Cook Co. crafts & bazaars

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Artists needed: For Skokie Art Guild's annual art fair. July 12-13. Skokie Village Green, downtown Skokie. Prizes and Awards. For application/information: Contact: skokieart@aol.com or call (847) 677-8163.

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Baby Bargain and Boutique Sale: 9 a.m. June 1; Weiss Center, 1500 E. Euclid Ave., Mount Prospect. Re-usable clothes, toys and furniture for children 5 and younger. Also maternity clothes. Call (847) 255-1200.

Upcoming

Art on the Plaza: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 14 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 15, Plaza del Lago, 1515 Sheridan Road, Wilmette. Sponsored by Plaza del Lago and the North Shore Art League, the event features more than 60 juried artists in a variety of media. For information, visit www.plazadelago.com or www.northshoreartleague.com.

Evanston Festival Theatre's 36th annual Custer's Last Stand: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 21 and 22. Evanston Main Street Station Shopping District, Evanston. Features more than 350 artists, craftspeople and antique dealers. Food from 28 restaurants, entertainment on three stages. For an application to participate, call (847) 328-2204 or request by e-mail at applications@custerfair.com. Online application available at custerfair.com.

Arts in Bartlett sixth annual Festival of the Arts: June 28 and 29; Bartlett Park, Bartlett. Over 55 artists in a variety of media. (630) 372-4152. www.artsinbartlett.org.

Summer Serenade's Art in the Towne Square Park: 1-4 p.m. June 29, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Artisans and crafters are invited to show and sell their works. Booth space $40. Call Tina, (847) 705-7530 or write to P.O. Box 664, Palatine, IL 60078.

Fourth of July Jubilee Craft Show and Resale Market: 4 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4, College Church of the Nazarene, at the corner of Career Center Road (1000 West Road) and 6000 North Road, Bourbonnais. Crafters of handmade items are invited to participate. Craft booths are $45-$50; resale booths $55. Space limited, applications due by June 19. For information or an application, call Pam at (815) 432-2639 or e-mail psash@netzero.com.

Arts & Crafts Fair/Business and Charity Expo: Noon-8 p.m. July 4 and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 5, during the Hometown Fest at Community Park, on Palatine Road and Northwest Highway, Palatine. The Palatine Jaycees are seeking participants for the fair and expo which will feature over 50 exhibits of arts and crafts along with a business and charity expo especially for nonprofit organizations. Booth cost for both days is $60 for arts and crafts; $150 for business; and free to charitable organizations. (847) 604-0288 or e-mail info@palatinejaycees.org.

Mundelein Jaycees 2008 Community Days Antiques, Collectibles and Crafts Fair: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 5 and 6, Santa Maria Del Popolo Church, 116 N. Lake St., Mundelein. Parties interested in reserving a booth can call Cortnee at (847) 331-8256 for information or an application. Applications are also available at the Mundelein Village Hall, 440 E. Hawley St., or www.mundelein.org.

Arlington Heights Garden Clubs 2008 Garden Walk and Unique Boutique: July 13. Shop for unique garden finds, raffle. (847) 962-9909.

Glenview Art League 54th Outdoor Art Fair: July 26 and 27; Lyon School, Lake Street and Waukegan Road, Glenview. For information, call (847) 724-4007 or e-mail glenviewartleague@att.net.

American Society of Artists Inc. seventh annual An Arts Adventure art show: July 27; Gold Coast area of Chicago. Qualified area artists and craftsmen are invited to participate in this juried event. For application, call (312) 751-2500, (847) 991-4748 or visit americansocietyofartists.org.

Taste of Roselle Arts & Crafts Fair: Aug. 1-3; along Main and Prospect streets in downtown Roselle. Crafters are being sought to participate. Contact Taste Commission member Kay at (630) 980-2020, ext. 201, for an application.

St. Andrew United Methodist Church Corn Fest Arts and Crafts Fair: Aug. 2; 250 N. Gary Ave., Carol Stream. Crafters and local artisans are invited to participate. For booth information, call Vicki at (630) 510-0145.

Palatine Inverness Arts Council's An Art Affair Around the Square: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 13 and 14, Palatine and Smith roads, downtown Palatine Towne Square. www.palatineinvernessarts.org.

Robert Frost Junior High School craft fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20, 320 W. Wise Road, Schaumburg. For information or an application to participate, call Arlene, (847) 301-7476.

Naperville Art League Riverwalk Fine Art Fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 20 and 21, Naperville. The Naperville Art League is accepting applications for its 23rd annual Riverwalk Fine Art Fair. For artists' eligibility and application information, send e-mail to naperartleague@aol.com or call (630) 355-2530.

St. John United Church of Christ craft fair and flea market: Sept. 20, 1475 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Exhibitors are being sought to participate in this 34th annual event. Booth reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis. For exhibitor reservations or information, (847) 255-2848.

PumpkinFest 2008: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 27, Prince of Peace United Methodist Church, 1400 Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Crafters are being sought to participate. For an application, call (847) 439-0668 or e-mail dsimek-RN@comcast.net.

Immanuel United Church of Christ Old Church Craft and Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 18, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Crafters are being sought to participate. For information or an application, call (630) 837-7337 or (630) 837-0190.

Bethany Lutheran Church Ladies' Guild Crafters' Paradise craft and folk art sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, 1550 S. Modaff Road, Naperville. Crafters are being sought to participate. For details or an application, call (630) 357-2946 or (630) 961-2030.

Mistletoe Magic Arts and Crafts Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, World Overcomers Church, Route 20 and Naperville Road, Bartlett. Crafters and artists, vendors, bake sale, raffle, lunch, free parking, more. For an application to participate, visit www.bartlettwomansclub.org or call CJ, (847) 732-8475 or Peggy, (630) 483-0285.

St. Thomas More Holiday in the Hall's Craft Fair and Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 8, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Over 80 booths, raffles, food and refreshments available. Free. Crafter are being sought to participate. For booth information, call Laura at (847) 888-4363.

Handmade in Hanover Holiday Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14 and 15, Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 S. Route 59, Bartlett. Over 40 crafters, food concessions, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. Crafters of handmade items, who live in Hanover Township, are invited to participate. Space is limited. For information or an application, contact Tracey Colagrossi at (630) 483-5673 or e-mail tcolagrossi@hanover-township.org.