Posted: Monday, October 8, 2007 12:00 am
Compiled by Sharon Knox
Journal Times
Fall is in the air and it's time again for the craft fair season to begin. Whether it's festive holiday items, home decorations, purses, wood items or jewelry that you're looking for, you'll be sure to find it at one of the following area craft fairs (arranged by date):
October
FOUR SEASON CRAFT FAIR
Oct. 5-6 - 2837 5 1/2 Mile Road, Caledonia, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Handcrafted items by 15 different artisans. Many unique one-of-a-kind designs, practical and whimsical home decor, and festive holiday decorations.
TREMPER CRAFT AND GIFT FAIR
Oct. 6 - Tremper High School, 8560 26th Ave., Kenosha, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. More than 80 booths. Food. Sponsored by Academic Affairs and Renaissance Committee.
GIFFORD PTA ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
Oct. 13 - Gifford Elementary School, 8332 Northwestern Ave., Franksville, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Many exhibitors with holiday items, home show vendors, silent auction and concessions.
KILTIES KRAFT FAIR AND AUCTION
Oct. 14 - Racine Moose Family Center No. 437, 5530 Middle Road, Caledonia, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Crafts, silent auction, raffle, bake sale, food and Green Bay Packers playing on a big screen television. Sponsored by the Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps.
HOLIDAY FAIR
Oct. 20 - Faith Lutheran Church, 8500 Durand Ave., Sturtevant, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafts, bakery, lunch, silent auction. Free coffee all day. All proceeds go to missions. Matching funds from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans.
FALL CRAFT AND VENDOR FAIR
Oct. 20 - Yorkville Elementary School, 18621 Washington Ave., Yorkville, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
UNION GROVE ELEMENTARY CRAFT FAIR
Oct. 20 - Union Grove Elementary School, 1745 Mildrum St., Union Grove, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
VENDORFEST
Oct. 20 - Woman's Club of Kenosha, 6028 Eighth Ave., Kenosha, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $2. Lia Sophia Tupperware, Party Lite, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Longaberger baskets and bake sale.
A COMMUNITY AFFAIR
Oct. 20-21 - Ben Franklin School, N81 W14701 Franklin Drive, Menomonee Falls, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $4 (no strollers). Over 100 juried exhibitors, Amish quilt raffle, luncheon, silent auction.
HOLIDAY ARTISTS SHOWCASE AND SALE
Oct. 25 - 2904 Michigan Blvd., Racine, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Unique handmade items by 25 local and out of town artists. PEO Chapter CF Benefit for Women's Scholarships. Contact Barb Stevenson at (262) 639-5803.
CANDYLAND CRAFT FAIR
Oct. 27 - Burlington Senior Center, 201 N. Main St. (one block north of highways 11 and 142), Burlington, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Two large rooms filled with exhibitors displaying a variety of quality arts and crafts. Bake sale, chili, hotdogs, and homemade bread
CRAFT FAIR
Oct. 27 - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 4340 6 Mile Road, Caledonia, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Actual craft items, outdoor wood decorations for the holidays, towels, blankets and jewelry. Lunch and bake sale.
November
SUGAR PLUM DREAMS CRAFT AND BAKE SALE
Nov. 1-3 - 33241 Oak Knoll Road, Rochester (Highway 20 west to highway D west to Oak Knoll Road), 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Thurs.-Fri., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.
CRAFT SHOW
Nov. 1-3 - 1423 Wilmor St., Racine, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Painted Patriotic and watermelon chairs, novelty Christmas, Thanksgiving and patriotic items, elegant fall wreaths, crochet and knits, afghans, baby afghans, Packer items, eyelash scarves, slippers, scarves, kitchen towels, dish clothes, decorative pillows, bird houses, tea pot cozy, tea cup carrier, stocking stuffers and plants.
FALL CRAFT FAIR & BAKE SALE
Nov. 3 - All Saints Lutheran Church, 9131 S. Howell Ave., Oak Creek, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Crafts, homemade bakery, children's corner, raffles, silent auction, lunch.
COOKIE WALK AND HARVEST BAZAAR
Nov. 3 - Christ Church United Methodist, 5109 Washington Ave., Racine, 9-11 a.m. Cookies are sold in tins for $7, $10 and $15. Craft items, mittens, jewelry, pickles, apple sauce and jellies.
PALS - PAT AND LINDA'S SALE
Nov. 3 - 818 Kentucky St., Racine, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Unique one of a kind hand-made jackets, purses, jewelry and more.
