Holiday Craft Events List, 2009
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Oct. 2
St. Pius X Fall Children’s Clothing and Toy Resale. The volunteer pre-sale is Friday October 2nd from 4-6 pm. The public sale is Friday October 2nd from 6:30-9:30 pm (no children please) and Saturday October 3rd from 9 am – noon (children welcome). There is a $1.00 admission fee for Friday only. The sale is located in the school Social Center. Looking for fall and winter children’s clothes and toys at reasonable prices? How about Halloween costumes, holiday clothes, winter jackets, snow pants or boots? Are you in need of a stroller or other baby accessories? The St. Pius Fall Children’s Clothing and Toy Resale is the place to go!Quality items at affordable prices! Come on out…you don’t know what bargains you might be missing! St. Pius X Parish School, 601 S. Westmore Road, Lombard, IL. Contact the school office 630-627-2353 for questions.
Oct. 3
Luther North Booster Club Third Annual Craft & Vendor Fair. Saturday, October 3, 2009.9 am to 3 pm. Luther North High School. 5700 W. Berteau, Chicago, IL.
http://luthernorth.org/images/Craft_Fair.pdf
Vaughn Fall Festival. Saturday October 3, 2009 from 10:00am – 3:00pm. Family event with vendors for arts and crafts, raffles for T.V. computer, etc. Kids games, food, live music, carwash and more. This is a Rain or shine event for the entire family! Vaughn Occupational High School, 4355 N. Linder Ave, Chicago, IL.
Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3; 10 a.m. to 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. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com
Gramma’s Attic Fall Craft Fair at the Irwin Community Center in Homewood! From 9 a.m.-3 p.m. You’ll find fall decorations for you home, along with great holiday presents. Stay for lunch & a raffle. Free Admission! 18120 S. Highland, Homewood, IL. More info is at 708-957-PARK
St. Pius X Fall Children’s Clothing and Toy Resale. The volunteer pre-sale is Friday October 2nd from 4-6 pm. The public sale is Friday October 2nd from 6:30-9:30 pm (no children please) and Saturday October 3rd from 9 am – noon (children welcome). There is a $1.00 admission fee for Friday only. The sale is located in the school Social Center. Looking for fall and winter children’s clothes and toys at reasonable prices? Holiday clothes, winter jackets, snow pants or boots? Are you in need of a stroller or other baby accessories? The St. Pius Fall Children’s Clothing and Toy Resale is the place to go! Quality items at affordable prices! Come on out…you don’t know what bargains you might be missing! St. Pius X Parish School, 601 S. Westmore Road, Lombard, IL. Contact the school office 630-627-2353 for questions.
Orland Hills 3rd Annual Craft Fair. Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, 2009. 10am-3pm. Admission: $1.00 per adult, children free. 1 free raffle ticket with admission. Concessions Available. Lots to see! Plenty to buy! Open rain or shine! Orland Hills Community Center,16553 S. Haven Ave.,Orland Hills, IL
Holiday Arts and Crafts Show: The Ladies Auxiliary of Tri-City Evergreen Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2298, 117 S. First St. in West Dundee, hosts its annual Holiday Arts and Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. For crafters interested in participating, call Fran at (847) 426-2205 or Jessie at (847) 428-9006.
Oct. 4
Chaverot Group Hadassah North Shore Holiday Boutique: 11 am to 3pm. Sunday, Oct. 4. Del Webb lakeside Lodge, 3555 Grand Dominion Circle, Mundelein. Thirty vendors offering unique gift items for holiday giving. Admission free, door prizes. For information, call (847) 205-1900 or northshore@Hadassah.org
St. Alphonsus Liguori Fall Fest and Craft Fair: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 411 N. Wheeling Road, Prospect Heights. Lisa, (847) 644-1914 or Lgould5934@aol.com
Oct. 10
Old Time Country Harvest Day: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, South Harrison and Washington streets, downtown Algonquin. Craft fair, farmers market, kids games, pumpkin contest and sidewalk costume parade at 2pm. www.downtownalgonquin.org or www.algonquin.org
Fall Diddley: 9 a.m.-5 p. m. Saturday, Oct. 10; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11. Juried craft show features artisans from all over the U.S. $6 ages 12 and older. Benefits the Mental Health Resource League of McHenry County. Boone County Fairgrounds, 8791 IL Route 76, Belvidere, IL. (815) 385-5745 or www.mhrl.org
Kingswood United Methodist Church Fall Craft Fair: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 401 W. Dundee Road, Buffalo Grove. Arleen, (847) 537-1441 or the church, (847) 398-0770.
