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Illinois Craft Shows

The Lake County Home Building and Remodeling Expo
 01/13 - 01/15 2012
 1060 East Peterson Road, Grayslake, IL 60030
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
 Show Dir.: Martin / Allen
 Phone: 630-468-2237
 Online: Info@HomeShowEvent.com // http://www.HomeShowEvent.com
 Attendance: 4000-6000
 Exhibitors: 100

 

Home Improvement & Remodeling Expo
  01/21 -01/23/ 2011
 Prairie Stone Sports & Wellness Center 5050 Sedge Blvd Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning, Inc.
 Show Dir: Martin Andras
 Ph: 630-468-2237
 Online: http://www.HomeShowEvent.com
 Activities: 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.
 Attendance: 5000+
 Exhibitors: 150+
 Deadline: 01/21/2011

Chicago Music Awards Twenty­Ninth Anniversary 
01/24 - 01/24 2010
322 West Armitage - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Martin's Inter­Culture, Inc.
Show Dir: Ephraim Martin
Ph: (312) 427­0266
Online: chicagomusicawards@gmail.com Website: chicagomusicawards.org
Activities: awards presentations, vip reception, etc
Attendance: 1,000

Lake County Home Improvement Showcase 

01/29 - 01/31 2010
Libertyville Sports Complex - Libertyville, IL
Promoter: Showcase Productions
Show Dir: Scott Hardesty
Ph: (630) 953­2500
Online: scott@freehomeshow.com Website: freehomeshow.com
Attendance: 5,000
Exhibitors: 150 Exhib. Fee: $1,200+
Deadline: Crafts: 01/10/2010

Algonquin Home & Business Expo 
01/30 - 01/30 2010
2601 Bunker Hill Road. - Algonquin, IL
Promoter: Algonquin/lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Cathie DeQuaker
Ph: (888) 624­3976
Online: expo@oss­mail.net Website: algonquin­lith­chamber.com
Attendance: 3,000
Exhibitors: 125 Exhib. Fee: $250+
Deadline: Crafts: 01/15/2010 
Antioch's Winter Arts and Crafts Faire 
01/30 - 01/31 2010

 

Antioch High School - Antioch, IL
Promoter: Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Barbara Porch
Ph: (847) 395­2233
Online: info@antiochchamber.org Website: antiochchamber.org
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: Local 
Exhibitors: 85 Juried Exhib. Fee: $60, $80+ after deadline
Deadline: Crafts: 11/30/2009 

Ottawa Art League's Members Only Show 
02/01 - 02/27 2010
The Book Mouse - Ottawa, IL
Promoter: Ottawa Art League
Show Dir: Carol Crane
Ph: (815) 224­4227
Online: ottawaartleague@yahoo.com Website: ottawaartleague.org

University of Chicago Folk Festival 
02/12 - 02/14 2010
University of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Promoter: University of Chicago Folklore Society
Show Dir: Kristen Uyemura
Ph: (310) 251­4629
Online: uyemura@uchicago.edu Website: uofcfolk.org
Activities: workshops all day saturday and sunday, cajun/contra dancing
Attendance: 3,500
Exhibitors: 8 Exhib. Fee: Contact

Transworld's Jewelry, Fashion and Accessories Show 
02/18 - 02/21 2010
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center - Rosemont, IL
Promoter: Transworld Exhibits, Inc.
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (800) 323­5462
Online: Website: tweshows.com
Attendance: 22,000
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: $1,575+

TSBA Winter Bluegrass Festival 
02/19 - 02/20 2010
Holiday Inn - Quincy, IL
Promoter: Tri­State Bluegrass Association
Show Dir: TriState Bluegrass Assoc.
Ph: (573) 843­4398
Online: havenbrook2@yahoo.com Website: tsbafestivals.org
Activities: workshop, jam sessions
Attendance: 500
Exhibitors: 12 Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 01/30/2010 

Intergalactic Bead Shows­Chicago, IL 
02/20 - 02/21 2010
Skokie Banquet Center - Skokie, IL
Promoter: Show Dir: Before You Attend
Online: marketing@beadshows.com Website: beadshows.com
Activities: classes/demonstration
Exhibitors: 20­50 Exhib. Fee: Contact

Illinois Deer and Turkey Classic 
02/26 - 02/28 2010
Interstate Center - Bloomington, IL
Promoter: Target Communications
Show Dir: Glenn Helgeland
Ph: (262) 242­3990
Online: mac@deerinfo.com Website: deerinfo.com
Activities: seminars, demos, instructional activities, archery
Attendance: 22,000
Exhibitors: 323 Exhib. Fee: $490­$570
Deadline: Crafts: 02/25/2010

Elmhurst College Jazz Festival 
02/26 - 02/28 2010
Elmhurst College - Elmhurst, IL
Promoter: Elmhurst College
Show Dir: Doug Beach
Ph: (630) 617­3518
Online: jazzfestival@elmhurst.edu Website: elmhurst.edu/jazzfestival
Activities: saturday morning clinic with guest artists
Attendance: 3,000
Exhibitors: Juried

Arlington Home Improvement Showcase 
02/26 - 02/28 2010
Arlington Race Course - Arlington Heights, IL
Promoter: Showcase Productions
Show Dir: Scott Hardesty
Ph: (630) 953­2500
Online: scott@freehomeshow.com Website: freehomeshow.com
Attendance: 10,000
Exhibitors: 450 Exhib. Fee: contact
Deadline: Crafts: 02/18/2010

Rockford Home Show 
02/26 - 02/28 2010
Indoor Sports Center - Rockford, IL
Promoter: Showtime Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Brenda Rotolo
Ph: (815) 877­8043
Online: brenda@showtimeproduction.net Website: showtimeproduction.net
Attendance: 18,000
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: $640­$1245

