One of a Kind Spring Show

Chicago’s One of a Kind Spring Show opens Friday, April 24, bringing more than 350 artists and makers to the 7th floor of THE MART for a three-day handmade market. (choosechicago.com) The 2026 show runs through Sunday, April 26, at 222 West Merchandise Mart Plaza. Show hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. (oneofakindshowchicago.com) Organizers say shoppers will find jury-selected exhibitors from across North America, including 35 emerging artists and more than 150 participants making their show debut this year. (oneofakindshowchicago.com) The spring edition is positioned as a direct-to-maker retail event, with visitors buying from artists, designers, and craftspeople instead of conventional store brands. THE MART says the show draws “thousands” of shoppers looking for original pieces for spring and summer occasions. (themart.com) This year’s market marks 10 years of the spring show at THE MART, according to Modern Luxury, giving the event a longer Chicago run than many pop-up craft fairs that appear for a single weekend and disappear. (modernluxury.com) The exhibitor mix spans art, fashion, home décor, jewelry, ceramics, photography, and gourmet goods, reflecting how the show has expanded beyond fine art into gift buying and seasonal shopping. (chicagolovespanini.com) Tickets were scheduled to go on sale online March 2, and current ticket listings show general adult admission at $15, with $30 packages tied to Friday and Saturday VIP experiences. (upcomingevents.com) (curioexperience.com) Visitors arriving by train can use the Merchandise Mart stop on Chicago Transit Authority Brown and Purple Line trains, which the show’s FAQ says drops riders on the building’s second floor. (oneofakindshowchicago.com) For Chicago shoppers, the weekend is less a convention than a concentrated local-and-national maker market: three days, one floor, and hundreds of booths opening just as the city’s spring event calendar accelerates. (choosechicago.com)