Northwest suburban crafts & bazaars

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

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.

Waukegan Street Sale: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 22, Martin Luther King Drive between Washington Street and Grand Avenue, Waukegan. Arts and crafts, rummage sale and more. Free. (847) 662-1853.

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 Parks Community Garage Sale: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, 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.

Palatine Immanuel Church rummage sale: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, Wood and Bothwell streets, Palatine. Clothing, shoes, purses, more. Proceeds benefit the Good Samaritan Ministries of the church.

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

Aug. 30

Ivanhoe Festival arts and craft show: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, Ivanhoe Congregational Church, 21078 W. Highway 176, Mundelein. Festival also includes chicken and corn roast from noon-5 p.m., bake sale, live music, activities for children, worship service at 9 a.m.

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

Mexican Independence Day Celebration Arts and Crafts show: 1-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Lake Park Memorial Pavilion, Lee Street between Touhy and Howard streets, Des Plaines. Des Plaines Park District and The Mexican Society of Illinois host the 12 annual Festival! A Celebration of Mexican Independence Day, which includes an arts and crafts show, live music, singing, authentic dancing, and games and food. (847) 391-5700 or desplainesparks.org.

An Art Affair Around the Square: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 and Sunday, Sept. 13, Towne Square, downtown Palatine at the corners of Smith Street and Palatine Road. Sponsored by the Palatine/Inverness Arts Council, the show features a variety of arts forms, music, refreshments, wine tasting on Sunday, Sept. 13, more. For information, 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.

Immanuel Lutheran School Fall Festival: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 832 Lee St., Des Plaines. Craft tables, children's games, hot dog lunch. Darlene, (847) 952-8915.

MOMs children's equipment and clothing sale: 8-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Kirk of the Lake Church, Mundelein. Children's clothing, toys and equipment, maternity clothing. Admission $1. Sales transactions are cash only. (847) 816-7009 or SpecialDeliveryMOMs.org.

Palatine Jaycees garage sale: 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Gateway Center parking garage, corner of Smith and Colfax streets, Palatine. (847) 604-0288.

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 225 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

Church of the Holy Spirit Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1451 W. Bode Road, Schaumburg. Handcrafted holiday and home decorations, bake sale, raffle. Free. (847) 882-7580.

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.

Cedar Village Craft and bake sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 320 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Arts and crafts, bakes sale, gently used items, raffle and lunch. (847) 506-5411 or sandyayyad@netzero.com.

St. Paul's United Church of Christ craft fair: Saturday, Oct. 17, 485 W. Woodstock St., Crystal Lake. Crafters are being sought for this 36th annual craft fair. Anyone interested in participating can call the church at (815) 459-5096 or visit stpaulsucccl.org.

Oct. 24

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.

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.

Oct. 25

Alexian Brothers Medical Center Auxiliary Craft Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25 and 8 a.m.-4 p.m. 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.