St. Eugene Rummage/Craft Sale: 9 am.-2pm. Saturday, Oct. 10, Shaunessy Center, 5220 N. Canfield, Chicago. Cafe, raffles, rummage items (no clothing), reasonable prices. (708) 583-9359.
Friendship Park Conservatory Fall Craft Show: 10 am.-3pm. Saturday, Oct. 10, 395 Algonquin Road, Des Plaines. Crafters and artisans in a variety of media. Free admission and parking. (847) 298-3500
5th Annual Crafters Corner. Oct. 10-11. Hours: Sat & Sun 8am – 5pm. Free Admission. Old School Center, 568 E Vernon St., Farminton, IL (309) 647-0400 For more info including on spaces available: www.conradenterprises.com
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
Oct. 11
5th Annual Crafters Corner. Oct. 10-11. Hours: Sat & Sun 8am – 5pm. Free Admission. Old School Center, 568 E Vernon St., Farminton, IL (309) 647-0400 For more info including on spaces available: www.conradenterprises.com
Danada Fall Festival Art and Photo Show: 11 a. m-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, Danada Equestrian Center, 3S507 Naperville Road, Wheaton. Also includes multiple-breed horse show, equestrian drill team, stable tours, demonstrations, children’s activities, more. Free; fees for hayrides, pumpkin painting, face painting and food. (630) 668-6012 or www.danada.info
Oct. 16
Autumn Drive: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16-Sunday, Oct. 18, Garden Valley Road, 1 mile north of Route 176, Woodstock. Antiques, arts and crafts, pumpkins, hay rides at 12 county farms in McHenry County. (815) 923-2415 or www.autumndrive.net
Oct. 17
Cedar Village Craft and Bake Sale: 9 am.-4pm. Saturday, Oct. 17, 320 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Arts and crafts, bake sale, gently used items, raffle, lunch. (847) 506-5411 or sandyayyad@netzero.com
Batavia Mother’s Club Autumn Arts & 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. (630) 748-1501 More info & applications at: www.bataviamothersclub.org
Dundee Township Park District Fall Art Show: Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17 and Sunday, Oct. 18, 665 Barrington Ave., Carpentersville. Over 100 paintings by a variety of artists. (847) 551-4307.
36th annual craft fair: Crafts, bakery goods, homemade relish, raffle, silent auction, more. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Crystal Lake is looking for crafters for its 36th annual craft fair, which will be Saturday, Oct. 17. St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 485 Woodstock Street, Crystal Lake IL.Anyone interested in participating can call the church at (815) 459-5096 or visit www.stpaulsucccl.org for an application.
Gingerbread Bazaar: Sign up now for the Epworth UMC Gingerbread Bazaar and Rummage sale from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Tables are 5 feet long and cost $25. This is an annual holiday bazaar joined with a rummage sale of more than 500 square feet and 50 families. 37W040 Highland Ave., Elgin. Contact Epworth UMC for more information and registration details (847) 931-5400 or e-mail office@epworthumcelgin.org, or sign up for your table reservation online at www.epworthumcelgin.org
Glenview United Methodist Women Country Market Place Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 727 Harlem Ave., Glenview. Variety of crafters, lunch, bakes sales, door prizes. Admission $3. (847) 729-1015.
Conant High School Craft Fair: 9 am.-4pm. Saturday, Oct. 17, 700 E. Cougar Trail, Hoffman Estates. Thirtieth annual fair includes over 100 vendors, concession stand, raffle, more. Admission $1. Free parking. (847) 619-3992.
Massive Used Toy Sale ~ our 22nd year!
Fills entire Gym!
Knock out your holiday toy shopping in the middle of October!
Saturday, October 17, 2009 • 8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Adults only from 8:00 to 11:00 am
Children admitted with an adult after 11:00 am
Dolls • Action Figures • Trucks and Cars
Legos • Games • Computer/Handheld Games • Books
Puzzles (we count the pieces!) • Bikes • Sports Equipment • Riding Toys
Electronic Items • DVDs & VHS • Strollers
Halloween Costumes • Infant and Toddler Toys
Electronics, Puzzles, and Games Inspected!
Sorry, no Stuffed Toys, High Chairs,
Baby Swings, or Port-a-cribs
Seller Information:
This is a consignment sale.
We sell for you and you keep 60%!
Unsold items are either returned to the seller or donated.
Seller Registration:
Wednesday, October 7 from 8:30 to 10:30 am & Thursday, October 8 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm
Receive information packets and price tags
DO NOT BRING TOYS!
