Illinois Craft Shows

Spring Hill Mall Art & Craft Show
01/02 - 01/04 2009
Spring Hill Mall - West Dundee, IL
Show Dir.: Herbert Adler/Peg Sancya
Ph.: (708) 895-3710
Juried
Fee: $185
Deadline: 12/30/2008
heartlandcreative.com

Ford City Mall Art & Craft Show
01/09 - 01/11 2009
Ford City Mall - Chicago, IL
Show Dir.: Herbert Adler/Peg Sancya
Ph.: (708) 895-3710
Juried
Fee: $195
Deadline: 01/05/2009
heartlandcreative.com

Lake County Home Building, Remodeling, & Craft Expo
01/14 - 01/1 /2011
Lake County Fairgrounds 1060 E. Peterson Rd Grayslake, IL
 Show Dir:  Martin Andras
 Ph: 630-468-2237
 Online:  http://www.homeshowevent.com
 Activites:  demonstrations, exhibits, seminars
 Attendance: 5000+
 Deadline: 01/14/2011

Chicago Ridge Cabin Fever Show
01/16 - 01/18 2009
Chicago Ridge Mall - Chicago Ridge, IL
Show Dir.: Herb Adler/Peg Sancya
Ph.: (708) 895-3710
Juried
Fee: $210
Deadline: 01/10/2009
heartlandcreative.com

Beckman's Handcrafted Show Chicago
01/17 - 01/20 2009
The Merchandise Mart - Chicago, IL
Show Dir.: Lindsay Pearson
Ph.: (312) 527-7929
Attendance: 17,000
Juried
Fee: $20 per sq.ft
Deadline: 12/05/2008
beckmans.com

Home Improvement, Remodeling, & Craft Expo
 01/21/11 - 01/23/2011
Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center
5050 Sedge Blvd. Hoffman Estates, IL
Show Dir:  Martin Andras
 Ph: 630-468-2237
 Online:
http://www.homeshowevent.com
 Activites: demonstrations, exhibits, seminars
 Attendance: 5000+
Deadline: 01/21/11

Golf Mill Center Art & Craft Show
01/22 - 01/24 2009
Golf Mill Center - Niles, IL
Fee: $185
Juried
Show Dir.: Herbert Adler/Peg Sancya
Ph.: (708) 895-3710
Deadline: 01/16/2009
heartlandcreative.com

Northwoods Mall Art & Craft Show
01/30 - 02/01 2009
Northwoods Mall - Peoria, IL
Show Dir.: Herb Adler/Peg Sancya
Ph.: (708) 895-3710
Fee: $195
heartlandcrative.com

Antioch's Winter Arts and Crafts Faire
01/31 - 02/01 2009
Antioch High School - Antioch, IL
Show Dir.: Barbara Porch
Ph.: (847) 395-2233
Attendance: 2,500
Juried
Fee: $60, $80+ after deadline
Deadline: 11/30/2008
antiochchamber.org

Antioch's Winter Arts and Crafts Faire
 02/05 - 02/06 2011
 Antioch High School - Antioch, IL
 Promoter: Antioch Chamber of Commerce
 Show Dir: Barbara Porch Ph:(847) 395‑2233
 Online: info@antiochchamber.org Website:antiochchamber.org
 Attendance: 2,000    Exhibitors: 85 Juried  Exhib. Fee:Contact
 Deadline: Crafts:01/20/2011 

Arlington Park Racecourse Home Improvement Showcase
02/20 - 02/22 2009
Arlington International Racecourse - Arlington Heights, IL
Show Director: Scott Hardesty
Ph:(630) 953-2500
Deadline: 2/18/2009
freehomeshow.com

Crete Art Fair
02/07/2009
Will County Fairgrounds - Peotone, IL
Fee: $70 - $140
Attendance: `,500
Juried
Show Dir.: Geri deHorn
Ph:(708) 946-2836
Deadline: 12/01/2008
cretewomansclub.org

Illinois Deer and Turkey Classic
02/27 - 03/01 2009
Interstate Center - Bloomington, IL
Fee: $490 - $570
Attendance: 21,000
Show Director: Glenn Helgeland
Ph:(262) 242-3990
Deadline:02/26/2009
deerinfo.com

Orland Square Mall
02/27 - 03/01 2009
Orland Park Square - Orland Park, IL
Show Dir.: Herb Adler/Peg Sancya
Ph.: (708) 895-3710
Fee: $210
Deadline: 01/25/2009
heartlandcreative.com

