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Hiya craft stars! The weekend is nearly upon us, so for those of us looking for a little creative diversion, here’s a few craft festivities going on this weekend.

The Renegade Craft Fair is taking over the windy city. Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14 from noon to 10 p.m.  Be prepared for over 300 vendors, live music, food, and a darn good time, Chicago style.

Or, for those of us here in the north east, check out the Handmade Cavalcade in Beacon, NY on September 13. from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Hosted by the {New, New} York Etsy Street Team, this indie craft fair will coincide with Beacon’s Second Saturday Art Walk. Lots of art, lots of D.I.Y. crafts, and lots of fun.

Check out indiecraftshows.com for more crafty fun in your area. And get ready for the Knit-Out 2008 & Crochet & Weave too, coming to Lexington, MA on October 5. Full of vendors, demonstrations, knitting for charity and more, it’s going to be a textile bonanza.