Toy Drop-Off
Thursday, October 15 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm
Friday, October 16 fro m 8:30 am to 2:00 pm
Contact Information:
Seller Registration/Price Tags: Carol – toysale09@yahoo.com
Volunteer Contact: Kathleen – bleckmail@gmail.com
General Information: Judy – judyhollowed@sbcglobal.net
Parent/Teacher Organization Sponsored Event.
Forest Road School, 901 Forest Road, La Grange Park
2 blocks south of 31st Street 5 blocks east of La Grange Road. http://www.dist102.k12.il.us/
Quincy Christian School Craft Show. Saturday, October 17, 2009, 9am – 4pm.Note $3.00 Admission, Kids 10 and under are free. There will be craft booths, food, drawings for prizes and a bake sale. 1236 N. 10th Street, Quincy, IL For more information or vendor registration call 217-223-5698.
Oct. 23
Cedar Village Craft and Bake Sale: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23 and Saturday, Oct. 24, 320 W. Campbell St., Arlington Heights. Arts and crafts, bake sale, gently used items, raffle, lunch. (847) 506-5411 or sandyayyad@netzero.com
Oct. 24
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.
Craft fair: Crafters are needed for the Fourth Annual Craft Fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, at St. Charles Episcopal Church, 994 N. Fifth Ave., (Route 25) in St. Charles. Only handcrafted items will be sold. Past exhibitors have sold specialty towels, elegant stone oil lamps, wonderful fleece items, Christmas decorations and more. Applications for this juried show can be downloaded from www.stchalresepiscopal.org or by calling Fay at (630) 497-8799.
Old Church Craft and Holiday Fair: 9 am.-4pm. Saturday, Oct. 24, Immanuel United Church of Christ, 1500 Old Church Road, Streamwood. Sixth annual fair includes crafts, cookie walk, more. Free admission. Pam, (815) 308-5313 or pamp8207@comcast.net; LaVerne, (630) 837-7337or l_ryman@yahoo.com or the church at (630) 837-0190.
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, 800 Biesterfield, Elk Grove Village. Proceeds benefit scholarships and the foundation to assist in community needs and health education. (847) 437-5500, ext. 5847 or tobar531@att.net
Oct. 28
Holiday Shopping Extravaganza: 7-10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, 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. Maureen, (847) 394-1941.
Nov. 1
Elk Grove High School 27th Annual Holiday Sampler Craft Show. Sunday November 1, 2009 from 10:00am – 4:00pm. This is a one-day event .Over 250 crafters will display an extensive variety of wares in several areas of the Elk Grove High School. Raffles, baked goods and food concessions will be available all day.Ticket Info: $3.00 Admission Fee, Kids Free. 500 W. Elk Grove Blvd., Elk Grove Village, Illinois Connie, (630) 878-7627
Nov. 3
Women’s Club of Inverness Holiday Fair: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, Concord Banquets, 20922 N. Rand Road, Kildeer. Over 50 vendors with unique boutique items, silent auction, bake sale, special ornaments, raffle baskets, luncheon. Free admission; luncheon is $40. Reservations required, call Karen, (847) 397-8955.
Nov. 5
Allendale Boutique: 9:30 am. to 5:30pm. Thursday, Nov. 5; 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 and 9 am. to 4pm. Saturday, Nov. 7, Gorton Community Center, Lake Forest. More than 20 specialty retailers display a full range of goods including women’s apparel; gift for teachers, children and friends; jewelry; holiday and home decor; menswear; more. $10, benefits the Allendale Association. www.Allendale4kids.org
Nov. 6
Community Protestant Church Holiday Bazaar: 3-8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 418 N. Prairie, Mundelein. Craft items, homemade candies, baked goods, vintage collectibles, tasty treats, beef barbecue lunch. (847) 566-4000.
***South Side Baptist School is hosting its annual Arts, Craft, & Vendor Bazaar. Friday ~ Nov 6th, 2009. 5pm – 9:30 pm. 5220 W. 105th Street, Oak Lawn. 708-425-3435. We still have spaces available for vendors ~
contact Kris… mktwoplus1@sbcglobal.net
***Doorway to the Holidays
Craft Fair and Turkey Luncheon
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church and School
Fri, Nov 6: 2:00PM to 9:00PM
Sat, Nov 7: 9:00AM to 3:00PM. Turkey Luncheon 11am- 2pm
195 Nesler Road, Elgin.
Looking for crafters. If you are interested please call 847-741-7795
Nov. 7
Barrington Park District Showcase of Arts & Crafts: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Over 60 juried mixed media exhibitors, food concessions. Free admission and parking. (847) 381-0687 or www.barringtonparkdistrict.org
Bolingbrook Park District presents: The 24th Annual Holiday Craft Show.Saturday, November 7, 2009. 9:00 am-3:00pm. Admission is free! Strollers Welcome. Annerino Community Center, 201 Recreation Drive. For info.: (630) 739-1300 or 739-0272 www.bolingbrookparks.org
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.
