Lombard, IL – The Lombard Historical Society is now accepting vendor applications for Gingerbread Way, its popular outdoor holiday market returning Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 4–8 p.m. during the town’s annual Jingle Bell Jubilee.
According to organizers, this year’s event will feature a new fully heated tent to keep both vendors and shoppers comfortable throughout the evening. The society is seeking eight vendors offering handmade goods, artisan crafts, holiday décor, and family-themed gifts. Pastry vendors are also welcome with a DuPage County Health Department permit.
Vendor space includes one 8-foot table inside the heated tent for $125. Event planners anticipate large attendance, noting that previous years drew more than 1,200 visitors.
The evening promises festive activities such as the Gingerbread House Contest, children’s crafts, live carolers, and Victorian Christmas tours inside the decorated Victorian Cottage. The market’s location at 23 W. Maple Street places it just steps away from Lombard’s annual Lilacia Park tree lighting.
Organizers say Gingerbread Way provides a warm, family-friendly kickoff to the holiday season while supporting local makers.
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