NW suburban crafts, bazaars and markets
Craft shows, bazaars, rummage sales, farmers markets. Send items to nbrcalendar@dailyherald.com two weeks before event date.
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.
Port Clinton Art Festival: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 and Sunday, Aug. 30, Central Avenue, First and Second streets, Highland Park. Features 260 artists, live music and food. Free admission. Visit amdurproductions.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. Admission to the craft show is free; a donation of $12 for adults and $6 for children 3-12 is requested for the meal; children under 3 are free. Visit ivanhoechurch.org or call the church at (847) 566-5204 or the craft show coordinator, at (847) 245-3997.
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. 6
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.
Sept. 7
Barb's Boutique: 1-4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, Victory Centre of Bartlett, 1101 W. Bartlett Road. Clothes, hats, purses, bags, scarves, jewelry, cosmetics and more. Benefits Victory Centre resident programs. (630) 213-0100.
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. 13
Blackberry Farm Fall Harvest: Noon-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 100 S. Barnes Road, Aurora. Discover how the pioneers of yesteryear lived. Harvest treats, carriage rides, on-site craft show featuring authentic arts and crafts, live music, more.
Rally Day Craft Fair: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, Christus Victor Lutheran Church, 1045 S. Arlington Heights Road, Elk Grove Village. Also includes car, bike and motorcycle show. (847) 437-2666 or monika4food@yahoo.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
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. Variety of craft items; new and used tools, kitchen gadgets, jewelry, clothing, games, books, more; lunch and refreshments available. $1 per vehicle parking donation.
Sept. 25
Des Plaines Fall Fest 2009: 6-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25; noon-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26; noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 27; Lake Park, on Lee Street, between Howard and Touhy avenues. Festival includes live music, food, beer and beverages, KidZone, car shows, open air market, arts and crafts, vendors. fallfestdesplaines.com.
Sept. 26
Multiple Choice Children's Clothing resale: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, St. Francis de Sales Church, 125 S. Buesching, Lake Zurich. Children's clothing, toys and other equipment such as strollers, car seats and cribs. Admission $1. Laundry baskets only, no bags or strollers allowed. All sales cash only.
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
Autumn Harvest: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, North School Park, Eastman Street and Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Family festival includes crafts, food vendors, entertainment, petting zoo, scarecrow building contest more. For information, (847) 506-7141.
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.
Heritage Day Fall Fest Craft Fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, Fischer Farm, 16W680 Old Grand Ave., Bensenville. Craft fair and farmer's market. For vendor information, call Kelli Parke at (630) 766-7015, ext. 2004.
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.
Friendship Park Conservatory Fall Craft Show: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Crafters and artisans in a variety of media. Free admission and parking. (847) 298-3500
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.
Fall Art Show: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18 and Sunday, Oct. 18, Dundee Township Park District 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Over 100 paintings by a variety of artists. (847) 551-4307.
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 Craft and Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Sixth annual fair includes crafts, cookie walk, more. Free admission. 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.
Oct. 28
Holiday shopping Extravaganza: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, Knights of Columbus Hall, 15 N. Hickory Ave., Arlington Heights. Sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Holy Rosary Council of the Knights of Columbus. Variety of vendors, raffle and refreshments. Free admission. Call Maureen, (847) 394-1941.
Nov. 1
Elk Grove High School 27th Holiday Sampler Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, Elk Grove High School, 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village. For information, Connie, (630) 878-7627.
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.
Park Central Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Park Central banquet hall and teen center, 3000 W. Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Vendors, crafts, concessions. $2; free to club members. rmparks.org.
St. Joseph Home for Elderly Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 80 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Holiday bazaar and raffle. Free admission. Raffle tickets may be purchases at the bazaar or by calling the Development office at (847) 358-5700.
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.
St. Pius X Christmas Kaleidoscope Show: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, Westmore/Meyers Road and Madison Street, Lombard. Handmade crafts and vendors, bake sale, lunch available, raffle. For an application, visit stpiuslombard.org or call Carol, (630) 495-2647.
St. Thomas More School Holiday in the Halls: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Craft fair and bake sale with more than 80 booths. Crafters are being sought. For information, call Laura Przybylski at (847) 888-4363.
Swing Set Preschool Holiday Market Sale: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles.
Nov. 8
Book and Paper Guild annual sale: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Warren Tavern, 3 S540 Second St., Warrenville. Unique hand-bound books, note and holiday cards, jewelry, pottery, ornaments, fiber and clothing items.
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 indoor 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. 15
St. John Brebuef's Holiday Craft Fair: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, May Parish Ministry Center, 8307 North Harlem Ave., Niles. Hosted by the Catholic Women's Club. Handcrafted items for the holidays. For an application or information, call Judi, (847) 296-6421.
Nov. 20
Marklund's 2009 Holiday Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, Marklund Hyde Center, 1 S. 450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. All types of crafters are welcome to apply for booth space. The Holiday Craft Fair also welcomes cosmetics and food vendors. In addition, there will be a Marklund booth featuring items handcrafted by Marklund's developmental training clients. A 6- by -8-foot space is available for $35. A table and electricity each cost $5 extra. Also, crafters agree to donate one item valued at $5 or more to Marklund for a raffle to be held during the Holiday Craft Fair. For details, call Peggy Szarzynski at (630) 593-5475 or visit pszarzynski@marklund.org.
Victory Centre of Bartlett Winter Bazaar: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21, 1101 and 1105 W. Bartlett Road, Bartlett. Over 30 vendors, bake sale, raffle and lunch menu. Free parking and admission. Benefits special resident programs. Call Rita, (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com.
Nov. 21
College of Lake County Holiday Art Sale: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21; 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 22; 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23; and 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, Library Glass Atrium, 19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake. Works in various fine arts media sponsored by the cultural committee of the CLC Foundation to benefit the Community Gallery of Art and to fund scholarship programs. Christina, (847) 543-2405 or crasmussen@clcillinois.edu.
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.
Faith Lutheran Church Cookies, Crafts and More Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, 431 S. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights. Home bakes cookies sold by the pound, baked goods and candies, crafts, refreshments, more. Free admission. (847) 253-4839.
Island Lake Holiday Craft Faire: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave. Over 50 crafters selling a variety of quality handcrafted gift items for the holidays, food, refreshments, a seniors bake sale, Santa visits from noon-4 p.m. both days. $1 admission includes a raffle ticket.
Nov. 28
Marmion Academy's Christmas Craft Show: Saturday, Nov. 28, and Sunday, Nov. 29, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. For details, contact the Alumni Office at (630) 897-6936, ext. 228, or visit www.marmion.org/alumni/alumni.html. Last year's show featured 158 crafters and more than 3,400 customers.
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 indoor 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 4
Elk Grove Park District Holiday Bazaar: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4 and Saturday, Dec. 5, Sheila Ray Adult Center, 499 Biesterfield Road, Elk Grove Village. Handcrafted items in a variety of media, holiday gifts, full meal concession and bake sale. (847) 364-7224.
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.