Vintage Garage Chicago

When it’s in season, the Vintage Garage is a regular destination for us. The sightseeing alone is worth the price of admission, and there’s always something that gets my heart pumping. It’s a good layout, and the rotating vendors keep it interesting, although I’m not really convinced the theme are well-​adhered to. I also don’t spend much money here because my eyes are bigger than my bank account and most of the stuff I really lust after is either too expensive or entirely frivolous (as much as I want a collection of menus from the 1930s, what the hell am I gonna do with them?). But if you’re a more serious collector than I am, this is a great place to go.

I go every month — much better than Randolph Market. Great vendors who are there every month with unique, affordable pieces.

Who charges $ 5 to get into a garage sale? The point of a garage sale is to save money. Denied!

Coolest stuff ever!!! Can’t wait for the next one! I’m an interior designer and can definitely vouch for great finds here at great prices.

I sell at Vintage Garage and buy! It’s an awesome opportunity to find the most unique vintage finds and if you are a seller it’s a great place to unload your beautiful items! Me and my friends come from Milwaukee for this event :)

This is a great little gem in An unexpected
Place where u wouldn’t expect a market !!
The people running it are Very Friendly and
Working really Hard @ becoming a Welcome
Bright addition to a diverse neighborhood !!
You will be Pleasently surprised to find a great selection of everything you can imagine that’s vintage, including. Modern
Furniture, Great jewelry, Art, Huge selection of vintage clothing & everything else you can possibly imagine, The dealers
Are very friendly & the prices seem to be very fair & much lower then what you would pay in antique mall, Get there early for best
Selection, & since it’s in a covered garage ‚
It’s weather friendly !!!
Happy shopping !!!

So many fantastic vendors. Love the fact that it is covered and out of the elements. I bought some great items: vintage albums to hang in my kitchen, a mid century key rack and a great «Grandpa chic» LaCoste cardigan. The prices are the best of any of the other markets in the city. Something for everyone!

Vintage Garage Chicago is an actual parking garage in Uptown that, on the third Sunday of every month between April and October, is inhabited by dozens of vintage vendors of all kinds. It’s an impressive sight, and fantastic shopping!!! Now in it’s third year, the Vintage Garage keeps growing. I’m looking forward to the upcoming season! There is a $ 5 admission fee, but there are often opportunities to get discounted prices or free admission via the Garage’s Facebook page. Promoter Melissa tries very hard to make each monthly Garage a special event. Food trucks, live bands, DJs, an organized bike ride, themes such as rockabilly enliven the market. And the vintage junk is top notch! :) Mid century furniture, art, jewelry, clothing, housewares, industrial finds, ephemera, records, décor, repurposed handmade items, you name it! A fun market to vend or shop.

$ 5 entry fee might sound strange, but considering how much fun you can have just walking through this living museum-​turned-​market, I’d say it is well worth the cost.
Each month offers up different themes or eras, but the few times I’ve gone– I loved all the cool stuff on offer.
My wife’s picked up some nice jewelery and hand bags here, and we’ve been tempted on a few occasions to pick up some furniture. Mid-​century modern galore.
While I think I prefer when they can do this market from the parking garage along Broadway near Argyle, the winter months still offer up a good amount of space for vendors to come in and sell their goods.
Like Steve Bruehl says: CHECK IT OUT!

What a great way to spend a weekend day! This vintage garage sale had so many great finds! Come here for everything from repurposed furniture, to old playboys, to clothing.
The layout, though odd because it’s in a parking garage, made the flow very easy and prevented people getting jammed into tight spots.
My only complaint is that there aren’t many food options (the food trucks that did come didn’t come until later when I was about to leave).
Still, I’ll be frequenting this garage sale as much as I can this summer!

Somewhat surprised I ended up wandering into this place but I did. A modest $ 3 entry gets you into the parking garage and from there the adventure begins. If you are looking for something from years past, many years past… look no further. Clothing, furniture, jewelry, table services, lamps… stuff. A lot of stufffffff. A wide variety of merchants peddling their wares. Extra stars to Richard of Richard’s Fabulous Finds… a men’s vintage clothing dealer. Very cool. Suits, ties, pocket squares, hats, tie bars, and a phenomenal selection of cuff links. This gent was super helpful, and takes his business seriously.

I’ve been happy with this pop-​up so far! There’s quite a mix of stuff, and it’s all fun to look at. The prices are generally low enough that I find it hard not to spend all of my money. Even if you’re not looking to buy much, it’s a fun way to pass a few hours on the weekend. The selection of vendors seems to keep growing and changing, so there’s always new wares to drool over!