  Schaumburg Lake Home & Cabin Show
 03/04 - 03/06 2011
 Schaumburg Convention Center - Schaumburg, IL
 Promoter: Porchlight Productions
 Show Dir:Steve Perkins
 Ph:(952) 471‑1192
 Online:info@lakehomeandcabinshow.com Website:lakehomeandcabinshow.com
 Attendance:10,000 Food Booths:
 Exhibitors:225 Exhib. Fee:$1,100
 Deadline: Crafts:01/15/2011

Saint Charles Festival of Arts & Crafts
 03/05 - 03/06 2011
 DuPage Expo Center - Saint Charles, IL
 Promoter: Step By Step Promotions
 Show Dir:DonHansen
 Ph:(847) 301‑8543
 Online:stepbystepinc@aol.com Website:stepbystepcraftshows.com
 Attendance:3,500 Food Booths:
 Exhibitors:170 Juried Exhib. Fee:$150
 Deadline: Crafts:03/02/2011

 TABC Spring Craft Fair
03/05 - 03/06 2011
Triad High School - Troy, IL
Promoter: Triad Athletic Booster Club
Show Dir:Kathy Loos
Ph:(618) 887‑4483
Online:bobankathy@aol.com Website:tabcinfo.spaces.live.com
Attendance:2,000 Food Booths:local
Exhibitors:250 Juried Exhib. Fee:$75 per booth

MCHS Band & Guard Boosters 20th Annual Craft Fair & Bake Sale
03/05/2011
301 Wabena, Minooka, IL
Promoter: MCHS Band & Guard Boosters
Show Dir.: Jean Tierney
Ph: 815-467-2140 x266
Online: mchs.band.guard@gmail.com
Attendance: 1000
Exhibitors: 165 booths, Fee: $45, plus $20 valued gift item for raffle, limited electric available
Deadline: 02/26/2011

Palatine Festival of Arts and Crafts
 03/19 - 03/20 2011
 Harper College - Palatine, IL
 Promoter: Step By Step Promotions
 Show Dir: Donna Hansen
 Ph:(847) 301‑8543
 Online: stepbystepinc@aol.com Website:stepbystepcraftshows.com
 Attendance: 4,500
 Exhibitors: 200 Juried Exhib. Fee:$155
 Deadline: Crafts:03/16/2011

  Illinois Deer and Turkey Classic
 03/25 - 03/27 2011
 Civic Center - Peoria, IL Promoter: Target Communications
 Show Dir: Glenn Helgeland Ph:(262) 242‑3990
 Online: mac@deerinfo.com Website:deerinfo.com
 Activities: seminars, demos, instructional activities, archery
 Attendance: 22,000
 Exhibitors: 349 Exhib. Fee:$510‑$570
 Deadline: Crafts:03/24/2011

DuPage County Home Improvement & Landscaping & Craft Expo
03/25/11 - 03/27/2011
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Rd Wheaton, IL 60187
Show Dir: Martin Andras
Ph: 630-468-2237
Online: http://www.homeshowevent.com
Activites: demonstrations, exhibits, seminars
Attendance: 5000+
Deadline: 03/25/2011

Chicago Latino Book & Family Festival
 03/26 - 03/27 2011
 Unity School - Cicero, IL
 Promoter: Latino Literacy Now
 Show Dir: Event Contact
 Ph:(760) 434‑4484
 Online: jim@lbff.us Website:lbff.us
 Attendance: 18,000  Food Fee:$600
 Exhibitors: 250 Exhib. Fee:$600
 Deadline: Crafts:03/05/2011 Music:03/05/2011

Alan B. Shepard High School Spring Arts & Crafts Show
 04/02 2011
 High School Gymsium & Cafeteria - Palos Heights, IL
 Promoter: Alan B. Shepard High School Band Boosters
 Show Dir: Kathy Lachowicz
 Ph:(708) 802‑1818
 Online: kathylachowicz50@yahoo.com Website:chsd218.org/Shepard
 Attendance: 1,500  Food Booths:Local  
 Exhibitors: 150 + Juried  Exhib. Fee:$65‑$100
 Deadline: Crafts:03/19/2011 

