About
Meet Your Host
Hey, I’m Nicole! The founder behind 312 Markets.
What started in 2023 as a small passion project has grown into a community connecting local businesses, creatives, and thousands of Chicago shoppers.
After struggling to find opportunities for my own small business, I decided to create the kind of market I wished existed.
Now, heading into 2027, my mission is simple: bring people together through thoughtfully curated markets filled with unique vendors, affordable finds, and something for everyone.
Shopping small should be fun, accessible, and anything but average.
Your go-to host for
Chicago pop-up markets
LOOKING AHEAD TO 2027
GOOD FINDS. GOOD PEOPLE. GOOD MARKETS.
We’re making shopping small more accessible, one market at a time.
From first-time vendors to established local favorites, 312 Markets is all about bringing Chicago together through thoughtfully curated shopping experiences, affordable finds, and opportunities for small businesses to grow.
Because a great market should have a little something for everyone.
