Seeking Vendors for the 2nd Annual Ladies Night Out

Posted on April 14, 2025

Ladies Night Out will return to the Holiday Inn Bloomington-Normal on Friday, June 27, 2025 – more exciting details for attendees coming soon!

For now, we are seeking businesses who want to have a vendor space at our event.

Ladies Night Out is an event targeting women attendees who want to enjoy a night of shopping and talking with vendors, having fun with friends, enjoying food and drink, and we’ll close out the night with our DJ on the dance floor.

Interested in learning more about our vendor spaces for your business? CLICK HERE to fill out the form and someone from our staff will be in contact with you.

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