First United Methodist Church of Lombard Craft Show: Saturday, Nov. 7, 115 S. Main St., Lombard. Alice, (630) 930-7696 or Gene, (630) 627-1668.
Frisbie Senior Center, Annual Holiday Bazaar. Saturday, November 7th from 9am to 3pm. Get your holiday shopping done early. There will be cookie decorating and crafts for the kids so bring them too. Cumberland Cafe will be open for breakfast and lunch as well so come hungry and leave happy. No charge to get in. Frisbie Senior Center: 52 Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL. 847-768-5944. Note: Vendors still being accepted. Return form and fee by Oct. 30, 2009 Download form from:
http://www.dpcsc.org/Registrationsheet909.doc
Holiday in the Halls: Crafters are wanted for the St. Thomas More School annual craft fair and bake sale, “Holiday in the Halls,” from 9 am. to 3pm. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the school, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. There will be more than 80 booths. For booth information, call Laura Przybylski at (847) 888-4363.
St. Thomas More School Holiday in the Halls: 9 am.-3pm. Saturday, Nov. 7, 1625 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. Craft fair and bake sale with more than 80 booths. Laura, (847) 888-4363.
St. Matthew Lutheran Church A Country Christmas: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7; 9 am.-1pm. Sunday, Nov. 8, Krueger Hall, 24500 N. Old McHenry Road, Hawthorn Woods. Natural crafts, needlework, ornaments, gifts, religious items, bakery goods, woodworking, more. Refreshments, lunch. Hosted by St. Matthew Ladies Aid. Free. (847) 438-7709 or www.stmatts.net
Raise the Bar: A Holiday Bazaar and Vendor Show to Benefit Voice of Hope – Behind the Walls Correctional Ministry. Saturday, Nov. 7. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Get your holiday shopping done nice and early and all in one spot! This event supports Voice of Hope – Behind the Walls, the northern Illinois correctional ministry of Deaconess Lori Wilbert. At the conclusion of the sale, there will be a meet-and-greet reception with Wilbert, followed by a service of thanksgiving for her 25 years in ministry. There are still spaces available; interested vendors should contact Laurie Stephans at laurieocs@gmail.com for an application or 630-901-7031. St. John’s Lutheran Church, 505 S. Park Rd., LaGrange, IL
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. Carol, (630) 495-2647 or www.stpiuslombard.org
St. Joseph Home for Elderly Holiday Bazaar: 9 am.-4pm. Saturday, Nov. 7, 80 W. Northwest Highway, Palatine. Holiday bazaar, bake sale, lunch, treats, raffle, more. Free. Benefits the work of the Little Sisters of the Poor. Raffle tickets may be purchased at the bazaar or by calling the Development office, (847) 358-5700.
Park Central Craft Fair: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 3000 W. Central Road, Rolling Meadows. Vendors, crafts, concessions. $2; free to club members. www.rmparks.org
Our Saviour’s United Methodist Church Holiday Craft Bazaar: 9:30 am.-2:30pm. Saturday, Nov. 7, 701 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. Handcrafted holiday items, decorations, home baked goods, cookies by the pound, Granny’s Attic, lunch available. Free. (847) 352-8181.
St. Matthew Parish Arts & Crafts Fair: 9 am.-3pm. Saturday, Nov. 7, Hughes Center, 1101 E. Schaumburg Road, Schaumburg. 12th annual fair includes refreshments, bake sale, raffles. $1; free for children under 12. jambrose@stmatthewparish.org
Bell-Graham School PTO Holiday Market: 10 am.-3pm. Saturday, Nov. 7, 5N505 Fox Mill Blvd., St. Charles. Unique holiday gifts, crafters, vendors, artists, bake sale, raffle. For information or an application to participate, Sugarplummarket@bgpto.org
Holiday Market Sale: The Swing Set Preschool will host the event from 9 am. to 2 pm. Saturday, Nov. 7, at Congregational Church of St. Charles, 40W451 Fox Mill Blvd. For details, visit www.swingsetpreschool.org
Nov. 8
Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: The show features 125 booths of quality handcrafted items 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at Holiday Inn, 800 S. Route 31, Crystal Lake. Cost is $2, free for kids younger than 12. Free parking. For exhibitor information, call (847) 301-8543 or visit www.stepbystepcraftshows.com
Cantigny VFW Holiday Craft & Vendor Show. Sunday November 8, 2009 from 9:00am – 3:00pm. Operation Care Package and Cantigny VFW Ladies auxiliary will host a Craft & Vendor show. Space for over 50 vendors. Jewelry, Handmade soap & salves, blankets, doll clothes, Poticia, Avon, tupperware, bake sale, patriotic items, Mary Kay, Longaberger and much much more. Come start your Christmas shopping here.Admission to shoppers that day is free. A pancake breakfast will also be at Cantigny that day until 1pm. Spaces start at $20. First come basis. Please email Debbie proudarmysis4@sbcglobal.net with your name and address for an application.