The Vintage Garage sale is a cute concept, but unfortunately, the garage setting has no lighting so it is very difficult to see the merchandise. And speaking of merchandise, it really is more of a garage sale than a vintage market. I did not find the merchandise was quality vintage, but more garage sale items, as compared to the quality and variety of dealers and items one finds at markets like the Randolph Street Market.

Whoa! It’s amazing what one can do with empty retail space. They really pack in some quality vendors. Follow this «Vintage Garage Chicago» as it it moves around all over the North Side. You can sign up for email alerts so you know where it will be next. The vendors search high and low for the bestest quality vintage goodies and display them creatively to save you time from scouring thrift stores and garage sales and wading through tons of junk. Support these local folks and let them do the work for you!
I picked up so much good stuff it was unreal. If my pockets were deeper I would have bought more.

I loved this place! I went twice this summer. The last two had food trucks, which was a nice bonus and a way to get my husband to come with me. There is a nice variety of vendors! Last time I found this amazing red coral necklace! Plus if you like them on Facebook they do a deal that if you share if friends you get in for free. It is a definite must visit in the summer.

I was so psyched when Vintage Garage came to my neighborhood, I vowed to attend every session. I am a vintage collector and reseller on eBay. The selection of unique, quality antiques at Vintage Garage is very good, I would give it 4 – 5 stars. However, I am always disappointed that several vendors sell goods that are not even remotely vintage, such as the modern Guatemalan crafts, tie-​dyed t-​shirts, and other imported modern goods from Asia. Is nobody vetting the vendors to see if their good are at least 20 years old? There was one vendor who 100% of their items were not vintage. If the organizers don’t put a stop to it now, it will look like any junky Dollar Store flea market pretty soon.
Also, I hate to say that at the last session, the live music was a huge turn off. It was super loud, reverberating, and the genre of music was not conducive to «vintage» or shopping! It was a downer and I almost left. Was that somebody’s brother’s band? Or why? Rockabilly or swing music, yes. Hootie and the Blowfish-inspired…No.

As a first time seller I could not have been more pleased with the outcome and the set up of Vintage Garage Chicago. Very prepared and courteous staff, and the eclectic blend of customers was FABULOUS! I am on board for the November Holiday Trunk show! Thank you to all that attended! –Richards Fabulous Finds

If you’re looking to dominate at an Ugly Sweater Contest or Party, you have come to the right place! You can even try them on in a make-​shift changing room (
)!
My fiancée and I recently moved to Uptown and we were excited to hear about Chicago’s Vintage Garage on Uptown Update. I checked in on the Unilocal app and was happy to receive $ 1 off the $ 3 admission (SCORE! It pays to be a Unilocaler!). The sale is held within an inconspicuous multiple level car garage between Argyle’s Little Saigon (or I guess it would technically be «Argyle’s Little Ho Chi Minh») and Carmen Avenue on Broadway Street. There’s an aroma that’s a mix between the Salvation Army (or any other thrift shop) and BBQ pork from the various Vietnamese restaurants. The sellers are an interesting mix between hipsters and carnies (not in a friendly way though). I mentioned to my partner that I would be afraid to see their houses because it would probably be like an episode of Hoarders.
Oh and the vintage items are neat-​o! If you’re a Pinterest fan like myself, I found so much inspiration here. They have painted wooden picture frames, baskets, old tin desks, rustic furniture, antlers, pins, buttons, postcards, magnetic letters… basically anything you can create a collection of. I was very tempted to purchase an old sugar mold to use as a candle holder – super cool (
)! I even came across a random letterman jacket from my high school of Warren Township (
)! Guess I should keep mine in its mint condition to sell one day…
Truly you can find many hidden treasures here. Speaking of treasures, I didn’t have to go too far to hunt down the food trucks! They visited to the 2012 annual vintage garage finale (although I didn’t get to partake because they were blocked off and I had already left the garage :(Next time!).
A few notes of wisdom:
–Bring your cash (although some vendors do take credit cards on their iApples using the Square app).
–Wear your comfortable shoes you sexy ladies ladies, or you may tip over on the slanted garage cement.
–Check it out! No need to go to the 7-​Mile Fair in Wisconsin or Rosemont.
Awarded Review of the Day in Chicago, Illinois on 01/​15/​2013!

Another reason to do your treasure hunting in the city. No need to drive to Kane County or Grays Lake for unique vintage flea finds. They’re right in our own backyard. Cool stuff from housewares to jewelry, home décor to chic vintage fashions and accessories, all at reasonable prices. Food trucks give you another excuse to stop by. Check in at the Vintage Garage on Unilocal and get $ 1 off admission at gate.

Fun! Very cool stuff. A bit pricey unless you’re looking for something specific, but a neat place to visit.