Local groups holding holiday craft shows
October 19, 2012 1:58PM
Crafts, such as these Christmas ornaments, will be among the many items available to purchase in the numerous craft fairs to be hosted this fall. | Sun-Times Media File Photo
Updated: November 22, 2012 6:03AM
Here is a look at some craft shows slated for the Joliet area.
Ladies Aid Christmas Bazaar
Sponsor: Ladies Aid St. Peter’s
Contact: 815-744-1292
When: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 25
Location: St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 310 N. Broadway, Joliet
Number of exhibitors: 1
Admission: Free
Refreshments/meal: Yes
Bake sale: No
Prize drawings: No
Strollers allowed: Yes
Trinity Lutheran Church
Sponsor: Church youth organization
Contact: 815-462-0380
When: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church, 508 N. Cedar Road, New Lenox
Number of exhibitors: 30
Admission: Free
Raffle/prizes: Yes
Strollers allowed: Yes
Autumn Harvest Craft Show
Sponsor: Manhattan United Methodist Women
Contact: 815-478-3885
When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27
Location: Manhattan U.M. Church, 335 E. North St., Manhattan
Number of exhibitors: 8-12
Admission: Free. Includes free valet and shuttle bus service
Refreshments/lunch: Yes
Bake sale: Yes
Prize drawings: No
Strollers allowed: No
Space available: 815-478-3885 (No commercial or wholesale outlets.)
15th annual craft show
Sponsor: Plainfield Band Boosters
Contact: 815-577-4444 or email PlainfieldCraftShow@psd202.org
When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28
Location: Plainfield Central High School, 24120 W. Fort Beggs Drive, Plainfield
Number of exhibits: 175 spaces for crafts and gifts. All proceeds from the craft show will support the band programs at Plainfield Central
Refreshments: Food and bake sale items will also be available for purchase, including the Band Boosters’ famous baked potatoes.
Admission: $2 per person for people 18 and older. Each admission paid will receive a raffle ticket.
Strollers allowed: Yes
St. Mary’s Craft Show
Sponsor: St. Mary’s CCW
Contact: 815-467-4228
When: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 27
Location: 303 St. Mary St., Minooka
Number of exhibitors: 17-20
Admission: Free
Refreshments/lunch: Yes
Bake sale: No
Prize drawings: Yes
Strollers allowed: Yes
Space available: 815-467-4228
