Cook County crafts, bazaars and markets
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 25
Annie's Attic: 4 p.m. Thursday, June 25, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 26, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, June, 27 St. Anne Church, 120 Ela St., Barrington. On Thursday, admission will be $5 (children 12 and under free). Admission will be free Friday and Saturday. Friday will feature a 50 percent off sale starting at 5 p.m. in selected areas. Saturday features a $3 per bag sale and negotiable prices on remaining furniture. Sale proceeds benefit area families in crisis. Call (847) 381-5721 or visit anniesatticinfo.org.
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. Sunday, June 28, 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.
Art in the Garden: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 11, Knupper Nursery, 1801 N. Rand Road, Palatine. Featuring over 40 local artists, live music, art projects for the kids, more. (847) 359-1080.
July 18
Buffalo Grove Invitation Fine Art Festival: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday July 18 and Sunday, July 19, Buffalo Grove Town Center, Lake Cook Road and Route 83. Eighth annual festival features 150 artists showcasing their artwork in a variety of media and live entertainment. Free admission. (847) 459-2518.
July 19
Arlington Heights Garden Club Unique Boutique: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, July 19, Arlington Heights Historical Society grounds, 110 W. Fremont St., Arlington Heights. Held in conjunction with the club's garden walk. Artisans and crafters creating unique items for the garden, from the garden or about gardens and gardeners are invited to apply. For information, call Jo, (847) 392-7943.
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.