Cantigny VFW 826 Horseshow Dr., Joliet,IL.
http://www.operationcarepackages.org/Events.html
St. Joseph School 27th Festival of Crafts and Vendor Fair: 8 am. to 2pm. Sunday, Nov. 8, 118 N. Lincoln Ave., Round Lake. 27th annual fair. Crafters and vendors are wanted. Call Paula, (847) 456-5196.
St. Pius X Parish: seeking crafters for Nov. 8 bazaar, at 4314 S. Oak Park, Stickney, call Jeanine at (708) 484-2401.
Book and Paper Guild Annual Sale: 10 am.-4pm. Sunday, Nov. 8, Warren Tavern, 3S540 Second St., Warrenville. Unique hand-bound books, note and holiday cards, jewelry, pottery, ornaments, fiber and clothing items.
Nov. 12
The Holiday Art & Gift Fest (formally known as Winter Art Dreams) is an arts and craft exhibition that showcases the mission of Esperanza. Guests will enjoy wine, appetizers and live entertainment while getting their holiday shopping done! The art exhibition is in support of Esperanza’s mission to educate children and adults with developmental disabilities. Our educational programs promote life skills to increase independence and a sense of belonging in the community.
• Browse paintings, mosaics, & sculptures for sale created by artists at Esperanza including various local community artists
• Look through the school made greeting cards, cookies & fudge-perfect for holiday gifts!
520 North Marshfield Avenue, Chicago, IL
For more information – www.esperanzacommunityservices.org/news_events/
Best Seats in Town auction: Holiday Art & Gift Fest. Thursday November 12, 2009. 6pm. to 8pm. Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce auctions off decorated park benches for charity. Cotillion Banquet Hall, 360 S. Creekside Drive, Palatine. Call (847) 359-7200 or visit www.palatinechamber.com
Nov. 13
Juliette Low Elementary School Holiday Shopping Extravaganza: 6-9pm. Nov. 13, 1530 S. Highland Ave., Arlington Heights. E-mail mando0925@wowway.com for information.
Ascension of Our Lord Senior Synaxis Christmas Bazaar: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1207 Riverwoods Road, Lincolnshire. Handmade crafts and boutique items, dine on Greek food and homemade pastries. Admission free. Kay, (847) 482-1200.
Nov. 14
Mothers Club of Geneva Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: 9 am.-3pm. Saturday, Nov. 14, Geneva High School, 416 McKinley Ave., Geneva. Annual show features variety of arts and crafts, luncheon, bake sale, raffle. www.mothersclubofgeneva.com
Elmwood Elementary Home & School’s 2nd Annual Craft & Home Business Show, Bake Sale & Raffle. November 14, 2009 10:00 am.-4:00pm. SEEKING ALL CRAFTERS AND HOME BUSINESS’S.. This is our second year of the show. Last year was a huge success!! One rep from each home business accepted. We still need Avon, Candle Lite, At Home America. Quality Crafts too. Elmwood Elementary School,1024 North Magnolia Lane, Naperville.
For more info including spaces:
http://holidaycraftshow.webs.com/crafterhomebusinessinfo.htm
Grace United Methodist Church Mistletoe Marketplace: 9 am.-1pm. Saturday, Nov. 14, 300 E. Gartner, Naperville. Crafts, bale sale, quilt drawing at noon, silent auction. Hosted by the Grace United Methodist Women. Free. Margaret, (630) 355-1748, ext. 241.
Harper College Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 am.-4pm. 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. (847) 301-8543 or www.bystepcraftshows.com
New Apostolic Church Craft Fair: 10 am.-3pm. Saturday, Nov. 14, 24560 W. Indian Trail Road, North Barrington. Craft fair, bake sale, blood drive. Handicap accessible, free parking. Proceeds benefit phone cards for soldiers overseas.
Ross/Sullivan PTO Boutique: 9 am.-3pm. Saturday, Nov. 14, Betsy Ross School, 700 N. Schoenbeck Road, Prospect Heights. Variety of hand crafted items and holiday gifts, more. Admission $1. Benefits the Ross/Sullivan PTO. For vendor applications or information, call Bonnie, (847) 870-3868.
