Northwest suburban crafts & bazaars
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Deadline is two weeks before event date.
July 24
Rummage sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, St. Philip Lutheran Church, 1609 Pfingsten Road, Glenview.
Immanuel Lutheran rummage sale: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, July 24 and 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, Immanuel Lutheran Church, 200 N. Plum Grove Road, Palatine. Benefits the medical expenses of a church family. (847) 359-1549.
July 25
Glenview Outdoor Art Fair: 11 a.m.,-5 p.m. Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, Lyon School grounds, corner of Lake Ave., and Waukegan Road, Glenview. Co-sponsored by the Glenview Art League and the Glenview Chamber of Commerce the outdoor art fair features over 100 fine artists. Food, silent auction, musical entertainment and children's art activities. Free parking. For information, (847) 724-4007.
July 26
Rummage sale: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Beth Judea Social Hall, on Route 83 and Hilltop Road, Long Grove. The Sisterhood of Congregation Beth Judea will be accepting gently used clothing and household goods beginning Sunday, July 26-Friday, July 31. No items will be accepted during the day of the rummage sale. Tax receipts available. No bathing suits, socks, underwear, computer hardware, or large furniture and appliances. (847) 634-0777.
July 31
Viking Booster Club's rummage sale: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, July 31 and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, Fremd High School Cafeteria and parking lot, Palatine. Donations may be dropped off at Fremd High School beginning Thursday, July 23. Call Wayne Hoffman at (847) 924-3498 to schedule pick up of your donations. Benefits the various clubs and activities of Fremd High School.
Rummage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, July 31; 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, North Northfield United Methodist Church, Sanders and Dundee roads, Northbrook. House wares, clothing, toys, kitchen wares, lawn and garden items, furniture and books and more. Benefits the church. (847) 272-2250 or northnorthfield.org.
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.
Aug. 23
Walk in the Park Summer Art Fair: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday Aug. 23, North School Park, Eastman St. and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Juried fine art show featuring a variety of media. Free.
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.
Euclid Elementary School Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Wheeling Road at Eucild Ave., Mount Prospect. Crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. Call or e-mail Ann Glad, (847) 253-0626 or ann.glad@yahoo.com.
Maine Township Community Garage Sale and Flea Market: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Reserve a space to sell your own treasures for the garage sale or craft fair. Residents can also make a donation of cash or merchandise to the sale.
Space reservations will be accepted beginning Aug. 3, payment and registration deadline is Sept. 28. For information, (847) 297-2510, ext. 270.
Oct. 4
Fall fest: St. Alphonsus Liguori will host a Fall Fest and Craft Fair from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at St. Alphonsus, 411 N. Wheeling Road in Prospect Heights. Crafters are needed for the craft fair. The fee is $35 for 8x8 ft space and includes one table and one chair, or $60 for two spaces with two tables and two chairs. Electrical outlets are available upon request. Crafters will be allowed access as early as 7:30 a.m. for set up in the gymnasium. Crafters will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis. For additional information, contact: Lisa Gould at (847) 644-1914 or e-mail: Lgould5934@aol.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.
Old Church Arts & Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Crafters are being sought. For an application or informaiton, contact Pam, (815) 308-5313 or pamp8207@comcast.net; LaVerne, (630) 837-7337or l_ryman@yahoo.com; or call the church at (630) 837-0190.
Oct. 25
Alexian Brothers Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Show: Sunday, Oct. 25 and Monday, Oct. 26. Applications for this third annual craft show are being accepted. For information, call the volunteer office at (847) 437-5500, ext. 5847 or e-mail tobar531@att.net.