Your guide to arts and crafts

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September

Country Folk Art Festival: Today 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 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. (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.

Green Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Green Lake Golden Days Harvest Festival Craft Fair: Sept. 29 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Green Lake, Wis. Part of the Golden Days Harvest Festival which includes a parade, motorcycle show, farmers market, music, entertainment, games, food, dancing and more. Visit www.visitgreenlake.com or call (800) 253-7354 for specific event information and locations.

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 Methodist's 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.

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 Sept. 23.

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. Admission $1. 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.

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.

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.

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.