Arts & Crafts Faire-Fall with Monster Bash and Weiner Races
Date and Time
Saturday Oct 21, 2017 Sunday Oct 22, 2017
Saturday, 10/21/17, 10 am till 4 pm
Sunday, 10/22/17, 10 am till 3 pm
Location
Downtown Antioch
Intersection of Main Street & Orchard Street
Plenty of free parking!
Fees/Admission
Admission is free to the public!
Website
Contact Information
Antioch Chamber 847-395-2233
Description
Antioch's Fall Arts & Crafts with Monster Bash, Weiner Races & More!
Fun for the Whole Family! Even the Weiners!
NEW DATE AND NEW HOURS!
Find numerous treasures from some of the country’s finest artisans. There are over 85 booths with a beautiful array of arts and crafts, activities for children, and food. Located in downtown Antioch. Sat. 10-4, Sun. 10-3 This is the AC Faire that you don't want to miss because you will find wonderful seasonal crafts for the upcoming holidays! You'll enjoy Monster Bash held near the AC Faire which is fun for Halloween Fun! Kids can enjoy Treat the Streets on Saturday (Noon till 2 pm) Downtown Antioch and Monster Bash (1-4 pm on Saturday) at the Bandshell. Plus our Annual Weiner Races take place on Sunday (see below).
CRAFTERS - CLICK HERE FOR A FALL AC APPLICATION
We are still accepting crafters through 10/17/17, space is available.
SATURDAY (10/21/17) AC FAIRE HOURS ARE 10-4
Saturday Activities:
Face Painting 12-2
Balloon Art 12-2
Kids Fun Fair 12-2
Treat the Streets 12-2 (Downtown Antioch)
Monster Bash 1-4 (Bandshell area)
SUNDAY (10/22/17) AC FAIRE HOURS ARE 10-3
Sunday Activities:
Face Painting 12-2
Balloon Art 12-2
Kids Fun Fair 12-2
Weiner Races 1:00 pm (registration at 12:30)
Weiner Race - Calling all Dachshunds!
Antioch's Annual Racing of the Weiners takes place on Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 at 1:00 pm at the Antioch Arts & Crafts Faire located in Downtown Antioch at the intersection of Main & Depot Street.
This annual favorite is home to 3 categories of Weiners (Dachshunds). Weiners must be purebred, on-site registration with a copy of their shot records are required.
CATEGORIES:
Miniature- 11 pounds & under
Tweenie - 11.1 pounds - 20.9 pounds
Standard - 21 pounds & over
This year's racetrack for the Running of the Weiners will be a flat grassy area using bales of straw to mark the course. Prizes will be given for each category. All dogs must be leashed to enter the Faire.