(note: we realize these events dates will come and go, but will continue to add new ones to this post through-out summer 2010!)

Strange Folk 2010 is not quite around the corner yet, and we know you love that crafty handmade goodness year-round! The St. Louis and Southern IL area is busting at the seams this spring and summer with events. This is obviously not a complete list of all art and craft events, but ones that are considered mainly “indie craft” events – a circuit of shows that many Strange Folk vendors organize and/or participate in as a community. E-mail strangefolkfestival@gmail.com if you’ve got anything to add.

Drawgasmic

WHEN: Saturday, July 10th, 7p.m.-1a.m.
WHERE: 2720 Cherokee (gallery)
St. Louis MO 63118
MORE INFO: http://Drawgasmic.com
ABOUT: “The Drawgasmic exhibition and book is an effort to expose, promote, and push forward the work of international independent artists, illustrators, and designers working today. We, as curators, are trying to create the sort of experience we feel is missing in the in the all to often pompous and institutionalized art world. An experience that combines the talent of hundreds of great artists with a mash-up of unique performances.”

Swap-O-Rama-Rama

WHEN: Saturday, April 10th, 12p.m.-4p.m.
WHERE: Missouri History Museum (Lower Level)
Lindell and DeBaliviere in Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63112 (view map)
MORE INFO: http://www.mohistory.org
PARTICIPATE: Still looking for volunteers and sewing machines! Call Emily at (314) 361-7293 if interested in helping.

Saint Louis Earth Day

WHEN: Sunday, April 25th, 11a.m.-6p.m.
WHERE: Muny Grounds in Forest Park
St. Louis, MO 63112 (view map)
MORE INFO: http://stlouisearthday.org
PARTICIPATE: The application period for this event has ended.

Artropy

WHEN: Saturday, April 17th, 10a.m. – 3:30p.m.
WHERE: SqWires – The Annex in Historic Lafayette Square
1415 South 18th St.
St. Louis, MO 63104 (view map)
MORE INFO: http://showmeetsy.blogspot.com
RSVP on Facebook!
PARTICIPATE: The application period for this event has ended.

O’Farmers Market

WHEN: Saturday, May 1st, 8a.m. – 4p.m.
WHERE: Marie Schafer School Parking Lot
505 S. Cherry Street
O’Fallon, IL 62269 (view map)
Become a Fan on Facebook!
MORE INFO: http://OFarmersMarket.com
PARTICIPATE: Accepting applications online for “produce, dairy, meats, baked goods, plants, and handmade dry goods (arts and crafts)” through April 13th.

Soulard Market Park Arts & Crafts Fair

WHEN: Saturdays, May 15th, June 19th, & July 17th, 9a.m.-3p.m.
WHERE: Soulard Market Park
Corner of 9th and Lafayette
St. Louis, MO 63104 (view map)
MORE INFO: http://PasteCrafts.com
PARTICIPATE: Accepting applications for handmade goods through April 15th. Printable app available online.

Green with Indie

WHEN: Saturday, June 5th, 10a.m.-6p.m.
WHERE: Webster University’s Grant Gym
175 Edgar Rd.
Webster Groves, MO 63119 (view map)
MORE INFO: http://GreenwithIndieCraftShow.com
Become a Fan on Facebook!
PARTICIPATE: Accepting applications online for handmade, eco-friendly goods  through April 24th.

Downtown Art & Wine Fair

WHEN: Saturdays, May 22nd & October 2nd, 3p.m.-9p.m.
WHERE: Historic Town Square
E. Jackson and N. Washington
Carbondale, IL 63119 (view map)
MORE INFO: http://carbondaledawf.blogspot.com
PARTICIPATE: Accepting applications for handmade goods and art through May 14th. Printable app available online.

Shawnee Hills Wine Trail Arts Festival

WHEN: Saturday & Sunday, May 29-30, 12-6pm
WHERE: Riverside Park
2610 W Riverside Rd.
Murphysboro, Illinois 62966 (view map)
MORE INFO: http://www.friendsofmurphysboro.com/
PARTICIPATE: Accepting applications for handmade goods and art (deadline indefinite). Printable app available online.

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