interactive Station = FREE
Vendor Inclusion
- Customized event flyer
- Vendor spotlight on social media platforms
- One 6-foot table + two chairs
Key Dates & Timeline
- Registration deadline Sun, 5/31/2026, 11:59 pm
- Application Review Ongoing
- Logistics + Event Mapping Finalized (Sent via email) Sat, 7/18/2026
- Event Walkthrough + Setup Fri, 7/24/2026, 5-8 pm
- MUST BE Setup no later than 10:30 AM on Sat, 7/25/2026
Approved Vendors ONLY* Virtual Info Session
- Sat, 7/11/2026, 12:00 pm CST
- Mon, 7/13/2026, 6:00 pm CST
Event Support / Technical Support
We look forward to your participation in this exciting literary event!
W.O.W. Literary Admin Team
DISCLAIMER Application submission doesn't guarantee approvals. Confirmation follow-up via correspondence will be sent upon review.