Grayslake Festival of Arts and Crafts
 04/02 - 04/03 2011
 Lake County Fairgrounds - Grayslake, IL
 Promoter: Step By Step Promotions
 Show Dir: Don Hansen
 Ph:(847) 301‑8543
 Online: stepbystepinc@aol.com Website:stepbystepcraftshows.com
 Attendance: 6,000  
 Exhibitors: 200 Juried  Exhib. Fee:$150
 Deadline: Crafts:03/30/2011 

Lambs Farm Spring Gift & Craft Fair
 04/09 - 04/10 2011
 Arlington Park Racecourse - Arlington Heights, IL
 Promoter: Tower Show Productions
 Show Dir: Toni Spalding
 Ph:(630) 469‑4611
 Online: da@towershow.com Website:lambsfarmspringfair.com
 Attendance: 3,500  
 Exhibitors: 250  Exhib. Fee:$300 (+ $50 corner)
 Deadline: Crafts:04/04/2011

3rd Annual Chat & Chew Bazaar & Health Fair
 4/30/2011
 Talala Elementary School, 430 Talala Street, Park Forest, IL
 Promoter: Kim Schaefer
 Ph: 708-283-4190
 Online: kimschaefertalala@yahoo.com
 Exhibitors: 8x8 spaces $25.00 each, electric(these spaces are limited) $5.00 extra. Crafts and manufactured products. We reserve the right to limit the number of crafters/vendors selling similar merchandise
 Deadline: 4/16/2011

Dupage County's Spring Fling Arts & Craft Show
  05/14/2011
 Dupage County Fairgrounds 2015 W. Manchester  Wheaton, IL
 Promoter: On The Mark Productions
 Show Dir.: Mark
 Ph: 630-908-2999
 Online: craftshowsinc@aol.com
 Attendance: 7000+
 Exhibitors: 200
 Deadline: 03/15/2011

Home Town Plant and Craft Sale
  5/14 2011
 3200 W. Central Rd. Rolling Meadows, IL
 Promoter: Rolling Meadows Garden Club
 Show Dir.: Carol Hahn
 Ph: 847-818-3200 x221
 Online: www.rollingmeadowsgardenclub.org, rollingmeadowsgardenclub@gmail.com
 Attendance: 400
 Exhibitors: 41 booths some still available
 Deadline: 4/15/2011

Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show
 04/14 - 04/17 2011
 Dold E Stephens Convention Center - Rosemotn, IL
 Promoter: Transworld Exhibits, Inc.
 Show Dir: Don Olstinske
 Ph:(800) 323‑5462
 Online: don@tweshows.com Website:tweshows.com
 Attendance: 20,000  
 Exhibitors: 400  Exhib. Fee:$1,575 Per 10x10

Antioch's Spring Jewelry & Accessory Craft Faire
05/14 2011
Downtown Antioch - Antioch, IL
Promoter:  Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir:  Barbara Porch
Ph: (847) 395‑2233
Online:  info@antiochchamber.org Website: antiochchamber.org
Activities:  only jewelry and accessories are accepted for this spring faire
Attendance:  1,000
Exhibitors:  50 Juried Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline:  Crafts: 04/30/2011

Chicago Mayfest
05/20 - 05/22 2011
3100 N. Ashland @ Barry - Chicago, IL
Promoter:  Starevents
Show Dir:  Show Office
Ph: (773) 665‑4682
Online:  info@starevents.com Website: starevents.com
Activities:  chicago dog expo & pet parade, kids day america, and the hometown heroes
Attendance:  16,000 Food Booths: 4 Food Fee: $1,695
Exhibitors:  20 Exhibit Fee: $295+, Varies by Location
Deadline:  Crafts: 04/09/2010 Food: 04/09/2010

Dupage County Spring Fling
5/21-5/22 2011
Dupage County Fairgrounds
Wheaton, IL
Promoter: On The Mark Productions
Show Dir.: Mark
Ph: 630-520-0542
Online: craftshowsinc@aol.com
Attendance: 8000+
Exhibitors: 200+
Deadline: 3/15/2011

Blooming Fest
05/21 2011
Historic Downtown Main Street - West Chicago, IL
Promoter:  City of West Chicago
Show Dir:  Krista Coltrin
Ph: (630) 293‑2200
Online:  kcoltrin@westchicago.org Website: westchicago.org
Activities:  garden club plant sale, music, entertainment, children's activities, auto exhibit
Attendance:  5,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $70 + $75 Refundable Deposit
Exhibitors:  80 Exhibit Fee: $50 + $75 Refundable Deposit
Deadline:  Crafts: 04/15/2011 Music: 04/15/2011 Food: 04/15/2011 