Huntley Chamber Home and Business Expo 
02/27 - 02/28 2010
Huntley Park District Rec Center - Huntley, IL
Promoter: Huntley Chamber Home & Business Expo
Show Dir: Cathie DeQuaker
Ph: (888) 624­3976
Online: expo@oss­mail.net Website: huntleychamber.org
Attendance: 5,000
Exhibitors: 125 Exhib. Fee: $225+
Deadline: Crafts: 02/15/2010

Schaumburg Lake Home & Cabin Show 
03/05 - 03/07 2010
Schaumburg Convention Center - Schaumburg, IL
Promoter: Porchlight Productions
Show Dir: Steve Perkins
Ph: (952) 471­1192
Online: steve@lakehomeandcabinshow.com Website: lakehomeandcabinshow.com
Attendance: 10,000
Exhibitors: 225 Exhib. Fee: $1,100
Deadline: Crafts: 01/15/2010

Antique Spectacular 
03/05 - 03/07 2010
QCCA Expo Center - Rock Island, IL
Promoter: Melting Pot Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Kimberly Schilling
Ph: (712) 326­9964
Online: kim@antiquespectacular.com Website: antiquespectacular.com
Attendance: 4,000 Food Booths: local 
Exhibitors: 70 Juried Exhib. Fee: $295

Northern IL (Rockford) Fishing & Outdoor Expo 
03/05 - 03/07 2010
Indoor Sports Center - Rockford, IL
Promoter: Showtime Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Brenda Rotolo
Ph: (815) 877­8043
Online: brenda@showtimeproduction.net Website: showtimeproduction.net
Attendance: 15,000
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: contact

Rockford Boat Show 
03/05 - 03/07 2010
Indoor Sports Center - Rockford, IL
Promoter: Showtime Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Brenda Rotolo
Ph: (815) 877­8043
Online: brenda@showtimeproduction.net Website: showtimeproduction.net
Attendance: 15,000
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: contact

International Open at Woman Made Gallery 
03/05 - 04/22 2010
Woman Made Gallery - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Woman Made Gallery
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (312) 738­0400
Online: gallery@womanmade.org Website: womanmade.org
Exhibitors: Juried
Deadline: Crafts: 11/11/2009 

Fremd Spring Boutique 
03/06 - 03/06 2010
Fremd High School - Palatine, IL
Promoter: William Fremd High School
Show Dir: Linda Wagner
Ph: (847) 622­4406
Online: fremdcraftfair@gmail.com
Attendance: 1,000 Food Booths: 1 
Exhibitors: 183 Exhib. Fee: $75
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2010 Food: 02/01/2010

Mount Zion Grade School Spring Craft Show 
03/06 - 03/06 2010
725 W. Main Street - Mount Zion, IL
Promoter: Mount Zion Grade School
Show Dir: Bonnie Allison
Ph: (217) 864­2141
Online: bonnie3299@yahoo.com
Activities: face painting
Attendance: 1,000 Food Fee: $30
Exhibitors: 85 Exhib. Fee: $30
Deadline: Crafts: 02/15/2010 Food: 02/15/2010
TABC Spring Craft Fair 
03/06 - 03/07 2010

Triad High School - Troy, IL
Promoter: Triad Athletic Booster Club
Show Dir: Kathy Loos
Ph: (618) 887­4483
Online: bobankathy@aol.com Website: tabcinfo.spaces.live.com
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: local 
Exhibitors: 250 Juried Exhib. Fee: $50 per booth
Kirk School Spring Showcase of Arts and Crafts 
03/06 - 03/07 2010

Kirk School - Palatine, IL
Promoter: Alpha Gamma Delta
Show Dir: Kathy Testa
Ph: (847) 259­8749
Online: d.mazzocchi@comcast.net Website: 
Activities: hourly raffle, special raffle
Attendance: 2,000
Exhibitors: 95 Juried Exhib. Fee: $75 + $10 electricity
Deadline: Crafts: 01/25/2010

Saint Charles Festival of Arts & Crafts 
03/06 - 03/07 2010
DuPage Expo Center - Saint Charles, IL
Promoter: Step By Step Promotions
Show Dir: Donna Hansen
Ph: (847) 301­8543
Online: stepbystepinc@aol.com Website: stepbystepcraftshows.com
Exhibitors: 170 Juried Exhib. Fee: $150
Deadline: Crafts: 03/03/2010

Chicago Spring Body Mind Spirit Expo 
03/06 - 03/07 2010
Midwest Conference Center - Northlake, IL
Promoter: Body Mind Spirit Expos
Show Dir: Show Office
Ph: (541) 482­3722
Online: mollie@bmse.net Website: bmse.net
Attendance: 1,500
Exhibitors: 100 Exhib. Fee: $295, $495

Twilight Cancer Fundraiser 
03/11 - 03/11 2010
6200 W. Joliet Road - Countryside, IL
Promoter: Twilight Cancer Fundraiser
Show Dir: Tammi Phelan
Ph: (708) 670­1135
Online: tammijop@aol.com Website: 
Attendance: 500
Exhibitors: 72 Exhib. Fee: $65, $75
Deadline: Crafts: 02/17/2010 

Saint Charles Rubber Stamp & Paper Arts Festival 
03/13 - 03/14 2010
Kane County Fairgrounds - Saint Charles, IL
Promoter: Heirloom Productions ­ Oregon
Show Dir: Patrick Larson
Ph: (541) 574­8000
Online: heirloompro@charter.net Website: heirloompro.com
Attendance: 1,000
Exhibitors: 25 Juried Exhib. Fee: $575+
Deadline: Crafts: 02/22/2010 

Spring Craft Fair
03/13 2010
Location: Palatine, IL
Promoter: VIP Booster Club
Show Dir: Marcella
Ph: 847-755-1600
Online: PHSCRAFT@aol.com
Activites: Raffle, Bake Sale
Attendance: 800-1200
Exhibitors: 100+
Deadline: 3/6/2010

