Are there any craft shows in the Chicago Area...?

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...where I would likely turn a profit selling homemade needlecrafts like baby quilts, table runners, potholders, coaster sets, and stuffed animals? I know about websites like eBay and Etsy, but can anyone recommend any particular Chicago Area craft fairs where I might be able to make good money selling my crafts?

Serious answers only, please -- no no's, no idk's, no spam. I will personally award ten points to whoever gives me the most helpful answer. I am looking for the names of specific craft fairs, not just vague information about seasonal fairs in general.

M · Accepted Answer

There's a huge and famous one called Fair Diddly (in the spring) and Fall Diddley (fall).  They're in Belvidere, which is right off I-90 and they're HUGE.  Here's a PDF with application info:  http://www.mhrl.org/documents/2014%20Fair%20and%20Fall%20Diddley%20Contract.pdf

Also, here's a page I used to use a lot for different reasons.  It lists fairs, festivals and craft shows in Illinois.  Very useful:  http://festivalnet.com/state/illinois/il.html

Best of luck.

99BOBOTW · Answer

try festivalnet.com  you can pick the radius from 10 miles to several hundred.  I've had a login for 6 years now.  I have never paid for exclusive info.  I do a search for my area of choice, then google search for info regarding the show that interests me.

If you use facebook look for a group that is in your area.  For example I'm in a group called "Southern Nevada Events and Vendor Listings".  This group will post several listings per week regarding craft shows in my area.

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Are there any craft shows in the Chicago Area...?

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