Nov. 15
St. John Brebuef’s Holiday Craft Fair: 8 am.-3:30pm. Sunday, Nov. 15, May Parish Ministry Center, 8307 North Harlem Ave., Niles. Hosted by the Catholic Women’s Club. Handcrafted items for the holidays. Judi, (847) 296-6421.
Nov 19 (-22)
Autumn Festival, An Arts & Crafts Affair. Nov. 19- 22. Th/Fri 11-9; Sat 9-7; Sun 10-5. Admission: $7.00 Adults; $6.00 Seniors; Children Under 10 are Free. Parking $6.00 per car (All or a portion of your parking fee, when you pay to park in one of the Qwest Parking Lots, may be earned back by bringing the bottom portion of your parking receipt to the show lobby in exchange for Festival Parking Coupons. These coupons may be used for $1 off a $20 purchase at participating exhibitor booths.).The Odeum, 1033 N. Villa Ave.,Villa Park, IL
(630) 941-9292 For more info including about spaces:
http://www.hpifestivals.com/exhibitorinfo.html
Nov. 20
Victory Centre of Bartlett Winter Bazaar: 9 am.-4pm. 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. Rita, (630) 213-0100 or rlopienski@pathwaysl.com
Nov. 21
Faith Lutheran Church Cookies, Crafts & More Bazaar: 9 am.-2pm.. 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. (847) 253-4839.
Our Lady of the Wayside Crafts & More Show: 9 am.-4pm.. Saturday, Nov. 21, Father Mackin Center, Ridge and Park streets, Arlington Heights. Over 55 crafters/vendors, homemade bake sale, cafe, raffle, more. Admission $2, kids free.
Dyer Parks & Recreation is seeking crafters & vendors for our 8th Annual Holiday Shopping Spree & Craft Show on Saturday, November 21 from 10 AM – 3 PM at Kahler Middle School: 600 Joliet St./ US Rt. 30 in Dyer, IN . The cost to participate in the show is $35 for approximately an 8′ x 8′ space. For more information or for an application, please call 219-865-2505 or e-mail us at parks@townofdyer.com
Holiday Craft Fair: Marklund’s 2009 Holiday Craft Fair will take place from 9 am. to 4pm. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Marklund Hyde Center, 1S450 Wyatt Drive, Geneva. All types of crafters are welcome to apply for booth space. There will be many crafters selling their handmade items as well as unique gifts. 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 costs $5 extra. Setup times are 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20, and 7 to 9 a.m. the day of the craft fair. Also, crafters agree to donate one item valued at $5 or more to Marklund for a raffle to be held during the event. Space is limited; crafters and vendors are encouraged to reserve their spots without delay. For details, call Peggy Szarzynski at (630) 593-5475 or pszarzynski@marklund.org
Island Lake Holiday Craft Faire: 10 am.-4pm.. Saturday, Nov. 21 and Sunday, Nov. 22, Island Lake Village Hall, 3720 Greenleaf Ave,Island Lake, IL. Over 50 crafters selling a variety of quality handcrafted gift items for the holidays, food, refreshments, a seniors bake sale, Santa visits from noon-4pm. both days. $1 admission includes a raffle ticket. http://www.villageofislandlake.com/
College of Lake County Holiday Art Sale: 9 am. to 4:30pm. Saturday, Nov. 21; 1-5pm. Sunday, Nov. 22; 9 am. to 9pm. Monday, Nov. 23; and 9 am. to 6pm. 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
Prince of Peace Vendor Fair: 9 am.-3:30pm.. Saturday, Nov. 21 and 9 am.-4pm.. Sunday, Nov. 22, 135 S. Milwaukee Ave., Lake Villa. Variety of home-shopping vendors. Call Betty, (847) 356-1076.
DuPage Expo Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 am.-4pm. Saturday, Nov. 21 and 10 am.-4pm. Sunday, Nov. 22, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. Featuring 170 booths of quality handcrafted items. $2, Free for ages under 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com
Nov. 21-22
13th Annual Holiday Craft Show & Flea Market. Saturday, November 21, 2009, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 500 S. Kankakee Street, Godley. Crafters and Exhibitors are invited to display their wares at the Godley Park District’s Annual Holiday Craft Show and Flea Market. The Park District has set the following terms and conditions for exhibitors.