Crystal Lake Festival of Arts & Crafts 
03/14 - 03/14 2010
Holiday Inn - Crystal Lake, IL
Promoter: Step By Step Promotions
Show Dir: Donna Hansen
Ph: (847) 301­8543
Online: stepbystepinc@aol.com Website: stepbystepcraftshows.com
Attendance: 2,000
Exhibitors: 120 Juried Exhib. Fee: $85
Deadline: Crafts: 03/11/2010 

Rockford RV, Camping & Travel Show 
03/19 - 03/21 2010
Indoor Sports Center - Rockford, IL
Promoter: Showtime Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Brenda Rotolo
Ph: (815) 877­8043
Online: brenda@showtimeproduction.net Website: showtimeproduction.net
Attendance: 12,000
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: $385­$445

Palatine Festival of Arts and Crafts 
03/20 - 03/21 2010
Harper College - Palatine, IL
Promoter: Step By Step Promotions
Show Dir: Donna Hansen
Ph: (847) 301­8543
Online: stepbystepinc@aol.com Website: stepbystepcraftshows.com
Exhibitors: 200 Juried Exhib. Fee: $155
Deadline: Crafts: 03/21/2010

The DuPage County Home Improvement and Landscaping Expo
 03/24/2012 - 03/25/2012
 2015 South Manchester Road, Wheaton, IL
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
 Show Dir.: Martin / Allen
 Phone: 630-468-2237
 Online: Info@HomeShowEvent.com // http://www.HomeShowEvent.com
 Attendance: 4000-6000
 Exhibitors: 100

Decatur Quilt Fest 
03/26 - 03/27 2010
Civic Center - Decatur, IL
Promoter: Decatur Quilters Guild, Inc.
Show Dir: Mary Traxler
Ph: (217) 677­2463
Online: mdtraxler@hotmail.com Website: decaturquiltguild.com
Activities: raffle, classes quilt appraisals @ $40/quilt need an appointment
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: 1 Food Fee: contact
Exhibitors: 25 Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 03/18/2010

Rock Island Spring Fest 
03/26 - 03/28 2010
QCCA Expo Center - Rock Island, IL
Promoter: QCCA Expo Center
Show Dir: Arlynn Hartwig
Ph: (309) 788­2543
Online: hartwig@qccaexpocenter.com Website: qccaexpocenter.com
Exhibitors: 250 Exhib. Fee: $465 ­ 10x10
Deadline: Crafts: 08/01/2009

Max McCook Home Improvement Showcase 
03/26 - 03/28 2010
Max McCook Expo Center - Mccook, IL
Promoter: Showcase Productions
Show Dir: Scott Hardesty
Ph: (630) 953­2500
Online: scott@freehomeshow.com Website: FreeHomeShow.com
Attendance: 4,500
Exhibitors: 240 Exhib. Fee: contact

Chicago Latino Book & Family Festival 
03/27 - 03/28 2010
Unity School - Cicero, IL
Promoter: Latino Literacy Now
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (760) 434­4484
Online: jim@lbff.us Website: lbff.us
Attendance: 22,000 Food Booths: tba Food Fee: $600
Exhibitors: 250 Exhib. Fee: $600
Deadline: Crafts: 03/05/2010 Music: 03/05/2010 

Grayslake Festival of Arts and Crafts 
03/27 - 03/28 2010
Lake County Fairgrounds - Grayslake, IL
Promoter: Step By Step Promotions
Show Dir: Donna Hansen
Ph: (847) 301­8543
Online: stepbystepinc@aol.com Website: stepbystepcraftshows.com
Attendance: undisClosed
Exhibitors: 200 Juried Exhib. Fee: $150
Deadline: Crafts: 03/27/2010

Crystal Lake Home and Business Expo 
03/27 - 03/28 2010
1200 S. McHenry Ave. - Crystal Lake, IL
Promoter: Crystal Lake Home & Business Expo
Show Dir: Cathie DeQuaker
Ph: (888) 624­3976
Online: expo@oss­mail.net Website: clchamber.com
Attendance: 5,000
Exhibitors: 140 Exhib. Fee: $295+
Deadline: Crafts: 03/15/2010

Home & Garden Showcase 
03/27 - 03/28 2010
Forest Hills Lodge - Loves Park, IL
Promoter: Showtime Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Andrea Costello
Ph: (815) 877­8043
Online: andreanichols@showtimeproduction.net Website: showtimeproduction.net
Attendance: 10,000
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: $270­$545

Small Works Thirty­First Harper College National Art Ex 
03/29 - 04/22 2010
Harper College - Palatine, IL
Promoter: Harper College/Small Works/Art Dept
Show Dir: Harper College Art Dept
Online: smallworks@harpercollege.edu Website: harpercollege.edu
Exhibitors: Juried 
Deadline: Crafts: 01/25/2010 

Jo Daviess East Showcase 
04/10 - 04/10 2010
Stockton High School - Stockton, IL
Promoter: Stockton Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Amy Laskye
Ph: (815) 947­2878
Online: info@stocktonil.com Website: stocktonil.com
Activities: seminars, art display, business vendors & organizations
Attendance: 1,000 Food Booths: 1 Food Fee: $75
Exhibitors: 60 Juried Exhib. Fee: $50­$150
Deadline: Crafts: 03/13/2010 Food: 03/19/2010

Alan B. Shepard High School Spring Arts & Crafts Show 
04/10 - 04/10 2010
High School Gymnasium & Cafeteria - Palos Heights, IL
Promoter: Alan B. Shepard High School Band Boosters
Show Dir: Kathy Lachowicz
Ph: (708) 802­1818
Online: kathylachowicz50@yahoo.com Website: chsd218.org
Attendance: 1,500 Food Booths: Local 
Exhibitors: 150 + Juried Exhib. Fee: $60­$90
Deadline: Crafts: 03/28/2010

