One of the casualties of Covid was the craft and art show. Pretty much all of the events were cancelled for last year, with the hope that they would come back this year. At this point we are looking forward to returning to our regular round of shows in 2021, but, of course, things are still unpredictable enough that no one has definitely declared their event to be happening.
So below is a list of events that we hope we will be at, based on the schedule we had on 2019. All dates are tentative, and even once an event is announced, the situation could change as the facts of the pandemic change.
Here, then, is a very tentative list of shows for this year. We will keep you updated as we get more information. Feel free to contact us if you have concrete information about any of these shows. We are really hoping to see you all sometime this season.
Pride Fest
Carbondale
Date TBA
Join us at this local celebration of a national event.
DuQuoin State Fair
DuQuoin,
IL
Sept. 4-5 (?)
We had a great time at our first appearance at the fair last
year, we’re looking forward to an even better time this year.
Murphysboro Apple Festival
Murphysboro,
IL
Sept.
17-18
A truly Southern Illinois event, a celebration of one of our
best local products.
DuBoisCenter Fall Festival
DuBois
Center, Dubois, IL
Oct. 3
We didn’t know what to expect last year, but even with a
rain-curtailed afternoon, we had a great show and met some wonderful
people. Can’t wait to try it again this
year.
Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake
Artisan’s Center, Whittington, IL
Oct. 9-10
The grand-daddy of wine and art shows in the area. We’ve been doing this for over fifteen years.
VultureFest
Makanda, IL
Oct. 16-17
Vultures. Makanda.
Us. This is always a fun time,
and 2918 was the biggest any of us have seen. You won’t want to miss this show.
Heritage Festival
Southeastern Illinois College, Harrisburg, IL
Nov. 6-7
A return to the eastern part of Southern Illinois, we look
forward to seeing you all in our usual corner of the gym.
AutumnFest
John
A. Logan College, Carterville, IL
Nov. 13-14
What a great show! We
love doing this one, as it has the largest group of the best artists and
craftspeople in Southern Illinois.
Arts and Crafts Extravaganza
Show-Me Center, Cape Girardeau, MO
Nov. 20-21
Our only out-of-state show last year, a chance to meet a
whole new group of people.
Holiday Craft Sale
SIU Student Center, Carbondale, IL
Dec. 2-4
The grand finale, a three-day blowout in the student center
at SIU. We’re always amazed at how this
show gets bigger and better every year.
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