Litchfield Pickers Market
WINNER OF 
2024 BEST FESTIVAL AWARD!
The second Sunday of each month, May to October, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8 and October 13
Downtown Litchfield – 400 N. State St.
(Intersection of Route 16/Union Avenue and State Street)
Are you a fan of vintage items, antiques, and collectibles? If so, you do not want to miss the Litchfield Pickers Market! This juried event specializes in all items made prior to 1985.
The Litchfield Pickers Market is held every second Sunday of each month, May through October from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in downtown Litchfield, Illinois (beginning on the corner of Route 16/Union Avenue and State Street. Use 400 N. State Street for your GPS). All items sold at this market were produced prior to 1985 (including antiques, collectibles, vintage items, upcycled items and refurbished items). Vendors must follow specific guidelines and pre-registration is required to be a vendor. Please scroll down for the registration forms There is no entry fee or parking fee for visitors.
First-Time Visitors
We would love for you to join the festivities! To make your trip the best it can be, we have some recommendations for first time visitors.
Bring carts, totes, trucks, wagons, etc. to haul your treasures. With no entry fee and multiple access points you can park almost anywhere around the perimeter of the market for easy entrance, however please adhere to “No Parking” signs in select areas.
Food booths are located at all the intersections on State Street and a complete listing of food booths can be found below.
Live music is held in Library Park so you may want to put a lawn chair or blanket in your car so you can sit and relax.
When you attend the market be sure to sign the guest book located at the Tourism Information booth in front of the Carnegie Building’s flag pole on the corner of Union Ave./Route 16 and State Street. In addition to Litchfield information and resources at the Litchfield Tourism Information booth, you can also purchase a Litchfield Pickers Market hat, t-shirt and tote bag here.
Pet Policy
For the safety of the public and the welfare of animals, pets are prohibited at the Litchfield Pickers Market.
Market Map
Food Vendors
BRING YOUR APPETITE
Journey for Jeremy, southeast corner of State and Ryder streets at booths 41-42. Cinnamon rolls, lemon shake-ups, hot dogs and sweet Italian sausage.
Knights of Columbus #699, northeast corner of State and Ryder streets at booths 39-40. Beignets and potato ribbons.
Litchfield VFW, southeast corner of State and Kirkham streets at booths192-193. Rib eye sandwiches (with a fried egg on request) and pork burgers.
Litchfield Volunteer Fire Department, northeast corner of State and Kirkham streets at booths 178-181. Fish sandwiches and corn dogs.
Taste of Mayberry, northwest corner of State and Kirkham streets at booths 104-105. Fresh kettle corn and pork rinds.
AmVets Post 16 Ladies Auxillary, southwest corner of State and Edwards streets at booths 152-153. Breakfast sandwiches and nachos.
Beacon Church, corner of State Street and Union Avenue. Free water.
Lipe’s Lunchbox, southwest corner of State and Kirkham streets. Breakfast casserole, chicken bayou pasta and Chicago roast beef.
Shug Smoke Shack, southwest corner of State and Ryder streets. Smoked brisket and smoked mac ‘n’ cheese.
The Ice Box, northwest corner of State and Edwards streets. Twelve flavors of shaved ice.
Kismet Coffee Co., northeast corner of Monroe and Kirkham streets. Specialty coffees and pastries.
Dominos is open during the market. They are on State Street between Union Avenue and Kirkham Street, west of Carnegie Park.
Entertainment
Available Videos:
- A Word from Our Vendors! August 2021
- A Word from Our Visitors! August 2021
- Aerial view of the 2018 Litchfield Pickers Market
- What vendors brought to the May 2017 Litchfield Pickers Market
- A walking view of the Litchfield Pickers Market
- July 2015: What visitors have found at the Litchfield Pickers Market
- August 2015: What visitors found at the 2015 Litchfield Pickers Market
- September 2015: What vendors brought to the Litchfield Pickers Market
Flyers
To request flyers, please contact the Litchfield Tourism office at: 217-324-8147 or tourism@cityoflitchfieldil.com .
Facebook Pages
For up-to-date announcements, follow Litchfield Pickers Market on Facebook!
Be sure to like Visit Litchfield Illinois, Litchfield Pickers Market and Prairie Pickers Flea Market on Facebook.
Vendor Information
ANTIQUE VENDORS
2024 Juried Antique Vendor Application
MONROE STREET MARKET VENDORS
2024 Arts and Crafts Application
2024 Farmers Market and Toys and Collectibles Application
TAX FORMS
Tax forms must be submitted to the address on the form within 10 days after each market. For tax questions, please call the number indicated on the tax form.
FOOD VENDOR REGISTRATION FORM
First opportunity for booth space is for returning food vendors. To get on the wait list, please call 217-324-8147. Must be able to provide certificate of liability for $1,000,000 listing the City of Litchfield as additionally insured and provide a Health Certificate from Montgomery County Health Department.
