Your guide to arts and crafts

Your guide to arts & crafts To submit your listing, e-mail arts&crafts@dailyherald.com, or fax (847) 427-1301.

September

Country Folk Art Festival: Friday from 6 to 10 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Route 64 and Randall Road, St. Charles. Unique traditional furnishings and decorative accessories seasonal and holiday decor all handmade by American artisans. Admission $8. www.foldartfest.com.

Auxiliary of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital's 33rd annual Art in the Barn Festival: Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on hospital grounds, Route 22, west of Route 59, Barrington. More than 160 juried and invited artists in a variety of media, pony rides, children's art tent, pumpkin decorating, live music, raffles and a variety of food vendors. Proceeds benefit the Auxiliary's pledge to Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Pets are not allowed. Admission is $5, with children under 12 admitted free.

Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts show: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 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: Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. Crafters and vendors in a variety of media. For information, call Arlene Gustafson at (847) 301-7476 or e-mail to gustafson.p@comcast.net. Admission $1.

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.

First United Methodist Church Fall Fest: Sept. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 216 E. Highland Ave., Elgin. Hand-quilted spreads, runners, and baby quilts for sale. All quilt items are made by the Methodists Quilters. Admission is free and tea and baked goods will be available. For details, call (847) 741-0038.

Prince of Peace United Methodist Church Pumpkinfest Craft Fair: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sept. 29, Arlington Heights Road and Devon Avenue, Elk Grove Village. Proceeds benefit church ministries. For information, (847) 439- 0668.

October

Scarecrow Festival arts and crafts show: Oct. 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Oct. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lincoln Park, Route 64 and 4th Street, St. Charles. Part of the 22nd annual Scarecrow Festival, which includes handcrafted scarecrows on display, huge craft show, carnival, food, live entertainment, children's activities and more. www.scarecrowfest.com.

Cider and Cinnamon Arts and Crafts Fair: Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., The Shops of Edgebrook, 1639 N. Alpine Road, Rockford. More than 50 exhibitors, hot cider and fresh cinnamon doughnuts. www.edgebrookshops.com

International Academy of Design and Technology-Schaumburg Craft Fair: Oct. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 915A National Parkway, Schaumburg. Open to the public, admission and parking free. For an application to participate, call Francesca at (847) 969-2831 or e-mail fmuller@iadtschaumburg.com. Applications will be accepted on a first come, first served basis. The deadline for submission is Sunday.

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.

Schaumburg High School Very Interested Parents Club Fall Art & Craft Fair: Oct. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 1100 W. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Featuring 120 crafters and artists, in a variety of media, from all over the state. Concessions, free parking and handicapped accessible. Admission $1 for adults, free for students and children.

Booner Farm County Fair: Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Lake County Discovery Museum., Wauconda. Old-fashioned country fair Includes wagon rides, crafts, games, petting zoo, entertainment and food.

Arts & Riverwoods 48th annual show: Oct. 13 and 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., under the great tent, in Ryerson Conservation Area, 21950 N. Riverwoods Road, Deerfield. Over 50 juried fine artists will display and sell their work in a variety of media. Proceeds from the show help fund art scholarships to high school students, and art programs at elementary, middle and special education district schools. Free admission. (847) 914-0109 or (847) 774-4574.

Church of the Holy Spirit Holiday Craft Bazaar: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 1251 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg. Handcrafted holiday and home decorations, bake sale, raffle. Admission free. (847) 882-7580.

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.

Mental Health Resource League for McHenry County 22nd annual Fall Diddley Craft Show: Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Oct 14 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Boone County Fairgrounds, Belvidere. Juried art and craft fair with over 350 exhibitors of original work, fresh bakery, lunch. $6 per adult and children over age 12. Proceeds benefit McHenry County agencies concerned with mental health services. (815) 385-5745 or www.mhrl.org.

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'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 eight-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.

Naperville Riverwalk Quilters Guild small quilt auction: Oct. 16 at 6:30 p.m., Grace United Methodist Church, 300 E. Gartner Road, Naperville. Handmade quilted items including tableware, tote bags, baby quilts and seasonal wall hangings. Proceeds benefit educational programs for the guild and community. Call Julie at (630) 355-6753 or visit www.riverwalkquild.com for details.

Amish and Mennonite Quilt sale: Oct. 19 from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Christ Community Mennonite Church, 888 S. Roselle Road, Schaumburg. Hand quilted bed quilts and wall hangings. (847) 89503654.

Autumn Drive: Garden Valley Road, Woodstock. Farms along Garden Valley Road open their doors to offer fresh produce, pumpkins, crafts, antiques and good food. www.autumndrive.net.

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.

St. Paul United Church of Christ 34th annual Country Craft Fair: Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 485 Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Indoor and outdoor booths are available for crafters and artisans specializing in handmade seasonal or non-seasonal items. For information or an application, call (815) 459- 5096 or visit www.stpaulsucccl.org/index.cfm.

St. Thecla Women's Council Arts & Crafts Show: Oct. 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Falcon Hall, 6725 W. Devon Ave., Chicago. Crafters of handmade items are being sought to participate. An eight-foot by eight-foot space is $40, tables and electricity available for an additional fee. Reservations will be accepted on a first- come, first-served basis until Saturday. For an application or information, call Rita at (773) 792-2189.

Sycamore Pumpkin Festival: Oct. 24-28; 33 W. State street, Sycamore. Includes decorated pumpkins on display, crafts, antiques and art show, house walk, health fair, carnival, haunted house, more. www.sycamorepumpkinfestival.com.

Ladies of Trinity Lutheran Church October Craft Fair: Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., three blocks south of St. Charles Road on Ardmore Avenue, Villa Park. Featuring over 40 booths of handcrafted items in a variety of media, homemade baked goods, refreshments, snacks and light lunch. Admission and parking are free. For maps and information, www.trinityvp.org.

Our Saviour Evangelical Free Church Crafts and More: Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 300 S. Schoenbeck Road, Wheeling. Handcrafted gifts, bake sale, refreshments cafe, raffles. Admission $1 includes raffle ticket. For information, call (847) 459-4440.

St. Alexander's Council of Catholic Women Crafters Holiday: Oct. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., 300 S. Cornell Ave., Villa Park. Crafters are being sought to participate. The cost is $30 with own table; $10 additional table rental. For information, call (630) 941-8592 or (630) 834-2183.

Alexian Brother Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Show: Oct. 28 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Oct. 29 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Alexian Brothers Hospital Conference Center, Elk Grove. Parking free. Crafters are being accepted to participate. All items must be handcrafted. $45 for the first day; $15 for the second day. Must display the first day to received second day discount. For information or an application, call (847) 437-5000, ext. 4753.

McHenry County College Craft Fair: Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 8900 Route 14, Crystal Lake. For information, call (815) 455-8580.