Holiday Housewalk | Marengo and Union Christmas Arts and Craft Faire

Scrapping On The Spot
Producers of wonderfully exquisite paper products and event memory capturers
Two Feathers Gourds and Honey
Suppliers of wonderful raw honey from the fields of northern Illinois and designers of unique gourds

Congratulations To Our Prize Winners

Congratulations to the following 21st Annual Marengo and Union Holiday Housewalk Arts and Craft Faire attendees whose names have been drawn as winners of the attendee prizes. A confirmation letter, along with the prize, has been mailed.
Nanci H. from Malta, Illinois
Susan G. from Poplar Grove, Illinois
Nancy J. from Waconda, Illinois

Sunny Weather Draws Large Attendance

Blessed with an unusually sunny Sunday, the attendance at the second day of the 21st Annual Marengo and Union Holiday Housewalk Arts and Craft Faire was another record. Read the full story here: Sunday Sun

Day One Attracts Big Crowds

The unusually mild weather has helped to contribute to a big crowd attending the first day of the 2012 Marengo and Union Holiday Housewalk Arts and Craft Faire on Saturday 1st December.. Read the full story here: Big Day One Crowds Pictures from the day can be viewed here: Day One Pictures

ALL READY FOR 2012

Final preparations are being undertaken for the 21st edition of the Marengo and Union Holiday Housewalk to be held on Saturday December 1st from 9am to 5pm and Sunday December 2nd from 10am to 4pm.

The organizing committee would like to thank all the crafters that have committed to the event and especially thank those homeowners and church congregations that have opened their residences and facilities to host crafters. It is very much appreciated and is what makes this Arts and Crafts Faire the best in the local area.

CLICK HERE FOR 2012 MAP

McHENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

Free Holiday Open House from 1:00pm to 4:00pm at 6422 Main St., Union on Saturday, December 1st.Society Board Member Dave Harris re-creates a 1950′s living room in My Town McHenry County. Soak up the sights and sounds of this decade and enjoy holiday music and homemade cookies.

HELP US PROMOTE THE EVENT

Help promote our 2012 event by downloading the Mini Flyer and distributing amongst friends or passing out at arts and craft fairs that you attend. Download Mini Flyer

MARENGO-UNION FOOD PANTRY

Help us support the wonderful work that the Marengo-Union Food pantry does by bringing along a non-perishable food or toiletry item and leave in one of the donation boxes at any of the stops. Your assistance is appreciated.

PRIZES FOR ATTENDEES

Again this year there will be valuable prizes for attendees who visit all stops. Just have one of the crafters at each of the stops initial the form and hand in at the designated collection points. Winners will be notified following the completion of the event.