A new pop-up Christmas event is coming to Loves Park, Illinois this December, and it will be happening the brand new Mercato By Lino's Box Market on East Riverside.

New Box Market in Loves Park

Here's the truth; my mind is completely blown today because I just learned that there is a new indoor market made out of shipping containers in Loves Park, Illinois? How cool is this?!?!

Honestly, I don't know what rock I have been living under for the last year that I hadn't heard about this yet, but it's happening and will feature 33 shipping container stores all in one building.

An article from 13 WREX says;

On the exact same property where Lino's opened a curbside pizza option in a shipping container in November 2022, stands a 19,000 warehouse will Lino's will be implementing 33 shipping containers, and transform them into 21, 10 by 8 units for business owners.

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These shipping containers will be leased to small business owners and established Rockford businesses as well like Rockford Art Deli, Meg's Daily Grind, Craft & Foster, Urban Farmgirl and more!

Pop-Up Holiday Market at The Mercato By Lino's

In our spare time my husband and I have a side gig making laser cut wood signs, ornaments, and more, and this holiday pop-up market coming to The Mercato sounds like THE place we need to be!

"Pop-Up In The Parks: A Candyland Christmas" will be happening at the brand new Lino's Mercato on Saturday, December 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Vendors will fill the festive walking path as well as the Mercado’s shipping containers for the ultimate shopping experience.

Besides shopping this pop-up event will also feature music, drinks, and of course, plenty of delicious Lino's pizza! I can't wait to check this place out!

For more information about Pop Up In The Parks, check out their Facebook for more fun events coming soon!

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