2019
and shopper's guide
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EFFINGHAM COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Altamont, Il
Exit 82 off Interstate 70 Just 10 minutes west of Effingham, IL Street Address for GPS: 722 E Cumberland Road (Route 40) Altamont, Illinois
spring inspiration warm sunshine : pots of colorful flowers : the scent of freshly mown grass : creaky old porch swings : splashy swimming pools : the last day of school : the first day of summer
Earlybird Shopping First dibs shopping on all the best stuff!
FRIDAY, april 26 : 4-9 PM Tickets: $10 per person in advance or at the gate Available in advance here or the Buy Tickets button on www.hobnobmarket.com You can buy tickets locally at Fresh Digs (Effingham), KT Boutique (Altamont), or Promark Advertising (Altamont)
Market Day Shop : Laugh : Eat : Repeat
saturday, april 27 : 9 am-4 PM Admission: $5 per person at the gate Free with advance Friday ticket Kids 12 & under are free both Friday & Saturday
2019 HOBNOB SPRING MARKET
SHOPPER'S GUIDE
PARKING - AMPLE & FREE Parking is on-site at the fairgrounds. We have plenty of room for your trucks, trailers, and whatever fabulous-finds-hauling vehicle you bring. Parking is free. ENTRY & EXIT You can go back to your vehicle as often as you need to. We know arms get laden with bags that need stowed. And who can shop with full arms?! FRIDAY TICKETS If you bought advance tickets online for Friday we'd love to scan them off your phone. It gets you into the market & shopping lots faster. Just pull them up and the scanner will grab the code before we can hardly blink. EARLY ARRIVALS If you arrive before the market opens at 4 pm please gather in the concession area. Vendors will be fluffing & working right up til 4 pm (or making their last-minute restroom run) and you can grab some yummy food, a glass of wine, or a treat before the market opens. At 3:55 pm we'll be near that area announcing the winner of our BIG Spring Giveaway. Want to be entered? Keep reading to find out how...
BIG spring GIVEAWAY Buying your Friday earlybird shopping tickets in advance has a BIG advantage...You'll be entered into our Spring Market Giveaway!
Ahead of opening time at the market this Friday all the names of advance ticket buyers + Hobnob season pass holders will be mixed up and a winner will be drawn. Our lucky duck will be loaded with: An armful of free Hobnob swag + $250 in Hobnob CASH to spend at the market!
The winner will be drawn from all the qualifying names & announced at about 3:55 pm near the concession area. Listen for your name! (Must be present to win.)
Your advance ticket purchase is also good for free admission to Market Day on Saturday. Want to buy your Friday tickets locally in the Effingham area? That also enters you in the drawing. Head to Fresh Digs in Effingham or in Altamont stop by KT Boutique or Promark Advertising.
I am going to try to pay attention to the spring. I am going to look around at all the flowers and look up at the hectic trees. I am going to close my eyes and listen. : anne lamott
handy HOBNOB hacks HANDICAPPED PARKING Yes - we have handicapped parking. Please use the west fairgrounds entrance and let the gate workers know you need to park there & they'll direct you. We ask that you do have handicapped plates or a visible tag. MARKET MAPS The map is available online on our Hobnob Spring Market Facebook Event Page as well as on our regular @hobnobmarket page. We posted a high-quality PDF file so you can open it on your device or download & print a copy. We'll also email it to you. LIVIN' ON CENTRAL TIME Remember Illinois is on Central time so if you're coming from points east please adjust your times back an hour.
The Porter Station how it works
Buy all the big pieces you like - think vintage cupboards & pie safes, old tables & chairs, oversized signs and dĂŠcor, salvage, and more. After you make a purchase from a vendor they'll tag your item SOLD and add your name & cell number plus their business name/booth number. They'll attach the top half of the ticket to your purchase and give you the bottom half. About 45 minutes before you're ready to go please come by The Hobnob Shop and turn in your pink tag stubs. Porters will be dispatched to collect your purchases. We'll text you when they're You're supporting Altamont youth with your readydonation for pick-up. of Pick up your goodies at the green 4H building near the west entrance (we'll point the way) & head home to enjoy them. No worries - you can drive right up to that building and we can help you load. Your mission - Bring the biggest vehicle you can. You never know what you'll find.
WHAT WILL WE SEE?
what will we find?
Altamont We hope when you're at Hobnob Spring Market you can spend some time poking around our market home of Altamont, IL. There are several fun things you can take advantage of... SHOPPING Antique malls, KT Boutique Clothing, and Alwerdt's Gardens - a destination garden center south of Altamont with 5+ acres of display gardens FOOD Joe's Pizza Altamont Schultz's Dairy Bar Open Door Diner The Cookie Jar HISTORY Dr. Charles M. Wright House - an architectural gem of an old brick mansion NATURE Ballard Nature Center - wildlife, hiking trails, & picnic areas east of Altamont Before heading out be sure to check for business hours of the places that interest you. Altamont's town website is: www.altamontil.net.
Effingham Effingham is a bustling town that feels busy and fresh but still small enough to be friendly and down-home. There's always a lot going on and plenty of things to see and do. SHOPPING Click Here to see the specials that Effingham's downtown businesses have in store for Hobnob Weekend! FOOD WE LOVE Firefly Grill The Gabby Goat Joe Sippers Cafe HISTORY / COOL FACTOR The John Boos Company has been an Effingham institution since 1887. Their cutting boards are featured on every major cable food network and cooking show. You can visit their new showroom & outlet store at 1703 Avenue of Mid-America. NATURE Lake Sara TREC nature trails Before heading out be sure to check for business hours of the places that interest you. Effingham's website is: www.visiteffingamil.com.
kid stuff STROLLERS vs WAGONS Strollers are welcome at the market. However, the ground around the barns can be a little rough and uneven so we recommend bringing a lug-tire wagon or a regular red wagon. Pulling is easier than pushing. NURSING AREAS The restrooms on the end of the Schutzenfest Building (accessible from both inside & outside the building) have curtained dressing areas that will be marked for nursing and be fitted out with chairs. GAMES Behind the Effingham County Pork Producers will be a game area for kids (and grown kids) with yard size Connect Four, Tic Tac Toe, Cornhole, and a Ball Toss. There will be a jar of candy nearby & kids can take a treat after they've enjoyed the games. This area will not be staffed since the games are self-explanatory but we'll have tables around so you can hang out and watch. GOODIES We always have a stash of free balloons, free stickers, and candy for kids in The Hobnob Shop. Stop by and get some happy-making goodies. The Hobnob Shop at this market will be in the old white Society Horse Barn near the concession area. 12 & UNDER = FREE ADMISSION Kids 12 & under get in free both Friday night & Saturday.
Get ready for overflowing spring happiness... VINTAGE FINDS HANDMADE GOODS BOUTIQUE CLOTHING + Giveaways, Yummy Food, Cash Bars, & a Fun DJ
We'll see you soon!
