Shop Local, Live Local: Fulton Market's Artisan Market Returns July 12 — Plus New Condos & Italian Dining Hit the Neighborhood
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Near West Side ·
Near West Side neighbors, your summer social calendar just got a whole lot more exciting — and your neighborhood's momentum shows absolutely no signs of slowing down.
First, mark your Sunday, July 12th: the beloved Chicago Artisan Market returns to the historic Morgan MFG at 401 N. Morgan Street from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. One of six indoor market dates planned for 2026, it's the perfect low-key holiday weekend wind-down — a chance to browse locally made goods, connect with neighbors, and soak in the creative energy that makes Fulton Market one of Chicago's most vibrant destinations. Free to attend and endlessly browseable, it's a Near West Side summer staple not to be missed.
On the development front, a brand-new sales center has opened at the corner of Ada and Fulton Streets for 1325 West Fulton, Sulo Development's ambitious three-tower condo project — a sign that homeownership opportunities in the neighborhood are growing fast. And on the dining side, beloved Italian restaurant Labriola — a cult favorite from Oak Brook with a decade-long Michigan Avenue presence — has opened its sleek new Fulton Market location, filling the former Kuma's Corner space with fresh pasta, warm hospitality, and serious Italian-American flavor.
From artisan crafts to new condos to a new dinner spot worth the reservation, the Near West Side is firing on all cylinders this holiday weekend. Head to chicagoartisanmarket.com for details on July 12th — and go explore what's new in your neighborhood!
Sources:
1. https://www.choosechicago.com/event/series/chicago-artisan-market-fulton-market/
2. https://chicagoyimby.com/category/fulton-market
3. https://www.axios.com/local/chicago/2026/04/14/fulton-market-mendocino-prasino-do-rite-pizza-lobo-labriola