The Chicagoland Home Remodeling Expo
 4/21/2012 - 4/22/2012
 Odeum Expo Center: 1033 N. Villa Ave., Villa Park, IL
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning, Inc
 Show Dir.: Martin Andras
 Phone: 630-468-2237
 Online: www.HomeShowEvent.com

Lake Forest­Lake Bluff Artisan Guild Spring Fair 
04/21 - 04/22 2010
Gorton Community Center - Lake Forest, IL
Promoter: Lake Forest­Lake Bluff Artisan Guild
Show Dir: Event Office
Ph: (847) 744­9118
Online: lflbartisanguild@aol.com Website: lflbartisanguild.com/shows.html
Attendance: 1,000
Exhibitors: 40 Juried Exhib. Fee: Members Only

Southern Illinois Irish Festival 
04/23 - 04/25 2010
Turley Park - Carbondale, IL
Promoter: Southern Illinois Irish Festival
Show Dir: Mike Shanahan
Ph: (618) 201­8637
Online: mshan@midwest.net Website: silirishfest.org
Activities: family and kids' activities, parade
Attendance: 4,000 Food Booths: 6 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: tba Exhib. Fee: $50­$100
Deadline: Crafts: 03/15/2010 Music: 01/01/2010 Food: 03/15/2010

Saint Charles Home Improvement Showcase Event 
04/23 - 04/25 2010
Saint Charles Sportsplex - Saint Charles, IL
Promoter: Showcase Productions
Show Dir: Scott Hardesty
Ph: (630) 953­2500
Online: scott@freehomeshow.com Website: freehomeshow.com
Attendance: 5,000
Exhibitors: 250 Exhib. Fee: contact
Deadline: Crafts: 04/16/2010

Town & Country Amateur Art Show 
04/24 - 04/24 2010
Jeremiah Joe Coffee - Ottawa, IL
Promoter: Ottawa Art League
Show Dir: Donna Mesarchik
Ph: (815) 856­2273
Online: ottawaartleague@yahoo.com Website: ottawaartleague.org
Attendance: 500
Exhibitors: Juried
Deadline: Crafts: 03/15/2010 

ART 2010 ­ Art Fair of NSUC 
04/24 - 04/25 2010
North Shore Unitarian Church - Deerfield, IL
Promoter: North Shore Unitarian Church
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (847) 234­2460
Online: artfair@nsuc.org Website: nsuc.org/events
Activities: children's art workshop
Attendance: 1,000
Exhibitors: 65 Juried Exhib. Fee: $100

Gurnee Mills Home Show!
  04/30 -05/01/ 2011
 Gurnee Mills Mall 6170 W Grand Ave Gurnee, IL 60031
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning, Inc.
 Show Dir: Martin Andras
 Ph: 630-468-2237
 Online: http://www.HomeShowEvent.com
 Activities: 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.
 Attendance: 5000+
 Exhibitors: 100
 Deadline: 04/30/2011

Elmhurst Art Museum's Fourteenth Art in the Park 
05/01 - 05/02 2010
Elmhurst Art Museum Grounds - Elmhurst, IL
Promoter: RGL Marketing For the Arts, Inc.
Show Dir: Rosalyn G. Long
Ph: (630) 279­0035
Online: roz@rglmarketingforthearts.com Website: rglmarketingforthearts.com
Activities: children's art activities
Attendance: 16,000 Food Booths: 7 Food Fee: $350­$500
Exhibitors: 110 Juried Prize Money: $1,000 Exhib. Fee: $285
Deadline: Crafts: 01/31/2010 Music: 02/28/2010 Food: 03/15/2010

Spring Gas Up & Swap Meet 
05/01 - 05/02 2010
23946 State Highway 3 - Dow, IL
Promoter: Tri­County Antique Club
Show Dir: Alex Harris
Ph: (618) 535­8575
Online: tbeck15@aol.com Website: tricountyantiqueclub.org
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: Local 
Exhibitors: 75 Exhib. Fee: $5/day per vendor
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2009 

Makanda Spring Fest 
05/01 - 05/02 2010
Downtown - Makanda, IL
Promoter: Makanda Fest Events
Show Dir: Janelle Weber
Ph: (618) 697­7929
Online: makandainn@gmail.com 
Attendance: 3,000 Food Booths: 4 Food Fee: $200
Exhibitors: 35 Exhib. Fee: $55
Deadline: Crafts: 04/10/2010 Music: 01/01/2009 Food: 04/10/2010

An Arts and Crafts Adventure 
05/08 - 05/08 2010
Hodges Park grounds (grass) - Park Ridge, IL
Promoter: American Society of Artists, Inc.
Show Dir: ASA Office
Ph: (847) 991­4748
Online: asoa@webtv.net Website: americansocietyofartists.org
Activities: exhibitor demonstrations
Attendance: 5,000
Exhibitors: 50 Juried Exhib. Fee: $tba $55­$80 in 2009
Deadline: Crafts: 04/10/2010 

Illinois Art League and Peoria Heights Art Fair 
05/08 - 05/08 2010
Prospect Road, Tower Park - Peoria Heights, IL
Promoter: Illinois Art League
Show Dir: Cheryl Dean
Ph: (309) 681­1865
Online: photochick1@gmail.com Website: picturethispeoriaheights.com
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: local Food Fee: $50
Exhibitors: 50 Juried Exhib. Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2010 

