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!

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

 

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

 

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.

https://midwestsalute.com/

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New Dream Box

 

 Dream box, cherry with red and blue epoxy resin.

 

The Rest of the Year - 2026

We have a lot more shows coming up as we head in our busy reason. From now to the end of the year we will be constantly going to shows and preparing for the next ones. Here is a list of where we expect to be. As always, check back often for updated information and more specifics about each show as they get closer.

 

Aug. 28-30

Midwest Salute to the Arts, Fairview Heights, IL

 

Sept. 5-6

Faust Art Fair, Chesterfield, MO

 

Sept. 5

Harvest Festival, Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass, IL

 

Sept.11-12

Murphysboro Apple Festival, Murphysboro, IL

 

Sept 11-13

Mosaics Fine Art Festival, St. Charles, MO

 

Sept 19-20

Arts in Central Park, Decatur, IL

 

Sept. 25-27

Magpie Market, Marion, IL

 

Oct. 3-4

Sugar Creek Arts Festival, Normal, IL

 

Oct. 10-11

Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake, Rend Lake Visitor's Center

 

Oct. 17-18

VultureFest, Makanda, IL

 

Nov.14-15

AutumnFest, Carterville, IL

 

Nov. 21-22

Arts and Crafts Extravaganza, Show-Me Center, Cape Girardeau, MO

 

Nov. 28

Vendors in the Vines, Alto Vineyards, Alto Pass, IL

 

Dec 3-5

Holiday Craft Sale, SIU Student Center, Carbondale, IL

 

Dec. 4-6

Very Merry Market, Marion, IL

 

Christkindl Market Big Muddy Brewery, Murphysboro, IL

Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival

We've got a new show (for us) coming up this weekend, the Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival at 8254 E. 1425 North Rd, Fairmount, IL. A little far from home, but it promises to be a great time. 5-9 on Friday, and 12-7 on Saturday. John will be there with lots of new wood items, ready for you or the people on your gift list. Stop by and say hello.

 

https://www.sleepycreekvineyards.com/general-info

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/973144702060359/?active_tab=discussion

 

Effingham Artisan Fair - Best of Wood

 

Guess what I got! 

 

 

This is me at last year's Effingham Artisan Fair. This is the first (but not the last!) time I won best of class at an art fair. I will be back there this weekend, Friday and Saturday at Tuscan Hills Winery in Effingham, Illinois. Stop by and see how this year goes!

 

Effingham Artisan Fair

 

 

 

 

Coming up this weekend, John will be at Tuscan Hills Winery in Effingham, Illinois, with all of your favorite woodworking pieces. Stop by for local wine, and check out our selection of charcuterie and cutting boards, boxes, cheese slicers, wine racks and accessories, and lots more.

https://www.facebook.com/events/1183346577320112/1251925693795533

Schedule Update

 

Here is some information on our next round of craft fairs and art shows. Coming up:

 

July 10-11 Effingham Artisan Fair

    Tuscan Hills Winery, Effingham, IL

 

July 24-25 Sleepy Creek Vineyards Art & Music Festival

    Sleepy Creek Vineyards, Fairmount, IL

 

Aug. 28-30 Midwest Salute to the Arts

    Moody Park, Fairview Heights, IL

 

Sept. 5-6 Faust Art Fair

    Faust Park, Chesterfield, MO

 

Sept. 25-27 Magpie Market

    Williamson County Fairgrounds, Marion, IL

 

Stay tuned for more detailed information as we get closer, and news of more shows as they get confirmed

 

In the meantime, products from one or both of us can be found at the following places:

 

276 Art Exchange, 142 W Lane St, Equality, IL

https://www.276art.org/

 

Branch Cafe & Market, 100 East Jackson Street, Carbondale, IL

https://www.branchcafeandmarket.com

 

Cristaudo’s, 209 S Illinois Ave, Carbondale, IL

https://www.cristaudos.com/contact

 

Little Egypt Arts Association, 601 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL

https://littleegyptarts.com/

Whimsy, Wingdings & Wares, 104 S Main St, Anna, IL

https://www.whimsywingdingswares.com/

 

Wildflower Wellness, 212 S University, Carbondale, IL

https://wildflowerwellness.pro/

Lowertown Arts and Music Festival

 I'm excited to be heading to Paducah, KY today for my first time at the Lowertown Arts and Music Festival. I'll have lots of new woodworking pieces just in time for Mother's Day. Stop by and join the fun!

 

Maple Syrup Festival at Touch of Nature

Coming up in Makanda, IL this weekend, the Maple Syrup Festival at Touch of Nature. The weather looks to be ideal for this annual event. We've got lots of new pieces for you to see (pictures coming soon). You can grab some breakfast, see how the maple syrup is made, and watch the lumberjack demonstrations. A great time for the whole family.

Spring Craft and Vendor Fair at Oakville High School

Those of you in the St. Louis area are cordially invited to join us at new (for us)event, the Spring Craft and Vendor Fair at Oakville High School. John will be there with you favorite woodworking items, charcuterie boards, cheese slicers, coasters, and those unique wine racks and accessories. Saturday and Sunday, Oakville High School
5557 Milburn Road, St. Louis, MO 63129.