Shop Lanark's Fall Fest 2009
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Labor Day Weekend
September 4, 5, 6
Don't miss the shopping extravaganza around Lanark for it's first annual Fall Fest. Items you will find at the featured shops include handcrafted arts & crafts, furniture, and much more. Great for gifts or to decorate your home.
Watch for the pumpkin signs throughout town for directions to participating shops.
CLICK HERE for a map of shops, food and other attractions.
Participating locations:
1. The Hollow Fencepost, 124 E. Carroll St., 815-493-9066. Barn wood, antique, new and painted furniture. Furniture refinishing. Also primitive accessories, linens and pillows, candles, greeting cards, hand woven baskets, stained glass, ceramics and aluminum castings. Fall Fest Hours: Fri., Sept. 4, 8:30-6:00, Sat., Sept. 5, 8:30-4:00, Sun., Sept. 6, 9:00-3:00.
2. YTB Travel, Nadia Wirchnianski, 815-266-1714. Travel promotion and travel certificates. Will be set up at The Hollow Fence Post with same hours.
3. Kromer Art, 117 N. Argyle St., Hand-carved rocking horses, sand cast aluminum, bronze castings, Raku fired ceramics and more. Stop in and see artist Jack Kromer carve wood with a mallet and chisel. Fall Fest Hours: 9:00-5:00, Fri. and Sat., Sept. 4 and 5.
4. The Sudzy Side, 123 N. Broad Street (next to Dave's Place—look for the flag). Fall themed soaps and accessories, home fragrance items, sink scrubs, and carpet sprinkles. Also purses, jewelry, candles, and table linens. Fall Fest Hours: Fri., Sept. 4, 10:00-4:00, Sat., Sept., 5, 9:00-2:00.
5. Locust Street Candles, 213 W. Locust St., 815-493-8139. Featuring candles, candle warmers, candle holders, decorative accessories, wax melts and potpourri. Also Pampered Chef (cash and carry), Hardwood Dog Crates, and Longaberger Baskets. Fall Fest Hours: Fri., Sept. 4, 9:00am-6:00pm, Sat., Sept. 5, 9:00am-4:00pm.
6. Picket Fence Florals, Lynn Collins, 407 E. Franklin, 815-297-3576. Several crafters participate in our Carriage House Shop filled with beautiful autumn arrangements and other décor for your home. Fall Fest Hours: Fri., Sept., 4, 9:00-6:00, and Sat., Sept. 5, Sun., Sept. 6, Sat., Sept. 12, 9:00-4:00.
7. Pie Plus on the Porch, at Picket Fence location, sponsored by Friends of Lanark Public Library. Fall Fest Hours: Fri., Sept. 4, 9:00am-6:00pm and Sat., Sept., 5, 9:00am-4:00pm.
8. P.A.L.'S for Keeps, Pat James, 326 S. School St., 815-493-2580. Seasonal table clothes, sweatshirts, jackets, and personalized gift towels. Also wood crafts, soaps, and cross stitch. Fall Fest Hours: Fri., Sept. 4, 9:00-6:00, Sat., Sept., 5 and Sun., Sept. 6, 9:00-4:00.
9. The Special Touch/Unique Mall, 504 W. Hwy 64, 815-493-6366. Flowers, plants, gifts, and homemade items form local crafters. Some antiques. Fall Fest Hours: Fri., Sept. 4, 9:00-5:00, Sat., Sept. 5, 9:00-2:00.
10. Photography by Elly, 21-78 Lake Carroll Blvd., Lake Carroll, 815-291-5478. Come out to the studio and book your session at 50% off. See fall and holiday products and October specials! Fall Fest Hours: Sat., Sept. 5, 10:00-2:00.
11. Almost Antiques, 301 W. Locust St., 815-493-2454. Kitchenware, collectibles, furniture, vintage glassware, salt & pepper shakers, and figurines. Fall Fest Hours: Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Sept. 5 - 7, 8:00 - 5:00.
12. The Treasure Hunt, 114 N. Broad St., Antiques, furniture, collectibles and more. Fall Fest Hours: Fri. & Sat., Sept 4 & 5, 9:00 - 4:00.
13. Red Rooster Candles, (at Flynn Automotive) 604 W. IL Rt.
64, 815-493-2886. A variety of candles. Something for everyone. Open
Sept. 7 too. Fall Fest Hours: Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Sept. 5 - 7, 8:00
- 7:00.
PLUS... Ken's Roast 'N' Grill, (also at Flynn Automotive),
Serving burgers, brats, pork chops, hot dogs, chips and pop. Open Sept.
7 too. Fall Fest Hours: Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon., Sept. 5 - 7, 11:00 -
7:00.
Still
ready for more arts and crafts?
7 miles west to Mt. Carroll for
their Craft Shop Hop & Brick Street Saturday.
Plus,
Shannon's Labor Day Homecoming has a craft show. North on Rt. 73,
turn right on Rt. 72 to Shannon.
And don't forget, Thomson Melon Days, west on Rt. 64 to South Rt. 84.