Northern Illinois Art Show
05/21 - 05/22 2011
Corner of Somonauk & Elm Streets - Sycamore, IL
Promoter:  Kishwaukee Valley Art League
Show Dir:  Erin Nolan
Ph: (815) 758‑3091
Online:  president@kval.us Website: kval.us
Attendance:  1,500 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors:  60 Juried Exhibit Fee: $40 Members, $80 Non
Deadline:  Crafts: 04/15/2011 Food: 04/15/2011

Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show
 06/03 - 06/05 2011
 Renaissance Convention Center - Schaumburg, IL
 Promoter: Transworld Exhibits, Inc.
 Show Dir: Don Olstinske
 Ph: (800) 323-5462
 Online: don@tweshows.com Website: tweshows.com
 Attendance: 15,000  
 Exhibitors: 300 Exhibit Fee:  $1,575 Per 10x10

Will County Home Improvement & Craft Expo
 06/04/11 - 06/05/2011
 Inwood Sports Complex 3000 W. Jefferson St. Joliet, IL 60435
Show Dir.: Martin Andras
Phone: 630-468-2237
Online: http://www.homeshowevent.com
Activites: demonstrations, exhibits, seminars
Attendance: 5000+
Deadline: 06/04/2011

The Will County Home Improvement and Craft Expo
 06/11 - 06/12 2011
 Inwood Sports Complex 3000 W. Jefferson St Joliet, IL
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
 Show Dir.: Martin Andras
 Ph: 630-468-2237
 Online: http://www.HomeShowEvent.com
 Attendance: 5,000+
 Deadline: 06/10/2011

Edgebrook Arts Exhibit ‑ Think.feel.design.
  06/11 2011
 Edgebrook - Rockford, IL
 Promoter: Edgebrook
 Show Dir: Event Contact
 Ph:(815) 226‑0212
 Online: amandala@orputcompanies.com Website: edgebrookshops.com
 Attendance: 3,000  Food Booths:Local  Food Fee:  $50 + Health Dept Fees
 Exhibitors: 35 Exhibit Fee: $50
 Deadline: Crafts: 05/12/2011 Food: 06/01/2011

Taste of Champaign‑Urbana Arts & Crafts:  Festival
06/17 - 06/19 2011
West Side Park - Champaign, IL
Promoter: Champaign Park District
Show Dir: Tony Oligney‑Estill
Ph:(217) 398‑2550
Online: tony.oe@cparkdistrict.com Website: champaignparkdistrict.com
Attendance: 50,000  Food Booths:32  Food Fee:  Contact
Exhibitors: 50+ Juried Exhibit Fee: $100
Deadline: Crafts: 03/17/2011 Music: 12/15/2010

Old Campground Festival
06/25 2011
United Methodist Church - New Lenox, IL
Promoter: United Methodist Church
Show Dir: Church Office
Ph:(815) 485‑8271
Online: umcnloffice@comcast.net Website: umcnl.com
Attendance: 1,500
Exhibitors: 100 Exhibit Fee: $45
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2011

Garden Walk and Festival
06/25 2011
Redbud Creek Farm - Sheridan, IL
Promoter:
Show Dir: Redbud Creek Farm
Ph:(815) 496‑9400
Online: vwright131@gmail.com Website: MeadowlandsFarm.com
Attendance: Food Booths: 1
Exhibitors: 20 Exhibit Fee: Contact

Cornerstone Festival
06/28 - 07/03 2011
Cornerstone Farm - Bushnell, IL
Promoter: Cornerstone Communications, Inc.
Show Dir: Festival Office
Ph:(773) 989‑2087
Online: info1@cornerstonefestival.com Website: cornerstonefestival.com
Attendance: 13,000 Food Booths: 16 Food Fee:$450
Exhibitors: 250 Exhibit Fee: $525
Deadline: Crafts: 05/15/2010 Music: 02/28/2010 Food: 04/15/2010

Hinsdale Independence Day Celebration
07/04 2011
Burlington Park - Hinsdale, IL
Promoter: Village of Hinsdale
Show Dir: Parks and Rec Dept
Ph:(630) 789‑7090
Online: parkrec@villageofhinsdale.org Website: villageofhinsdale.org
Attendance: 1,500
Exhibitors: 120 Juried Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 06/15/2011

Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show
 07/09 - 07/10/2011
 White Eagle Banquets - 6839 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles IL
 Promoter: Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show, INC
 Show Dir:: Chris Murray
 Ph:: 1 -888 -729 -6904 X 101
 Online:: http://www.beadshows.com
 Attendance:: 2000
 Exhibitors Info:: 70 -100 tables at the shows. Fill out online application. Call for pricing.
 Deadline: 07/08/2011

Jewelry, Fashion & Accessories Show
07/28 - 07/31 2011
Donald E Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, IL
Promoter: Transworld Exhibits, Inc.
Show Dir: Don Olstinske
Ph:(800) 323‑5462
Online: don@tweshows.com Website: tweshows.com
Attendance: 20,000
Exhibitors: 450 Exhibit Fee:   $1,575 Per 10x10

The World of Faeries Festival
08/06 - 08/07 2011
Vasa Park on Rt. 31 South - South Elgin, IL
Promoter: The World of Faeries
Show Dir: David & Gloria Yaeger
Ph:(815) 788‑1630
Online: day‑glo1@comcast.net Website: theworldoffaeries.com
Attendance: 1,500  Food Booths: 6 Food Fee: $250 security (refunded) +$200
Exhibitors: 45 Exhibit Fee: $150 early bird special
Deadline: Crafts: 01/15/2011 Music: 12/31/2011 Food: 01/15/2011

Chicago Body Mind Spirit Expo
08/20 - 08/21 2011
North Shore Performing Arts Center - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Body Mind Spirit Expos
Show Dir: Show Office
Ph:(541) 482‑3722
Online: marcella@bmse.net Website: bmse.net
Attendance: 1,500 
Exhibitors: 80 Exhibit Fee: $295, $495

African Festival of the Arts
 09/02 - 09/05 2011
 Washington Park - Chicago, IL
 Promoter: Africa International House Usa, Inc.
 Show Dir: Event Office
 Ph: (773) 955-2787
 Online: africanfest@aol.com Website: africanfestivalchicago.com
 Attendance: 160,000 Food Fee: $950
 Exhibitors: Exhibit Fee: $650
 Deadline: Crafts: 07/02/2011 Food: 07/02/2011

Gurnee Mills Home & Craft Show
09/10/10 - 09/12/2010
Gurnee Mills Mall 6170 W. Grand Ave. Gurnee, IL
Show Dir: Martin Andras
 Ph: 630-468-2237
 Online: http://www.homeshowevent.com
 Activites: demonstrations, exhibits, seminars
 Attendance: 5000+
 Deadline: 09/10/2010

Max Fest Vendor & Craft Show!
 09/16/10 - 09/19/10
 McCook Sports Complex 4750 Vernon Avenue McCook, IL 60525
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
 Show Dir: Martin Andras
 Ph: 630-468-2237
 Online: http://www.homeshowevent.com
 Activites: The Max Fest Vendor Show is held in a very prominent community of Illinois and will cover all of McCook as well as the West Suburbs. This event is during the McCook Festival, which is a perfect place to generate leads and sales from homeowners wanting to start projects. By creating this unique face-to-face marketplace, we are able to bring thousands of potential buyers and hundreds of various companies together in one building for 4 days. Attendees can enjoy live seminars, demonstrations, celebrity appearances and experience the new do it yourself workshops. All of our events are getting great reviews and have been growing fast!
 Attendance: 5000+
 Exhibitors: Hundreds of local and national companies join under one roof to set up displays and bring representatives to showcase their best products and promote their services. At a Home Show Event you can expect to find everything you could think of for your home remodeling and updating needs, from top to bottom. With a wide range of exhibits, you can find many of the highest qualified representatives willing to share their knowledge with you at no cost. Just ask. And do not forget that if you do decide to explore getting work done, the companies at these events are offering huge show discounts.
 Deadline: 09/16/2010

Lake County Fall Home Building Remodeling & Craft Expo
09/17 - 09/19 2010
1060 East Peterson Rd. Grayslake IL
Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
Show Dir: Martin Andras
Ph: 630-915-2078
Onlineinfo@homeshowevent.comhttp://www.homeshowevent.com
Activites: seminars, demonstrations, 100s of exhibits
Attendance: 5000-7000
Exhibitors: 150
Deadline: 09/17 2010