Celtic Fest Chicago 
05/08 - 05/09 2010
Millennium Park - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Mayor's Office of Special Events
Show Dir: Erin Bauer
Ph: (312) 744­3315
Online: moseinquiry@cityofchicago.org Website: celticfestchicago.us
Activities: coffee/tea garden, kids' oasis
Attendance: 225,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: tba Juried Exhib. Fee: $250
Deadline: Crafts: 03/17/2009 Music: 03/17/2009

Illinois Art League Fine Art Fair 
05/08 - 05/09 2010
Tower Park - Peoria Heights, IL
Promoter: Illinois Art League of Central Illinois
Show Dir: Linda K Freeburg
Ph: (309) 681­6729
Online: lkfreeb@att.net Website: illinoisartleague.com
Activities: demos
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths: 5 Food Fee: $150, $250
Exhibitors: 100 Juried Prize Money: $750 Exhib. Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 04/01/2010 Music: 04/01/2010 Food: 04/01/2010

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

Orland Home Show!
 05/14 -05/15/ 2011
Orland Square Mall 288 Orland Square Dr Orland Park, IL
Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning, Inc.
Show Dir: Martin Andras
Ph: 630-468-2237
Online: http://www.HomeShowEvent.com
Activities: 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.
Attendance: 5000+
Exhibitors: 100
Deadline: 05/14/2011

Art on the Square 
05/14 - 05/16 2010
Public Square - Belleville, IL
Promoter: Art on the Square
Show Dir: Patty Gregory
Ph: (618) 257­0747
Online: pgregory3@charter.net Website: artonthesquare.com
Activities: kids' hands­on activities
Attendance: 100,000 Food Booths: 16 Food Fee: $350
Exhibitors: 100 Juried Prize Money: $28,500 Exhib. Fee: $300­$550
Deadline: Crafts: 01/31/2010 Music: 02/28/2009 Food: 02/28/2010

Blooming Fest 
05/15 - 05/15 2010
Historic Downtown Main Street - West Chicago, IL
Promoter: City of West Chicago
Show Dir: Krista Coltrin
Ph: (630) 293­2200
Online: kcoltrin@westchicago.org Website: westchicago.org
Activities: garden club plant sale, music, entertainment, children's activities, downtown showcase
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths: 10 Food Fee: $70 + $75 refundable deposit
Exhibitors: 80 Exhib. Fee: $50 + $75 refundable deposit
Deadline: Crafts: 03/31/2010 Music: 03/31/2010 Food: 03/31/2010

Antioch's Spring Jewelry & Accessory Craft Faire 
05/15 - 05/15 2010
Downtown Antioch - Antioch, IL
Promoter: Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Barbara Porch
Ph: (847) 395­2233
Online: info@antiochchamber.org Website: antiochchamber.org
Activities: only jewelry and accessories are accepted for this spring faire
Attendance: 500
Exhibitors: 50 Juried Exhib. Fee: $55, $90
Deadline: Crafts: 03/30/2010

Springfield Old Capitol Art Fair 
05/15 - 05/16 2010
Old State Capitol Plaza - Springfield, IL
Show Dir: Kim Stone
Ph: (217) 391­0140
Online: socaf_artist_info@comcast.net Website: socaf.org
Activities: children's tent
Attendance: 30,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 170 Juried Prize Money: $12,000 Exhib. Fee: $270
Deadline: Crafts: 11/01/2009 Food: 02/15/2010

Oak Park Art in the Park 
05/15 - 05/16 2010
Mills Park - Oak Park, IL
Promoter: West Suburban Artists Guild
Show Dir: Mary Meike
Ph: (815) 469­0673
Online: troutt7@comcast.net Website: westsuburbanartistsguild.org
Activities: children's art activities
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: 2 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 125 Juried Prize Money: $1,000 Total Exhib. Fee: $150
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2010 Music: 02/01/2010 Food: 02/01/2010

Calumet Home Show!
  05/21-05/22/ 2011
 River Oaks Center Mall 96 River Oaks Center Dr Calumet City, IL 60409
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning, Inc.
 Show Dir: Martin Andras
 Ph: 630-468-2237
 Online: http://www.HomeShowEvent.com
 Activities: 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.
 Attendance: 5000+
 Exhibitors: 100
 Deadline: 05/21/2011

Riverside Arts Fair 
05/22 - 05/23 2010
Burlington Street, Downtown - Riverside, IL
Promoter: Village of Riverside
Show Dir: Erin Melloy
Ph: (630) 536­8416
Online: emelloy@emevents.com Website: emevents.com
Attendance: 4,000
Exhibitors: 60+ Juried Prize Money: $1,100 Exhib. Fee: $230
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2010 

Dupage County Home Improvement & Remodeling & Craft Expo
05/21 - 05/23 2010
Dupage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Rd Wheaton IL
Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
Show Dir: Martin Andras
Ph: 630-915-2078
Online: info@homeshowevent.comhttp://www.homeshowevent.com
Activites: seminars, demonstration, 100s of exhibits
Attendance: 5000-7000
Exhibitors: 150
Deadline: 05/21 2010

Harvard Milk Days Crafts & Udder Neat Stuff 
05/29 - 05/29 2010
Milky Way Park - Harvard, IL
Promoter: Harvard Milk Days, Inc.
Show Dir: Dennis Bischke
Ph: (815) 943­4614
Online: info@milkdays.com Website: milkdays.com
Activities: horse show, grilling competition, dairy breakfast with possible farm tours
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: 2 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 75­100 Exhib. Fee: $40
Deadline: Crafts: 05/14/2010 Food: 05/14/2010

Downtown Fine Art Show 
05/29 - 05/30 2010
First Avenue at Illinois Route 64 - Saint Charles, IL
Promoter: Downtown Saint Charles Partnership
Show Dir: Deb Pfaff
Ph: (630) 513­5386
Online: deb@dtown.org Website: dtown.org
Attendance: 10,000
Exhibitors: 100 Juried Prize Money: $3,500 total Exhib. Fee: $250
Deadline: Crafts: 01/15/2010 