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL LADIES GUILD HARVEST FAIR
Nov. 3 - Racine Lutheran High School, 251 Luedtke Ave., Racine (handicap accessible), 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Handmade crafts, holiday decorations, jewelry, antiques and collectibles, toys, gift items, household helpers, freshly baked goods, caramel apples, home made candy, books, dolls, fresh fruit and vegetables, homemade jam and jelly, hand-knit items, antique linens, and several outside vendors. Buffet lunch of roast loin of pork, parsley buttered potatoes, green bean almondine, baked apples, pea salad, fruit salad, relishes, Italian bread, cranberry sauce, beverage and dessert, 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch costs $8 for adults, $8.50 at the door; $4.50 for children ages 5-12; free children 4 and under. Strollers welcome. Call (262) 637-6538 or (262) 634-5926 for lunch reservations. A snack bar is also available selling sandwiches, desserts and beverages.
ART & CRAFT FAIR
Nov. 3 - Martin Luther High School, 5201 S. 76th St., Greendale. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $2, free children 12 and under (no strollers). Holiday crafts, wood, outdoor, clothing, primitives, painting, floral, sleds. More than 120 juried craftsmen and artists. Bake sale and lunch.
BRADFORD PTSA CRAFT FAIR
Nov. 3 - Bradford High School, 3700 Washington Road, Kenosha, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
AMVETS POST NO. 120 COIN, CRAFT, SPORTS CARD SHOW
Nov. 4 - Memorial Hall, upstairs main hall, 72 Seventh St., Racine, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Handcrafts and Christmas crafts.
CRAFTS AMONG FRIENDS
Nov. 9-10 - Emmaus Lutheran Church, 1925 Summit Ave., Racine, 4-8 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Featuring handcrafted books, journals, silk and woven scarves, purses, baskets, jewelry, cards, albums, stamped gifts, ornaments and bears. Special Saturday event, holiday stamp-a-stack, create holiday cards, 10 designs to choose from, $1 per card.
CRAFT EXHIBITORS THROUGHOUT THE MALL
Nov. 9-11 - Regency Mall, 5538 Durand Ave., Racine, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun.
JUNIOR WOMEN'S CLUB HOLIDAY FAIR
Nov. 10 - Racine Masonic Center, 1012 Main St., Racine, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $2. This Racine tradition is taking on a new look this year, starting with a new location. A wide variety of arts and crafts will be offered, as well as a food booth, and a kiddie booth for shoppers ages 12 and under. Santa will also be there for photos and visits with the children. Sponsored by the Junior Women's Club of Racine.
CHRISTMAS AUCTION AND BAKE SALE FOR MISSIONS
Nov. 10 - First Church of God, 1650 Lathrop Ave., Racine, 1 p.m. There will be craft items, baked goods, Christmas decorations, gift certificates, stocking stuffers, gift items for all ages. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. for purchase of baked goods and pre-priced gift items and for viewing items to be auctioned off. Door prizes. Proceeds will benefit Harvest Outreach Food Bank, Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization, Lighthouse Recovery Ministries, Youth for Christ, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship and other local, national and international missions, including Sponsorship of a Child in India. Sponsored by the Women of the Church of God.
TRADITIONAL HAM BALL DINNER AND MINI-BAZAAR
Nov. 10 - First United Methodist Church, 745 Main St., Racine, 4-7 p.m. Silent auction, country kitchen, towel and knit shop. $9 for adults; $4 ages 4-12; under age 3 free. Tickets may be purchased by Nov. 4. Call (262) 633-7632.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR
Nov. 10 - Our Savior Lutheran Church, 417 S. Kane St., Burlington, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cookies by the pound, a bake sale with pies and homemade breads, holiday gift items and unique handcrafted items. Lunch in the Cozy Cafe.
FIRST EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH YOUTH CRAFT/BAKE SALE
Nov. 10 - 814 Hayes Ave. (a parishioner/members home), Racine, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Proceeds will be used for a youth mission trip.
WHEATLAND FALL CRAFT AND BOOK FAIR
Nov. 10 - Wheatland Center School, 6606 368th Ave., Burlington, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
ANNUAL FALL FAIR
Nov. 11 - VFW Post 1391 Ladies Auxiliary, Veterans Center, 820 Main St., Racine, 1-7 p.m. Homemade bakery, handmade crafts, a white elephant sale and raffles. Proceeds are used for various programs that support veterans and their families.
CRAFT FAIR
Nov. 16-17 - Kenosha County Office, Woodhaven, 2303 37th St., Kenosha, 6-8 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Girl Scout troops will offer a wide variety of handmade craft and gift items for sale. The public is invited. Admission is free. Proceeds benefit the individual troops selling and will be used to fund troop activities, trips and service projects. There will also be a "Make It, Take It" area where children can make small seasonal craft items to take home for a nominal fee.
CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE AND CRAFT SALE
Nov. 16-17 - 3027 Washington Ave., Racine, noon-7 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. Handwoven baskets by Debbie and Patty, wood crafts, scarves, beaded jewelry, quilted items, towel and pot holders, door prizes.
CRAFT OPEN HOUSE
Nov. 16-17 - 1605 N. 51st St., Caledonia, 4-7 p.m. Fri.; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. Baked goods, gift baskets, ornaments.
