Lake Co. crafts, bazaars and markets
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
Sept. 4
Gurnee Park District Farmer's Market: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fridays through Oct. 16, Esper Petersen Park, at Grand Avenue and Kilbourne Road, Gurnee. Over 23 vendors sell will sell home grown, organic or one-of-a-kind foods, crafts and produce. For information, call (847) 623-7788, or visit gurneeparkdistrict.com.
Sept. 5
Farmers Market at Prairie Crossing: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until mid-October, Station Square, Prairie Crossing, 32400 N. Harris Road, Grayslake. Fresh organic vegetables, fruits, and other produce from local farms will be for sale. For more, contact Dorie Roth at (847) 548-4062, ext. 11, or droth@prairiecrossing.com.
Crafts and More Fair: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, Church of the Holy Family, 25291 W. Lehmann Blvd., Lake Villa. Crafters, vendors, lunch. Call (847) 693-8813 or e-mail femelton@comcast.net.
Buffalo Grove Days Arts and Crafts Fair: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5 and Sunday, Sept. 6; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, 50 Raupp Blvd., Buffalo Grove. Free admission. (847) 459-2500 or vbg., org.
Children's consignment sale: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5; and 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, Sept. 6, KeyLime Cove Resort, 1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee. Brand Name Consignments will host a children's consignment sale, with children's clothing, toys, furniture, equipment, maternity clothing and accessories. Admission is free. Visit brandnameconsignments.com.
Sept. 9
Farmers market: 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Every Wednesday through Oct. 14, Our Lady of the Brook Catholic Community, 3700 Dundee, Northbrook. A weekly farmers market will feature dozens of vendors, selling fresh produce, flowers, organic foods, artisan cheeses, baked goods and more. Samples will be available. (847) 272-5686 or at www.olbparish.org.
Sept. 10
Wauconda Farmers' Market: 3-7 p.m. Thursdays, Main Street, from Liberty Street to the village hall, Wauconda. Fresh produce, flowers, and other products, with live entertainment. Visit waucondachamber.org.
Sept. 12
Fremont used book sale: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, Fremont Public Library, 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, Illinois. The Friends of the Fremont Public Library will hold their monthly used book sale. Call (847) 918-3225 or visit fremontlibrary.org.
Antioch Arts & Craft Faire: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. on Toft Street and in the adjoining parking lot, Antioch. Features 150 booths of handcrafted wares. Free. (847) 395-2233 or antiochchamber.org.
Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; 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. (847) 301-8543 or stepbystepcraftshows.com.
Sept. 13
Deerfield Historical Society Fall Festival: Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, Deerfield Historic Village, Deerfield Road and Kipling Place. Free event features children's activities, musical entertainment, food, antique cars, a book and collectibles sale and family fun. Children can try their hand at vintage activities and enter a one-room schoolhouse. Call (847) 948-0680 or visit deerfieldhistoricalsociety.org.
Sept. 15
Jewelry sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, Sept. 15-17, Advocate Condell Medical Center, 755 S. Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville. Semiprecious stone, shell and pearl necklaces, earrings and bracelets as well as scarves and ladies' purses will be for sale in the main lobby of the hospital. Proceeds benefit Advocate Condell Medical Center. Call (847) 990-5615.
Sept. 18
Children's Memorial Hospital Housewalk Boutique: 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, Honquest Furniture for Living, 1455 S. Barrington Road, Barrington. Boutique and housewalk to benefit Children's Memorial Hospital. Karen, (847) 397-8955.
Sept. 19
May Whitney Rummage Sale: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday Sept. 19, May Whitney Elementary School, 100 Church St., Lake Zurich. To benefit the May Whitney PTO.
St. John Craft Fair and Flea Market: Saturday, Sept. 19, St. John United Church of Christ 1475 W. Algonquin Road., Palatine. Variety of craft items; new and used tools, kitchen gadgets, jewelry, clothing, games, books, more; lunch and refreshments available. $1 per vehicle parking donation.
Nov. 7
Business/Craft Expo: 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 7, Mundelein Community Center, 1401 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein. The Mundelein Park District's Business and Craft Expo Exhibit. Admission is free to the public. For information, call Nora, at (847) 566-0650, ext. 28.