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We’ve scoured the globe to bring you hundreds of the very best Boutique Pop Up Shops. Uncover great finds including Jewelry, Accessories, Handmade Artisan Creations, Apparel, Active Wear, Couture Designs, Housewares, Home and Garden Designs and so much more!

Handmade Accessories and Fashion, inspired by women from around the world, fusing together genius craft along with modern design approach to produce one of a kind designs.

Roll Up your sleeves, and join into a variety of Complimentary DIY Crafting Projects. You will be able to complete a project, no matter your skill level and take it home for bragging rights. Our crafting projects are sure to inspire, with countless ideas to let your creativity come out and play.

MONICA is a Grammy Award-winning Multi-platinum Artist, 25-million-plus selling Singer, Actress, Philanthropist and Entrepreneur.  She is also one the most inspirational Women you will ever meet.  Don’t miss MONICA as she shares her thoughts on love, self care, and living an authentic life at 1:00 on Sunday.

Celebrating Over 40 Years in Entertainment, Don’t Miss Award Winning Actress, Author, Producer, Bestselling Author and Pop Culture Icon Kim Fields as she delivers an inspiring Keynote Address on Living Your Best Life Saturday at 2:00

Samples, Discounts and Great #Swag

Sit back and relax with a Complimentary Hair Makeover as expert stylists create a new look at the Hair Makeover Stage.

Join MC Lyte in Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop! MC Lyte became Hip Hop’s first woman artist to release a solo album, to have a gold single and Grammy, the first woman inducted into VH1’s Hip Hop Honors and to receive BET’s Icon Lifetime Achievement Award and is early Hip Hop’s most successful recording artists and an important figure in its history. Don’t miss MC Lyte as she joins Dr. Lynn Richardson Sunday at 1:30 for the Keynote “Real World, Real Women and Real Wealth”

Join the chef experts at The Chopping Block Cooking Stage where you’re guaranteed to learn new skills designed to turn your upcoming Holiday meals into memorable celebrations!

Saturday Cooking Schedule
11:15 Shaved Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Yogurt Tahini Dressing
12:15 Chicken Pot Pie Soup
1:30 Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Maple Mustard Glaze
2:30 Sweet Potato Fritters with Ancho Sour Cream
3:30 Caramel Apple Parfait with Lady Fingers and Whipped Mascarpone

Sunday Cooking Schedule:
11:15 Shaved Fennel and Grapefruit Salad with Yogurt Tahini Dressing
12:15 Chicken Pot Pie Soup
1:30 Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Maple Mustard Glaze
2:15 Sweet Potato Fritters with Ancho Sour Cream
3:15 Caramel Apple Parfait with Lady Fingers and Whipped Mascarpone

Take part in a variety of Complimentary Baking, Cupcake, Cake Pop and Cake Decorating Workshops!

Enjoy a variety of great Crafting and DIY Workshops!

We’ve gathered the best tasting Food Trucks from all across the midwest, they’re driving inside the Convention Center to serve you the best in food and beverages, including everything from international flavors to southern delights to desserts and confectionery!

Share the experience of designing and creating a piece of jewelry. We provide all the supplies, you bring the ideas. From beginner to artisan, there’s a class for you.

Chicago’s most talented Massage Therapists are awaiting your arrival at the Massage Pavilion!  Get Refreshed, Rejuvenated and Recharged with Complimentary Massages.

Enjoy Complimentary Tastings of the very best Food and Beverages designed to transform your upcoming Holiday Celebrations

If you’re been dreaming about turning your business ideas into reality, or want to find the best professionals and resources dedicated to helping you fuel your current business then don’t miss the Complimentary SPEED MENTORING Entrepreneur Workshops Presented by SCORE Chicago taking place all weekend at the SCORE Pavilion.

SCORE is the premier small business mentoring organization in America and SCORE Chicago believes that anyone can start and manage a successful small business, and they know the road is harder for some than for others. Diverse backgrounds, different voices and unique needs may call for specialized resources and mentoring approaches. SCORE is listening, recognizes these diverse needs, and provides personalized support in a wholly-inclusive platform. Onsite Speed Mentors will help with everything from How do I start a business? to Where can I obtain funding for my business? How can I grow my existing business and more.

Enjoy the latest styles featuring a mix of Fall styles on the Main Stage Runway!

Visit the Books Pavilion for the best in Inspiring, Uplifting and Motivating Stories