TWO HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSES
Nov. 16-17 - 1906 Raymond Ave., and 18826 Washington Ave., Raymond, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat. Handmade baskets, hand painted gifts, jewelry, homemade soaps.
FLOWERING FIELDS CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE
Nov. 16-18 - 11208 4 1/4 Mile Road, Raymond (take highway 20 west to highway 45, go north on highway 45 approximately 4 miles to 4 1/4 Mile Road, go east on 4 1/4 Mile Road, long driveway on north side of road), 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Lighted table top Christmas trees, Christmas decorations, unique gifts, embroidered items, wood items, jewelry and more. Door prize and refreshments.
HORLICK HOLIDAY FAIR
Nov. 17 - Horlick High School, 2119 Rapids Drive, Racine. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $2, $1 senior citizens. More than 100 vendors featuring a variety of handcrafted items, antiques, collectibles, sports memorabilia and silent auction. Food and refreshments.
WATERFORD FFA ALUMNI CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY CRAFT FAIR
Nov. 17 - Fox River School, 921 W. Main St., Waterford, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Juried craft fair with 40 vendor booths, luncheon available, bake sale and Christmas raffle. All proceeds benefit the FFA Scholarship Fund.
HOLIDAY CRAFT AND GIFT SHOW
Nov. 23-25 - Wisconsin State Fair Park, Wisconsin Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis. $5, $2 children ages 6-12, free children under age 6.
CRAFTS IN THE WOODS ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Nov. 24 - YMCA Camp MacLean, 31401 Durand Ave., Burlington. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. $3.50, free children 11 and under. Holiday crafts, wood, outdoor, clothing, primitives, painting, floral, sleds. More than 50 craftsmen, bake sale, hot lunch and raffle. Shuttle service available from parking lot to main camp.
CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY
Nov. 24 - Shoreland Lutheran High School, 9026 12th St., Somers, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
HOLIDAY BAZAAR - CRAFT SHOW AND BAKE SALE
Nov. 24 - Belle City Senior Center Great Room, 201 Goold St., Racine, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free.
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR
Nov. 24 - UAW Local 72, 3615 Washington Road, Kenosha. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Handmade crafts, home business vendors, flea market items, raffle, food and beverages. Sponsored by the Kenosha Area Vietnam Vets for the Tomah Veterans Administration Medical Center.
HOLIDAY FAIR
Nov. 24 - Lake Oaks Apartment Complex, 1916 Wisconsin Ave., Racine, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
December
UW-PARKSIDE ARTS AND CRAFTS FAIR
Dec. 1 - University of Wisconsin-Parkside main concourse and main place, 900 Wood Road, Somers. 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Approximately 200 exhibitors from the Midwest and United States. Food available. Proceeds from booth fees go to scholarships.
HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE AND BAKE SALE
Dec. 1 - Hawthorn Hollow Nature Sanctuary and Arboretum, 880 Green Bay Road, Somers. 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
HOLIDAY FAIR AND BAKE SALE
Dec. 1 - St. John Nepomuk School, 1923 Green St., Racine, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Christmas decorations, dish towels, dish cloths, knit and crochet items.
CHRISTMAS COOKIE WALK AND THIRD WORLD CRAFT SALE
Dec. 1 - Atonement Lutheran Church, 2915 Wright Ave., Racine (use south parking lot entrance), 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A wide variety of cookies, bars, and confections will be sold by the pound as well as in prepackaged assortments. Unique items from elegant handcarved Russian Santas to musical instruments, children's toys, and woven goods from Central America, Africa, and Asia will be offered at the Third World Shop, with proceeds going to native artisans. Home crafted clothes and furnishings suitable for American Girl sized dolls.
LUTHERAN CHAPEL OF THE CROSS CRAFT FAIR
Dec. 1 - 1426 Highway H, Franksville (north of Highway C), 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Admission, one canned good. Knit-Wits crafts, and church bake and cookie sale. Chili bar lunch.
MRS. SANTA'S PANTRY
Dec. 1 - Honey Creek Community Baptist Church, 35518 Washington Ave., Honey Creek, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Cookie walk, crafts, bake sale, lunch.
COOKIE WALK AND CHRISTMAS FAIR
Dec. 2 - St. Edward's Catholic Church, 1425 Grove Ave., Racine, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. A large variety of cookies sold in coffee cans (you pick your own). Christmas arts and crafts.
FLOWERING FIELDS OPEN HOUSE
Dec. 14-16 - Flowering Fields, 11208 4 1/4 Mile Road, Raymond (take Highway 20 west to Highway 45, go north on Highway 45, go east on 4 1/4 Mile Road). 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Handmade gifts, Christmas decorations, fresh wreaths and more. Ten percent of sales this weekend will be donated to Love Inc. of Burlington.