The Great Seed Event of 2026

The Great Seed Event of 2026

By Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry County College

McHenry County's third annual all-things-seeds event: vegetables, natives, flowers and herbs. Vendors, demos and a seed swap!

Date and time

Location

McHenry County College

8900 U.S. 14 Crystal Lake, IL 60012

Lineup

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

No refunds

About this event

Home & Lifestyle • Home & Garden

Register today! General Admission is free and there will be a seed swap open for home seed savers. Vendors need to be “seed related” in some form. Selling seeds, seed starting equipment, information about seeds/plants, and topics of this sort are allowed. Vendors will get a six-foot table and chairs for their use, pipe/drape and tablecloths not included. Vendors may bring tablecloths/skirts and free-standing signs/banners. Limited number of outlets are available, specify if electricity is needed. If interested, there is a limited number of business and nonprofit sponsorships opportunities available. With sponsorship, your business or nonprofit’s logo will be included on the large welcome signs at the entrances. Your logo will be printed on posters and outreach material and included in social media blasts.

Cost to register:

Business Registration: $50

Nonprofit Registration: $25

Sponsorships:

Business Sponsor: $200

Nonprofit Sponsor: $100

General Admission is FREE!

For more information or questions please call 815-479-7563 or email ezack@mchenry.edu

All applications are pending approval. Submitting an application does not guarantee your exhibit at the Great Seed Event.

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Feb 7 · 10:00 AM CST