Northwest suburban crafts & bazaars
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
Art in the Towne Square Park: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Artisans and crafters are invited to show and sell their works at the Summer Serenade's sixth annual Art in the Towne Square Park. Booth space is $50. For contract information contact Tina Huss by email husst@ccsd15.net or (847) 705-7530.
May 1
Des Plaines community garage sale: ZIP code 60018 on May 1-3 and ZIP code 60016 on May 15-17. For information, (847) 255-3900.
May 2
Art Market: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 2, 8316 William Lane, Spring Grove. Juried art show, art table for children, stained glass and blacksmith demonstrations, basket weaving class from 2-4 p.m., children's dance and art activities, raffle, more. Benefits Turning Point in Woodstock. To register for basket weaving class or for information, call (815) 675-1087.
May 9
American Society of Artists Arts & Crafts Adventure: May 9, Hodges Park, Prospect and Vine, Park Ridge. Area artists and craft artists are invited to apply to participate in this juried event. For information, application and qualifications, visit americansocietyofartists.org or call (312) 751-2500 or (847) 991-4748.
Les Artisans Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Bourbonnais Municipal Center, 700 Main Northwest. Pam, (815) 432-2639.
Relay for Life-Palatine fundraiser: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, Palatine Presbyterian Church, 800 E. Palatine Road, Palatine. Over 30 crafters and vendors. Proceeds benefit the Palatine 2258 Tastefully Simple Team. Also includes a car wash and live entertainment from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Gina, (847) 471-5886.
May 16
Rummage and craft sale: 8:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 16, Kimball Middle School, 451 N. McLean Blvd., Elgin. Mary Lou, (847) 888-5290.
Rolling Meadows Hometown Plant and Craft Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 16, 3200 Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Rolling Meadows Garden Club host sale featuring perennials, annuals, hanging baskets, fresh compost and leaf mulch, crafters with outdoor and nature themed creations and a kid's corner. Free admission. Carol, (847) 818-3200, ext. 230.
May 22
Spring community garage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday May 22, Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Palatine. A 10-foot by 10-foot space is $6. All ages welcome. Call Jessica, (847) 259-6890.
May 23
Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.
June 14
Village Park Craft Show: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Village Park of Palatine apartments. Over 30 vendors inside and outside of the clubhouse. Raffle. Benefits Relay for Life Team Palatine 2258 Tastefully Simple. Gina, (847) 471-5886.
June 27
Arts in Bartlett's Festival of Arts: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27 and 28, Bartlett Park. (630) 372-4152 or artsinbartlett.org.
June 28
Little Boots Rodeo and Craft and Vendor Fair: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 901 Leicester, Elk Grove Village. Crafters, vendors, activities for children. Connie, (630) 878-7627.