TRUE NORTH FEST

MARKET
12pm – 5pm + Both Buildings

True North Vendors will be set up outside at BOTH True North Buildings! Your favorite vendors will be set and selling their vintage find & handmade treasures, 12pm-5pm.

Full list of vendors, click here.

FOOD
12pm – 5pm + Building Two: Backyard

Catering by The Hideout Two. Voted the BEST lunch in Grundy County, we invited the Hideout Two to cater True North Fest. The will be serving delicious Walking Tacos only $4 each. Sour cream on the side.

PRINGLES & PRETZELS
12pm – 5pm + Building Two: Backyard

If you like pretzels at True North, you are going to LOVE Pringles. Stop by the True North “Snack” Bar in the lobby of True North: Building Two for this special one-day-only treat! Pretzels will still be available in both buildings.

LIVE MUSIC
2pm + Building Two: Acoustic Stage

Andrew David Weber has performed three years at fForest Fest. He is one of the most talented musicians you will ever encounter, with an amazing voice. We are pleased to have him take the acoustic stage from 2pm-3:30pm at True North: Building Two in the backyard. Bring a chair or blanket.
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THRIFTED FASHION SHOW
12:30pm and 1:30pm + Building Two: Backyard

Don’t miss the Thrifted Fashion Show, curated by Cat Arroyo, the True North Clothing Manager. Watch as models walk the runway in outfits thrifted from True North, voted the BEST Clothing Store in Grundy County.
Models walk at 12:30pm and 1:30pm at TN2.

CRAFTS
12pm – 5pm + Both Buildings

Free Make & Take Crafts at both buildings. The crafts are organized by Sh!tty Craft Club, an independent club that meets at True North. We’ll make things and leave with a sense of accomplishment.

OUTDOOR READING
12pm – 5pm + Building Two: Backyard

Next Page Book Store is going to roll out the book cart to the backyard at True North: Building Two. Spread out on the blankets and read to your kids, or browse any of the books on the book cart. Register for the Kids Book Club too.

PLANT EXCHANGE
12pm – 5pm + Building Two: Front Yard

The Grundy County Houseplant Addicts will be hosting a houseplant swap. It’s a gathering where plant enthusiasts come together to exchange plants, plant cuttings, pots, soil, or plant-related tools. > more.

KIDS CAMP
1:00pm and 4:00pm + Building Two: Front Yard

The Curious Kids Clubhouse is hosting two camps. Pre-Registration is required, and space is limited. Meet upstairs at the CKC in Building Two.
Camp Experiment 1:00pm | Camp Art 4:00pm
> register.

HOT SAUCE TASTING
12pm – 5pm + Building One: Back Counter

Sample a variety of the Hot Sauces available in the True North Market @ Building One. Like what you sample? Receive 10% off any Hot Sauce purchase during True North Fest.

OUTDOOR GAMES
12pm – 5pm + Both Buildings

Grab a pretzel and head outside to play a game of bean bags at Building One. At Building Two you can play Giant Jenga, Twister, and even croquet.

TATTOOS
12pm – 5pm + Building Two: First Floor Lobby

Get your FREE tattoo at True North (kind of). A limited supply of press on tattoos will be available. Look for the Tattoo stand at True North: Building Two. Show your love for True North with a True North ‘tat’. – while supplies last

FACE PAINTING
2pm – 4pm + Building One

Get your face painted by the Morris Scout Troop 294. This troop will paint your face or your kid’s face. Suggested donation of $2. Donations go towards their summer camp and troop activities.

ARCADE GAMING CONTEST
10am – 7pm + Both Buildings

At 7pm, when the store closes, the High Score on EACH Arcade game at both buildings will win a $5 Wooden Nickel and bragging rights for the rest of 2025. Play arcade games, get high score, register your high score with TN staff.

BFF GAME
4pm + Building Two: Acoustic Stage

At 4pm, we will let the games begin. AJ Galli, the official True North emcee, will take the stage and host a speed round of the BFF Game. The BFF Game is True North’s version of The Newlywed game. How well do you know your BFF? Win fun prizes! Teams of Two will be selected from the crowd.

HULA HOOP
12pm – 5pm + Building Two: Backyard

Do you love Hula Hooping? Want to give it a try? True North vendor, Jackie, will be leading demonstrations and teaching you tricks & tips. All ages welcome.

BE A FASHION DESIGNER
12pm-5pm + Building Two: Backyard

Anyone can be a fashion designer. If you are old enough to remember Fashion Plates, you’ll know just how cool this free activity can be. All ages can use the template and create their own outfits.

FAN CLUB
12pm – 5pm + Both Buildings

Dust off that Fan Club card. Show your fan club with your purchases at both buildings to receive a free thank you gift from True North. We appreciate you! > more.

Not a member? Ask upstairs in North Avenue @ Building Two during the True North Fest event. Take the fan club oath, get a membership card, and be in the cool kids club.

SHOPPING
10am-7pm: Both Buildings

As always, you can shop inside both buildings during True North Fest too. 250 vendors will be restocked and ready for this epic event. Browse the aisles, rooms, and floors to find all those things you didn’t know you needed!