Your guide to arts and crafts

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September

St. John's United Church of Christ Craft Show and Flea Market: Sept. 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 601 N. Route 83, Bensenville. Vendors are wanted to participate. A 10-foot by 10-foot space is $20. Two or more spaces for one vendor will be $15 each. A table and two chairs will be an additional $5. Electricity access also $5. For an application or information, call (630) 766-3838 before Saturday.

American Society of Artists 17th annual An Arts & Crafts Adventure II: Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Juried event includes working demonstrations. Exhibitors are invited to apply for participation by submitting four photographs or slides of their work. For application information, call (312) 751-2500 or (847) 991-4748 or visit www.americansocietyofartists.org.

Naperville Art League 22nd annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair: Sept. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Naperville Riverwalk and downtown sidewalks.

Palatine/Inverness Arts Council's "An Art Affair Around the Square," art show: Sept. 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Towne Square Park, Smith Street and Palatine Road, Palatine. Juried fine arts fair. Admission free. For questions, e-mail events@palatineinvernessarts.org or call (847) 963-6451.

St. John United Church of Christ 33rd annual Craft Fair and Flea Market: Sept. 15, southwest corner of Algonquin and Roselle roads, Palatine. Exhibitors are being sought to participate on a first-come, first-served basis. For reservations and information, call (847) 397-6946.

East Dundee Art and Wine Festival: Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., downtown East Dundee. Over 50 artists, wine sampling, food vendors, live music. www.Eastdundee.net. (847) 844-2976.

Harper College Festival of Arts Crafts show: Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. Admission $3, free for children under age 12. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may do so by calling (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Robert Frost Junior High School PTA Craft Fair: Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. For information, call Arlene Gustafson at (847) 301-7476 or e-mail to gustafson.p@comcast.net.

Community Presbyterian Church Fall Arts and Crafts Festival: Sept. 29 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 407 N. Main St., Mount Prospect. Includes bake sale and brat fest. Artists, crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. $35 for an eight-foot table; $60 for two tables or outdoor location; $45 for a 15-foot by 15-foot space. Interested parties can call the church office at (847) 392-3111 for information or an application.

October

Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts and Crafts show: Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 50 Highway 45, Grayslake. Featuring 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. Admission $2, free for children under age 12. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may do so by calling (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Conant High School Booster Club 28th annual Craft Fair: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Conant High School, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Crafters are being sought to participate. For information or to apply, call Tracy at (847) 619-3992, e-mail tntgeb@aol.com; or Michelle at (847) 923-9319, e-mail orbillshan3@comcast.net.

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Chocolate Festival: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 357 Division St., Elgin. Craft and flea market spaces available with a donation for raffle. Spaces limited; call Sandy at (847) 742-2025 for information.

St. John's Couples Club Arts and Crafts Festival: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1101 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect. Artists and crafts people are invited to exhibit. Spaces are $30, chairs will be supplied. For an application or information, call (847) 824-2603 days or (847) 299-2721 after 5 p.m.

Women of Kingswood United Methodist Church Harvest Fest Fair: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Handcrafted items, lunch available. Crafters of handmade items are being sought to participate. $25 per 8-foot space includes two chairs. An addition fee of $5 is required for each table. For information or an application, call Arleen at (847) 537-1441 or the church office at (847) 398-0770.

St Eugene's Altar Rosary Society Fall Festival Bazaar: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Shaunessy Center, 7900 W. Foster Ave., Chicago. Crafters are being sought to participate. For information, call Marilyn at (708) 583-9359.

St. John Couples Club Arts and Crafts Festival: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Recreation Hall, 1101 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect. Artists and crafters are invited to participate. A 5-foot by 8-foot space is $30. Table rental available, chairs supplied. For information, call (847) 824-2603 daytime or (847) 299-2721 after 5 p.m.

St. John Lutheran Church 28th annual Arts and Crafts Fair: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 1101 Linneman Road, Mount Prospect. Artists and crafters are invited to participate. Fee is $35 for one space including one table and two chairs. Electrical outlets available upon request. For information, call Margaret Pyde at (847) 299-2721.

Immanuel United Church of Christ Craft and Holiday Fair: Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Crafters in a variety of media, cookie walk and raffle. Refreshments and lunch available. Free admission, handicapped accessible. For information or an application, call (630) 742-4291.

Maine South Athletic Boosters "Hawk Fest": Oct. 20 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1111 S. Dee Road, Park Ridge. Artists and crafters of handmade items are being sought to participate. $75 per space. For an application and information, call Jean (847) 698-7516 or e-mail ms-crafts@hotmail.com.

Oak Lawn Pavilion Festival of Arts Crafts show: Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 9401 S. Oak Park Ave., Oak Lawn. Featuring 150 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. Admission $2, free for children under age 12. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may do so by calling (847) 301-8543. www.stepbystepcraftshows.com.

St. Alphonsus Liguori Fall Fest and Craft Fair: Oct. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Crafters are being accepted to participate on a first-come, first-served basis. Fee is $35 for one space and includes one table and chair; $60 for two spaces with two tables and chairs. Electrical outlets available by request. For information, call Denise at (847) 828-2111.