Lake County Fall Home Improvement & Remodeling & Craft Show
09/18/10 - 09/19/2010
 Lake County Fairgrounds 1060 E. Peterson Rd. Grayslake, IL
 Show Dir: Martin Andras
 Ph: 630-468-2237
 Online: http://www.homeshowevent.com
 Activites: demonstrations, exhibits. seminars
 Attendance: 5000+
 Deadline: 09/18/2010

St John 36th Annual Craft Show and Flea Market
09/18 2010
1475 W. Algonquin Rd, Palatine, IL
Promoter: Jenny Cooley
Show Dir: Jenny Cooley
Ph: 847-255-2848
Online: StJohnUCCFleaMarket@Yahoo.com www.StJohnUnitedChurchChrist.org
Attendance: 1500
Exhibitors: 150
Deadline: 09/01 2010

Holiday Shopping Extravaganza & Bake Sale
11/18 2011
Juliette Low Elementary School, 1530 S. Highland Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL
Show Dir.: Dawn Mandarino
Ph: 847-395-0550
Online: http://low.ccsd59.org/important_announcements
Exhibitors: Over 50 crafters and vendors, a gourmet bake sale, each vendor provides a raffle item

Fall Craft and Vendor Show
 10/22 2011
 451 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL
 Promoter: Signature Event Designs
 Show Dir.: Cindy Lopez
 Ph: (630) 336-0511
 Online: signaeventdesign@aol.com
 Exhibitors: 80-100 Crafters and Vendors, $35.00 10x7 space/$50.00 for double space, $10.00 per 8' table, only one commercial vendor and limited number of similar craft items allowed
 Deadline: 10/01/2011

Orland Park Home & Craft Show
10/22/10 - 10/24/2010
Orland Square Mall 288 Orland Square Dr. Orland Park, IL
Show Dir: Martin Andras
Ph: 630-468-2237
Online: http://www.homeshowevent.com
Activites: demonstrations, exhibits, seminars
Attendance: 5000+
Deadline: 10/22/2010

Calumet Home & Craft Show
10/8/10 - 10/10/2010
River Oaks Mall 96 River Oaks Center Dr. Calumet City, IL
Show Dir: Martin Andras
Ph: 630-468-2237
Online: http://www.homeshowevent.com
Activites: demonstrations, exhibits. seminars
Attendance: 5000+
Deadline: 10/8/2010

Lincolnwood Home & Craft Show
10/15/10 - 10/17/2010
Lincolnwood Mall 3333 W. Touhy Ave. Lincolnwood IL
Show Dir: Martin Andras
Ph: 630-468-2237
Online: http://www.homeshowevent.com
Attendance: 5000+
Exhibitors: demonstrations, exhibits, seminars Deadline: 10/15/2010

Passion for Style: A Unique Arts & Crafts Show for You and Your Home
  11/20 2011
  Holiday Inn North Shore, 5300 W. Touhy, Skokie, IL 60077
 Promoter: West Ridge Chamber of Commerce
 Phone: 773-743-6022
 Online: www.westridgechamber.org
 Attendance: 1000
 Deadline: 09/16/2011

Craft Show Extravaganza
 11/20 2010
 2614 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet, IL
 Promoter: JOHA Foundation (charity)
 Show Dir: Keisha Gaskin & Rosemary Adams
 Ph: 815-725-1355
 Activities: Grand Bake Sale, 50+ Crafters
 Attendance: Open To Public, Free Admission
 Exhibitors: Crafters only---no Vendors
 Deadline: 10/29/2010

Dupage County's Spring Fling Arts & Craft Show
  11/26/2011
 Dupage County Fairgrounds 2015 W. Manchester  Wheaton, IL
 Promoter: On The Mark Productions
 Show Dir. Mark
 Ph: 630-908-2999
 Online: craftshowsinc@aol.com
 Attendance: 7000+
 Exhibitors: 200
 Deadline: 09/15/2011

Holiday Housewalk
 12/04 - 12/05 2010
 Marengo, Union Illinois
 Show Dir: Neel kintz
 Ph: 815-568-0443
 Online: nck@owc.net
 Attendance: over 2,000
 Exhibitors: juried craft show
 11/25/2010

Holiday Fine Art Show and Sale
12/03 - 12/05 2010
Cornelia Arts Building - Chicago, IL
Show Dir:  Judy Zeddies
Ph: (773) 580‑7032
Online:  1800cornelia@gmail.com Website: CorneliaArts.com
Attendance:  2,000
Exhibitors:  50 Juried Exhibit Fee: $140
Deadline:  Crafts: 09/15/2010

