Illinois e-News Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 20, 2025

SPRINGFIELD, IL – The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) announces the return of the Illinois Product Holiday Market to Downtown Springfield. The market will be held on December 5, 6, and 7 at the “Y Block,” located north of the Governor’s Mansion. This festive market will feature a wide array of Illinois products that are perfect for everyone on your shopping list this season.

“The market checks all the boxes for a weekend in December – enjoy live music, have a glass of Illinois wine, sample local products and find unique and thoughtful gifts for those on your shopping list,” said IDOA Director Jerry Costello. “You won’t find a more festive way to support small businesses.”

Vendors include favorites like Rolling Lawns Farm, Jon Ellis Woodworking, Twyford BBQ, MKS Meats, Custom Cup Coffee, Berries and Flour: Bakery and Harvest Goods, and many more. Enjoy delicious ready-to-eat food like Kurtos pierogies and Polish sausage while you shop. 

The Illinois Product Holiday Market is designed with families in mind. Bring the kids to our free holiday workshop, where they can create ornaments and write letters to Santa. Children will also be able to visit Santa, times listed below. Enjoy live music throughout the event, where all activities are free.

This year’s Illinois Product Holiday Market introduces an exciting new partnership with Chef Alex from the Illinois Governor’s Mansion. Chef Alex will host a series of live cooking demonstrations featuring dishes made with local ingredients from Illinois Product vendors. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample and purchase the featured products directly from the vendors throughout the market. 

Chef Demonstration Schedule: Friday, December 5 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 6 and Sunday, December 7 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

This collaboration highlights the Department of Agriculture’s ongoing commitment to supporting Illinois’ local food producers and showcasing the diverse flavors grown and crafted across the state.

For those aged 21 and older, Illinois Wine will host a wine tasting experience featuring seven wineries from across the state. Admission to the wine tent is $10, which includes six tasting tickets and a special commemorative tumbler.

The market is proudly sponsored by the Illinois Department of Agriculture, Illinois Wine, Illinois Farm Bureau, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Downtown Springfield, Inc., and Sangamon Mass Transit District.

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is proud to announce the return of its popular Illinois Product Holiday Box—now in its second year and better than ever. For 2025, shoppers can choose between two unique boxes, each filled with a curated selection of locally made products that showcase the best of Illinois. Illinois Product Favorites Box is $60, and the Illinois Product Holiday Box is $40. To order, visit www.illinoisproductholidaybox.com

Hours of operation for the market are as follows:

For a complete list of participating vendors, visit www.illinoisproductholidaymarket.com or check out the Illinois Product Facebook page and @illinoisproducts on Instagram.