Next Show: March 18th 2023

Local 150/Countryside Banquets:

6200 Joliet Rd Countryside, IL 60525

Located close to I-294 & I-55 on Historic Route 66.

(Door is located behind the building. Follow signs in parking lot.)

Rain or Shine!

Dealers: Follow Signs to Designated Loading Zone and Parking Area to the right of the building.

*Poor Weather Might Affect What Trucks & Reenactors are at The Show, But Not Dealers!

2023 Dates: 

March 17th-18th, 2023

August 4th-5th, 2023

October 6th-7th, 2023

Friday Setup:

Dealers: 4pm to 7pm

*No Public or Early Entry Will Be Allowed On This Day.

Saturday:

Dealers: 7am to 4pm

Early Access Allowed in at: 7:45am

Public: 8:30am to 3pm

*Dealers may begin packing at 2pm at the earliest. Please plan your visit with this in mind.

Admission is $5.00

Kids Under 12 Free.

Early Access Saturday: $20.00 (7:45am)

Parking at the show is free. Follow onsite signs and the directions of our parking staff.

Kids will be offered a FREE PATCH at the main check-in table WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.

For Tables Contact Austin: 

Phone: (248) 342-2594

Email: ChicagoMilitaryShows@Gmail.com

Please download and fill out the Registration Form below and return via email or mail. 

SPACE IS LIMITED! Please Contact Us By Phone Soon If You'd Like Tables!

*Have the registration form filled out and ready when you come to pick up your packet. A hard copy will be mailed to those with confirmed tables prior to the show.

2023 Food Truck Information To Be Added Soon!

Show Hotel:

Holiday Inn

Located Across The Street!

6201 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL 60525

Phone: 708 354 4200

Website: https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/countryside/chilg/hoteldetail

Use Group Code: (2023 Code Coming Soon) (For All Dates, Call Hotel to Book.) Cut off for all shows is 30 days prior to the event.

Extra Area Hotels Listed in Travel Guide.

If you are a reenactor, a reenacting group, or owner of a military vehicle you'd like to display at the show, please contact us. We are open to always having more so long as space allows it! 

Please keep in mind that this is a concrete jungle so there is no need to bring tents or other camp-like equipment. Weapons must be checked by show staff and zip-tied to ensure safety. They cannot be carried in the parking lot outside of the vehicle zone and no ammunition is allowed (even blanks). 

Please Take a Moment to Review Reenactor Rules Down Below Before Coming!

If you're bringing a vehicle or setting up for a living history display, please fill out the top half and sign the table registration form below.

If you're looking for a show where you can battle, check out The Wisconsin Military Show (Eagle) on this website! 

Country Cup (0.2 Mi)

Janosik Restaurant (Polish Food 5.8 Mi)

Texas Roadhouse (0.4 Mi)

Applebee’s (0.6 Mi)

Portillo’s (6.0 Mi)

Capri (3.8 Mi)

Eddie Merlot’s (3.4 Mi)

Cooper’s Hawk (3.3 Mi)

Rafferty’s Irish Pub (0.5 Mi)

Chiba Japanese Restaurant (7.3) 

*Addresses Listed in the Travel Guide

Oakton Street Antiques

Out of the Attic

Antiques of Winfield

Affordable Antiques

Geneva Antique Market

Antique Market I    

Jackson Square Mall

Volo Antique Mall

Milltown Market

*Addresses Listed in the Travel Guide

Locking Display Cases are available for any dealers to rent. The rental cost at this time is $20 per case. If you need cases for your tables please contact us prior to the show to make sure we have enough to fill your request. 

Riker displays are also available at the show for purchase only along with other display items such as medal and badge stands. 

More Information Will Be Added Soon.