Carlinville Christmas Market
12/03 - 12/05 2010
Town Square - Carlinville, IL
Promoter:  Carlinville Christmas Market Foundation
Show Dir:  Debbie Zilm
Ph: (217) 854‑3552
Online:  info@carlinvillechristmasmarket.com Website: carlinvillechristmasmarket.com
Attendance:  12,000 Food Booths: 7 Food Fee: $225
Exhibitors:  45 Juried Exhibit Fee: $175‑$265
Deadline:  Crafts: 07/31/2010 Music: 07/01/2010 Food: 07/30/2010

Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories Show
12/03 - 12/05 2010
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Conventi - Schaumburg, IL
Promoter:  Transworld Exhibits, Inc.
Show Dir:  Event Contact
Ph: (800) 323‑5462
Online:  don@tweshows.com Website: tweshows.com
Attendance:  80
Exhibitors:  1,500 Exhibit Fee: $1,550+

Holiday Lights Lambs Farm Gift & Craft Fair
12/03 - 12/05 2010
Arlington Park Racecourse - Arlington Heights, IL
Promoter:  Tower Show Productions
Show Dir:  Dana Larson
Ph: (630) 469‑4611
Online:  dana@towershow.com Website: holidaylightslambsfarm.com
Attendance:  13,000
Exhibitors:  350 Exhibit Fee: $360, 1st floor $320
Deadline:  Crafts: 12/01/2010

Soup & Sandwich ‑ Craft Fair
12/04 - 12/04 2010
5714 Broadway - Richmond, IL
Promoter:  Community Church of Richmond Women's Fellowship
Show Dir:  Donna Anderson
Ph: (815) 675‑9655
Online:  drmike1@mchsi.com
Attendance:  500 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors:  30 Exhibit Fee: $20 per table
Deadline:  Crafts: 11/10/2010

Snow Angels
 Fair Cookies Crafts Quilts
 12/3/2011
 1320 Dean Street, Woodstock, IL 60098
 Promoter: Redeemer Lutheran Church
 Show Dir.: Outreach Team
 Phone: 815-338-9370
 Online: http://www.craftfair.rlcw.org/
 Activites: a visit again this year from the Dickens Carollers.
 Attendance: 500
 Exhibitors: 26
 Deadline: oct-23-2011

Mall in the Halls
12/04 - 12/04 2010
Creekside Elementary School - Elgin, IL
Promoter:  Creekside School PTO
Show Dir:  Victoria
Ph: (847) 363‑5350
Online:  creeksidepto.info@gmail.com
Attendance:  500
Exhibitors:  50 Exhibit Fee: $40
Deadline:  Crafts: 11/20/2010 Food: 11/20/2010

Winter Boutique
12/04 - 12/04 2010
600 N. Aspen - Vernon Hills, IL
Promoter:  Hawthorn District 73 PTO
Show Dir:  Michelle Christensen
Ph: (847) 276‑4117
Online:  christensen95@gmail.com Website: hawthorn73.org/pto/page.php?id=1669_0_18_0
Attendance:  500 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors:  50 Juried Exhibit Fee: $60
Deadline:  Crafts: 09/01/2010

ZEA Arts and Craft Fair
12/04 - 12/04 2010
Zion Central Middle School - Zion, IL
Promoter:  Zion Education Association
Show Dir:  Becky Burnet
Ph: (847) 746‑1431
Online:  rburnet@zion6.com
Attendance:  500 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors:  35 Exhibit Fee: $35
Deadline:  Crafts: 11/20/2010

Tinley Park Festival Of Art & Crafts
12/04 - 12/05 2010
Tinley Park Convention Center - Tinley Park, IL 60477
Promoter:  Step By Step Promotions
Show Dir:  Donna Hansen
Ph: (847) 301‑8543
Online:  stepbystepinc@aol.com Website: stepbystepcraftshows.com
Exhibitors:  180 Juried Exhibit Fee: $175

Council of Catholic Women Holiday Craft Show
12/04 - 12/05 2010
Saint Matthew's Hurly Hall - Glendale Heights, IL
Promoter:  Saint Matthew Council of Catholic Women
Show Dir:  Mary Ann Walper
Ph: (630) 469‑6300
Online:  angel803@comcast.net Website: stmatthewchurch.org
Attendance:  500
Exhibitors:  50 Juried Exhibit Fee: $30‑$90
Deadline:  Crafts: 11/27/2010

