Northwest suburban crafts and bazaars

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

May 22

Spring community garage sale: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday May 22, Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Palatine. A 10-foot by 10-foot space is $6. All ages welcome. Call Jessica, (847) 259-6890.

May 23

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 23, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.

May 30

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.

June 5

Timbercrest/Woods garage sale: Friday June 5, Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7. Celebrating its 40th consecutive year. Over 100 homes are expected to participate. Maps, tips and garage sale directory are available at TimbercrestWoods.com.

June 6

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 6, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.

June 13

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June , 13, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.

June 14

Village Park Craft Show: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, June 14, Village Park of Palatine apartments. Over 30 vendors inside and outside of the clubhouse. Raffle. Benefits Relay for Life Team Palatine 2258 Tastefully Simple. Gina, (847) 471-5886.

June 17

Beginning Stained Glass: 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, Suevel Studios Inc., 1021 S. Arlington Heights Road. Students, new to the craft, learn the basics of the copper foil technique which includes cutting, foiling and soldering. Students have the option of using the studios tools during their first 5 week class. Students will select their own glass which is not provided in the cost of the class. Glass for the window panel generally runs around $30-$50. Ages 14 and up. Fee is $65.

June 20

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 20, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.

June 27

Arts in Bartlett's Festival of Arts: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 27 and 28, Bartlett Park. (630) 372-4152 or artsinbartlett.org.

Park Ridge Farmers Market: 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, June 27, downtown Park Ridge. Fresh vegetables, fruit, flowers, cheeses, baked goods, pickles, salsa, honey, artisan soaps, dog treats, more. Barb, (847) 318-5217.

June 28

Little Boots Rodeo and Craft and Vendor Fair: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 901 Leicester, Elk Grove Village. Crafters, vendors, activities for children. Connie, (630) 878-7627.

Art in Towne Square Park: Noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 28. Artisans and crafters are invited to show and sell their works at the Summer Serenade's sixth annual Art in Towne Square Park, 150 W. Palatine Road, Palatine. Booth space is $50. For contract information contact Tina Huss by email husst@ccsd15.net or (847) 705-7530.

July 4

Jaycees Hometown Fest: Noon-6 p.m. Saturday July 4; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday July 5, Hometown Fest at Community Park, on Palatine Road and Northwest Highway, Palatine. A limited number of booths are still available. Exhibitors will be assigned a 12-foot by 12-foot space on a first-come, first-serve basis. An arts and crafts booth will cost $60 for both days. A business expo booth will cost $150 for both days. A charity expo booth will be free to charitable organizations. Applications for all booths are available at palatinejaycees.org/fourthofjuly/.

July 11

Skokie Art Guilds Art Fair: July 11-12, Village Green on Oakton, downtown Skokie. Artists are being sought to participate. Prizes and awards. For application information, e-mail skokieart@aol.com or call (847) 677-8163.

Fourth of July Jubilee: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4, Hidden Cove Sportsplex, 70 Ken Hayes Drive, Bourbonnais. Quality handmade items. Crafters are being sought to participate. Pam, (815) 432-2639.

Aug. 1

St. Andrew Corn Fest: Sunday, Aug, 1, St. Andrew United Methodist Church, 250 N. Gary Avenue, Carol Stream. Crafters are being sought to participate. If you are a crafter or local artisan who would like to sell your creations at this event, call Vicki Wright, (630) 510-0145, to receive booth information.

Aug. 2

Flea Market: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, Yesterday's Farm Museum, 850 N. Wood Dale Road, Wood Dale. Hosted by the Wood Dale Historical Society the market will feature about 60 booths selling anything from antiques and collectibles to garage sale items. Refreshments available for purchase. For information or to participate as a vendor, call Ann, (630) 766-4216 or Judi, (630) 595-0360.