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2022 Holiday Chicago Toy & Game Fair 
December 10th, 10am-6pm & December 11th, 10am-5pm
In-Person - New Venue - New Events - New Dates!
Join us at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont
We Rolled Back Prices! It is the Start of our 20th Year! Thank You for Your Support! 

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2024 Chicago Toy & Game Fair 
Kick Off The Holiday Season with Us!
Saturday Nov. 9th, 10am-6pm & Sunday Nov. 10th, 10am-5pm

Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, IL

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The Chicago Toy & Game Fair is one of the stellar US toy and game consumer events in our industry. I’ve never seen more engaged kids and parents in one place, playing with everything at the different booths! - Julien Sharp, General Manager NA of Asmodee Group

Explore, Discover & Experience 

The 22nd annual Holiday Chicago Toy & Game Fair (formerly at Navy Pier) - North America's largest toy & game fair open to the public with experiential and immersive events, interactive exhibits and activities for all ages!

 

"I just got tickets for my family - we can't wait to attend! We've been coming for years, since the Fair was at Navy Pier and now at Rosemont. It's been a great time every year and we look forward to it each year."  - PJ Sampiller  

2024 Highlights
CHITAG is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! 
Something for Everyone!

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Rosemont Mayor Stephens & Girl Scouts Cut Fair Ribbon! 

Mayor's Proclamation HERE!

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Moose Games

Pickleball Blast 

Event with Grant Lyon!

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Fan Favorite Star Wars Character Lunch

Only 100 tix available! 

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FAMILY GAMES AMERICA Tutti Frutti Dough Kits!

Come create with us! Color blendable, scented modeling dough with all the tools you need to create something fun to keep!

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Dave & Busters

We don't know yet what games they are bringing, but we know it will be a blast! 

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Think Big Build Big:  Math & Art A Hands-On STEM/STEAM Exhibit

2019 YIC on stage Most Marketable Concept winner Alicia Alexander, David Norman, Super Thi

Kids ages 6 - 18 to showcase their toy & game inventions to toy & game industry execs, media & public

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Gray Matters Games

Donut Challenge

Can You Beat Grant Lyon?

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Barry & Jason's

Okay Genius with Grant Lyon!

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Giant Games...

Jenga, Goblet and More! 

Win a Giant Jenga! 

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Adult size Holiday PlayHouse:

Walkthrough with Photo Opps! (temporary image)

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Meet Benny the Bull

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IL State Yo-Yo Competition,  Workshops & PRO Exhibitions sponsored by Duncan Toys! 

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'Sausage' Sling It

Braut to you by the Inventor of Bop It and the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile.

Sling a Sausage... Win a Bop It! 

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The Op's Flip 7 Game Event

Press your luck meets strategy in this addictive card game!

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501st Legion Vader's Fist

Star Wars! Fan Favorite!

Take a photo with your favorite character!  

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See vintage Duncan, Pro-Yo, Tom Kuhn and promotional yo-yos, and more - 750 - 1,000 yo-yos on display!

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Beer & Board Game Garden

Open Tabletop Play Hosted by Fair Game Store! 

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Girl Scouts of the USA

The Girl Scouts are working on their plans and we will share soon!

Scout families are welcomed as our guests! 

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The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile 

Need We Say More???

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Meet Skates from the Chicago Wolves! 

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Scouting America 

40' Pinewood Derby Experience

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The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year® Awards  Finalists!

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Meet the Bop It Inventor!

Bring your Bop It! Inventor Dan Klitsner  will sign it! And, play his new Sling It game!

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Connetix Giveaway! 

Visit the Connetix booth #1107

to join in! 

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Meet Robert Fuhrer! 

Robert is the inventor of Gator Golf, Crocodile Dentist and partner on the Power Saber! 

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Play In Education (PIE)

Conference - Details and Register HERE 

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Meet JT the Stilt Walker

Meet JT, Fun in Motion's,

resident stilt walker! 

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Magic!

Mercy Magic is back! The illusions and tricks will confound and enchant you! 

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Meet Andreas Hoenigsmid!

Andreas is the inventor of Shashibo (first introduced Chicago Tou and Game  

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Chicago Jedi

When was the last time you had a sword fight with a Jedi! 

Free Fair Tickets from Harry Caray's  when you order their Bat & Ball Dessert! 

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ASTRA Play Awards

Showcase

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Jugglers

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WOW! TOMY has a giveaway for $500 this year! 

Here's What Happened at the...
2023 Holiday Chicago Toy & Game Fair 

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"We're gearing up to make waves and unleash the ultimate blast of excitement at the Chicago Toy and Game Fair! Get ready to feel the adrenaline surge as Gel Blaster storms the scene in a bigger, bolder, and better way than ever before. We're back with a tidal wave of exhilaration that will leave you drenched in fun and immersed in a world of epic battles. Prepare to witness the ultimate gel-blazing extravaganza that will rock your toy-loving world!" - Cami Croasdale, Director of Marketing Communications at Gel Blaster

The Chicago Toy & Game Fair is one of the stellar US toy and game consumer events in our industry. I’ve never seen more engaged kids and parents in one place, playing with everything at the different booths! - Julien Sharp, General Manager NA of Asmodee Group

Here are Just a Few 2023 Highlights...  Something for Everyone! CHITAG is the Most Wonderful Time of the Year! 

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Bumbas

Stem Fun

Kanoodle

Baby Paper

Giant JENGA!

Gel Blaster Zone! 

Plus-Plus Building

Flybar Bumper Cars

TOMY $500 Giveaway

Create with Magna-Tiles

Drive a Racecar Simulator

Catan Dice Shooter Game

Photos with Chicago Jedi

Young Inventor Challenge

Beer & Board Game Garden

Wrong Answers Only Game! 

Cowpie Catapult Tournament

Skaates from Chicago Wolves

Lifesize Barbie Box Photo Opp!

(Settlers of) Catan Sheepmobile

Abacus Brands' Virtual Experience

Open Tabletop Play & Trade Tables

Magicians, Karaoke and Characters

Happy Camper Live Fun Giveaways

Booths with new & hottest toys and games!

Thousands of Dollars in Giveaways and Prizes! 

Photos with Star Wars - 501st Legion - Vader's Fist

Azhelle Wade aka The Toy Coach Broadcasting Live!

Treasures $250 Game & Freeze Dried Candy Giveaway

PlayCHIC Toy/Game Inspired Fashion Show and Influencer Event

Make it a Holiday Weekend in Rosemont - Enjoy the Fair and More!

Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and NW Indiana Event on November 4th!

Check back here for updates!

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Fun Photos from Past Fairs

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