Homespun Holiday Market
12/04 - 12/05 2010
Garfield Farm Museum - Lafox, IL
Promoter:  Garfield Farm Museum
Show Dir:  Garfield Farm Museum
Ph: (630) 584‑8485
Online:  info@garfieldfarm.org Website: garfieldfarm.org
Attendance:  500
Exhibitors:  Juried Exhibit Fee: Contact

Renegade Craft Fair ‑ Holiday Sale
12/04 - 12/05 2010
Pulaski Park Fieldhouse - Chicago, IL
Promoter:  Renegade Craft Fair
Show Dir:  Event Office
Ph: (773) 227‑2707
Online:  info@renegadecraft.com Website: renegadecraft.com
Exhibitors:  150 Juried Exhibit Fee: $225
Deadline:  Crafts: 10/15/2010

Millstadt Weihnachtsfest German Christmas Festival
12/05 - 12/05 2010
St. James Parish Cnt - Millstadt, IL
Promoter:  Millstadt Sister Cities Organization
Show Dir:  Otto J Faulbaum
Ph: (618) 476‑1812
Online:  cmf@waterloolaw.com Website: 
Attendance:  1,000 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors:  40 Exhibit Fee: Contact
Deadline:  Crafts: 11/15/2010

Country Treasures Folk Art & Craft Show
12/10 - 12/12 2010
Belle‑Clair Fairgrounds - Belleville, IL
Promoter:  Jann Severit Promotions, Inc.
Show Dir:  Jann Severit
Ph: (618) 539‑3395
Online:  ctshows@sbcglobal.net Website: jspshows.com
Attendance:  8,000
Exhibitors:  200 Juried Exhibit Fee: Contact

Fremd Holiday Craft Fair
12/11 - 12/11 2010
Fremd High School - Palatine, IL 60067
Promoter:  William Fremd High School
Show Dir:  Linda Wagner
Ph: (847) 622‑4406
Online:  fremdcraftfair@gmail.com Website: fhs.d211.org/newsandinfo/boosterclub/
Attendance:  1,000 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors:  205 Exhibit Fee: $100
Deadline:  Crafts: 09/01/2010 Food: 09/01/2010

Elwood PTO Craft Show
12/11 - 12/11 2010
409 North Chicago Ave - Elwood, IL
Promoter:  Elwood PTO
Show Dir:  Tina Fairbairn
Ph: (815) 423‑6635
Online:  tinat655@sbcglobal.net
Attendance:  500
Exhibitors:  80+ Exhibit Fee: $20
Deadline:  Crafts: 11/30/2010

Holiday Craft Fair
12/11 - 12/11 2010
6900 N Lincoln Ave - Lincolnwood, IL
Promoter:  Lincolnwood Parks and Recreation
Show Dir:  Paula Crismond
Ph: (847) 677‑9740
Online:  pcrismond@lwd.org Website: lincolnwoofil.org
Attendance:  500
Exhibitors:  32 Exhibit Fee: $15‑$25
Deadline:  Crafts: 10/15/2010

Harper College Festival of Art & Crafts
12/11 - 12/12 2010
Harper College - Palatine, IL
Promoter:  Step By Step Promotions
Show Dir:  Donna Hansen
Ph: (847) 301‑8543
Online:  stepbystepinc@aol.com Website: stepbystepcraftshows.com
Exhibitors:  200 Juried Exhibit Fee: $160

Last Chance Craft & Art Show
12/11 - 12/12 2010
College of DuPage Gym - Glen Ellyn, IL
Promoter:  Craft Productions, Inc.
Show Dir:  Karen Yackley
Ph: (815) 878‑2728
Online:  craftproductions@yackley.org Website: craftproductionsinc.com
Attendance:  2,500 Food Booths: Local
Exhibitors:  200 Juried Exhibit Fee: $130

Winter Wonderland Christmas Bazaar
12/12 - 12/12 2010
Our Lady of Victory School - Chicago, IL
Promoter:  Our Lady of Victory School
Show Dir:  Laura Wagner
Ph: (773) 283‑2229
Online:  luluwags@comcast.net Website: olvchicago.org
Attendance:  500 Food Booths: 1
Exhibitors:  45 Juried Exhibit Fee: $35 8ft Spc, $10 Table Rent
Deadline:  Crafts: 11/15/2010