Events
2024 Craft Shows
Past events
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Last Chance @ COD Craft and Art Fair 2024
Named one of the Top 50 craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine!
Nov 23 - Nov 24
Christmas On the Fox
This show will be held in the Prairie Events Center at the Kane county Fairgrounds. All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist. Christmas floral and candies abound. A wide variety of jewelry, unique photography, paper crafts, a wide variety of wearing apparel and accessories will also be featured. Whimsical folk art with holiday themes, homemade soup and dip mixes, handmade soap, wood signs and knitting are just some of the items that would make great Christmas presents.
Jul 13 - Jul 14
50th Annual La Grange Craft Fair
The 50th Annual La Grange Craft Fair features over 200 booths of crafts in lovely downtown La Grange. This long-running show is a crowd favorite and our largest show of the summer! Just a short walk from the La Grange Rd Metra stop!
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Last Chance Craft & Art Fair @ COD Glen Ellyn, IL
There's still time to shop handmade for the holidays! Artisans from across the Midwest are coming to Glen Ellyn, with 200 booths of thoughtful gifts, festive decor, jewelry, clothing, bath and body, kids' items, and much more. Admission: $7.00 day of event, $5.00 Early Bird tickets available through 12/8/23 Youth under 16 get in free, accompanied by a paying adult. Save $2 and skip the line when you buy your tickets online by 12/8/23!
Dec 1
9th Annual Holiday Shopping Blitz
Join us at the 9th Annual Holiday Shopping Blitz Craft Show at the Bartlett Park District, located in the gymnasium. Be sure to mark your calendar as you won’t want to miss this event. Start or finish your holiday shopping here at the Community Center. As you walk into our triple gymnasium, over 100 crafters/vendors will be there to meet your every need.
Nov 18 - Nov 19
Christmas on the Fox
This show will be held in the Prairie Events Center at the Kane county Fairgrounds. We are looking forward to creating warm country Christmas vignettes with our live trees and, of course, our sleigh - as well as filling the building with the best arts and crafts! Lighted trees, Christmas music and an antique sleigh help create holiday ambiance. All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist.
Oct 6 - Oct 8
Autumn on the Fox
Our Autumn On The Fox Art and Craft Show began in 1987. We are exclusively in Pottawatomie Park. Pottawatomie Park is a beautiful park on the east bank of the Fox River. All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist. There are over 100 crafters. There is a large variety of jewelry, metal art, stained glass, photography, primitive wood, as well as whimsical folk art. Many crafters have fall décor including floral, scarecrows, iron sculpture, painted pumpkins and carved gourds.
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Heritage Fest Art and Craft Show
The art and craft show features approximately 90 artisans. All work is handcrafted by the exhibiting artist. There are a variety of media available, including jewelry, floral, apparel, stained glass, fabric sculpture, paper crafts, metal art, primitive wood, soup and dip mixes, honey products, soap, tie-dye and baby items. The festival also features a Friday night fireworks display. The fireworks are launched from the footbridge over the river.
Sep 9 - Sep 10
Festival of the Vine
This show is located in beautiful downtown Geneva, IL. Our booths run along 3rd St and Campbell St. surrounding the Kane County Court House. An annual festival since 1980. Geneva's autumn harvest celebration features exquisite wines and the delicious cuisine of local restaurants.
Aug 25 - Aug 26
3rd Annual Harvest Craft and Vendor Fair
Friday, August 25, 2023 5pm - 9pm Saturday, August 26, 2023 9am - 3pm Now more opportunities to shop at our two day craft show and get your Autumnal, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas décor, and more. Past craft shows have included an assortment of jewelry, knitted items, pet products, holiday décor, purses, clothing, ceramics, candles, quilts, beauty products, books, gourmet foods, and so much more. $1 entry fee donation goes to the Bartlett Parks Foundation.
Aug 12 - Aug 13
Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest 2023
Join us at Lambs Farm Summertime Craft Fest! This 2 day show is held in a beautiful, park-like setting at Camp Big Timber in Elgin, IL. Summertime Craft Fest is a paid admission fundraiser, benefiting two wonderful non-profits, Lambs Farm and the Three Fires Council. The festival features a craft show with 150 booths, food trucks, music, and a beer + wine garden.
Jul 15 - Jul 16
49th Annual La Grange Craft Fair 2023
This long-running show is a Summer tradition and a crowd favorite. La Grange is our largest, and best-attended outdoor show! The La Grange Craft Fair is held in the heart of their popular downtown district filled with restaurants and boutiques. The La Grange Road Metra stop drops customers off just steps away.
Jun 10 - Jun 11
Global Arts Festival
Arts in Bartlett has made multicultural arts part of its mission. Beginning in 2017 we celebrated the diversity within our community with the Global Arts Festival, a colorful, exciting, inclusive weekend of multicultural music, art, crafts, dance, food, and audience participation events that bring people of different nationalities represented in our area together.
May 13
Spring Fling & Market
Let’s celebrate spring! We’re planning a full day of fun Spring Fling activities for the whole family, at the Cantigny greenhouse. At the Visitors Center, our Spring Fling Market will present the perfect opportunity to pick up a special Mother’s Day gift. Browse offerings from a wide variety of independent vendors and locally-owned businesses. From sweets and jewelry to artisan soap and stationery, you’ll find plenty of irresistible merchandise.
May 6
Spring Artisan Marketplace & Craft Show
2nd Annual Arts in Bartlett Spring Artisan Marketplace & Craft Show on Saturday, May 6 (rain date Sunday, May 7, 2023). Indoor/outdoor event at Bartlett Town Center to kick-off art & craft events for the season. 45+ artists and vendors registered, plus Taco Celeste preparing fresh food on-sit.
Mar 25 - Mar 26
Shower of Crafts @ COD
Named as one of the Top 50 classic & contemporary craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine! Join us in Glen Ellyn for our favorite Spring tradition! This year, we're featuring makers from across the Midwest, with over 200 booths of garden art, home decor, thoughtful gifts, jewelry, clothing, bath and body, kids' items, fine art, and much more. Local food trucks and restaurants will be serving up lunch in the main lobby.
Dec 10 - Dec 11
Last Chance @ COD Craft and Art Fair 2022
Named one of the Top 50 craft shows in the US by Sunshine Artist Magazine!
Dec 2
Holiday Shopping Blitz
Be sure to mark your calendar as you won’t want to miss this event. Start or finish your holiday shopping here at the Community Center. As you walk into our triple gymnasium, over 100 crafters/vendors will be there to meet your every need. The assortment of possible gifts includes jewelry, knitted items, pet products, holiday décor, purses, clothing, ceramics, candles, quilts, beauty products, books, gourmet foods, and so much more. $1 entry fee donation goes to the Bartlett Parks Foundation.
Nov 19 - Nov 20
CHRISTMAS ON THE FOX
This show will be held in the Prairie Events Center at the Kane county Fairgrounds. All items are handmade by the exhibiting artist. Christmas floral and candies abound. A wide variety of jewelry, unique photography, paper crafts, a wide variety of wearing apparel and accessories will also be featured. Whimsical folk art with holiday themes, homemade soup and dip mixes, handmade soap, wood signs and knitting are just some of the items that would make great Christmas presents.
Oct 22
Home for the Holidays
Art and Craft Show