Prairie Arts Festival 
05/29 - 05/30 2010
Robert Atcher Municipal Center Grounds - Schaumburg, IL
Promoter: Prairie Center For the Arts
Show Dir: Roxane Benvenuti
Ph: (847) 923­3605
Online: rbenvenuti@ci.schaumburg.il.us Website: prairiecenter.org
Activities: children's craft activities
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths: 13 Food Fee: $125
Exhibitors: 155 Juried Prize Money: $1,800 Exhib. Fee: $110
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2010 Music: 03/01/2010 Food: 03/01/2010

Cuneo Gardens Art Fest 
05/29 - 05/30 2010
Cuneo Museum & Garden Grounds - Vernon Hills, IL
Promoter: D & W Events, Inc.
Show Dir: D&W Events Inc.
Ph: (847) 726­8669
Online: dwevents@comcast.net Website: dwevents.org
Activities: kidart tent with free hands­on activities
Attendance: 15,000 Food Booths: local 
Exhibitors: 75 Juried Exhib. Fee: $275
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2010 Music: 01/15/2010 

Barrington Art Festival 
05/29 - 05/30 2010
Downtown - Barrrington, IL
Promoter: Amdur Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Amy Amdur
Ph: (847) 926­4300
Online: info@amdurproductions.com Website: amdurproductions.com
Activities: kid's art activities
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee: $185
Deadline: Crafts: 01/04/2010 

Watseka Theatre Blues, BBQ & Arts Fest! 
05/29 - 05/30 2010
Watseka Theatre - Watseka, IL
Promoter: Watseka Theatre
Show Dir: Chuck Gomez
Ph: (815) 993­2880
Online: info@watsekatheatre.com Website: WatsekaTheatre.com
Attendance: 1,500 Food Booths: 14 Food Fee: $50
Exhibitors: 25 Exhib. Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 05/24/2010 Music: 04/30/2010 Food: 05/24/2010

The Will County Home Improvement Expo
 6/2/2012-6/3/2012
 Inwood Sports Complex: 3000 W. Jefferson St, Joliet, IL
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning, Inc
 Show Dir.: Martin Andras
 Phone: 630-468-2237
 Online: www.HomeShowEvent.com

Harvard's Milk Days Festival 
06/04 - 06/06 2010
Milky Way Park - Harvard, IL
Promoter: Harvard Milk Days, Inc.
Show Dir: Bryce Bannwolf
Ph: (815) 943­4614
Online: info@milkdays.com Website: milkdays.com
Activities: cattle show, milk drinking contest, carnival, parades
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths: 30 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 25 Exhib. Fee: $225
Deadline: Crafts: 05/21/2010 Music: 12/15/2009 Food: 05/21/2010

Eastside Millennium Art Festival 
06/04 - 06/06 2010
Lake & Stetston at Michigan Avenue - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Amdur Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Amy Amdur
Ph: (847) 926­4300
Online: info@amdurproductions.com Website: amdurproductions.com
Activities: kid's art activities
Attendance: 50,000
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee: $475
Deadline: Crafts: 01/04/2010

Fifty­Seventh Street Art Fair 
06/05 - 06/06 2010
57th Street at South Kimbark - Chicago, IL
Promoter: 57th Street Art Fair Committee
Show Dir: Committee
Ph: (773) 493­3247
Online: info@57thstreetartfair.org Website: 57thstreetartfair.org
Attendance: 5,000
Exhibitors: 260 Juried Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 01/11/2009 

Chicago Gospel Music Festival 
06/05 - 06/06 2010
Millennium Park - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Mayor's Office of Special Events
Show Dir: Jeneene Brown Mosley
Ph: (312) 744­3315
Online: moseinquiry@cityofchicago.org Website: chicagogospelmusicfestival.us
Attendance: 275,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Juried Exhib. Fee: $250
Deadline: Crafts: 01/30/2010 Music: 11/30/2009

Deerfield Festival of Fine Arts 
06/05 - 06/06 2010
Deerfield & Park Avenue - Deerfield, IL
Promoter: D & W Events, Inc.
Show Dir: D&W Events Inc.
Ph: (847) 726­8669
Online: dwevents@comcast.net Website: dwevents.org
Activities: kids' art area, live music
Attendance: 25,000 Food Booths: 5 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 175 Juried Exhib. Fee: $300
Deadline: Crafts: 03/01/2010 Music: 01/15/2010 Food: 02/15/2010

Chicago Blues Festival 
06/11 - 06/13 2010
Grant Park - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Mayor's Office of Special Events
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (312) 744­3370
Online: moseinquiry@cityofchicago.org Website: chicagobluesfestival.us
Activities: blues heritage exhibits and presentations
Attendance: 325,000 Food Booths: local Food Fee: Sponsorship Fee

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

Ribfest Chicago 
06/11 - 06/13 2010
4000 N. Lincoln Ave. - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Big Buzz Idea Group
Show Dir: Melissa
Ph: (847) 677­8273
Online: melissa@bigbuzzideagroup.com Website: ribfest­chicago.com
Activities: games, family activities, storytellers, theater, dance (for kids' square)
Attendance: 50,000 Food Booths: 25 Food Fee: $200+20%
Exhibitors: 110 Exhib. Fee: $200­$500
Deadline: Crafts: 05/24/2010 Music: 02/12/2010 Food: 04/30/2010

Old Town Art Fair 
06/12 - 06/13 2010
Old Town Neighborhood - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Old Town Triangle Association
Show Dir: Chris Beer
Ph: (312) 337­1938
Online: info@oldtowntriangle.com Website: oldtownartfair.org
Activities: children's activities, garden walk, food court
Attendance: 40,000 Food Booths: local 
Exhibitors: 260 Juried Prize Money: $3 @ $500 Exhib. Fee: $500
Deadline: Crafts: 12/15/2009

