Arts & Crafts Extravaganza

We're leaving the state. Well, for the weekend, anyway. We will be at the 52nd Annual Arts & Crafts Extravaganza, put on by the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri. This event occurs in two different venues at the same time, the Show-Me Center, and the Osage Center. We will be at the Show-Me Center, and look forward to seeing lots of folks.

JALC Autumnfest

 

 

We've got one of the best shows in the area coming up this weekend. John A. Logan's Autumnfest has been going on for a long time, and we are very happy to be a part of it. For the second year in a row, the show will be held at the Marion Oasis Event Center (that's the old Marion Mall to you and me). We love this show for the high level of art and craft you can find there, as well as the chance to see many of our favorite people. So come on out this Saturday and Sunday, 9-4.

Wine & Art Festival at Rend Lake - 2022

 We've been doing this show since 2004, when the remains of hurricane Rita came through and dumped lots of rain on everybody.  This year, the weather looks to be a lot better, clear and dry, perfect for listening to your favorite bands, trying out some new wines, and shopping at some great artists.  

We will be easy to find at this show, as we are right next to the winery nearest the parking area, adjacent to the food trucks.  We have all kinds of new products for you to see, with new soap scents and lots of live-edge cutting boards.  

We also are showing off our new logo, so come on out and see what we have.  We'll be looking for you!

Show Schedule, 2022 (we hope)

It's been a while since I could post a list like this, and the last time, in 2020, wound up being a rather sad wish. A lot of things have changed since then, and we expect to be back in the full swing of things this year. The following is a list of shows we expect to do this year, based on shows we have done in the past. We'll keep you updated as our information changes.

DuQuoin State Fair

DuQuoin, IL

Sept. 3-4 (?)

We had a great first year at the fair, and are looking forward to being able to return.

Murphysboro Apple Festival

Murphysboro, IL

Sept. 16-17

A truly Southern Illinois event, a celebration of one of our best local products.

DuBoisCenter Fall Festival

DuBois Center, Dubois, IL

Oct. 2

This show is heavy on country crafts, set in an idyllic location. Free entrance, free parking, food, and wagon rides.

Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake

Artisan’s Center, Whittington, IL

Oct. 8-9

The grand-daddy of wine and art shows in the area.  We've been doing this show for some eighteen years, and it keeps getting better and better.

VultureFest

Makanda, IL

Oct.  15-16

Vultures. Makanda.  Us.  This is always a fun time, and last year was the biggest any of us have seen.  You won’t want to miss this show.

AutumnFest

John A. Logan College, Carterville, IL

Nov.  12-13

This show was at the old Marion Mall last year due to construction at the Logan campus. I assume it's going to be on campus this year, but stay tuned for further information.

Arts and Crafts Extravaganza

Show-Me Center, Cape Girardeau, MO

Nov.  19-20

 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. 1-3

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.

This is not an exhaustive list. We did several other shows last year, and probably will again this year, but these were late additions to our schedule and are not yet annual events. So keep an eye here and at our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ruthandjohns, for fresh information as it comes along.

 

December Shows

In the aftermath of the pandemic shutdown, we've been very busy doing shows all over the area.  Most of our regular shows are back, but we've added some new ones as well.  Below is a list of the shows we have coming up through the end of the season. 

December 2-3, 10:00-5:00, December 4, 9:00-4:00

Holiday Craft Sale

SIU Student Center

Carbondale, IL

www.facebook.com/events/262914265806667

December 5, 11:00-3:00

Holiday Gift Fair

Buckwater Brewing

213 E. Main

Carbondale, IL

www.facebook.com/events/1281797049001985

December 19, 11:00-3:00

Holiday Gift Fair

Buckwater Brewing

213 E. Main

Carbondale, IL

www.facebook.com/events/585589509440235

December 19, 6:00-10:00

Christmas at the Castle

Castle Ridge Wedding and Conference Center

1750 Tee Lane

Centralia, IL

www.facebook.com/events/1000027250557652?active_tab=about

Vuture Fest - Makanda, Illinois 2021

 Woo hoo!  We're getting ready for Vulture Fest in Makanda this weekend.  This is a fantastic show, probably the most unusual you will ever see.  Lots of different people, lots of different vendors,bands, the Rainmaker's Garden, and, of course, vultures.

 

 We look forward to this show every year, and really missed it last year.  Not sure where we'll be set up (they don't tell us until we get there), but wherever it is is sure to be a great spot.  Do look for us, stop by and say hello.  We can't wait to show you all the new things we've been working on and all the new ideas we've had in the last two years.  The weather looks to be near-perfect, so we can hardly wait.

Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake - 2021

 We've got a great show coming up this weekend.  The Wine and Art Festival at Rend Lake is at the Rend Lake Visitor's Center in Whittington, Il.  We've done this show almost since the beginning, and we look forward to it every year.  This is a fantastic opportunity for wine lovers to try wines from wineries they might otherwise not be exposed to.

 

Wineries attending this year will be:

Hidden Lake Winery

The Pour Winery

Walker's Bluff

Vahling Winery

Pheasant Hollow Winery

Niemerg Family Winery

Lincoln Heritage Winery

Lasata Winery

Fox Creek Winery

 Castle Finn Winery.

 

We will be set up near the entrance, so look for us as you come in.   We'll be looking for you.