Northwest suburban crafts & bazaars

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

Aug. 15

Volo Craft Fait: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, route 60 and Fish Lake Road, Volo. Over 60 vendors. Crafters can register until Saturday, Aug. 15 at villageofvolo.com or e-mail cporter@pref.com.

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. 22

Fest at Grace: Saturday, Aug. 22, Grace Lutheran Church, Streamwood. Live music, arts and crafts, family entertainment, games for all, food vendors, more. (630) 289-3996.

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.

Aug. 29

Bartlett Community Garage Sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. SatSaturday, Aug. 29, Apple Orchard Community Park, Bartlett. Free for shoppers. Sellers fee is $50 for a 10-foot by 10-foot spot and one table. Selling is open to ages 18 and over. Call (630) 540-4834.

Volo Craft Fait: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Route 60 and Fish Lake Road, Volo. Over 60 vendors. Visit villageofvolo.com.

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. 18

Northwest Suburban Quilters Guild quilt show: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center, 5050 Sedge Blvd., Hoffman Estates. Biennial quilt show. Admission $6. nsqg.net.

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 or e-mail stjohnuccfleamarket@yahoo.com.

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

Community Presbyterian Fall Arts and Craft Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct 3. at the church, 407 N Main St. Mount Prospect. Unique holiday gifts, brats, hot dogs, chips and drinks available. 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.

Community Christian Church community garage sale: 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 1970 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Clothing, sports equipment, books and toys for kids, antiques, collectibles, glassware, jewelry, more. For information, (847) 945-8824 or visit ccclincolnshire.org.

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.

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.

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.

Oct. 4

St. Alphonsus Liguori Fall Fest and Craft Fair: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Crafters are needed for the craft fair. $35 per space includes one table and one chair, or $60 for two spaces with two tables and two chairs. Electrical outlets are available upon request. For information, contact: Lisa Gould at (847) 644-1914 or e-mail Lgould5934@aol.com.

Oct. 10

Kingswood United Methodist Church Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Crafters of all types are being sought to participate. Items for sale must by handmade. $25 per space includes two chairs. Additional Tables $5. For information or an application, call Arleen Messina, (847) 537-1441 or the church, (847) 398-0770.

St. Eugene Rummage/Craft Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, Shaunessy Center, 5220 N. Canfield, Chicago. Cafe, raffles, rummage items (no clothing), reasonable prices. Crafters are being sought to participate. Spaces $20. For information or an application, call (708) 583-9359.

Oct. 17

Batavia Mother's Club Autumn Arts and Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, Rotolo Middle School, 1501 S. Raddant Road, Batavia. Twenty-fourth annual show features juried selection of arts and crafts designed and created by the artists. Crafter/artisans can download an application at bataviamothersclub.org or call (630) 748-1501.

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 Arts and Crafts 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.

St. Matthews Christmas Craft and Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1555 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights. (630) 469-630.