Midwest Market Days 2026
Event Date
October 7–8, 2026
Location
River Grove, IL
Expected Exhibitors
45
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryMidwest Market Days is a wholesale merchandise and closeout tradeshow held in the Chicago area, where buyers can view thousands of closeout and direct-import general merchandise items across a wide variety of product categories. The event brings industry-leading vendors together into three accessible showroom locations, simplifying the buying experience in a concise, comfortable and casual atmosphere.
The show is designed for independent retailers, mass merchants, wholesale distributors and ecommerce merchants looking to source discounted general merchandise, toys, party supplies, textiles, jewelry, eyewear, seasonal goods and more directly from importers and distributors. Buyers are greeted personally by trade show staff, given badges and an information packet, and can move freely between showrooms via a free courtesy shuttle.
It is worth attending for the personal, relationship-driven buying environment, the breadth of vendors under a single event umbrella, and the convenient location just 15 minutes from Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. Complimentary coffee, breakfast snacks and a deluxe lunch are served daily, and organizers recommend budgeting a minimum of two full business days to see everything the show offers.
Show Highlights
- Wholesale & closeout focus: thousands of closeout and direct-import general merchandise items across many product categories.
- Three participating showrooms connected by free courtesy shuttle: Regent Products Corp., B&G Sales, and The Bazaar Inc.
- Buyer-friendly atmosphere: each buyer is greeted personally by trade show staff at the registration desk in the Regent Products building lobby.
- Complimentary hospitality: coffee and breakfast snacks in the morning and a deluxe lunch served daily.
- Free shuttle service between showrooms and select area hotels, plus scheduled airport transfers.
- Broad vendor mix including toys, party supplies, balloons, eyewear, jewelry, textiles, tools, giftware and seasonal merchandise.
Registration
Registration is free and can be completed online through the show's registration page. Pre-registration is not required but is recommended, either through the online form or via a participating exhibitor.
- Visit the official registration page and select General Admission.
- Provide your company, business type (Retail Buyer, Wholesale Buyer, Ecommerce Merchant, or Other), name, email, phone and address.
- Submit the form to complete registration.
On arrival, all attendees are greeted by trade show employees at the registration desk in the lobby of the Regent Products building, where buyers receive badges and an information packet to help navigate the showrooms.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Venue & Travel
Venue
Regent Products Corp.
8999 Palmer Street
Midwest Market Days is held across three participating showroom locations in the western Chicago suburbs. The primary registration location is Regent Products Corp. at 8999 Palmer Street, River Grove, IL 60171, where attendees check in at the registration desk in the building lobby. The other two participating locations are B&G Sales at 1750 N. 25th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160, and The Bazaar, Inc. at 1900 N. 5th Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171. Each of these three corporate showrooms is open daily during regular business hours year-round, while the full complement of exhibitors staffs their permanent showrooms during the scheduled show dates. A free courtesy shuttle connects all three locations.
Parking
Free parking is available at all three showroom locations.
Getting There
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), located just 15 minutes from the participating showroom locations and the most convenient option. A free courtesy shuttle transports buyers between the three showrooms and to and from select area hotels; call 708-583-1000 or see the receptionist at Regent Products to arrange pickups. Airport shuttles to O'Hare must be scheduled in advance with the receptionist at Regent Products and depart from that location, or buyers can use the complimentary hotel shuttle back to O'Hare. Transportation from Midway Airport can be arranged on request by contacting Midwest Market Days.
Nearby Hotels
The show partners with two hotels in nearby Rosemont, IL (near O'Hare), offering discounted rates under the rate code "regent":
- DoubleTree Chicago O'Hare — 5460 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018; (847) 292-9100. Partner rate $134/night single and $144/night double occupancy; $159 single / $169 double during May and October.
- Embassy Suites O'Hare — 5500 N. River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018; (847) 678-4000. Partner rate $134/night single and double occupancy; $159/night during May and October.
A free courtesy shuttle runs between select area hotels and the participating showrooms. Note that the organizers state they are not affiliated with convention hotel booking agencies.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is Midwest Market Days held?
The next Midwest Market Days runs October 7-8, 2026, from 8:00am to 6:00pm each day. It takes place across three participating showrooms in the Chicago area, with registration at the Regent Products building, 8999 Palmer Street, River Grove, IL 60171.
How much does it cost to attend and how do I register?
Registration is free and can be done quickly online. Pre-registration is recommended but not required; buyers can also register through a participating exhibitor or on arrival at the registration desk.
Who should attend Midwest Market Days?
The show is aimed at independent retailers, mass merchants, wholesale distributors and ecommerce merchants sourcing closeout and direct-import general merchandise. Attendees register by business type such as Retail Buyer, Wholesale Buyer or Ecommerce Merchant.
How do I travel between the three showroom locations?
A free courtesy shuttle van runs between all three participating showrooms and select area hotels. To arrange a pickup, call 708-583-1000 or ask the receptionist at Regent Products.
How much time should I plan for the show?
Organizers suggest staying a minimum of two full business days to see all the exhibitors and everything the trade show has to offer.
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