YFS returns to Chicago for the Holiday Edition
On December 13, 2026, the YFS Holiday Edition comes to Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago.
YFS comes back to Chicago this December. The Holiday Edition takes place on December 13, 2026 at Palmer House Hilton, 17 East Monroe Street, in downtown Chicago.
The show brings the live YFS runway into one of the city’s landmark hotels, pairing the runway experience with Palmer House’s historic interiors and evening atmosphere.
Who can take part
The Chicago edition has two paths into the same live show: young participants aged 3 to 18, and adults in two groups, aged 19 to 35 and 36 to 50. Applications are open, and spots are limited.
What the experience includes
The runway is the moment everyone sees, but the experience starts before the first walk: runway preparation with coaches, guided rehearsals, a look from participating designers’ collections, professional hair and makeup, live show production, and professional photos and video. Show-day information and rehearsal booking live in the YFS app, and families end the day with a red-carpet photo together.
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