SHOP BLACK FEST CHICAGO VENDOR PROMO KIT
Help us pack out Chicago on July 11
We created this promo kit to make it easy for you to invite your audience, post consistently, and spread the word leading up to Shop Black Fest Chicago.
Please post at least 2–3 times before the event and tag @shopblackfest in your content so we can repost you.
PROMO RESOURCES
Everything below was created to help you promote your business and the event without having to start from scratch.
Use these templates, graphics, captions, and reels throughout the next few weeks to invite your audience and build excitement before July 11.
STORY TEMPLATES
Use these customizable story templates to invite your audience and let people know you’ll be vending at Shop Black Fest Chicago.
EVENT FLYERS + GRAPHICS
Ready to post graphics and event flyers you can share on your page and stories.
Use these captions, graphics, templates, and event details throughout the next few weeks so your customers know where to find you on July 11th.
CAPTIONS + EVENT DETAILS
Copy and paste captions, hashtags, and promo ideas for your posts.
HASHTAGS
Important information including setup times, parking, and event reminders.
WHAT TO POST
Need an easy place to start? Here’s exactly what to post before July 11:
Post the event flyer and tell people you’ll be vending
Share 1–2 product photos or videos customers can shop in person
Post a countdown to the event on your stories
Use a “Come shop with me” story template
Post a reel showing what you’re bringing to Chicago
Repost Shop Black Fest posts to your stories and tag @shopblackfest
Invite your customers, friends, and followers to pull up on July 11th
TAG US
Instagram: @shopblackfest
Use tags so we can repost your content leading up to the event 👏🏾
See y’all in Chicago 🚀
HASHTAG GUIDE
Use 3–5 hashtags per post.
Don’t overload your captions. Mix event hashtags with hashtags that fit your business, products, or audience.
EVENT POSTS
Use for:
event flyers
countdowns
“I’m vending” posts
reminders
Recommended hashtags:
#ShopBlackFest
#ShopBlackFestChicago
#ChicagoEvents
#ThingsToDoChicagogo
#ChicagoFestival
PRODUCT POSTS
Use for:
product previews
best sellers
shopping content
Recommended hashtags:
#BlackOwnedBusiness
#ShopBlackOwned
#ChicagoShopping
#SupportBlackBusiness
#ChicagoSmallBusiness
REELS + BTS POSTS
Use for:
behind the scenes
booth prep
packing orders
setup content
Recommended hashtags:
#ChicagoCreators
#ChicagoCommunity
#ChicagoVendors
#BlackBusinessOwner
#ChicagoPopUp
LOCATION POSTS
Use for:
Burnham Park content
Chicago lifestyle content
City focused posts
Recommended hashtags:
#ChicagoWeekend
#ChicagoEvents
#BuyBlackChicago
#ChicagoFestival
CAPTIONS + POSTING GUIDE
The goal is simple: let your audience know you’ll be at Shop Black Fest Chicago and give them a reason to pull up and shop with you on July 11th. The more vendors promote, the bigger the turnout and energy will be for everybody.
Try to post at least 2–3 times before the event and tag @shopblackfest so we can repost your content.
📍 Burnham Park
🗓 Saturday, July 11, 2026
⏰ 1PM–6PM
📌 3800 S Lake Shore DR Chicago, IL 60653
BEST PRACTICES
✅ Post reels AND stories
✅ Repost Shop Black Fest flyers and countdowns
✅ Tag @shopblackfest in every promo post
✅ Invite customers directly through DMs, texts, and stories
✅ Show your products and personality, not just flyers
✅ Use countdowns leading up to July 11
✅ Tell people why they should stop by your booth
I’ll be vending at Shop Black Fest Chicago on Saturday, July 11.
If you’re in Chicago, come pull up and shop with me at Burnham Park. There’ll be Black owned businesses, food, music, and good vibes all day.
📍 3800 S Lake Shore DR Chicago, IL 60653
⏰ 1PM–6PM
@shopblackfest
Chicago,
I’m bringing some of my favorite products with me to Shop Black Fest on July 11 and y’all do not want to miss this.
Come shop with me at Burnham Park.
📍 3800 S Lake Shore DR Chicago, IL 60653
⏰ 1PM–6PM
@shopblackfest
Pull up and come shop with me at Shop Black Fest Chicago on July 11.
We’ll be outside at Burnham Park from 1PM–6PM.
Tag your people and meet me there.
📍 3800 S Lake Shore DR Chicago, IL 60653
@shopblackfest
Counting down to Shop Black Fest Chicago.
Can’t wait to see everybody on July 11. If you’ve been wanting to shop with me in person, this is your chance.
📍 3800 S Lake Shore DR Chicago, IL 60653
⏰ 1PM–6PM
@shopblackfest
Getting ready for Shop Black Fest Chicago.
Prepping inventory, booth setup, and getting everything together for July 11. Chicago, I’m coming with some heat.
📍 3800 S Lake Shore DR Chicago, IL 60653
⏰ 1PM–6PM
@shopblackfest