Northwest suburban crafts & bazaars

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

Members Exhibition: Runs 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays through Feb. 21, Lumber Center for the Performing Arts at College of Lake County, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Exhibition featuring a diverse collection of art work by 99 artist members. (847) 543-2300 or jlcenter.clcillinois.edu.

Feb. 19Drop In Crafts: From 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, while supplies last, Rolling Meadows Library, 3110 Martin Lane, Rolling Meadows. Drop in and discover a fun craft. Little ones may need help. (847) 259-6055.Feb. 20Forest Hills 50th Antiques Show: 10 a, n,-6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, Forest Hills Lodge, 1601 W. Lane Road, Loves Park. Antiques, folk art, collectibles and more hosted by the Northern Illinois Antiques Dealers Association. Admission $5. Call Bob, (815) 761-2444 or NIADA@aol.com.Feb. 27St. John the Baptist Spring Bazaar: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27 and 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 28, 0S233 Church St., Winfield. Home baked goods, food and kitchen products, handcrafted fashions and home accessories, soaps, hand painted glass and ceramics, home-based vendors, more. Joann, (630) 668-0210.MarchWorld of Faeries Festival: Vendors and sponsors are needed for the annul festival in August which features a weekend of music, entertainment, family activities and shopping. This is a themed event and dressing up in fairy, fantasy costumes are encouraged. Early bird special lasts until March: 10 x 10 spaces are $150, $210 after early bird. Other spaces are available. Volunteers, and sponsors, both corporate and advertising, are welcome. Call (815) 788-1630 or Visit theworldoffaeries.com.March 6Fremd High School Spring Boutique: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 100 S. Quentin Road, Palatine. Over 150 crafters offering quality jewelry, fashion, accessories, seasonal decor, tasty treats and more. Free admission, plenty of parking. Hosted by the Fremd Boosters Club to benefit sports programs and student organizations. Make Room for More Kids Stuff Garage Sale: Saturday, March 6, Community Recreation Center, 505 N. Springinsguth Road, Schaumburg. (847) 490-7020.DuPage Expo Festival of Arts Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 6; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 7, 4050 East Main St., St. Charles. Offering 160 indoor booths of quality handcrafted treasures by artists from six states. Indoor and outdoor furniture, painted windows, rock art, calligraphy, jewelry, stained glass, steel sculptured yard art, photography, watercolors and more. $2; ages under 12 are free. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may do so by calling (847) 301-8543 or go to stepbystepcraftshows.com.Children's Clothing and Equipment sale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, March 6, St. Francis de Sales Church, 135 S. Buesching, Lake Zurich. Sponsored by Multiple Choice, a club for mothers' of multiples, the sale features, gently used children's clothing, toys and other children's equipment such as strollers, car seats, swings, cribs and bedding. Admission is $1. Laundry baskets only for shopping no bags or strollers allowed. Cash only sale. Kirk School Spring Showcase of Arts and Crafts: Saturday, March 6 and Sunday, March 7, Kirk School, Palatine. For information, call Kathy, (847) 259-8749.March 13Garage and vendor sale: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 13, Trinity Lutheran School, corner of Westmore and Roosevelt roads, Lombard. For information or an application to participate, call Linda, (630) 953-1824 or e-mail lcaj@sbcglobal.net.March 14Holiday Inn Festival of Arts Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 14, 800 S Route 31, Crystal Lake. Offering 124 booths of unique and creative handcrafted items from four states. Indoor and outdoor furniture, calligraphy, photography, portrait paintings, jewelry, stained glass, chocolate, concrete statues, clothing, candles, and home decor items. $2 admission; ages under 12 free. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may do so by calling (847) 301-8543 or go to stepbystepcraftshows.com.March 20Harper College Festival of Arts Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 20; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 21, 1200 W. Algonquin Rd., Palatine. Offering 200 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. You'll find oil paintings, water colors, scenic photography, decorative gourds, steel sculptured yard art, indoor and outdoor furniture, concrete lawn statues, rock art, painted windows, chocolates and various home decor items. $3 admission; ages under 12 free. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may do so by calling (847) 301-8543 or go to stepbystepcraftshows.com.Trinity Lutheran School Spring Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 20, Westmore and Roosevelt roads, Lombard. Crafters are being sought to participate. Call Linda Johansen, (630) 953-1824 or e-mail lcaj@sbcglobal.net.March 27Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts Crafts: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 27; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake. Offering 250 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items by exhibitors from seven states. Three dimensional pictures, oil paintings, water colors, metal wall sculptures, steel sculptured yard art, decorative gourds, portraits, photography, ceramics, furniture, painted windows, carved wood pieces and various home decor items. $3 admission; ages under 12 free. Free parking. Exhibitors wishing to participate may do so by calling (847) 301-8543 or go to stepbystepcraftshows.com.April 23Victory Centre of Bartlett Spring Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, April 23 and Saturday, April 24, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Crafters and vendors are being sought to participate. Event includes raffles, bake sale, lunch menu, free parking and admission. Proceeds benefit resident events. For an application or information, call Rita or Rose, (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.May 8American Society of Artists An Arts Crafts Adventure: Saturday, May 8, Hodges Park, Park Ridge. Potential exhibitors are invited to jury with the Society at americansocietyofartists.org or call (847) 991-4748 or (312) 751-2500.