Northwest suburban crafts and bazaars

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.

May 30

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.

Flea market: 9 a.m.-2 p., m. Saturday, May 30, St. Mark's Church, 337 Ridge Road, Barrington Hills. Selection of gently used household items, toys and clothing. Also includes vendors, BBQ and baked goods for sale.

June 5

Timbercrest/Woods garage sale: Friday June 5, Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. Celebrating its 40th consecutive year. Over 100 homes are expected to participate. Maps, tips and garage sale directory are available at TimbercrestWoods.com.

June 6

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.

St John Brebeuf Super Flea Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 6, 8307 N. Harlem, Niles. Sponsored by the Youth Ministry and Boy Scout Troop 175. Food and beverages available, admission 50 cents. For information, (847) 966-9815 or (847) 470-1434.

June 12

Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, June 12 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 13, St Philips Church, Schubert and Wood streets, Palatine.

June 13

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June, 13, 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 17

Beginning Stained Glass: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Suevel Studios Inc., 1021 S. Arlington Heights Road. Students, new to the craft, learn the basics of the copper foil technique which includes cutting, foiling and soldering. Students have the option of using the studios tools during their first 5 week class. Students will select their own glass which is not provided in the cost of the class. Glass for the window panel generally runs around $30-$50. Ages 14 and up. Fee is $65.

June 20

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 20, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.

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.

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.

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.

Art in 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 Towne Square Park, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Booth space is $50. For contract information contact Tina Huss by email husst@ccsd15.net or (847) 705-7530.

July 4

Jaycees Hometown Fest: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday July 4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday July 5, Hometown Fest at Community Park, on Palatine Road and Northwest Highway, Palatine. A limited number of booths are still available. Exhibitors will be assigned a 12-foot by 12-foot space on a first-come, first-serve basis. An arts and crafts booth will cost $60 for both days. A business expo booth will cost $150 for both days. A charity expo booth will be free to charitable organizations. Applications for all booths are available at palatinejaycees.org/fourthofjuly/.

July 11

Skokie Art Guilds Art Fair: July 11-12, Village Green on Oakton, downtown Skokie. Artists are being sought to participate. Prizes and awards. For application information, e-mail skokieart@aol.com or call (847) 677-8163.

Fourth of July Jubilee: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4, Hidden Cove Sportsplex, 70 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais. Quality handmade items. Crafters are being sought to participate. Pam, (815) 432-2639.

Aug. 1

St. Andrew Corn Fest: Sunday, Aug, 1, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 250 N. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream. Crafters are being sought to participate. If you are a crafter or local artisan who would like to sell your creations at this event, call Vicki Wright, (630) 510-0145, to receive booth information.

Aug. 2

Flea Market: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Yesterday's Farm Museum, 850 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. Hosted by the Wood Dale Historical Society the market will feature about 60 booths selling anything from antiques and collectibles to garage sale items. Refreshments available for purchase. For information or to participate as a vendor, call Ann, (630) 766-4216 or Judi, (630) 595-0360.

Sept. 12

Art Affair Around the Square: Sept. 12 and 13. Entries are being sought for this juried fine arts and craft show sponsored by the Palatine/Inverness Arts Council. For information or an application visit, palatineinvernessarts.org

Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 160 booths of quality handcrafted items. $3, free for ages under 12. Free parking. For exhibitor information, call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Sept. 19

St. John Craft Fair and Flea Market: Saturday, Sept. 19, St. John United Church of Christ 1475 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. Exhibitors are being sought to participate in this 35th annual craft fair and flea market. Booth reservations on a first-come, first-serve basis. For reservation forms or information, call (847) 255-2848.

Algonquin Commons Art Fair: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, Algonquin Commons, 1900 S. Randall Road, Algonquin. Admission: Free. Exhibitors deadline: Friday, July 3.

This event will be outdoors in the shopping center, with over 80 stores and restaurants. Children's activities, live music. If you are interested in being an exhibitor, e-mail eventconnection@comcast.net or call Diane, (312) 310-9156.

Oct. 3

Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Featuring 200 booths of quality handcrafted items. $2, free for ages under 12. Free parking. For exhibitor information, call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Oct. 24

St. Paul's Church Craft Fair: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 118 First St., Bloomingdale. Craft fair, bargain boutique, bake sale, lunch available. Free. (630) 894-8052.