Sunday, November 1, 2026

Craft League of Champaign Urbana Annual Art Fair

 

A new show for us, a little farther afield this weekend. John will be at the Craft League of Champaign Urbana Annual Art Fair at the Savoy Recreation Center, 402 W. Graham Dr, Savoy, IL. I've heard about this show for a long time, and am excited to finally be a part of it. Stop by if you're in the area.

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Ruth & John's at The Neighborhood Co-op

Big News, Everyone!

 
Ruth & John's is now available at the Neighborhood Co-op in Carbondale, IL. Ruth has just finished delivering your favorite soaps, lotions, and lip balms. Now you don't have to wait for our next craft fair, or contact us for a special order (though, of course, you are still welcome to do so). Stop by the Neighborhood Co-op and stock up!
 

Sunday, October 25, 2026

Homestretch

 


We’re heading into the homestretch, now.  We’ve had a great season so far, but now all the big Christmas shows are ahead of us.  Check out this list to see where you can find us in the weeks ahead.

 Nov.7-8     Craft League of Champaign-Urbana Art Fair, Savoy, IL               

                 https://www.craftleaguecu.com/

Nov.14-15 -     AutumnFest, Thrillhouse Entertainment Center, Marion, IL               

 https://www.jalcautumnfest.com/

Nov. 13-15 -     Magpie Market, The Pavilion in Marion, IL                

                 https://www.facebook.com/magpiemarkethouse/

Nov. 21-22      Arts and Crafts Extravaganza, Show-Me Center, Cape Girardeau, MO                                     https://www.capearts.org/craft-fair

Nov. 28,      Vendors in the Vines, Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass, IL

                 

                https://altovineyards.net/events-altopass/holiday-vendors-in-the-vines-df3t7-72hbh-xnsrs

Dec 3-5,      Holiday Craft Sale, SIU Student Center, Carbondale, IL                

                 https://www.facebook.com/events/28065418529804112/28065418539804111/

Dec. 4-6,      Very Merry Market, Marion, IL

                https://www.verymerrymarion.com/

Dec. 12     Christkindl Market, Big Muddy Brewery, Murphysboro, IL

                https://www.facebook.com/events/1378929297656826

 

Thursday, October 15, 2026

Vulture Fest in Makanda

 Here it comes! This is one of the best things in Southern Illinois, Vulture Fest in Makanda!

We've been doing this show for some years now, and wouldn't miss it for anything. You shouldn't either. I tell people that if you do nothing else in Southern Illinois, you have to go to Vulture Fest. I don't have the words to tell you what makes this such a great time, but you will absolutely love your trip here.

We will be in the playground area behind the pavilion where the band is playing. Just go the the food trucks and head downhill to find us. We'll be looking for you!

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake

 We are returning to Rend Lake this weekend for the Wine and Art Festival in Whittington, Illinois. We've done this show for many years, and we look forward to it. Stop by to see what we have this year, with all your favorite soaps and lotions, and many new woodworking pieces. It's never too early to start whittling down your gift list.

https://www.facebook.com/wineandartfestivalatrendlake


 

Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Magpie Market Days

  

We've got a big one coming up this weekend. John will have your favorite woodworking piece at Magpie Market Days in Marion, Illinois on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We've never done this show before, so we're looking forward to something different. Come on out and say hello!

https://www.facebook.com/events/25594468973586173/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surfa

 

Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Midwest Salute to the Arts

Coming up this weekend, The Midwest Salute to the Arts in Fairview Heights, IL. One hundred of the area's best artists will gather in Moody Park for the first big show of the season. John will be there with a huge selection of your favorite woodworking products, charcuterie and cutting boards, boxes, wine racks and accessories, cheese slicers, and some new items you haven't seen before.
This is a fantastic show, well worth the trip. We look forward to seeing you there.