Hinsdale Fine Arts Festival 
06/12 - 06/13 2010
Burlington Park - Hinsdale, IL
Promoter: Hinsdale Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Jan Anderson
Ph: (630) 323­3952
Online: janet@hinsdalechamber.com Website: zapplication.org
Activities: children's art activities
Attendance: 3,000 Food Booths: local Food Fee: $250
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Prize Money: $2,475 Exhib. Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 03/05/2010 Food: 05/03/2010

Art on the Plaza Fine Art Show 
06/12 - 06/13 2010
Plaza del Lago Shopping Center - Wilmette, IL
Promoter: North Shore Art League
Show Dir: Barbara Cole
Ph: (847) 446­2870
Online: nsal@sbcglobal.net Website: northshoreartleague.org
Attendance: 3,500
Exhibitors: 60 Juried Prize Money: $2,500 Exhib. Fee: $375
Deadline: Crafts: 04/12/2010

Artwalk at The Promenade Bolingbrook 
06/12 - 06/13 2010
The Promenade Bolingbrook - Bolingbrook, IL
Promoter: Virgo Rising Presents
Show Dir: Tina Guide
Ph: (630) 201­7073
Online: artwalk@virgorisingpresents.com Website: virgorisingpresents.com
Exhibitors: 80 Juried Prize Money: $2,000 Exhib. Fee: $200

Lincolnshire Art Festival 
06/12 - 06/13 2010
Village Green - Lincolnshire, IL
Promoter: Amdur Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Amy Amdur
Ph: (847) 926­4300
Online: info@amdurproductions.com Website: amdurproductions.com
Activities: kid's art activities
Attendance: 23,000
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee: $415
Deadline: Crafts: 01/04/2010

Art on the Lawn 
06/13 - 06/13 2010
Rockford Collge - Rockford, IL
Promoter: Rockford College
Show Dir: Barbara Berney
Ph: (815) 519­2121
Online: info@artonthelawn.org Website: artonthelawn.org
Attendance: 3,000
Exhibitors: 75 Juried Exhib. Fee: $60
Deadline: Crafts: 03/12/2010

Prairiefest 2010 
06/17 - 06/20 2010
4209 Route 71 - Oswego, IL
Promoter: Oswegoland Park District
Show Dir: Margaret Gienger
Ph: (630) 554­1010
Online: Website: prairiefest.com
Activities: carnival, parade, car show
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths: 18 Food Fee: Varies­contact
Exhibitors: 200 Exhib. Fee: $80 per day
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2010 Music: 01/01/2010 Food: 03/15/2010

Fireball Festival Train Derailment 
06/18 - 06/19 2010
Downtown - Crescent City, IL
Show Dir: Pam Ash
Ph: (815) 432­2639
Online: psash9@yahoo.com Website: springcreekcraftshows.bravehost.com
Attendance: 2,000
Exhibitors: 40 Exhib. Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 05/27/2010 

Old Campground Festival 
06/19 - 06/19 2010
United Methodist Church - New Lenox, IL
Promoter: United Methodist Church
Show Dir: Church Office
Ph: (815) 485­8271
Online: umcnloffice@comcast.net Website: umcnl.com
Activities: children's games
Attendance: 2,000
Exhibitors: 100 Exhib. Fee: $45
Deadline: Crafts: 06/01/2010 

Grayslake Arts Festival
06/19 - 06/19 2010
Center Street in Downtown - Grayslake, IL
Promoter: Grayslake Area Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (847) 223­6888
Online: business@grayslakechamber.com Website: grayslakechamber.com
Attendance: 6,000 Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 70+ Juried Exhib. Fee: $80, $90
Deadline: Crafts: 05/21/2010

Antioch's Summer Arts and Crafts Faire 
06/19 - 06/20 2010
Downtown - Antioch, IL
Promoter: Antioch Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Barbara Porch
Ph: (847) 395­2233
Online: info@antiochchamber.org Website: antiochchamber.org
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths: 5 Food Fee: $95, $150 after 4/30
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee: $95, $150 after 4/30
Deadline: Crafts: 04/30/2010 Music: Food: 04/30/2010

Custer's Last Stand Festival of the Arts
06/19 - 06/20 2010
Main Street and Chicago Avenue - Evanston, IL
Promoter: Evanston Festival Theatre, Inc.
Show Dir: John Szostek
Ph: (847) 328­2204
Online: office@custerfair.com Website: custerfair.com
Activities: children's area
Attendance: 70,000 Food Booths: 30 Food Fee: $800­$1,000
Exhibitors: 500 Juried Exhib. Fee: $250­$375
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2010 Music: 04/01/2010 Food: 05/01/2010

Cantigny Art Festival 
06/19 - 06/20 2010
Cantigny Park - Wheaton, IL
Promoter: Amdur Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Amy Amdur
Ph: (847) 926­4300
Online: info@amdurproductions.com Website: amdurproductions.com
Activities: kids' art activities
Attendance: 20,000
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee: $355
Deadline: Crafts: 01/04/2010 

Saint George Greek Orthodox Church Greek Festival 
06/20 - 06/21 2010
Saint George Greek Orthodox Church - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Saint George Greek Orthodox Church
Show Dir: Show Contact
Ph: (773) 525­1793
Online: andedb@gmail.com Website: stgeorgechicago.net
Attendance: 6,000 Food Booths: local 
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: Contact

Swedish Days 
06/22 - 06/27 2010
Downtown - Geneva, IL
Promoter: Geneva Chamber of Commerc
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph: (630) 232­6060
Online: chamberinfo@genevachamber.com Website: genevachamber.com
Activities: parade, special events, music competition, kids' area
Attendance: 250,000 Food Booths: Local 
Exhibitors: 100 Juried Exhib. Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 03/15/2010 

