NW Suburban crafts, bazaars and markets

Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.

Aug. 7

Trinity Lutheran Rummage and Bake Sale: 8 a.m. Friday and Saturday, Aug. 7 and 8, Trinity Lutheran Church, 3201 Meadow Drive, Rolling Meadows. Furniture, clothing, household items and craft booths, as well as a homemade bake sale. For information, call (847) 392-1468.

Aug. 16

Crafts and More Fair: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Church of the Holy Family, 25291 W. Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa. Crafters, vendors, lunch. Crafters and vendors are being sought. $25 inside booth; $20 outside booth. Registration deadline is Sunday, Aug. 16, contact Faye Melton, (847) 693-8813 or femelton@comcast.net.

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. 5

Crafts and More Fair: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Church of the Holy Family, 25291 W. Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa. Crafters, vendors, lunch. Contact Faye Melton, (847) 693-8813 or femelton@comcast.net.

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.

Sept. 28

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. Registration deadline is Monday, Sept. 28. For information, (847) 297-2510, ext. 270.

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 Euclid 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. (847) 297-2510, ext. 270.

Crafters wanted: Community Presbyterian Church, 407 N Main St. Mount Prospect, will be holding its annual Fall Arts and Craft Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct 3. Crafters are needed for this event. Vendor 8-foot- long tables are $30 each or two for $50. No jewelry please, quota has been filled. For information call the church at (847) 392-3111.

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, at the hospital, 800 Biesterfield, Elk Grove Village. Applications for this third annual craft show are being accepted. Proceeds benefit scholarships and the foundation to assist in community needs and health education. 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