1. Reservations will be accepted on first-come basis.
2. Set-up time is 7 AM, with the Park providing one 8 ft. table & two chairs upon request.
3. Exhibitors will provide their own set-ups, covers, etc.
4. Exhibitors are responsible for their own space & clean up.
5. Crafters & Exhibitors have to remain until 3 PM.
6. You will receive a postcard confirming your space.
7. Each exhibitor is expected to donate an item to our door prize table.No refunds after October 23, 2009.
For more info: http://www.godleyparkdist.com/GPDOct2009.pdf
Christmas Crossroads. One of Chicago-Land’s largest Christmas Craft Shows.Saturday, November 21- 8:30am – 5:00pm. Sunday, November 22, 9:30am – 3:30pm. Admission Charges: Adults… $3.00
Sr. Citizens… $2.00 Students… $1.00 5 & under…free. Lockport East High School Field house, 1333 E. 7th St., Lockport, IL. For more info including spaces:
http://www.christmascrossroads.com/
Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: The show will feature 170 booths of quality handcrafted items from 9 am. to 4pm. Saturday, Nov. 21, and 10 am. to 4pm.. Sunday, Nov. 22, at the DuPage Expo, 4050 E. Main St., St. Charles. Cost is $2, free for kids younger than 12. There is free parking. For exhibitor information, call (847) 301-8543 or visit www.stepbystepcraftshows.com
Nov. 27-29
20th Annual Quad City Christmas Arts And Craft Fair20th Annual Quad City Christmas Arts & Craft Fair and 15% fine arts. This is the largest indoor (60.000 sq.ft.) handcrafted fair in the area. 183 exhibitors in 2008 with an attendance of 10,000 shoppers. 11-27-09 – 11-29-09 Friday 10am – 5pm u Saturday 10am – 5pm u Sunday 10am – 4pm. $4 admission. CCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave.,
Rock Island, IL. (309) 788-5912
For more info. including on spaces: http://web.winco.net/~goyard/conrads/Events/
Nov. 28
Marmion Academy’s Christmas Craft Show: 9 am.-4pm. Saturday, Nov. 28; 10 am.-2pm.. Sunday, Nov. 29, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Juried show with 158 crafters, bake sale, Santa visits from noon-2pm.. Sunday. Lunch available. $3, free for children 12 and younger. No strollers, baby-sitting offered. (630) 897-6936, ext. 228, or visit www.marmion.org
Vendor and Home Decor Fair: The Elgin Junior Woman’s Club is hosting a Vendor and Home Decor Fair from 10 am. to 2pm.. Saturday, Nov. 28, at Epworth United Methodist Church, Randall Road and Highland Avenue in Elgin. Items from Mary Kay, Tastefully Simple, Celebrating Home and many more vendors will be available. There will also be craft and bake sale items to choose from. For details, contact (847) 224-4318 or slr735@comcast.net. Proceeds will benefit Children’s Research Foundation.
Lake County Fairgrounds Festival of Arts & Crafts Show: 9 am.-4pm.. Saturday, Nov. 28 and 10 am.-4pm.. Sunday, Nov. 29, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Featuring 270 indoor booths of quality handcrafted items. $3, Free for ages under 12. Free parking. (847) 301-8543 or www.stepbystepcraftshows.com
Christmas of the Fox Art & Craft Show: 10 am.-5pm.. Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 29, Kane County Fairgounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles. Juried show with over 90 artists and craftspeople, lunch and pastries available. $2. (815) 772-3279.
***St. Charles Free Methodist Fundraiser Craft Show.November 28, 2009, Saturday
1 pm to 7 pm. The show will benefit our children’s group-JC Kids Club, Youth/High School Groups, Families we sponsor oversees as well as Lazaus House-emergency shelter for those in need of housing and support.
Handmade craft items preferred. Limited vendor spaces available. Early bird application before November 1st is $25 per space. Contact: Shona Fowler
shonafowler@sbcglobal.net; or church office
(630) 584-1906
Tri City Evergreen Veterans Holiday Arts & Crafts Show: 9 am.-3pm.. Saturday, Oct. 3, Post 2298,117 S. First St., West Dundee. The Ladies Auxiliary host annual arts and craft show. Fran, (847) 426-2205 or Jessie at (847) 428-9006.
Nov. 28-29
Christmas Craft Show: Marmion Academy will host its annual Christmas Craft Show Saturday, Nov. 28, and Sunday, Nov. 29, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora. Last year’s show featured 158 crafters and more than 3,400 customers. For details, contact the Alumni Office at (630) 897-6936, ext. 228, or visit www.marmion.org/alumni/alumni.html
Dec. 3
Church of the Incarnation Creative Hands Boutique: 10 a.m.-8pm. Thursday, Dec. 3; 9 a.m.-7pm. Friday, Dec. 4; 9 am.-1pm.. Saturday, Dec. 5. 330 W. Golf Road, Arlington Heights. Juried arts and crafts featuring handmade items, soup kitchen, refreshments, Christmas tree lot, more. $2. (847) 956-1510.