Mobfest 
06/24 - 06/26 2010
Elbo Room - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Chicago Mobfest 
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph: (773) 248­7625
Online: roger@kmamanagement.com Website: chicagomobfest.com
Activities: showcase, industry/cd listening panel, networking/indus
Attendance: 5,000
Deadline: Music: 05/19/2008 

Downers Grove Heritage Festival Craft Show 
06/25 - 06/26 2010
Fishel Park, Downtown - Downers Grove, IL
Promoter: Downers Grove Junior Woman's Club
Show Dir: Christine Burzysnki
Ph: (630) 632­5345
Online: info@dgjwc.org Website: dgjwc.org
Activities: car show, amusement rides, petting zoo
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths: 60+ Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 100+ Juried Exhib. Fee: $tba
Deadline: Crafts: 03/31/2010 

Long Grove Strawberry Festival 
06/25 - 06/27 2010
Historic Business District - Long Grove, IL
Promoter: Starevents
Show Dir: Show Office
Ph: (773) 665­4682
Online: info@starevents.com Website: starevents.com
Activities: car show, kids' tent
Attendance: 45,000 Food Fee: $895+
Exhibitors: Juried Exhib. Fee: $295+
Deadline: Crafts: 05/01/2010 Food: 05/01/2010

Midsummer Arts Faire 
06/25 - 06/27 2010
Washington Park in Downtown - Quincy, IL
Promoter: Midsummer Arts Faire NFP
Show Dir: Megan Backs
Ph: (217) 737­1677
Online: mafdirector@gmail.com Website: artsfaire.org
Activities: professional dancers, fine art demonstrators
Attendance: 6,000 Food Booths: Local 
Exhibitors: 50 Juried Prize Money: $5,000 Exhib. Fee: $100
Deadline: Crafts: 03/31/2010 

Promenade of Art 
06/26 - 06/27 2010
Vail & Campbell - Arlington Heights, IL
Promoter: Amdur Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Amy Amdur
Ph: (847) 926­4300
Online: info@amdurproductions.com Website: amdurproductions.com
Activities: kids' art projects
Attendance: 20,000
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee: $420
Deadline: Crafts: 01/04/2010 

Bartlett Festival of the Arts 
06/26 - 06/27 2010
Town Center - Bartlett, IL
Promoter: Arts in Bartlett
Show Dir: Fair Office
Ph: (630) 372­4152
Online: artsinbartlett@comcast.net Website: artsinbartlett.org
Activities: drumming circle, henna artist, children's art activity
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: 3 Food Fee: $100
Exhibitors: 60 Juried Prize Money: $2,000 Exhib. Fee: $100­$150
Deadline: Crafts: 03/15/2010 Music: 04/15/2010 Food: 04/15/2010

Natsu Matsuri 
06/27 - 06/27 2010
Buddhist Temple of Chicago - Chicago, IL
Promoter: Buddhist Temple of Chicago
Show Dir: Bill Bohlman
Ph: (773) 334­4661
Online: info@budtempchi.org Website: budtempchi.org/natsumatsuri.html
Activities: various cultural activities
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths: local 
Exhibitors: 8 Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Music: 06/21/2009

Art in the Towne Square Park 
06/27 - 06/27 2010
Corner of Smith and Palatine Roads - Palatine, IL
Promoter: Summer Serenade
Show Dir: Tina Huss
Ph: (847) 705­7530
Online: husst@ccsd15.net Website: 
Activities: classical string music played in gazebo by professional musicians.
Attendance: 500 Food Fee: Closed
Exhibitors: 40 Exhib. Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 06/20/2010 

The Lake County Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo
 09/17/2011 - 09/18/2011
 Lake County Fairgrounds: 1060 E. Peterson Rd, Grayslake, IL
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
 Show Dir.: Martin / Allen
 Phone: 630-468-2237
 Online: http://www.HomeShowEvent.com

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

The Hoffman Estates Home Improvement and Remodeling Expo
 Dates: 10/01/2011 - 10/02/2011
The PrairieStone Sports&Wellness Center 5050 Sedge Blvd, Hoffman Estates, IL
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
 Show Dir.: Martin / Allen
 Phone: 630-468-2237
 Online: Info@HomeShowEvent.com
 Attendance: 5000
 Exhibitors: 130

The Chicagoland Home Remodeling Expo at the Odeum
10/08 -10/09 2011
The Odeum Expo Center / 1033 North Villa Avenue, Villa Park, IL
Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
Show Dir.: Martin / Allen
Phone: 630-468-2237
Online: http://www.HomeShowEvent.com
Attendance: 4000-6000
Exhibitors: 100

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

The Orland Park Home Show
 10/22/2011 - 10/23/2011
 Orland Square Mall: Orland Square Drive, Orland Park, IL
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
 Show Dir.: Martin Andras
 Phone: 630-468-2237
 Online: http://www.HomeShowEvent.com

The Lincolnwood Home Show
 10/29/2011 - 10/30/2011
 Lincolnwood Town Center: 3333 W. Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL
 Promoter: Brilliant Event Planning
 Show Dir.: Martin Andras
 Phone: 630-468-2237
 Online: http://www.HomeShowEvent.com

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

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 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show
 11/26 - 11/27 2011
 2015 Manchester Wheaton, IL
 Promoter: On The Mark Productions
 Ph: 630-908-2999
 Online: craftshowsinc@aol.com
 Exhibitors: 100
 Deadline: 9/15/2011

Craft and Vendor Show Hope for a Cure Fundraiser
 11/27/2011
 Community Christian Church 1635 Emerson Lane Naperville, IL
 Show Dir.: Cindy Lopez
 Ph: 630-336-0511
 Online: signaeventdesign@aol.com

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