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SPRING CRAFT MARKET
Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, May 3, 2026, from 9 am to 4 pm

Celebrate the season at the Spring Craft Market, just in time for Spring and Mother’s Day! As the largest juried spring arts and crafts show in McHenry County, this event features exceptional local artisans along with talented makers from across the country. Discover exciting new vendors alongside many of your favorites.

Whether you’re treating yourself or getting a head start on Mother’s Day shopping, you’ll find plenty of unique, handmade treasures to choose from. Be sure to mark your calendar, you won’t want to miss it! Plus, kids can enjoy a free craft activity on Sunday.

Join us at Crystal Lake South High School, conveniently located at 1200 S. McHenry Ave, just one block off Randall Road in Crystal Lake. Browse an impressive collection of one-of-a-kind gifts from 80 skilled artisans. Admission is just $4.00, children 10 and under are free, and parking is always free.
We can’t wait to welcome you!

YAEGER’S SPRING VENDOR DAY

We will be back at Yaeger's Spring Vendor Day this year on Saturday, May 2nd from 10 am - 3 pm!

They’ll have a variety of vendors featuring food items, sweet treats, coffee, handmade jewelry, candles, houseplants, and natural creations.

See you at the farm!

This event is weather permitting

MARKET IN THE PARK

Join us for the 6th Annual Spring Market in the Park on May 9th, 2026 from
9 AM–2 PM at BJ Way Park, Byron IL. We’ve been doing this market for several years now and absolutely love it! We first got started with markets in Davis Junction when they used to have a farmers market so we always love getting to see our sweet customers from the west! ♥

Main Street Market is always an incredible day full of the BEST SHOPPING, FOOD TRUCKS and FUN! The energy of this market is palpable! The grounds where the event is held is packed with shoppers, live music, and local food trucks! It has been named one of the BEST markets to shop by both Country Living Magazine & Flea Market Style Magazine. Mark your calendar and plan on spending the day with us!

Find our booth by Lucy, the 1971 Pink VW bug!

- Main Street Market is an open-air market hosted & owned by Urban Farmgirl – nestled among beautiful corn fields and country roads - at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Belvidere, IL. Shop 195+ vendors from across the Midwest – boutique shops, handmade artisans, clothing trucks and purveyors of vintage goods – while enjoying amazing some of the best food & local music.

- Tickets are on sale now at Urban Farmgirl's Main Street Market Tickets, Saturday, May 16 from 9 am to 4 pm | Eventbrite

- Free parking will be available in large grassy lots off Route 76. We can’t wait!!!

MARKET IN THE PARK

Join us for the 3rd Annual Genoa’s Market in the Park on May 17th, 2026 from 10 AM–3 PM at Chamberlain Park, Genoa IL. Shop 100+ vendors, enjoy food trucks, and explore art, handmade goods, and vintage finds. Free entry!

THE BURGOO

Established in 1969, the Burgoo Festival is one of the longest-running, and largest, fall festivals in northern Illinois. The Burgoo Festival is best described as an annual village street party featuring antiques sellers, craftsmen, musicians, and food vendors. More than 400 vendors will present their wares at this annual event. Sponsored by the non-profit LaSalle County Historical Society, it is the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year!

This is our first time experiencing the Burgoo and we CANNOT wait!! It already feels magical!