Dec. 4
Lambs Farm Holiday Art & Craft Show: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4; 9 am.-7pm., Saturday, Dec. 5; 10 am.-5pm. Sunday, Dec. 6, Arlington Park, 2200 W. Euclid Ave., Arlington Heights. Admission and parking $6 each. Fine art and craft work from more than 600 vendors. www.lambsfarm.org
Elk Grove Park District Holiday Bazaar: 9 am.-2pm. 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 concessions, bake sale. (847) 364-7224.
Christmastime at the Fine Line: 7 p.m. opening reception Friday, Dec. 4, Fine Line Creative Arts Center, 6N158 Crane Road, St. Charles. Variety of handmade items for purchase. Continues through Saturday, Dec. 12. Free. (630) 584-9443 or www.finelineca.org
Dec. 5
Christmas Party, Dec. 5., 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. $10
Light the Menorah, the Kinara and the spruce tree, the holidays are here again! Along with crisp temperatures and fresh falling snow, hundreds of happy events are swirling into Chicago’s parks. Holiday festivities hosted by the Chicago Park District spread cheer throughout the city with celebrations honoring Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Three Kings Day. From holiday concerts and theatrical performances, to holiday crafts, ice skating and dinners with Santa, families will delight in sharing in the season’s joy at their neighborhood park. Hale Park: 6258 W 62nd St, Chicago
The Renegade Craft Holiday Fair. Pulaski Park Field house, 1419 W. Blackhawk St, Chicago. Dec. 5 — Dec. 6, 2009. 11am – 7pm. Applications taken from August 21 – October 9.For more info & application:
http://www.renegadecraft.com/holiday-chicago-faq#1
St. Matthews Christmas Craft and Bazaar: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, 1555 Glen Ellyn Road, Glendale Heights. (630) 469-630
Highland Park Mistletoe Market Dec 5th, 2009 9am-5pm 40 vendors and artisans selling quality gifts and crafts, luncheon and bake sale. Everyone Welcome.At Immaculate Conception Parish Center, 770 deerfield rd, Highland Park IL
35th Annual Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society Craft Show, December 5, 2009! Come shop for quality handmade arts and crafts. Many types of wood items, floral arrangements, baskets, candles, crafts from barn siding, stuffed animals, fabric items, Holiday gifts and décor and MUCH MORE.Admission is Free! 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Kankakee County Fairgrounds,213 W. 4000 S. Rd., Kankakee, IL.psash9@yahoo.com website: http://www.bourbonnaishistory.org/Home_Page.html
Garfield Farm Museum Homespun Holiday Market: Noon-7pm. Saturday, Dec. 5 and Sunday, Dec. 6, on Garfield Road, off Route 38, La Fox. Handmade craft items, bake sale, more. Benefits the museum. www.garfieldfarm.org
Snow Angels Craft & Cookie Shoppe Fair provides the best opportunity to see much to delight and inspire from original work in Craft & Cookies. The fair will be held on 5th of December 2009. Snow Angles Craft & Cookie Shoppe is organized by Outreach Team. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Woodstock, Illinois. 8:00 am. – 3:00pm. (site includes application) www.craftfair.rlcw.org/
Dec. 11
Christmas Party, Dec. 11. 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. $8
Light the Menorah, the Kinara and the spruce tree, the holidays are here again! Along with crisp temperatures and fresh falling snow, hundreds of happy events are swirling into Chicago’s parks. Holiday festivities hosted by the Chicago Park District spread cheer throughout the city with celebrations honoring Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah and Three Kings Day. From holiday concerts and theatrical performances, to holiday crafts, ice skating and dinners with Santa, families will delight in sharing in the season’s joy at their neighborhood park. Scottsdale Playground Park:4620 W. 83rd St., Chicago
Dec. 12
11th Annual Bucktown Holiday ArtShow takes place on December 12th and 13th, 2009.Noon to 5pm, both days. Artist applications now being accepted for artists in all media, fine crafters, as well as antiques, vintage and collectibles! Holstein Park Field house, 2200 N. Oakley, Chicago. For more information or to download an application to participate: www.BucktownPromotions.com
Fremd High School Holiday Craft Fair: 9 am.-4pm. 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
Dec. 13
11th Annual Bucktown Holiday Art Show takes place on December 12th and 13th, 2009. Noon to 5pm, both days. Artist applications now being accepted for artists in all media, fine crafters, as well as antiques, vintage and collectibles! Holstein Park Fieldhouse, 2200 N. Oakley, Chicago. For more information or to download an application to participate: www.BucktownPromotions.com
