Cook County arts and crafts

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

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.

"Beat the Recession" Rummage sale: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, July 31, and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1, North Northfield United Methodist Church, 797 Sanders Road, Northbrook. Low-cost household and clothing will be among the items available during a "Beat the Recession" rummage sale. Ten percent of the proceeds will also be donated to local food pantries. For more information about the church, call (847) 272-2250 or visit www.northnorthfield.org.

Aug. 1

Summerfest Sale: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 1 and noon-4:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. The Friends of the Arlington Heights Library's Summerfest Sale with discounts on used books, magazines, games and more. A silent auction on special or autographed collectibles will be held Saturday until 2 p.m. On Sunday, fill a grocery bag with sale items for $3. For information, call (847) 392-0100.

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.

Nov. 7

First United Methodist Church of Lombard Craft Show: Saturday, Nov. 7, First United Methodist Church of Lombard. Crafters are being sought for the 30th annual holiday craft show. Tables are $25. For information or an application, call Alice, (630) 930-7696 or Gene, (630) 627-1668.

St. Matthew Parish Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Hughes Center, 1101 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. 12th annual fair includes refreshments, bake sale, raffles. $1; children under 12, free. Artists and crafters are being sought to participate. Spaces are $40; tables, $10; electric $5. For information or an application, e-mail jambrose@stmatthewparish.org or ambrose90@comcast.net.

Nov. 8

Holiday Inn Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. Featuring 125 booths of quality handcrafted items. $2, free for ages under 12. Free parking. For exhibitor information, call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Nov. 13

Juliette Low Elementary School Holiday Shopping Extravaganza: 6-9 p.m. Nov. 13, 1530 S. Highland Ave., Arlington Heights. Application are being accepted for vendors to participate. Spaces are $25 each with an extra charge for electricity. Download an application at http://www.ccsd59.org/schools/low/pto/111309_holiday_shopping_extra.pdf or email mando0925@wowway.com for information.

Nov. 14

Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine. Featuring 200 booths of quality handcrafted items. $3, free for ages under 12. Free parking. For exhibitor information, call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Nov. 21

DuPage Expo Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring 170 booths of quality handcrafted items. $2, Free for ages under 12. Free parking. For exhibitor information, call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com.

Nov. 28

Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 28 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Featuring 270 booths of quality handcrafted items. $3, Free for ages under 12. Free parking. For exhibitor information, call (847) 301-8543 or visit stepbystepcraftshows.com

Dec. 12

Fremd High School Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12, 1000 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 180 crafters featuring a variety of high quality items, concessions, lunch, more. Free. Proceeds benefit student organizations and athletic teams. (847) 622-4406 or fremdcraftfair@gmail.com