Countdown to Countryside Military Show

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

2024 Dates:

March 15th-16th, 2024

August 2nd-3rd, 2024

October 4th-5th, 2024

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 VERY 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.

Food for the August 5th show will be run by Ledo's Pizza in Countryside.

Menu:

Italian Beef Sandwiches

Pizza By The Slice (Cheese & Sausage)

Chicken Wraps

Assorted Drinks

You can visit their restaurant in person here:   Ledo's Pizza 5525 South La Grange Road, Countryside, IL 60525 

Show Hotel:

Holiday Inn

Located Across The Street!

6201 Joliet Rd, Countryside, IL 60525

Phone: 708 354 4200

Booking Link: https://www.holidayinn.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=HI&localeCode=en&regionCode=1&hotelCode=CHILG&_PMID=99801505&GPC=CSH&cn=no&viewfullsite=true

Use Group Code By Phone: (CMS or Say Chicago Military Show) Cut off for the August Show is 30 days prior to the event. Code is not active for only the October 7th Show.

Extra Area Hotels Listed in Travel Guide.

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

NEW for August 2023 & Beyond:

We will be having a contest for "Best Display" as voted on by the public. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 based on the public vote. Please make sure to contact us at least 3 weeks prior to the event as space is very limited if you'd like to enter your display.

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 Display form below.

If you have a military vehicle you'd like to display at the show please contact us! Vehicle displays are free of charge and as long as we have the space we will fit you in. Fill out and submit the form below to save a spot!

NEW for August 2023 & Beyond:

We will be having a contest for "Best Vehicle" as voted on by the public. Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 based on the public vote. Please make sure to contact us at least 2 weeks prior to the event.

If your vehicle has a working firearm on it, please make sure that it is set to safe and you do not have any blanks or rounds in it.

Note for Tracked Vehicles: This event takes place at a fully paved facility. If your vehicle does not have rubberized tracks safe for asphalt or has in the past torn up asphalt, you must leave it on the trailer. You are solely responsible for all damage done to the parking lot by your vehicle. 

*We do not cover transportation costs. You are responsible for getting your vehicle to the show at this time at your expense.

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. 

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

Country Cup (0.2 Mi)

Janosik Restaurant (Polish Food 5.8 Mi)

Ledo's Pizza (1.0 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

More Information Will Be Added Soon.