arts and crafts

VALE FINE ARTS | Valparaiso

The 5th annual Vale Fine Arts Festival is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Rogers-Lakewood Park on North Meridian (Campbell Street), three miles south of U.S. 6, will feature local artists in the visual, literary and performing arts media. Visitors will browse through display booths, meet the local artists and watch a live performance on the "Arts Alive" stage. at 2 p.m. Sunday Angel Star performs. Gate fee is $5. The event also will feature hands-on children's projects and refreshments.

FYI: tlrart@msn.com or popcornfest.org

CRAFTS BAZAAR | Hammond

Hammond High All School Booster Club will host its first community bazaar, craft and fun fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the parking lot at the high school, 5926 Calumet Ave. There will be a concession stand, games and sale items. It's a school fundraiser.

FYI: (219) 933-9135

ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW | Highland

Highland Parks and Recreation Department's 2008 arts and craft show with vendor fair is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln St. Handmade items as well as products from direct sales will be available. Crafters will be selling doll clothes, candles, afghans, hand-made jewelry, bean bag games, glass art, home décor, photo albums, hand bags, and more. They have dealers representing Discovery Toys, Tupperware, Arbonne, Tastefully Simple, Home Interiors, and more. Tiffany's Tea Room and the American Legion Post 17 will be open for lunch and bake sale concessions. The winter show is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 29 and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 30. Returning arts and crafts vendors must register with payment for the winter show by Oct. 30 or the space will be given to another vendor. New vendors may sign up after Oct. 30.

FYI: (219) 838-0114

OKTOBERFEST CRAFT FAIR | Chicago Heights

Marian Catholic High School Band Parents Association 's hosts its 28th Annual Oktoberfest Show and Sale, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at the school, 700 Ashland Ave.

FYI: (708) 429-7224 or mdunajeski@sbcglobal.net

MILITARIA SHOW | Crown Point

A Calumet Region Militaria Show will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Lake County Fairgrounds, 889 S. Court St. Admission is $4, and free for children 11 and younger with an adult. Buying, selling, trading and appraising; table rental is available.

FYI: (219) 663-7105

HARVEST OF CRAFTS | Griffith

The St. Mary Home & School Association from St. Mary School in Griffith is looking for quality crafters for its annual Harvest of Crafts fair Oct. 11 and 12 at St. Mary-Hildebrandt Hall, 525 N. Lafayette, St. All proceeds benefit St. Mary School. Applications are available by phone.

FYI: (219) 923-5735

CRAFT VENDORS WANTED | Munster

Crafters and vendors are needed for the Arts and Crafts show at Calvary Community Church from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at 9900 Columbia Ave. Cost is $25 for a 15-foot by 15-foot space. Applications are available at mummydeals.blogspot.com.

FYI: (219) 923-6092

CRAFTERS WANTED | Lansing

Crafters and vendors are wanted for the Harvest Arts and Crafts show taking place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 11 at Luther East High School, 2750 Glenwood-Lansing Road.

FYI: (708) 895-8441

FALL FROLIC VENDOR FAIR | St. John

American Business Women's Association Indinois Chapter from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 18 at the St. John Township Community Center is looking for vendors, crafters, home party consultants. Booths are available.

FYI: (219) 769-2927 or (219) 365-9274

CRAFTERS NEEDED | Hobart

The Kids 1st Preschool is sponsoring a fall craft fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at First United Methodist Church, 654 E. Fourth St. They are seeking crafters for the fair. The cost of a booth space is $25 for a 8 by 10-foot space. Admission is free. There will be great gifts-door prizes-Concession. For more information contact the church.

FYI: (219) 942-1601

FALL FESTIVAL | Winfield

Crafters, vendors and flea marketers are welcome to participate in the Church of the Four Seasons Methodist's Fall Festival on Oct. 18. The church is located at 9100 E. 109th Ave., across from Lakes of the Four Seasons community. Call for booth rental information.

FYI: (219) 226-0369 or (219) 713-3610

ANNUAL SHOW | Highland

GFWC Highland Woman's Club is seeking crafters for its annual craft show Nov. 1 and 2 at Highland High School. Call Bev for an application.

FYI: (219) 924-0537

Vendors needed | Highland

Vendors are needed for St. James Women's Guild of Highland's Holiday Bazaar taking place Nov. 1.

FYI: Contact Diane Jalk at (219) 924-1778.

ARTS AND CRAFTS | Dyer

Dyer Parks and Recreation is seeking crafters for our 7th Annual Holiday Shopping Spree and Craft Show on Saturday, Nov. 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Kahler Middle School. The cost to participate in the show is $35 for an 8

FYI: (219) 865-2505 or parks@townofdyer.com

CRAFT VENDORS WANTED | Chesterton,

Seeking vendors for St. Patrick School's indoor Winter Market from 9 am to 3 pm. Nov. 15. They are looking for retailers and direct sales companies to participate in this community event. Booth space is $45 for each 10 by 10-foot space, and table rental and electricity is available for an extra charge. This community event will be held in the school's new Field House located on the school grounds at 640 N. Calumet Road. For more information and vendor agreement, please contact Tina Raffin or Paula Wratten.

FYI: (219) 926-7317 or (219) 926-5958

ARTS AND CRAFTS | Valparaiso

Holidaze art's and craft show. Applications are now being accepted. The show will be held at the Porter county expo center on Nov 22 and 23. Spaces are $100 corner are $125.

FYI: (219) 464-9918

CRAFTERS AND VENDORS NEEDED | Merrillville

Lake County Public Library, 1919 West 81st Ave. (US 30), is currently seeking vendors for an event called "Made in America: Holiday Arts & Crafts Fair" from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Dec. 3. Interested vendors are encouraged to contact the library or webmastr@lakeco.lib.in.us for details. Proceeds will benefit the Friends of Lake County Public Library.

FYI: (219) 769-3541, ext. 335